Mark Lowry Mixes Laughter and Christian Message

One of the privileges of writing stories for newspapers is the opportunity to interview celebrities. I’ve posted some of those stories here including Red Green from the Red Green Show and Bill and Gloria Gaither. Mark Lowry is another person I was thrilled to talk to via phone. He was on tour with a concert... Continue Reading →

Indiana Media Marketplace, Good Place to Learn about Indiana’s Gems

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Indiana Media Marketplace event in Indianapolis at the State Fair grounds. It was a great opportunity for someone like me who loves to write travel articles and blog posts about our great state to visit with people interested in the same thing. Representatives from Visitor Centers around... Continue Reading →

Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald Helps Speakers ‘Un-Sabotage’ Messages

I met Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald a few years ago through a mutual friend who was interested in communication skills. Elizabeth has interviewed me on her public access TV show which focuses on perfecting communication skills. She is an artist at what she does and it was a thrill to turn the tables and interview her.... Continue Reading →

Author Naomi Wiederkehr Writes to Bless Children

Naomi Wiedekehr is so busy I felt lucky getting her to sit down with me for an interview with Senior Living magazine. We met decades ago as members of the Fort Wayne Christian Writers Club. We talked often about our writing goals. I think it’s great that we’re both writing for children. She writes for... Continue Reading →

Mad Anthony’s Restaurant Serves Fantastic Food and Memories

  It was always a desire of mine to be a travel writer. I’ve written travel-related stories for many locales, including Alaska, Florida, Ohio, Indiana. I currently write posts about Fort Wayne (IN) for the http://www.visitfortwayne.com/Insiderblog . This is a fun way to get to know a city’s best eating /entertainment spots. This restaurant is a... Continue Reading →

Loneliness has its advantages

For three days he was blind and did not eat or drink anything. Acts 9:9 (NIV) The first day of journalism class during my freshman year of college, I sat alone. Everyone else in the class already knew how to write for the newspaper, having taken the class in the fall. They also knew each... Continue Reading →

Go boldly where no man has gone before for God

My advice to beginning writers is the same as ever : Never Give Up! This devo may inspire you to keep on trying even when it seems like a hopeless cause. In the 1960s the television program Star Trek used as part of its introduction to each show the phrase "to boldly go where no... Continue Reading →

Teaching others about the joys of writing is fun!

Recently I’ve had the opportunities to speak at two special events. L-R: Shirley Jump, Kayleen Reusser, Judith Post, Les Edgarton, Mary Lou Rigdon. The first was on November 3 at the Author Fair held at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This wonderful library has a great hall that hosted dozens of... Continue Reading →

Want to begin your life as a writer? Attend this FREE workshop!

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a writer, plan to attend a FREE session tonight at Wells County Public Library  in Bluffton, Indiana, at 6:30-7:30. The library staff and I will host the meeting. We'll offer tips on how to get started, local writing resources available and markets for your work. Snacks will be available.... Continue Reading →

Berne Festival Reflects Its Swiss Heritage

This fun festival takes place in just a few weeks. Make it a point to attend! I guarantee you'll have fun! This article appeared in News-Sentinel newspaper (Fort Wayne IN). I shot all of the photos. Check out other travel articles I've written by searching 'travel'. **   After viewing scalloped balconies, white flags with... Continue Reading →

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