Archive for July, 2008
Novel Borrows from Author’s Experiences as a Hired Gun
Author Shaun Schutte’s new novel, Hired Guns in Iraq (WinePress, 2008) portrays the life of a professional bodyguard in Iraq. After completing his five year compulsory national service with the South African Army, Schutte began his own business in light steel fabrication. In 2004 the lure of money and excitement drew him to Iraq, where [...]
‘Struggles and Triumphs’ Live Interview
Brand New Day host Dudley Donaldson will be speaking live with author Cynthia Simmons about her new book Struggles and Triumphs: Women in History Who Overcame (Pleasant Word, 2008). Tune in to WHEM FM-91.3 at 5:10 pm (Central Time) tonight.
“Each of the [women in my book] had something that made me feel a connection with [...]
Healing the Father Wound
Host Ron Meyers of American Family Radio (WAOY FM- 91.7) spoke with author Kathy Rodriquez about her new book, Healing the Father Wound (Pleasant Word, 2008). The pre-recorded interview will be aired at a later date and you can listen to it online as well.
More about Healing the Father Wound:
The behavior of our parents—particularly our [...]
Family News in Focus Interviews Pleasant Word Author
Karen Johnson, host of Family News in Focus, nterviewed author Bob Flanagan today about his new book, Growing a Soul (Pleasant Word, 2008). The pre-recorded interview happened this afternoon and will be aired at a later date.
Growing a Soul explains the why and how to raising children with a deep, strong faith. By drawing from [...]
Unexpected Surprises
We enjoy receiving feedback from our authors and sometimes it comes in unexpected ways. Lee Rankin, husband of author Margaret Rankin, e-mailed us to let us know he received an invoice from us and just a little bit more:
Dear WinePress,
Please charge the Annual In-Print Fee using the credit card on file. We feel very [...]
Rediscovering Sonship on the Fathering Journey
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with guilt-laden messages that tell you of the many ways that you are falling short as a husband and father? Are you tired of running on the “you just need to try harder” fathering treadmill? Jamie Bohnett, author of Like Father, Like Son, (Pleasant Word, 2008) will lead you on [...]
Bilingual Book Inspires Hope, Courage
Against All Odds: Historias Latinas de Valor y Entrega (Pleasant Word, 2008), penned by Mayra Cardenas-Leija, is a bilingual testimonial book about six Hispanic women and their struggle to emerge in a different, rough and difficult culture.
The message of the book is grounded on Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:13. It tells us how God [...]
Do You Want to Have a Successful Writer’s Critique Group?
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—Davis Bunn, Award Winning & Bestselling Author
Whether you are a published author or are just starting to call yourself a writer, you need a safe place to get feedback on your work. [...]
‘ Eyewitness: The Life of Christ Told in One Story ‘
Four men viewed events in the life of Jesus Christ, each from his own perspective, and wrote about them. These are the gospel accounts we call Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The book of John is the only one that’s written chronologically, so the random sequences of events found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke make [...]
What Does It Mean to Receive Jesus?
In this thought-provoking book, author Valda Lawrence provides an overview of who God is and His purpose in sending His Son, Jesus, into the world. She examines the life of Christ—His birth, His baptism, His miracles, His death, and His resurrection—and explains how each of us can accept the free gift of God’s salvation. In [...]
