"Cast they burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." Psalm 55:22
Have you ever told the Lord that he could save you, but you would carry your own load? This is how I felt today with the major editing job I had to accomplish.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
DEVOTION FOR THE DAY
"Cast they burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." Psalm 55:22
Have you ever told the Lord that he could save you, but you would carry your own load? This is how I felt today with the major editing job I had to accomplish.
WHAT A DAY!!
DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT BEING A WRITER IS EASY. I TAKE THAT BACK! THE WRITING IS EASY; IT'S THE EDITING THAT WILL KILL A PERSON. I RECEIVED OUR MANUSCRIPT BACK FROM THE PUBLISHER AND SPENT ALL DAY LONG EDITING THE COPYEDITOR.
IT SEEMS I SENT THE MANUSCRIPT IN THE MS WORD 2007 VERSION AND THE COPYEDITOR OPENED AND SAVED IT IN THE MS WORD 2003 (COMPATIBLE MODE) WITHOUT LETTING ME KNOW. WOW! WHAT A DAY I'VE HAD!
IT SEEMS I SENT THE MANUSCRIPT IN THE MS WORD 2007 VERSION AND THE COPYEDITOR OPENED AND SAVED IT IN THE MS WORD 2003 (COMPATIBLE MODE) WITHOUT LETTING ME KNOW. WOW! WHAT A DAY I'VE HAD!
Monday, July 27, 2009
MIRACLES DO HAPPEN
Hello Everyone:
We have been asked the question how we became writing partners so settle back and get comfortable as we tell our tale.
We attended high school together and even graduated the same year,1958, from El Campo High School. Following our graduation, we each went our separate ways and to living our own lives. We lost track of each other and even with the school reunions that followed it seemed we never attended them at the same time.
It was at the 50th class reunion in October 2008 that fate, luck, or the hand of God brought us together. The class had a silent auction and I was the lucky bidder of his three-ring binder of poetry and prose.
I emailed Joe, using the address he had written in the book to let him know I, was the lucky winner. Weeks went by and after much communication between us, we learned a lot about each other. You see, the only words ever spoken between the two of us all through our years in school were "Hi, Joe" to which there was never a response...except for a smile.
One thing we learned over a few weeks was that we that we both have a great love for writing. It wasn't long before he asked me to be his writing partner. When I finally said yes, the wheels began turning.
To make a long story short...within five months of my becoming his partner, we were able to learn the ins and outs of publishing and were able to have our first, Reflections, Memories Past published March 2009.
Reflections is a collection of his writings and my photography that centers on our hometown, country life, love of Texas, and tales of childhood.
Our second book, Ribbons and Roses, is scheduled to come out in late September 2009. It is a collection of both our writings, with splashes of God's Word throughout, and even space for the reader to write his or her thoughts.
We are very excited that a portion of the sales for each book of Ribbons and Roses sold will be donated to a non-profit organization for the homeless and hurting.
With two poetry books published, (almost) we felt we wanted to do branch out. So a third book is in the works. If you would like to contribute stories for our upcoming book entitled Rockin Chair Cowboys and other short stories Please send them to the following address:
V. M. Wolter
P. O. Box 722405
Houston, Texas 77272
These stories must be your original story and not taken from other material. They must be stories that touch the heart and soul with the flavor of ‘remember when’.
For each story, please give your name, address, and phone number. We will not be able to contact everyone who submits a story, but will certainly notify you if the story you submit is used. Manuscripts and photocopies cannot be returned.
“Father, I pray that you will bless our readers and keep them; that You will make Your face to shine upon them, and be gracious to them; that You will lift up Your countenance upon them, and give them peace.”
Amen
We have been asked the question how we became writing partners so settle back and get comfortable as we tell our tale.
We attended high school together and even graduated the same year,1958, from El Campo High School. Following our graduation, we each went our separate ways and to living our own lives. We lost track of each other and even with the school reunions that followed it seemed we never attended them at the same time.
It was at the 50th class reunion in October 2008 that fate, luck, or the hand of God brought us together. The class had a silent auction and I was the lucky bidder of his three-ring binder of poetry and prose.
I emailed Joe, using the address he had written in the book to let him know I, was the lucky winner. Weeks went by and after much communication between us, we learned a lot about each other. You see, the only words ever spoken between the two of us all through our years in school were "Hi, Joe" to which there was never a response...except for a smile.
One thing we learned over a few weeks was that we that we both have a great love for writing. It wasn't long before he asked me to be his writing partner. When I finally said yes, the wheels began turning.
To make a long story short...within five months of my becoming his partner, we were able to learn the ins and outs of publishing and were able to have our first, Reflections, Memories Past published March 2009.
Reflections is a collection of his writings and my photography that centers on our hometown, country life, love of Texas, and tales of childhood.
Our second book, Ribbons and Roses, is scheduled to come out in late September 2009. It is a collection of both our writings, with splashes of God's Word throughout, and even space for the reader to write his or her thoughts.
We are very excited that a portion of the sales for each book of Ribbons and Roses sold will be donated to a non-profit organization for the homeless and hurting.
With two poetry books published, (almost) we felt we wanted to do branch out. So a third book is in the works. If you would like to contribute stories for our upcoming book entitled Rockin Chair Cowboys and other short stories Please send them to the following address:
V. M. Wolter
P. O. Box 722405
Houston, Texas 77272
These stories must be your original story and not taken from other material. They must be stories that touch the heart and soul with the flavor of ‘remember when’.
For each story, please give your name, address, and phone number. We will not be able to contact everyone who submits a story, but will certainly notify you if the story you submit is used. Manuscripts and photocopies cannot be returned.
“Father, I pray that you will bless our readers and keep them; that You will make Your face to shine upon them, and be gracious to them; that You will lift up Your countenance upon them, and give them peace.”
Amen
REFLECTIONS, Memories Past
Reflections, Memories Past represents poetry written with homespun values of love and friendship. ISBN 978-1-4327-2419-1 Perfect bound paper back available at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.outskirtspress.com/memoriespast.
Joseph A. Zapalac's love for writing began in the early fifties as a young boy while writing letters to pen pals and he's been writing ever since. He currently resides in Illinois, but his heart remains deeply rooted in his home town of El Campo, Texas, and is reflected in his writings, allowing readers to revisit yesteryear.
Life's Crossroads
Life’s crossroads are many. They are filled with twists and turns. Lost are the few who are uncertain of which direction to go. Wiser they will be once they know they’ve found the right way.
Life’s crossroads will not be difficult to cross once there’s a sense of direction. It’s a common fact that everyone makes a wrong turn; no matter what or where that crossroad might be. It behooves us to stop, look, and listen before we venture into unknown paths. It’s then, and only then, you’ll have learned well the lessons of life and life’s crossroads
Joseph A. Zapalac's love for writing began in the early fifties as a young boy while writing letters to pen pals and he's been writing ever since. He currently resides in Illinois, but his heart remains deeply rooted in his home town of El Campo, Texas, and is reflected in his writings, allowing readers to revisit yesteryear.
Life's Crossroads
Life’s crossroads are many. They are filled with twists and turns. Lost are the few who are uncertain of which direction to go. Wiser they will be once they know they’ve found the right way.
Life’s crossroads will not be difficult to cross once there’s a sense of direction. It’s a common fact that everyone makes a wrong turn; no matter what or where that crossroad might be. It behooves us to stop, look, and listen before we venture into unknown paths. It’s then, and only then, you’ll have learned well the lessons of life and life’s crossroads
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