NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER, BUT BY MY SPIRIT by Mindy Baker
OUR EFFORTS Writing takes effort. Hours and hours of effort. And I’m not simply speaking about writing the words of a manuscript, but I’m also thinking of other types of energy: researching, editing, building a platform, marketing, and more! The truth is that no matter how far along you are in your author journey, there […]
Nothing is Hidden by Mindy Baker
Writing is a solitary activity. Crafting words on the page can be a painstaking process, and one that requires a huge time and energy commitment. Anyone besides me sometimes wonder if all the effort matters? Recently God encouraged me with this verse in Hebrews 4:13, “Nothing is hidden from God’s sight.” I know the passage […]
Look Up! A Devotion by Mindy Baker
When a Vacation Inspires Worship and Trust I recently went on a vacation to Zion National Park. A massive display of the artistic ability of our Creator, the impressive grandeur and beauty of the canyon views are hard to match anywhere on earth. Our family had the opportunity to explore the Narrows, one of the […]
Look At the Birds Of the Air by Mindy Baker
As a writer, there is a time to write and there is a time to set the keyboard aside and give your brain some space. For me when this happens, I go on walks. I used to enjoy running, but two foot surgeries have converted me into a walking enthusiast. I normally put on my […]
He Restores My Soul by Mindy Baker
Do You Ever Experience Discouragement? As a writer, there are many times I have felt discouraged and ready to quit. The author’s journey can feel like a maze of dead ends. Even when I have succeeded at meeting a major milestone, there is always something else that looms ahead, feeling out of reach and impossible. […]
Mouse’s Christmas Gift: A Review and Giveaway by Sally Matheny
Tis the Season Tis the season to savor excellent Christmas books! This week you’re in for a treat with a review of MOUSE’S CHIRSTMAS GIFT. To top it off, we have an autographed giveaway copy. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la! Review When Parson gets sick, the village’s Christmas Eve service is cancelled. But, one tiny church mouse doesn’t […]
Five Reasons That A Not-Yet Published Author Should Use Social Media- By Guest Blogger, Mindy Baker
5 reasons to use social media BEFORE you publish your book.