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Virginia gathered five smooth stones to defeat her first goliath – the loss of a job. With God’s help, she uses the stones again, the powers of listening, trust, optimism, tenacity, and constancy becoming a daily part of her life as she visits the goliaths in her marriage.

But when the third goliath comes, the loss of a child, will Virginia be ready? Will she be prepared to use the powers within the five stones to overcome the most difficult journey yet?

Will her torn and wounded heart finally heal?

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Mountain by Charles G. Thompson

If you are looking for a book on mountaineering, this is not your read. In, The Mountain, I will be sharing experiences about the mountains or challenges we all face daily. I chose the cover photo because it is a favorite of mine and Jeanne’s. It was taken by an old inexpensive digital pocket camera balanced on a rock, using the camera’s timer. We had just come from a shelter above Zermatt, Switzerland and crested a hill when this scene came into view. The date was September 10, 2001. We had no communication with the outside world. There were no phones, no computers, no mail service until we were in Vernaza, Italy the next afternoon. Where were you on 9/11?

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HOW I CAME TO WRITE THIS BOOK

My name is Chuck Thompson. I am retired, have been married 45 years, and am the father of 3 wonderful children. I am a grandfather to one special grandson – Damien.

The reason for writing this book began with a drastic health change. I had been a poster child of good health all of my life. I was active and full of energy. I probably ate a little too much chocolate or chips, but my diet was pretty good.

One morning in April 2015, I experienced a tingling on my left side. After a quick trip to the University of Utah Hospital to check my heart I was released as very healthy. A month later I was in Minnesota visiting my 93-year-old father and had a seizure in the hotel room. My sister, Judy, called a friend and Judy’s husband, Dennis, drove me to Memorial hospital which specializes in Nero medical issues. They did a CT scan and finally a MRI. The doctor came in with a serious look on her face.

“Mr. Thompson, I believe we found your problem, you have two brain tumors.”

A neurosurgeon came in and said he would do a biopsy.

“Why the heck not?” I responded.

He did his best to prepare me for the procedure. Until then I thought an electric drill and small sample would do the trick. Little did I know. I called a good friend who is a radiologist in Salt Lake City. He said when you come home bring your scans. Jeanne had to accompany me home on the plane the next day. My thinking was semi clear; I drove, but I couldn’t figure out simple equations like counting change. 

MOLE HILLS AND MOUNTAINS

Sunday evening, a couple of days after my diagnosis and with scans in hand, Jeanne and I went to the doctor’s home and while sitting in his dining room listened to his evaluation. It was quiet, as the Doctor manipulated his computer.

“Chuck this is bad, really bad,” he said. “You will die from this. In fact, this is what killed another friend of ours about a year ago.”

I was stunned, and felt like I had a death sentence pronounced upon me. Here was a good friend, an expert, telling me I now had a death sentence. About all I could think to say was, “Any other good news Doc?”

There was no good news but there were many hugs and tears that evening.

I had been a Mormon bishop at the Utah State Prison for 5 years and was over maximum security. Some of the men had death sentences, some would be in prison for life. Now I knew what it felt like to get a death sentence!

My doctor friend made a few phone calls and two days later I was sitting in the waiting room of the neurosurgeon who would do my biopsy. He was fantastic and very thorough. He explained what the biopsy operation would be like. It was way more complicated than I ever imagined. It would involve 4 hours of surgery and another 4 hours to analyze the tumor.

I awoke right away (apparently, I sat up during the surgery and ranted about a past scout camp; it shocked everyone in the operating room) and once semi-conscious I found myself in a room with many machines, lights, and buzzers. I was in intensive care with a nurse 100% of the time. I saw myself in the mirror with a new look. One side of my head was shaved and 16 staples held a circular part of my skull about the size of a golf ball in place. I had no pain, but quickly found out I was in for no rest for the next few days. My one tumor (probably the one causing the seizures) had been removed and the other one was inoperable. Both were stage 4 and would require chemo and radiation.

The next week I escaped with Jeanne to the parking lot to view fireworks in the valley. The Huntsman Center is about 1,000 feet above the valley. We loved it until several nurses came for us to get me back to my room. I came home three days later looking like Frankenstein; everyone was interested in my staples.

In fact, the next day a good friend and I met with our attorney general and chief of staff to discuss transitioning inmates. The meeting went well and I imagine both of them wondered what I had been up to. I said nothing; no reason to pull the “cancer card”.

