But I Don’t Want To I never planned to become a writer. It wasn’t even on my radar. So when God prodded me to write about a family issue, I said, “But I don’t want to.” That never flies with God. The next summer, I sat down and composed the bones of a book. Then […]
Writing Journey
My Writing Journey: Harriet Michael
Who Knew? I Became a Writer, after All Reluctant Writer The year was 1976. Our nation celebrated its bicentennial anniversary, and my community held a writing competition. Students from several area high schools were asked to write short bicentennial related essays called “Bicentennial Minutes”. I participated because I had to … it was a required […]
A Tribute to Sandra Robbins
Earlier this month, the Christian writing community lost a gifted writer, a joyful mentor, and all-round fun person. Sandra Robbins lived in Martin, Tennessee, about 15 miles from my home. In 2013, I interviewed Sandra for The Christian Communicator. The article was published in the November-December 2013 edition (first rights). I offer it in its entirety […]
My Writing Journey: Carlton Hughes
It’s an Addiction My addiction began when I was in eighth grade, and it is still evident today. No, it isn’t an addiction to alcohol or drugs. I am addicted to seeing my name (and my writing) in print. That ink got in my blood when I was 13, and I still can’t shake the […]
My Writing Journey: Diana Derringer
Still Scribbling by Diana Derringer I loved books before I could read and scribbled thoughts before I could write. Throughout my childhood, crayons, pens, and pencils provided some of my favorite entertainment. My senior year in high school, the local newspaper published a Christmas story I wrote as a class assignment. I thought little more […]