Tag Archives: wisdom from a father

Raise the Curtain! Cover Reveals

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks. Last week we revealed the audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible. Today I want to introduce you to Wisdom From … Continue reading →

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Who Is Speaking?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago during the live broadcast, I asked for some questions. I received a few and thought I would answer some this week. I did answer directly, but I am an advocate of the theory if one … 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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Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

Posted on May 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nothing is set in stone as yet, but it appears I may be making regular pulpit appearances around northern Maine in the coming months. I had a very good conversation with the district superintendent Wednesday expressing my willingness to serve … 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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Why Do I Write?

Posted on April 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was asked recently a loaded question — why do I write? It’s a good question, but it’s loaded because there are a lot of reasons why I write, many decided because of my particular station in life. If I’m … Continue reading →

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More Exposure

Posted on March 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m IN! The Author Academy Awards selection committee has approved the submission of both Heaven Shining Through and Wisdom From a Father and both books are listed on the Author Academy Awards site. Heaven Shining Through is listed in the Best General Fiction category. … Continue reading →

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Health, Family & Other Random Writing

Posted on February 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a straange week. It hasn’t been unusual, but it sure has been straange. Since returning from New York, I have been battling a bad winter cold. It all started with the dripping sinuses that led to congested lungs. … Continue reading →

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Q & A

Posted on January 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the downsides of publishing is the need to promote it … especially if you’re not necessarily into self-promotion. That’s me. I want to build readership {and sales} for the novella Heaven Shining Through and the collection of essays, … Continue reading →

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Pity the writer

Posted on December 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Mama, don’t let your children grow up to be writers. Okay, you can’t prevent them from expressing themselves — nor would you want to — but season their enthusiasm with a dose of reality. As visions of Stephen King, James … Continue reading →

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