Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
I’ve met some fast talking editors and authors…but none can match John Moschitta. The Guinness Book of Records “Fastest Talking Man.”
First is the original Federal Express commercial that made him famous. Then is a fun interview with him reciting an entire Michael Jackson song in 20 seconds.
It is exciting to hear that Gilead Publishing is back in business after an eight month hiatus. This fiction-only publisher lost their funding last Fall and had to suspend their operations while they sought out new partnerships. It is exciting to see that Dan Balow’s efforts have born fruit. One of the keys was securing a partnership with Kregel Publishing to handle all warehousing, inventory, …
If you’ve ever been in an orchestra, marching band, or choir you will recognized the universal nature of rehearsal. Enjoy! [Thank you Trissina Kear for the tip!]
The Christian Writers Institute is excited to announce a new book by Kathy Tyers called, Writing Deep Viewpoint: Invite Your Readers Into Your Story. (releasing July 14th.) It is one of few fiction craft books to explore the topic of writing the deep point-of-view. Here is what bestselling author Davis Bunn has to say about it: There is no single component of the writing craft as vital to good …
After watching this video I have one question. Do you have a hidden talent too? Enjoy the surprising ability of this young lady! She was a student in New Zealand when her mates discovered her unusual talent.
If you liked last week’s Fun Friday with the young “Golden Buzzer” recipient, you will like this one as well. A message to ALL writers out there? Never stop trying to improve your craft. This woman’s story and performance should be an inspiration to us all.
Over the decades it has been interesting to listen to and read the various pundits regarding the publishing industry. Typically those who spell out doom and gloom get the attention (fortifying the idea that “if it bleeds, it leads”). At the same time there is the optimist position which is often derided for being unrealistic. After awhile I’ve learned to smile and simply get back …
Oh my goodness. This was unexpected. A video of a young 12-year-old ventriloquist…singing. Enjoy!
A fun music video “What if the 1770s collided with the 1970s” The Jackson 5 vs Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy your weekend! [Happy Birthday to our piano playing extraordinaire daughter today!]
Today in the U.S. we honor the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice and died for our country in the military. It is an important day of remembrance. Earlier this month, at the Global Media Summit, I had the honor of shaking the hand of Orville Rogers who is 99 years young. He trained pilots in World War II, flew the B-36 airplane (aka “The Peacemaker”) on secret missions during the …
