I was taught by my sweet Momma to always way thank you. So I want to simply say thank you to all of you who took part in this new method of preparing to publish a book. It has lifted quite a burden off my shoulders to have the capital to produce a book rather …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
6 hours to D-Day
Oh, Book Clubs, where art thou?* Our Kickstarter Campaign is winding down. (It ends at midnight). I’m surprised several book clubs or church senior adults groups haven’t jumped on our great offer: You can get 25 autographed copies of ‘As the Crow Flies’ (or the short story collection, ‘Deep Roots’) for $500. Learn more …
Don’t miss out! Time’s a’wasting.
Time is ticking on our Kickstarter campaign. If you haven’t backed the project for As the Crow Flies, we’d be so honored if you visit our Kickstarter page. Thanks to your backing, we’ve exceeded our original goal of $4000. Additional pledges are being used to print large print, Braille edition, and possible audiobook. _______________ …
The frustration of writing a novel: what to cut, leave in, add.
Writing a novel: it’s wonderfully frustrating! Writing a 90,000 word novel is a challenge. DeDe says I’m crazy each time I begin a book. She’s probably right. But I’m called to write and at this season of life, I’m called to write novels about Pineywoods Louisiana that tell a good story with memorable characters whom …
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3 Days and 10 hours to go: Here’s how you can help as well as get a great deal!
A word from Curt. Team. Tribe. Unit. They’ve always been some of my favorite words. They signify working together. The sum being greater than the parts. A united group coming together to do something the doubters said couldn’t be done. Well, together, we’ve done it! We have exceeded our Kickstarter goal of $4000. Thank you! The current …
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Would you buy a used warthog from this man?
Seriously, would you buy a used warthog from this sunglassed stranger? Seriously, this is Aaron Watkins’ Facebook page image. I’m pretty sure the photo was taken at the Paara Ferry Crossing on the Nile River. It’s the only river crossing within Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda. This area falls within the West Nile District …
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7 Days to Go: 3 Ways you can help
Our campaign ends on Thursday, May 25 at 11:59 pm! Wow! We’ve exceeded our goal to produce both ebook and paperback editions of our upcoming novel, As the Crow Flies. I honestly believe it is going to be our best book to date. This weekend, we have three goals; Achieve 100 backers. We’re nearly …
. . . Was Blind, But Now I See
I could tell you all of the reasons I want our new book, As the Crow Flies, to be in Braille. Instead, I’ll share this story from our time in Chad, Africa: “Pastor, will you please read Acts 1:8 for us?” The white-haired Mzee picked up his Bible and began thumbing through it. I’d …
A word from Curt
A word from Curt As the Crow Flies is our latest novel, scheduled for release in September. Friends, First of all, thanks so much for how many of you have chosen to be a backer/partner in the As the Crow Flies Kickstarter campaign. Because of your support, we’ve reached our goal of $4000 in …
A Mother’s Love
A word from Curt Respect. What a fine word. Today is Mother’s Day. This is my favorite story about a mother’s love. I share it with humility and respect. This story is from my short story collection, Deep Roots. A Thirty-Year-Old Picture As the older woman wrote her check, she laid down her …
The Sacrifices of a Mother
Of all the things I learned from three years in Africa, a lasting lesson was the sacrifice of families who serves overseas. Grandchildren grow up a world apart from their grandparents with only yearly (or less) face-to-face visits. Missionaries worry about their aging parents as the years roll on. Parents in the United States pray, …
A Mother’s Day story for your drive home: “My Mother’s name is Mary”
A word from Curt Enjoy! Be Grateful! LISTEN TO Audio Podcast of this story My Mother is Named Mary Jesus and His Mother Mary: It’s a reminder that even when your child is perfect(ly obedient) you may not understand him or her. I’ve been thinking a lot about Mary this week. I love …
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From Small Starts Come Large Trees
It’s true. Many things that seem insignificant can become momentous. Yes, from small starts come large trees. _____________________________________________________________ Kickstarter Update Speaking of small starts: We started our Kickstarter campaign on May 1. We’ve nearly done it. In twelve days, you’ve backed As the Crow Flies with over $ 3500 and counting. This has allowed us …
A Thankful Video and 6 images that tell a story
I’m so thankful for readers and friends who allow me to write and publish independently. Although I’ve yet to receive a “traditional contract” from a large publishing house, I’ve been privileged to write twelve books that have sold thousands of copies and touched so many folks. I am grateful to God for this. This video …
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