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.


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.

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.

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 …
Does today’s video reflect the saying “You must sing for your supper”? What does that mean anyway? Does it suggest that only vocalists will be fed and writers will starve? Enjoy! (If you cannot view the video in your email newsletter, please click through to the website and enjoy it there.)
Sometimes you can take a writing idea and approach it from a different direction, discovering something completely new, yet still familiar. Apply this idea to music. Listen to see how your favorite Christmas carols sound when put in a different key. The video is about five and a half minutes long. [If you cannot view the video in your email newsletter, please click through to the website and enjoy …
Be blessed by this great acapella trio for this Advent season. The blend is incredible! [If you are unable to view the video in your email newsletter, please click through to the website and view it there.]
Love hearing one of the most amazing bass singers in the world singing “Carol of the Bells”! Enjoy Geoff Castellucci. The lowest notes sung in this video are below low C. Wow. [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter, please click through to watch it on our site.]
Until today’s video, I never even thought about how rubber bands are made. Now we all know. AND we must sing along with the 1976 song posted below this one —it is required. You owe it to yourself, since it might make you smile. [If you cannot view the videos in the email newsletter, click through to the website and watch them there.]
Today’s video is an oldie, but a goodie. Is it a metaphor for the writing life? If so, explain in the comments below. Who is whom or what according to your allegory? [Can’t see the video in your newsletter? Please click through to the site to watch.]
All writers and teachers of writing should get a kick out of today’s video. Wait for it … [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter, please click through to the website where you can watch.]