My new mountain was not a “mole hill”, but a big chunk of rock. I had decisions to make. I have climbed many mountains, but this one was going to take spiritual strength to conquer.

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Bette and Wayne Price

Today I've invited two writers - a husband and wife team - to join me in my question and answer author interview. I hope you enjoy!

Tell me a about yourself. What got you started in writing?

Our writing is a true testimony of God’s reality even though it sometimes sounds like fiction. Bette and I have been in a close marriage for 51 years. We have worked together much of that time. In fact, the strength of our relationship forms the foundation of our books.  In our writing, we needed to have a way to separate our voices and individual experiences while talking about parallel events. Both she and I have much to say. The format of our book shows the two vantage points with Wayne’s words printed in plain type while Bette’s are printed in italics. This style works for the majority of our readers.

We could have written two books, one by Bette and one by Wayne. All they would have been is two life stories of ups and downs. By contrast, God Moment shows these stories, but it also includes the tenuous and exciting personal interactions so necessary for an enjoyable reading experience. This interview is written in the ‘dual, first-person’ technique that developed—Bette is speaking next.

I love the Lord so much I want to share that love with others. I worked managing low income housing in a rural town. After fourteen years I was forced to give that position up due to health problems. Over the course of those years I had occasional opportunities to encourage people by relating some of the things the Lord has done for me. I miss not being able to personally share some of our tumultuous but miraculous life events. Finding a way to share with others, like these wonderful people, prompted us to write a book about those miracles.

After listening to a Christian television talk show about authorship, we were further inspired to write. Now, having our story in paperback and Kindle makes sharing easy. While the project was in its early stages, we found such an appreciation of, and wonder at, the awesomeness of God in our lives. The words just flowed from those realizations—the process has been enlightening and satisfying!   

How do you schedule your writing time? When do you write?

I used to be a morning person but now I find myself taking forever to get into gear. We enjoy a relaxed morning of talking and drinking home-made mocha's. I am willing to work in the early afternoon. Because Wayne has developed into a morning (really an all-day) person we needed a workable compromise.

Our workday usually starts at 11 in the morning and ends around five or so. We try to write something Monday thru Saturday but normal day-to-day duties and errands take up a large amount of time for us. We gratefully write approximately 30 hours a week since we are both retired.

How and where do you write? Do you prefer a lap top or some other method of getting your words down?

We write together and at the same time. The desk, PC, and two monitors work for us. Since Bette cannot sit at a desk for long periods, she sometimes shares her ideas and dictates paragraphs from a living room chair. The desk is nearby at one end of the room so this works out fine. 

I count myself blessed being able to share my heart in this manner. I formerly worked at a computer typing much of my days, however, Wayne is now the better typist of the two of us. He tends to edit and even format while typing. All of this helps us put words on the page.

What's your favorite part about writing? Your least favorite part about writing?

Writing is exhilarating and refreshing for me! I love it! Most days I find myself waiting somewhat impatiently to get to the desk and start working. The day usually ends long before I am ready to stop—that’s my least favorite part.  

My husband loves to work, however, I find writing to be a challenge.  I enjoy talking about what the Lord has done, but I have never been able to share my feelings easily. Writing God Moment has challenged me to be more transparent and open. This was the hardest part for me. True life sounds like a wonderful genre but it sometimes requires me to remember difficult situations and often hidden feelings. However, I find as I remember the positive blessings I have received I am more articulate and now truly enjoy the writing process.

How did you come up with your book idea? How long did it take you to write your book?

Life as we have lived it has resulted in many miraculous interventions by God. Many years of sharing life with each other and remembering these awesome events has convinced us we have something important to share. Namely, that God is real and He can actually change things in normal life.

Of course, with this being our first book, we started writing without thought of a thesis or outline, you know, re-inventing the wheel. In the beginning we started by speaking into a tape recorder—literal tapes, old technology! As we became comfortable with just putting words directly onto a PC keyboard, we matured into the twenty first century.

The added step of transcription made it take far too long for us to produce this book. Unfortunately that’s how we started. The good news is that talking out loud onto a tape revealed a spontaneity that is now in our writing. With editing, cover design, formatting, and other publishing duties, we spent three years on and off to make it right.   

What types of marketing do you do to promote your writing?

Marketing has a steep learning curve. Getting nearly a thousand free books out to our readers was easy. Paid sales are naturally slower. Our attempts so far include using Christian Facebook groups and several commercial marketing sites. In addition, we conducted a radio interview and a personal appearance. We look forward to utilizing writer groups, a web site, and so much more of all the ways to market books. And of course blog visibility is needed with this being our first entry into that potential, thanks to you Kathryn!

