Category Archives: Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic

So, You Want To Write a Book

Posted on September 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

So, you want to write a book. You have an idea, but the nagging question is what to do next. Congratulations. You took the first step. I do have to issue some cautions, though. There are many writers who make … Continue reading →

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Covers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of my followers asked a simple question. How do you create covers and how important are they. Well, in my opinion, covers are just as important as the body of work. In a way, it may even be more … Continue reading →

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We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

Posted on September 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I received an advance an advance reading copy of We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast through Goodreads’ Giveaways, and my review is based on an uncorrected proof. We Are the Weather will be available in bookstores … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book review, climate, conversation, DPchallenge, factory farms, relationships, stories, vegan, Writing | 6 Comments

Re-Launch … for Me and Sam

Posted on August 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Over the years, I’ve come to understand some of the characters in the Bible. At different stages in my life, I’ve mirrored Abraham, Noah, Job, Peter and even Judas Iscariot. But for the past year or so, I’ve empathized more … Continue reading →

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PTSD and the Holidays

Posted on August 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been sitting on this review for awhile, but the holidays are creeping up. Summer fun in the blink of an eye will give way to school days, fall activities and right into the holiday season. I am not a … Continue reading →

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Updates and Questions

Posted on August 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

What a crazy couple of weeks! I recently completed a phone interview with Don McCauley of The Authors Show, regarding the release of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through. The interview has been scheduled on … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, Author Academy, Authors Show, blessings, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, idea, interview, life, love, observations, questions, relationships, stories, travel, update, voting, Writing | 2 Comments

Shouting into the Mist

Posted on July 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know how well Stephen James Kinkade’s Shouting into the Mist is selling, but I empathize with him. The collection of disparate narratives and poems don’t really fit into a marketable Amazon niche — much like my collection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book review, DPchallenge, imagination, life, love, mind, observations, relationships, Shouting into the Mist, Stephen James Kincade, Writing | 2 Comments

Passing Lincoln

Posted on July 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m always intrigued by the power of God in everyday life. What we see as ordinary, God transforms to extraordinary. Passing Lincoln by Michael Rogers is an example. He uses an everyday $5 bill to show His power. The story … Continue reading →

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Evaluation Time

Posted on July 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I always like to evaluate what I offer. Am I doing what I set out to do? Are my words resonating with my audience? Well, I think so. As you know, since the beginning of the year, I’ve been posting … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged communication, constructive criticism, DPchallenge, evaluation, format, Friends, input, life, love, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

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