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Past, Present, and Future

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon January 3, 2013
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years 2012 and 2013 in arrowsThe year 2012 proved to be another wonderful year in which God blessed our family.

We welcomed a new son-in-law into our family. Joel and Jill are happy in Daegu, South Korea. Of course, we wish they lived near us, but we still keep in close touch. Attending their July wedding meant we were privileged to visit South Korea, a memorable adventure made more special by Joel’s gracious family.

Our younger daughter, Ann, began her senior year in the last step of 13 years of Christian primary and secondary education. She has already been accepted by both colleges where she applied, and as of this writing, is leaning heavily toward attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

On a sad note, like Steve Laube’s family, we also lost our beloved cat this year. We adopted Dixie Belle from a shelter when she was reported to be five or six years old, meaning she was at least 21 when she passed away. She was a wonderful cat and we miss her.

My husband, John, and I are grateful for God’s perfect provision us. John has been working as a Navy civilian for 31 years. I am privileged to be a part of The Steve Laube Agency, where I continue to work with awesome editors and publishers, and gifted authors whose talent and sweet spirits have enabled us to gain excellent contracts. I thank the Lord every day that He sees fit to use me as a vessel, and am grateful for the Lord’s provision for CBA. We don’t live in easy times, but He is good.

May your 2013 be all you could ever want!

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Category: Personal, TamelaTag: 2012, Personal

2012: Defining Moments

By Karen Ballon January 2, 2013
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A line from yesterday’s sermon has me thinking today:
"Don't let the events in your life define your purpose. Instead, let your God-given purpose define you and how you deal with the events that come your way."
 There are a number of events in 2012 that I could share, events that might be considered “defining”. Some wonderful, some…not so much. I’m so thankful to be working with the amazing …

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Category: Christian, Faith, Karen, PersonalTag: Christian, Faith

Love Came Down at Christmas

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon December 20, 2012
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This year I am being blessed with a stress-free Christmas. Why? Because I am spending the day with a few key people in my life who love me. Just before the Lord takes me home, these are the type of people I'll want surrounding me at my bedside.

I am responsible for the dinner, but with these people, if the steaks burn, we're fine. We'll order Chinese. Or dig something out of the freezer.

We …

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Category: Christian, Faith, Personal, TamelaTag: Christian, Christmas, Faith

I’m Thankful for…

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon November 22, 2012
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Happy Thanksgiving!

A tradition my (Steve) family has had during Thanksgiving is to play "The Thankful Game." Since we spend our day with extended family we have a bit of driving to do to get there. So during the trip we would rotate around the car with each member of the family having to to finish the sentence "I'm thank for..." The answers could be serious or silly. Everything from …

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Category: Karen, Personal, Steve, TamelaTag: Thankful

What Is Your Legacy?

By Karen Ballon October 31, 2012
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It was one of my first writers’ conferences, some 25 years ago. I knew what being there meant: that my job was to meet the needs of the writers who were attending. To help them on their journey, to give them what encouragement and counsel I could.

But on the first day there, I was approached by a slight woman whose halo of white hair framed a face that seemed wreathed in a perpetual, gentle …

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Category: Karen, PersonalTag: Ethel Herr, Personal

News You Can Use – Oct. 2, 2012

By Steve Laubeon October 2, 2012
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Why is the new J.K.Rowling e-book priced at $17.99? - This brief article presents some succinct economic details to help you further understand how this industry works.

Penguin Sues Authors for Advances Paid - There are at least two sides to every story, but this appears to be a number of cases where a writer signed a contract, accepted a sizeable cash advance, and never delivered the …

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Category: News You Can Use, Personal, SteveTag: advances, Contracts, freelance, Laube, Trivia

Rejuvenate!

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon September 6, 2012
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By Tamela Hancock Murray

Of late, several popular Christian and secular bloggers have posted about unplugging for a time. I have enjoyed reading their ideas because I realize the importance of rebooting every once in awhile.

Years ago I read an article that said if being laid up with a broken ankle for six weeks sounded good to you, then you are too stressed out. At that moment, I knew I …

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Category: Book Business, Career, Creativity, Personal, TamelaTag: Career, Rejuvenate

Kick Discouragement to the Curb

By Karen Ballon August 8, 2012
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I don't know about you, but I loved Steve's blog post on Monday, When the Outlook is Bleak. People out there are HURTING.

I was with a friend a few days ago, a best-selling author who was battling an especially difficult edit. Difficult because the edits weakened the book rather than strengthened it. She'd uttered a series of gut-deep sighs, read me changes that I agreed didn't make sense, and …

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Category: Encouragement, Get Published, Karen, Personal, Theology, Writing CraftTag: Discouragement, Encouragement

A Deep Appreciation

By Karen Ballon July 4, 2012
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I have a soul-deep appreciation for those in the military. My grandfather and two uncles served in the Army. My dad in the Navy. My older brother in the Marines. But even without these family ties, I would find there's just something wondrous about those who place their lives in harm's way for the rest of us. These are the warriors who have made America a land of liberty. A land based on deep …

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Category: Karen, PersonalTag: July 4th, Personal

Are You a Storybird?

By Karen Ballon April 11, 2012
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I’m always hearing about authors who get stuck. Whose creativity has hit a wall. Who have hit a point in the story that they’ve lost interest.

Or there are the down times. When emotions have them hogtied. They’re too sad or depressed or frustrated or overwhelmed to write.

Well, I don’t have a cure for all of those things, but I do have something that can help. It’s called Storybird, and it’s …

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Category: Craft, Creativity, Karen, Personal, Writing CraftTag: Creativity, Writing Craft
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