What are you currently working on? Do you have a new book out?

We are excited about our next book, ‘Pure God.’ We are hopeful it will be out this fall. It’s fun starting from the beginning again and actually writing rather than doing all the other author things.

Do you have a project on the back burner? Tell me about it.

To me, back burner things always seem to be on the front. Bette’s illnesses are the biggest projects we are working on besides writing. We have already seen many divine healings for her. Receiving more is a major focus of book two.

What would you tell a beginning writer who wants to publish but doesn’t believe he/she has enough talent?

The best advice we ever received about becoming a good writer is to start writing and then keep on writing.

There are many paths to becoming published. We did it on our own. However,  if you do try it yourself, be prepared to learn many new disciplines. You may prefer getting help. Either way keep going, do not stop, enjoy!

Learn more about Bette and Wayne Price:

http://amazon.com/dp/1508928991 for paperback

http://amazon.com/dp/B00YNNF4QK  for Kindle

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Our question of you is: What is your focus for marketing your new book, Heaven 24/7? It sounds fabulous!

It is - fabulous! My friend and I got together to share our life experiences. It has been a great journey! Perhaps the best way I can show you how helpful and life changing it will be for readers is to have them listen to the book trailer. 

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Patrick Bucksot

Why should readers buy Patrick's book? How important is revelation in Patrick's life?

Discover these answers and more in today's author interview!

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Tell me a about yourself. What got you started in writing?

I started writing after several years of prompting from the Lord.  He finally sent someone to tell me to stop waiting.  I did not know this person.  I figured that it was time to start.  So I started a church newsletter and finally had an avenue to develop the call.

How and where do you write? Do you prefer a lap top or do you prefer writing freehand? 

I write whenever time is convenient right now.  I still work a full time job and don’t have the opportunity to spend a lot of time writing. I do write every day during my 30 minute lunch break. I lug a lap top to work every day. I will also say this; there are some days that the inspiration just isn’t there, so I don’t write.  I believe that it is more dangerous to write without inspiration than to not write at all. I also write on a desk top computer at home. Again, at this point in my writing career, it’s more about making time to write than spending the day writing.

What's your favorite part about writing? Your least favorite part about writing?

I love everything about writing; the process, the writer’s block, the inspiration and the testimony from readers.  Everything works together to tell others about Jesus and that is the most important thing.

I guess the least favorite part is not having the time to do more writing.  Right now, I have about 17 or 18 book titles in my head and wish that I had the time to write on at least three or four of them at a time. Hopefully that day will come soon.

How do you come up with your characters? Why would readers want to get to know them?

I don’t have characters in my writing but I do have subjects of discussion. Most of the time, when I have a particular topic that I want to write about, I just pray about the each part of that topic that is relevant to me and my potential readers.  I pray for revelation because revelation reveals more of who God is. The more we know about the Lord, the greater victory we will have in our lives.

As an example, my book about the weapons of our warfare is essentially about spiritual warfare. However, the Lord did not lead me down the typical path of discussion.  He gave me revelation about specific things that He has given to us that will, if used correctly, bring us victory in Him.  These topics will also draw us closer to the Lord, as well, because they transform us into the image of His Son.  That is what we are called to do on a daily basis.

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Readers should not get my book because I wrote it. They should get it if they want to get deeper into God’s Word.  They should get it if they desire a more intimate walk with the Lord. They should get it if they are tired of being discouraged or beat down by the world.

What types of marketing do you do to promote your writing?

I have set up a web page: www.patrickbucksot.com and I promote through other means, such as Facebook, LinkedIn/groups, Faith Writers etc.  I am also reaching out to other pastors and trying to make connections with them.  More than anything, I am trying to build a greater circle of friends first, but also to do everything that I can to bless and encourage them in their calling.

As I stated earlier, I manage a church newsletter that has a growing list of readers. I have also created a study guide for the book. It is free on my website as a pdf download. Go to this link: http://www.patrickbucksot.com/bible-study.html

What are you currently working on? Do you have a new book out?

I am currently working on several things right now. I have picked up a Christian literary agent, and he has provided a lot of insights on how to make my second manuscript more powerful. I have a third manuscript in the wings, and when time allows, I will incorporate my agent insights to it as well. I am always writing for the church newsletter too.

