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January 26, 2023
Book review: Five stars for “Spirit Bridge (Book 3 of the Wellspring series) by James Rubart
Title: Spirit Bridge
Author: James Rubart
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre(s): Christian, Fiction, Spritiual Warfare
Print Length: 383 Pages
Release Date: May 13, 2014
Formats: ebook, Print
Available On: Amazon
A fitting end to the Well Spring Series
Spirit Bridge is the third and final book of the Well Spring series. I strongly recommend starting with Soul’s Gate and also reading Memory’s Door. You could follow the story of Spirit Bridge without the other two,...
November 20, 2022
My battle with Pinocchio
Creative writing has always been something I’ve enjoyed even as early as grade school. My grandmother was a professional artist, and all her grandchildren were artistic. I can’t draw to save my life, but I love creative writing.
I would get all jazzed up and do some writing, or take a class, or even go to an event or conference. But writing remained something that I dabbled in but never had enough time for. I hesitated to tell my friends about my d...
September 10, 2022
My story for National Suicide Prevention Day
My aunt saved my life and she might not even know it.
Photo by Rachel Claire on Pexels.comI’ve always been a little strange. A little different. While I’ve embraced it now, and I’m comfortable in my own skin, that hasn’t always been the case.
During my early adolescence, I belonged on the Island of Misfit Toys. I wasn’t athletic enough for the Jocks. I definitely wasn’t getting anywhere near the Cool Kids table. I didn’t wear the right kind of clothes for the Preppies. I didn’t partak...
March 31, 2022
And ‘No’ Is a Perfectly Acceptable Answer
As a writer, from time to time, I’ll need to seek out the assistance of other people. I might be asking a friend to be an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) reader, or asking an author friend for an endorsement. Even in my day-to-day life, I have moments where I need to ask for help. Maybe I need someone more mechanically inclined to help me fix my leaf blower, or I need my mom to watch the kids for the afternoon.
I don’t like asking for help. It feels awkward. I don’t want to be an imposition on...
January 6, 2022
Cover artists recommendations from the Realm Makers Consortium
On the Realm Maker’s Facebook group, I see posts asking for cover artists. This page is an attempt to compile the answers to the various threads and create a resource the group can use.
Dark Unicorn Designshttps://darkunicorndesigns.square.site/
Grey Haven Art (Galadriel Coffen)Hannah Linder DesignsHomeJenneth Dyck
https://jennethdyck.wordpress.com/category/design/book-covers/
Used by Caleb Breakey’s publishing company as well as Be...
Editor recommendations from the Realm Makers Consortium
On the Realm Maker’s Facebook group, I see posts asking for editors. This page is an attempt to compile the answers to the various threads and create a resource the group can use.
Christian Editor ConnectionYou can find established, professional freelance editors who have been extensively screened and tested through . Fill out the form at to Request an Editor and you’ll be connected to editors who fit your needs and are interested and available for your project.
Emerald Barn...March 15, 2021
Justice for Westview is coming
As WandaVision wrapped up, many viewers felt dissatisfied with the lack of justice for the residents of Westview. These people were held hostage with their very identities rewritten to be the unwitting actors in Wanda’s sitcoms. In an interview with TVLine, showrunner Matt Shakman and head writer Jac Schaeffer explained their thinking for the way they handled the issue, but their answer still left some disappointed.
But justice is coming for the residents of Westview.
Massive spoilers ...
November 28, 2020
Where are Luke, Leia, Han and Ben Solo during The Mandalorian?
I adore The Mandalorian. It’s such a great show and a joy to watch. As Mando looks for a Jedi to train The Child, some fans have begun to wonder about the whereabouts of the most famous Jedi Master of time, Luke Skywalker. Where is Luke, his sister Leia, his friend Han and their son, Ben Solo — who goes onto become Kylo Ren, the villain of the sequel trilogy — at the time of The Mandalorian?
The Mandalorian is set in 9 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). The Battle of Endor, the climatic battle ...
April 21, 2020
Scrivener or Microsoft Word
Scrivener or Microsoft Word? Its a question every writer asks not long after learning about Literature and Lattes fantastic novel writing application. Each tool has its advantages and disadvantages. As is the case so often with these types of questions, the answer is a solid it depends.
OrganizationScriveners strength lies in its in organizational capabilities. Its layout allows you to keep information on characters, and locations at your fingertips along with all your research. I love the...
March 16, 2020
The origin of the popular Live Long and Prosper social distancing greeting
In these days of social distancing and reduced contact, people are using alternative greetings which dont involve physical contact. One of the popular ones, especially with the geekier among us, is the Live long and prosper gesture made famous by the actor Leonard Nimoy on the original Star Trek series.
Most people dont know the history of the greeting, despite Nimoy sharing the story often. Several articles discussed it after Nimoys death in 2015. Nimoy played a member of an alien race...
