Today, I want to introduce you to two incredible graphic designers.
One is Ralph Polendo. I recently found out about Ralph’s work. Ralph created the cover for my eBook Rethinking the Will of God (Revised).
(This is a free eBook to everyone who subscribes to the blog via Email. New subscribers will receive it at the beginning of each new month.)
Ralph has created other book covers as well, such as To Preach or Not to Preach. Continue Reading…
Sheila Cragg’s new book, A Woman’s Heart for God, explores how women can draw closer to the Lover of their souls. I caught up with Sheila recently to interview her about her new book. Enjoy!
Tell us a bit about the experiences that shaped the insights in the book.
Sheila Cragg: For thirteen years now the Lord has been teaching me about His sovereignty and His plans for my life that I would never have chosen. Between serious illnesses, my husband becoming suddenly blind, and other family struggles, nothing has seemed to go right. I have begged God to answer prayers and deliver us from our difficulties. Yet God hasn’t answered my way or in my timing. Instead, He has been teaching me to watch for Him working in our trials, in the unchanging circumstances. He has revealed His Sovereign plans and called me to serve Him in ways that I had never imagined doing. Continue Reading…
Many of you who read this blog are published authors. And many of you are aspiring authors.
So I’m writing this candid post for two reasons:
1) to give you a back-stage peek into the life of an author.
2) to give you an update on what’s happening with God’s Favorite Place on Earth.
Seeing that you all helped the book hit the Amazon bestseller list, I thought you’d be interested.
(If you’re new to the blog, God’s Favorite Place on Earth hit #13 on Amazon and stayed below #50 for 8 days straight. The chances of a book hitting the top 15 on Amazon are slim to none. And slim left town. The thanks and credit goes to all of you who bought a copy.)
However, there is something that has hurt the book big time. And it continues to hurt it. For an author who regards this little volume to be his “life’s work,” the problem is beyond frustrating. Let me ‘splain. Continue Reading…
One of the most gifted writers of our generation is Mary DeMuth. Mary has the unique talent of switch-hitting in literature. That is, she has the exotically rare ability to write both fiction and nonfiction. And she excels at both.
But more than her flare for the writing craft, Mary’s insight into Jesus Christ is beyond that of most contemporary writers. She’s also accessible (something I highly value in authors), friendly, discerning and generous.
In other words, she exhibits the Lord Jesus.
I caught up with Mary recently to talk with her about her recent book, Everything: What You Give and What You Gain to Become Like Jesus.
Enjoy the interview and pass it on.
Mary, instead of asking, “what is your book about,” I’m going to ask the question that’s behind that question. And that unspoken question is, “how are readers going to benefit from reading your book?” Continue Reading…
Tomorrow, I’m going to be putting together a unique post on the Holy Spirit. You don’t want to miss it.
Over the last week, the subscription to this blog has increased by 1,600 people. That’s rather amazing. So I’d like to welcome you all. (Frankie V. tips hat.)
Our book launch for God’s Favorite Place on Earth officially ended on May 7th. I want to personally thank all of you who bought the book. Because of you, the bit hit #13 on Amazon. That means it was the 13th bestselling book out of over 7 million books.
In addition, it hit #1 in Christian Living and #1 in Religion & Spirituality
And until late last night, the book stayed below #50 on Amazon. Now it’s starting to go up.
I’m deeply grateful to all of you who bought the book. As I’ve said many times, the ideas in God’s Favorite Place on Earth are my life’s work.
Before I unveil what’s on my heart right now, let me point out to all my new subscribers that I don’t profit personally from my book sales. Royalties for book sales goes to ministry expenses and my ministry to the poor, which I’m actively engaged in (see my FAQ page for details). Continue Reading…
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My friend Jon Acuff also has a new book out. His book released a week before mine did. And since we be down wit friendship and all, yo, I’m pimpin’ his book in my blog hood. 
I met Jon Acuff for the first time when we were speaking at a conference together in Colorado. Jon works with the Dave Ramsey organization, the famed radio host and financial guru.
Jon has a great sense of humor, which is in short supply among Christians today. So for that alone, I love the guy. He’s my kind a peeps, you know.
Johhny A’s new book is called Start. Here’s a description.
“Jon Acuff used to be a Serial Quitter. He had eight jobs in eight years, constantly hoping the next one will be different. From writing advertising for The Home Depot, to branding for companies like Bose and Staples, he’s no stranger to the cubicle. This book is the result of that 12-year adventure in closing the gap between a day job and a dream job, something Jon did when he joined the Dave Ramsey team in 2010 to become a full-time author.”
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As you know, on April 17, I decided to part ways with the very “conventional” idea of putting together a small “book launch team.” And instead, I broke all custom by making ALL OF YOU part of my launch team – whoever wants to be.
So you all made the cut!
Some of my friends are saying, “Frankie V., this idea will never work. People won’t spread the word about your book unless you give them something in return.”
Perhaps I’m a fool, but I choose to believe differently.
One of my friends, Mike Morrell, is just as foolish as I am (maybe). He told me over the phone the other day, “Frankie V., there are tons of us who want to help you promote this great book on launch week. But many of us are busy and lazy. So make it easy for us. Give us some short updates that we can copy and paste on our Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, LinkedIn, our blogs, and some photos for Pinterest. Continue Reading…
In May of last year, I spoke at a conference in Kentucky. I delivered 3 messages on God’s Favorite Place on Earth. Those messages gave the people who attended the conference an early peek at the book by the same name, which releases on May 1st.
It was the first time I shared the content of the book.
After one of the sessions of the conference, one of the young men in the audience announced that he had just written a song in his motel room during the afternoon break. The song was based on the messages I had delivered.
As we heard the song, we were all blown away. It was powerful and clearly anointed.
The young man’s name is Michael Sweet.
If you wait to order God’s Favorite Place on Earth between May 1st and May 7th, you will receive 25 bonus gifts from 15 different authors. Among them are all the messages I delivered at the “God’s Favorite Place” conference last year. In addition, you will also get to hear Michael’s song live when he first played it for all of us.
Michael has since perfected the song, added a new stanza, and professionally recorded it. You will also get the professionally recorded version as part of the 25 bonus gifts.
I’m confident you will be blessed by it.
Today, I interview Michael Sweet about how he wrote the song as well as his music ministry. The story is fascinating. Enjoy! Continue Reading…
