Lillie Ammann's Blog, page 175

The Apprentice Who Won't Be Fired

For some time, I have wanted to have someone to help me in very busy times and to fill in for me if I'm unable to work. Finding that person proved to be a challenge. There are many writers, editors, Web designers, book designers, and administrative workers who are much better than I am. However, there aren't many with the combination of skills that my clients count on—or even the interest in developing those skills.

[image error]Then my friend Linda Farley introduced me to Beverly Ellison. Beverly has...

Why Do So Many Keywords Visit My Blog?

As anyone who has looked around this blog knows, I love comments and commenters. Leave a comment, and you will get a PR4 DoFollow link. You can include keywords along with your name using KeywordLuv. Your last blog post will be shown by CommentLuv. And at the end of the month, you'll get another link in the monthly thank-you to commenters.  

All I ask in return, as spelled out in my comment policy, is that you leave a relevant comment, link to a site that is appropriate for my audience, and...

Writing, Health, and Well-Being

Joanna Patterson at Confident Writing asked the question, "Can writing keep us well?" She's running a group writing project through the month of July and invites bloggers to post about writing, health, and well-being.

As I described in a post about my love affair with writing, I always dreamed of writing "someday," but it took a stroke to motivate me to actually start. While I was still recovering, I started a romance novel—about a woman who had a stroke. Although the story was fiction, many o...

My Reviews at Goodreads

Not only do I enjoy helping authors promote their work, but I like to introduce readers to authors and books they may not know about. One way I do both of these things is writing book reviews. Primarily, I review self-published books or books from small press publishers here on my blog. However, I share many more reviews at Goodreads.

If you're a member of Goodreads, I hope you'll add me to your friends. Whether you're a member or not, you can see all the books I've reviewed by clicking on my ...

Resources for Writers

Recently, I have come across several blog posts listing resources for writers. Although I may not agree with every item on all the lists, I promise you will find some useful resources in the posts.

50 Books Every Writer Must Read
100 Free and Useful Web Apps for Writers
Exploring: Web Resources for Writers
The Most Helpful Resources Available for Proofreading, Grammar, and Writing
Ultimate Style Guide Resources

And don't forget my Resources for Writers and Reference Resources pages. Writers m...

Memories of My Father

[image error]Today on Father's Day, I'm remembering my father. He's been in Heaven for 15 years now, but I still miss him.

He was born on a farm near the small town of Dilley, Texas, and lived there his entire life except for the time he served in the Army and the time he spent in a nursing home at the end of his life.

[image error]He met my mother when he was stationed in Utah during World War II. She followed him to Texas, far away from home and family, and gave up her Mormon religion to join him as a member of the...

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Five Christian Writers Who Left Their Mark: Guest Post by Louise Baker

It is no coincidence that the first book printed after the development of the printing press was a copy of the Bible. Christian thought on a wide scale has long been influenced by key Christian writers. These authors have left their mark on Christian culture and philosophy through their published works.

1. C.S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis was a British professor and novelist known especially for his science fiction series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Lewis lived from 1989 to 1963, and many of his w...

Flag Day 2010

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4 Years and 800 Posts!

[image error]Four years ago today, I wrote my first blog post. Actually I was so excited about blogging that I wrote half a dozen short posts that day.

 Although I started out with the intention of blogging about writing, I soon discovered that I wanted my blog to be fun, so I write about whatever interests me at the moment. Writing, editing, and publishing advice are still major topics, and I've added book reviews and author interviews.

The most popular posts are listed in the sidebar, and you can check...