Reading is a means of thinking with another person's mind; it forces you to stretch your own.~Charles Scribner, Jr. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: John 11:25-26
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die” (John 11:25–26). [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Diana Vreeland
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; it's the life you're living in the dress, and the sort of life you had lived before, and what you will do in it later."—Diana Vreeland [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: William McGill
Here's a quote that circulated on Twitter yesterday, and I liked it so much I retweeted it. I thought I'd also share with you here.The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him.~William McGillImage: sxc.hu. [Read More]
Honoring Our Teachers
Yesterday was "National Teacher's Day." Did you celebrate your favorite teacher? Even privately thank him or her for making an impression? [Read More]
Cherie Burbach in Entrepreneur Magazine
A nice surprise today to see my book, Internet Dating is Not Like Ordering a Pizza, featured on Entrepreneur Magazine. The review is listed under the small press book watch, undoubtedly as an off-shoot from my appearance in the Midwest Review of Books. Once again, Midwest Review of Books is an [Read More]
Small Publications and Payment
A few years ago I worked at a local magazine that was constantly advertising for writers. It was a small publication, but I applied and was quickly hired to write several feature articles. They told me the amount they paid per article, and that they’d pay a month after publication. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: The Bible, Acts 16:31
Some days, I get very frustrated with things that happen in the world. Like many people, I don't understand the struggles or suffering. It is in those times when one simple sentence lifts my spirits: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). It's as easy as that. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Hodding Carter
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. ―Hodding Carter [Read More]
Guest Post at Geek’s Dream Girl
How great a name is Geek's Dream Girl for a blog? I loved this concept! And the blog is fabulous. It's also the second stop on my virtual book tour. Check out my post on How to overcome the fear of Internet dating. (You know some of you folks are afraid to Internet date! You tell me that all [Read More]
