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Looking Out the Window: Introducing Splickety

     A Flash Fiction Magazine Editor Ben Erlichman says, "Splickety Magazine exists to bring high-quality short fiction from new writers, established authors, and everyone in between." Get the day off to a good start with a quick read, or enjoy entertaining fiction while waiting at children's activities. It’s great for taking to waiting rooms, because the reader can finish an entire story before his or her name’s called. In some waiting rooms, the reader probably can finish the entire magazine. The first issue launched this month and is available in digital and print copies. One story touches the heart while another brings laughter and yet another surprises the reader. In addition to finding sixteen stories, readers can peruse a prologue to Over the Edge by best-selling author Brandilyn Collins.  While going through Splickety I hope you'll look for my story, "Lifeline.” Splickety is available in digital and print copies from https://magcloud.c...

Looking Out the Window: K. Dawn Byrd Launches New Mystery / Romance Series

K. Dawn Byrd talks about The Secret of the Love Letters , her first book in The Zoe Mack Mystery Series , which launches on January 17th. She’ll give away a free download. To enter to win, leave your name and email address with a comment. Welcome, K. Dawn. It seems you've been a lover of mysteries and romance a long time. Tell us about that.  I was an avid reader as a child. Nancy Drew was my absolute favorite. I must have read every Nancy Drew book in the school library...twice. Because I love mystery and romance, I signed a three book contract with Desert Breeze for a new romance/mystery series, The Zoe Mack Mystery Series . The Secret of the Love Letters is the first book in the series, with others to follow in June and December. Why do you write? I write for the simple joy of placing words on the page. It's more than a hobby, it's a passion. I recommend new writers not write for fortune or fame because it many never come. If you're writing because you love...

Looking Out the Window: Lynette Sowell Talks about Her New Book and Writing

Lynette will give away a copy of Cherry Blossom Capers ! To enter to win leave your name and email address with a comment. Welcome, Lynette. Congratulations on your writing. Writers often have been avid readers for a long time. Did you read lots as a child? If so, what did you read? Yes, I definitely read a lot—in fact, my mother tells me that she read to me before I was born, so I'm not surprised that I've always loved the printed word. My favorites on the shelf when I was young: The Little House books, The Chronicles of Narnia, Little Women, anything Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden, all were among my favorites. How neat that your mom read to you before you were born. We'd like to know a little about your writing. Why do you write? I'd like to say, “Because I have to,” but I don't know if that's a very good answer. I've always enjoyed making up stories When I was in grade school, I realized that I could. I put it away for a long time, worked on co...

Looking Out the Window: Meet Zeke Lam

Zeke Lam talks about his new book, SUBMISSION , and Submission Ministries. His ministry has led him all over the world. Welcome Zeke. First, tell us About Submissioin Ministries. This ministry exists simply to spread the love of Jesus Christ to the world. Our first book, titled SUBMISSION, released in mid November. As a “new” organization it is our goal to partner with other Christian ministries worldwide and allow the Holy Spirit to use us in whatever fashion will bring Him the most glory. Thanks for introducing us to your ministry. Tell us a little about yourself. I am 27 years old and have been married to my beautiful wife, Kathleen, for 6 years. We have three children (4, 2, and 2 months) that we love very much. I have been a minister since the age of 18 as a youth minister and evangelist. In addition to this, I operate a small business which constructs ornamental concrete such as flower pots, bird baths, etc. My family and I are passionate to see Christ glorifie...

Looking in the Window: Christmas Love

Luke 2: 11-12, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger.” God sent Jesus to save sinners, because he loves us. Jesus suffered and died to conquer death for us, because he loves us. In Matthew the Pharisees asked Jesus, “…which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He told them “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22: 36 – 39). Christmas brings messages of giving, of our Savior, and of God’s love. There are so many different kinds of love. We love our friends, our fellowman, those in need, our spouses, and our children. God tells us to love our enemies. Where does it come from? How can we be sure it won’t run out? If we don’t have it, how can we get it? I once heard a scientist had proven that chemicals in the brain ...