"Do not
be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not
here, for he has been raised just as he said." (Matthew 28: 5-6)
He is risen! Alleluia! A Joy beyond all understanding is upon us. Christ lives!
Easter is the beginning of our new life with Christ. Let's renew our...
Holy Week: Holy Saturday
"We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life." (Romans 6: 4)
Today, the darkness of the tomb begins to be replaced with a growing
joy and anticipation. Christ will soon...
Holy Week: Good Friday
"But He
was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins; upon him was the
chastisement that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed. We had
all gone astray like sheep, each following his own way; but the Lord
laid upon Him the guilt of us all." (Isaiah 53:5-6)
3:00 PM. The blackest...
Holy Week: Holy Thursday
"While they were
eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to
his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a
cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of
you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed...
Holy Week: Wednesday
“The
Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how
to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after
morning he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled,
have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
Lately,
a case of style versus aggravation has cropped up in a few pieces of work I
have viewed: the "verbless" sentence.
I am undecided as to whether authors attempting this form of style are doing so because they are trying to eliminate passive
verbs (which are not all bad, as some authors may...
Holy Week: Tuesday
"I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." (Isaiah 49:6)
We are called to be a light to the world. To be a witness for Jesus in
our thoughts, words, and deeds. But how easy it is to put on
Christianity for a few hours on Sunday, and then...
Make-A-Story™ - Monday's Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher
wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask
you to create a story with these elements.
The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our
guidelines and have...
Holy Week: Monday
"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:14)
Monday of Holy Week is a day that can be almost lost in the daily grind
of everyday life. We're looking towards Easter, but see no special
significance in this day. We're waiting for the week to pass, waiting...
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
Each year, I like to repost some reflections on holy week. They may be repeat posts, but the sentiment is not stale. Let's remember, His love and sacrifice is the same, today, yesterday, and always. Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) marks the beginning of the holiest week in the
year. This is the...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
He, him, she, her, they, their, and them:
such simple words, which can give writers a large problem. When an author’s fingers
are flying across the keyboard he
doesn’t always stop to make sure that the pronouns used are a match. The misuse
of pronouns is such a common occurrence that many readers don’t...
Make-A-Story™ - Monday's Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher
wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask
you to create a story with these elements.
The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our
guidelines and have...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
As
discussed in previous posts, a self-editing checklist is often a helpful tool
for authors. Today, I’d like to share some words that are often confused, and
adding these to your checklist will save you time when self-editing:
Acute/chronic: A good way to
remember the difference in these words...
Make-A-Story™ - Monday's Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher
wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask
you to create a story with these elements.
The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our
guidelines and have...
Make-A-Story™ - Monday's writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher
wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask
you to create a story with these elements.
The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our
guidelines and have...
Book Videos, Reviews & Other Promo Q & A
Well, I said I'd be back to answer more questions. As promised, I'll try to be more brief.
At this time, even though it may not be relevant to Q&A, I want to let everyone know that all PBG staff and I love what we do. Our authors are awesome and talented individuals, and we enjoy working wtih them,...
Catholic Characters, Contracts & More: Q&A
I often get asked questions about what we publish, how our editing process works, how I decide what to contract, and a myrid of questions so colourful they could rival the Northern Lights. So, I decided I'd tackle some of those questions here today.
Catholic Characters: Will you publish Catholic-themed...
