Lessons I’ve Learned – pt. 2 My last newsletter focused on the writing side of creating a children’s book. Here I’ll look more closely at what it takes to illustrate a book where the pictures matter more than the words. As someone who has no professional training in book illustration, I can honestly tell youContinue reading “Illustrating Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned”
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Writing Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned
Quick Book Update My new book The No Fun Day is finished, but I still have not seen the finished product. I’m currently waiting on proofs from two online printers to see which looks best. Hopefully, at least one of them will be perfect, and I’ll be ready to launch the book. But if neither looks good,Continue reading “Writing Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned”
Inspired by a Movie, Again!
It happened again. I watched a movie a few nights ago that inspired me in my fiction writing. One scene in particular brought tears to my eyes and made me feel all warm inside. By the time the closing credits rolled across my TV screen my mind was already churning about how I could addContinue reading “Inspired by a Movie, Again!”
Why I Believe in Jesus
By Scott Cahan PART 1 – INTRODUCTION I am a follower of Jesus Christ, or to put it another way, I am a Christian in the true sense of the word, meaning one who identifies himself with the person and work of Jesus Christ. The purpose of this article is to lay out my reasoningContinue reading “Why I Believe in Jesus”
Falcon and Winter Soldier
This series on Disney Plus is part of the new story phase that Marvel Studios is building from ground up now that their highly successful Avengers story arc came to an end a few years ago with End Game. I watched The Falcon and Winter Soldier series in its entirety and for the most partContinue reading “Falcon and Winter Soldier”
My Dark Path – Great Podcast
When I come across an exceptional podcast that I’m genuinely enjoying, I like to help spread the word about it. My Dark Path is the name of the podcast. It is produced by science fiction author, M.F. Thomas and according to the subtitle on his website the podcast “explores the fringes of history, science, andContinue reading “My Dark Path – Great Podcast”
Book Cover Reveal for My New Book
I’m excited to unveil the cover of my new book, Caged Animals. I worked long and hard on it, trying to get it just right. I know I’m not being very humble here, but I have to say I love the way it turned out. Why shouldn’t I brag on my work. If it wereContinue reading “Book Cover Reveal for My New Book”
Just Got Back from Guatemala
I returned a few days ago from a mission trip to Guatemala. This was my third trip in three years. My daughter Chloe came with me the first two times I went and it was kind of a father/daughter trip. This year, we were able to raise enough support to bring my wife, Jenny, andContinue reading “Just Got Back from Guatemala”
Electrical Menagerie – Book Review
Electrical Menagerie by Mollie E. Reeder is the delightful story of magic and the entertainers whose lives are defined by the magic they create. The time and setting are never defined, but the story seems to be set in some alternate universe that looks a lot like Earth in the late 1800s but it includesContinue reading “Electrical Menagerie – Book Review”
The Many HOPES of Christmas
by Scott Cahan, …. Everyone, it seems, loves Christmas. Sure, there are some modern-day Scrooges who have their reasons for not liking Christmas, but the majority of us find something special to enjoy about Christmas time. I believe that something special is a little word with a big meaning … hope. I have observed that practically everyone,Continue reading “The Many HOPES of Christmas”
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