© 2011 Carlton W. Hughes Spies looking for a missing baby. Shepherds rocking out to TobyMac. Angels lip-syncing a Christmas carol . . . in Japanese. What do these scenarios have…
© 2011 Cecil Murphey "You understand people," an editor told me after I had published ten books, "And you know how to get into their heads." His words shocked me…
© 2010 Marylane Wade Koch In December, we celebrate seasonal traditions with family and friends. One common custom is giving gifts of appreciation to those we love. We hope to…
© 2010 Shirley M. Corder I had just joined my first on-line writers’ group. Eager to become involved, I requested advice. I used an innocent, everyday word here in South…
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch In my twenties, I dreamed of winning the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. Now each year I virtual-tour the HGTV dream house online, submit my entry, and envision…
© 2009 Bill Wetterman As a career businessman, I've had to meet deadlines and instruct others on how to meet deadlines. There are three huge stumbling blocks. They will differ…
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch Years ago I received some advice that proved invaluable but challenging. I tend to be the always-busy-with-something type. When a friend asked me to attend…
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch Writing is not a team sport. Sometimes writers feel alone in pursuit of their writing goals. Even close friends or family may not relate. Where…