Category Archives: Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic

Busy Tonight?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It was a Heaven Shining Through morning — the sun partially hidden behind clouds but still bright enough to illuminate the sky. It seemed appropriate for today as I formally launch my new book, My Name Is Sam … and … Continue reading →

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The Five-Minute Writing Prompt Journal

Posted on June 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been teaching a writing class, Taking the Fear Out of Writing. As a weekly assignment, I asked the students to write for just five minutes on a specific prompt word. Yes, I used prompts from my Five Minute Friday … Continue reading →

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Shameless Self Promotion … I Hate It

Posted on June 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the things I’ve learned from my book publishing experiences is the necessity of self promotion. I hate it. It’s a necessary evil. I hate it. I don’t mind talking about my writing projects. I’ll answer any questions thrown … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam … Cover Reveal

Posted on June 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s the day! Ready to take a peek at this summer’s reading sensation {hopefully}? Announcing my new release and a cover reveal of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through as it is now available for … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through

Posted on June 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I am so excited! My latest book – My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through – has been uploaded and is due to be released on or about July 1. The fictional memoir is an extension … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam …

Posted on May 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… and I hope you get to know her well. My Name is Sam. … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — my third book and an expansion of the first novella Heaven Shining Through— is at the final, final, … Continue reading →

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Something Told

Posted on May 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I started reading Salted with Fire by Nancy LaRonda Johnson. I stopped quickly … not because Johnson didn’t have a lyrical, descriptive style but because it was a combination of poetry and prose. I just can’t get into poetry. I … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Bullying. It’s a popular topic these days … sometimes leading to tragic consequences. I came across a book recently that deals first-hand with bullying, although set back in the 1970s. I Don’t Want To Be Like You by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta … Continue reading →

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Just Write

Posted on May 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I received a request a couple of weeks ago.It simply said, “I would like to write a book. As someone doing it for the first time, it’s kind of hard without guidance. How do I start?” First of all, I … Continue reading →

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Dollars and Cents

Posted on April 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

First light this morning was at 5:02. Ironically, it was also the time I opened my peepers for the day. That coincidence was actually apropos for the day. First light of new book is here. Tomorrow it goes out for … Continue reading →

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