Hilarious comedy sketch! Imagine trying to rehearse this without busting out laughing.
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Fun Fridays – February 20, 2026
Today’s video is from 18 years ago. But still makes me laugh. If only your editor thought about you that way. (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, please click through to view it on the website.)
President’s Day – 2026
Today is President’s Day in the U.S. Originally established in 1885 as a recognition of George Washington’s birthday (February 22), it was later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and all other U.S. presidents. Here are ten presidential trivia questions for you to enjoy. Answers are posted below. Trivia Questions 1. Who was the first U.S. president to appear in public wearing …
Fun Fridays – February 13, 2026
This is a video representing an author on the day before their deadline. (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, please click through to view it on the website.)
Publishing Acronyms
After being in an industry for a while, there is a natural tendency to speak in code. Acronyms flow freely and can be a foreign language to those new to the conversation. Below is an attempt to spell out some of the more common acronyms in the publishing industry and some specific to the Christian publishing industry. They are grouped by topic in a rudimentary way but in no particular order. If …
Fun Fridays – February 6, 2026
I’ve said for years that the “separation” between the Christian and the general publishing markets is more of a hedge than a wall. And yet it can still be daunting to traverse.
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 …
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.
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 …
Fun Fridays – January 23, 2026
The picture below made me start playing a word game in my mind. What words can be created by adding new letters? Some possible answers are beneath the photo. But before you look, play the game yourself! Then the thought dawned on me that each answer to the puzzle creates a story, in and of itself. The potential for a short story of your own is ripe for creation. See my 300-word attempt below. If …