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Eliminate This Dangerous Thinking Now!
Comparisons are odious.
This quote has been attributed to many since the words are so true. Competition can lead to dangerous thinking that must be eliminated in 2026 and beyond.
- I’m not as good as that author who’s been writing for decades. Are you sure? That author might have many published books, yet earns barely enough money to meet monthly bills.
- How can I compete with dead people? Rather than worrying about classic authors, consider that new writers can add to the existing body of work with great quality appreciated by today’s readers. And future readers, too. New writers can capture our contemporary time and place better than anyone else can in the future. Don’t believe me? Read classic novels written by authors of that period to see how little people, their concerns, and behaviors have changed in the past couple of centuries.
- I just read a bestselling author who writes convoluted plots, and his books are filled with typos, so why does he have all the fans while I’m ignored? Lots of millionaire authors indulge in martinis on private jets without seeing a dime from me. I wish them well, because as an agent, I focus on writers with a distinct fan base; and as a reader, I have particular tastes. As do most readers. Forget the unreachable reader. Authors concentrating on those who enjoy their writing are the most likely to meet with success.
- Why did that author win an award and not me? Think about it: Has there been a time when Oscar nomination announcements haven’t been followed almost immediately by “Oscar Snubs” musings? Consider that judges with subjective opinions giving awards to creatives aren’t bound by statistics. Most authors will never know why they didn’t receive an award they might have deserved. Then again, that same author may one day win an award that leaves peers wondering. A prize is nice, but trophies don’t change God’s opinion of you. Don’t let any award or lack thereof change your opinion of yourself.
Your journey is unique to yourself. Never assess your achievements in contrast to anyone else’s. Continue to work and carry on your mission. You are loved.
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A Monday Moment – February 2, 2026
Consider this: “He says, ‘I will do it for you. Why do you worry? I will do it for you. I am God. I am Jehovah. I am your righteousness. I am your provider. I am your healer. I am your banner of victory. I am your shepherd. I am your peace. I am your everything.’ “If God is all this to us, then there is no reason why anybody should be downhearted in this hour. If God could make a world out of nothing, why can’t He make anything He wants now for His people? God invites us to …
Fun Fridays – January 30, 2026
I have lived in Phoenix for 50 years. Winter has beautiful weather and brings visitors from the frozen north. But, as this weatherman discovered, sometimes it can get a little toasty in the desert. His reaction is priceless. ShareTweet
Book Birthdays: 2026 Edition
Significant books are published every year. Here’s a personally curated list that I hope sparks some good memories and honors the work of the past: One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp (2011) – 15 years Kisses from Katie, by Katie Davis Majors (2011) – 15 years The Harbinger, by Jonathan Cahn (2011) – 15 years Same Kind of Different as Me, by Ron Hall (2006) – 20 years Wild at Heart, by John Eldredge (2001) – 25 years Safely Home, by Randy Alcorn (2001) – 25 years Tribulation Force (Left Behind #2), by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye (1996) …
What Entered the Public Domain in 2026?
I try to post something about this topic every year. This year is no exception. In the United States, under U.S. copyright law, works published in 1930 and earlier are now in the public domain. One can publish them or use them without securing copyright permission. In case you are wondering about the specifics, the Copyright Term Extension Act (passed in 1998) gave works published from 1923 through 1977 a 95-year term limit. They enter the public domain on January 1 after the conclusion of the 95th year. This law applies not only to books but to everything under copyright, …