Do you have a project on the back burner? Tell me about it.

I am working on the second of a three part series called “Kingdom Understanding – Kingdom Purpose – Kingdom Mindset”. I have already written, but not sent for publication, Kingdom Understanding.  This is what I hope to be my third book.  The second of this series, kingdom Purpose, is well underway.

What would you tell a beginning writer who wants to publish but doesn't believe he/she has enough talent?

Writing isn't for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of time to put down your thoughts, ideas and stories, but there may be little or no feedback. Be willing to take criticism. This is something that I have had to learn and found it to be quite liberating, because it isn’t necessarily meant to tear you down but to help you grow. You will know who you can trust to bring criticism that also encourages.

Believe in yourself. If you believe that writing is a calling in your life, believe that you can do this. Also, find help. Search out someone who can proofread your work. My wife has been my proofreader, but she has a lot of great ideas that helps me write more clearly. If you can find a person like this, your writing confidence will grow.

When publishing, do your research but also inquire with agents

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Thank you, Patrick!

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lisa Miller

Tell me about yourself. What got you started in writing?

Hi, I live in the beautiful state of Alaska with my family where the spirits of animals and men roam free. I am married to a wonderful man and we have three children. We used to foster girls which brought us lots of joy. I am currently a full-time college student and I write inspirational poetry. I have published two books so far.

Titles are: 

Godly Inspirations for the Troubled Soul

Inspirations from Heaven's Gate

Both are books of poetry with Bible verses sprinkled within.

They can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

I am able, through the help of The Holy Spirit, to write about the beauty and simplicity of life. Through words I want to reveal the beauty of Christ to the broken and lost spirits of humanity. Through pouring out my heart and tears and trying to be transparent I want to encourage people to see we are in this together.

I enjoy reading, writing, blogging, walking, family, social networking, scrap booking and photography.

I started out in a military family. My dad joined the Air Force when I was little so the world has been my playground. It is where I learned to get along with other people and accept myself. 

I am very comfortable with books and pens and paper. I sometimes feel like I was born with a pencil in my hand. I started writing at six years old and it has just expanded from there. I have never passed a library or used bookstore that I haven't liked. As you can tell I am very chatty about my life, books and writing. 

I am a Christian lady who comes from a Christian background and family. I came to know the Lord on a personal level when I was 17 years old. Since then I have been on a quest to learn more about Him and myself. On my journey I have come to realize my purpose in life is to write what is on God's heart and encourage the broken and lost souls of humanity with it. 

Here are two quotes I think sum up my writing life:

"I am a little pencil in the hand of writing God who is sending out a love letter to the world."

Mother Teresa

"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart."

William Wordsworth

I started reading Danielle Steele's books and fell in love with her. I already enjoyed writing so I decided I wanted to see my words in print. 

How and where do you write? Do you prefer a laptop or do you prefer writing freehand?

I tend to write in my bedroom and a lot of times it tends to be  during the night. But as long as I have paper and a pen I can write anywhere. I prefer to write freehand and then go to the computer and type it up.

What is your favorite part about writing? What is your least favorite part of about writing?

Having a clean piece of paper and being able to put your thoughts down on it. My least favorite part is the editing/business part.

What type of marketing do you do to promote your writing?

I use word of mouth and social networking. I also have two blogs which I write. I also enlist the help of friends and family.

How do you schedule your writing time? When do you write?

I do not schedule it. I try to make sure that I always have some paper and a pen around. I generally write at night.

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What are you currently working on?

I am currently working on my third book of poetry.

Do you have a project on the back burner?

I have two projects I am working on. One is a book on Asperger's about how it has and is affecting my family and the other one is a book about our move to Alaska.

What would you tell a beginning writer who wants to publish but does not believe he/she has enough talent?

First, write about the subject that is on your heart. The thing you are passionate about. Write, write and keep writing. The more you write the better you get. Also read a lot. Read books about writing and the writing life. Read blogs about writing. Invest in a good dictionary etc. In other words do research. If you can, join a writing group. 

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Thank you Lisa!

Learn more about Lisa here: 

Personal website: http://www.lisa-womanofthenorth.blogspot.com/

Writing blog: http://royalkees63.wix.com/inspirationbooks

Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Lisa-C-Miller/e/B007T8X6X4/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

Twitter page: https://twitter.com/inspirationlisa

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Inspirationbooks63

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inspirations-from-heavens-gate-lisa-c-miller/1115206534?ean=9781478711803