Crafting titles for a book is one of the hardest parts of writing for me. I know, you’re thinking what’s so hard about coming up with two to five words about a book. Hmm. Everything. What to include? What to ignore? The proposal I submitted Thursday started with the title The Dog Days of Summer. The K-9 Corp. is a …
The Vanishing Trial
The vanishing trial is a phenomenon that many in the legal community are talking about. I went to law school in large part to be a litigator. I love the courtroom. I love the pressure and rush of having to think on my feet. Of knowing that no matter how much I prepare, I’m simply going to have to react …
One Person Can Make a Difference
Reason Online ran a fascinating article about how one man in Pennsylvania impacted its state elections this year. One man, $182.45, and one website. So the next time somebody tells you that one person can’t make a difference in politics, tell em they’re wrong.
God as El Roi
As I’ve plotted a new book for a proposal, I’ve been thinking about what it means that God is the God who sees me. He sees ME. Wow! I am so unworthy, but because of Jesus I am worthy to come before Him. I take comfort in that personally. But I also take comfort in another aspect of God as …
Ten Things I love about being an Attorney
10) The people I work with: they make it a great job — though I suppose this is true in any field. 9)The intellectual challenge: just about every day there is some question I have to answer that I’ve never thought about before. 8) Working with my peers at other firms: Most of them are consummate professionals who enjoy what …
Landon Snow Blog Tour
Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to R K Mortensen and his delightful books. The one we’re focused on today is Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum. We have read this book as a family, and I have to tell you, it’s great. Abigail (6 years old) is engrossed in it. And the writing is descriptive and vibrant. …
Input Please
I’ll admit it. I’m at the point where I realize I need to quit fighting and accept who I am. I am an attorney. I am also an attorney. Hence, I should write legal thriller type books. I’ve fought it. Tried to make myself somebody I’m not. You see, I hate being forced in a box. There is something in …
Writing Articles
If you’re a member of ACFW or The Writers View, you’ve probably heard Terry Whalin mention his Amazon short Straight Talk from an Editor, 18 Keys to Rejection Proof Submission. As Crystal Miller said at the Chat N Chew Cafe it’s a steal of a deal for 49 cents. I downloaded it earlier today, and it is loaded with great …
What a weekend!
Are you all rolling around from all the turkey, apple pie, and fixings? I’m looking at our treadmill with longing in my eyes. I feel the need to run — oh, to have the time. Nebraska beat Colorado in a fun game Friday (well, fun if you’re a Cornhusker), and is now ranked 18th. Woohoo! Here comes the Big 12 …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ann Voskamp has a post at Christian Women Online blog with a challenge I plan to take. She challenges at this crazy time of the year to make a list of 1000 gifts. Not gifts we want to received. But gifts that God has already given us. This seems to go so well with the verse I’ve been thinking about …