Category Archives: Encouragement to Writers

Recently, I was in between books to read and decided to read one of my own early novels, published back in 2010, called The Homecoming. That may sound like an odd thing for an author to do, but I’ve found that if enough time has passed (and I’ve written over 2 dozen novels since), when I read one of my early books, it’s like I forget I wrote it and can enjoy the story almost … READ MORE

I thought with all the Coronavirus-craziness going on, we could use some positive perspectives. Here are some ageless but very relevant words of wisdom from one of my favorite fiction and non-fiction authors of all time, CS Lewis. This was written by Lewis 72 years ago. As you read, just replace “atomic bomb” with “coronavirus.” In one way, we think a great deal too much of the atomic bomb. “How are we to live in … READ MORE

I don’t know who said this: “Constant change is here to stay.” I first heard it many years ago at a pastor’s conference. It was shared by a seasoned pastor speaking to other pastors and, as I recall, he didn’t know who first coined the phrase, either. I don’t even recall the topic he was speaking on. I just remembered that phrase, because it hit me as something eminently true. I suppose he offered the quote … READ MORE