On today’s podcast Pete Bauer and Dorothea Bauer discuss the story development of Gabby Wells. Some of the topics covered include: Character & Plot Writing the Story in Different Media Self-Publishing Making a Wow Product Missing Entertainment From Fear to Sacrifice Veiled Worship Just Short of Perfect
Following your bliss can be overrated. We should always find the core creative elements that drive us and do our best to feed them. If we’re lucky, very lucky, like lottery odds lucky, we’ll be able to make a living doing what we love. It why prolific authors or talented filmmakers never stop “working” because […]
Writing can be a painful experience. I spent the majority of my life around, involved in and pursuing a life in film. I studied it, I performed in it, I wrote for it, I directed it and I loved it. Some of my work made it to Hollywood, but most was of the independent nature. […]
Some people will not be denied. I have known Jenni Gold for about 20 years now. She and her husband Jeff Maynard have been fighting the good fight in Hollywood. They’re good people trying to make good films in a tough and unforgiving environment. Jenni was struck with Muscular Dystrophy as a child, but she […]
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” -St. Augustine This quote exemplifies a hard lesson I have learned over my faith journey. Being obedient to God requires that we give 100% to His call while knowing it is only through Him that we can succeed. It is a […]
Want to start writing or publishing novels? There are a lot of great websites out there to help new writers learn from experts and for starting publishers to get a feel on the marketplace. Here are a few that I’ve found helpful and the ones I visit most often. Alton Gansky – a successful Christian […]
Trying to determine the best path for a new novel series is like trying to find your way through a wild jungle with only a pocket knife at your disposal. When we look at how best to release our Gabby Wells novel series, we have extensively researched, evaluated the marketplace and have come up with […]
The Book of Jotham, written by Arthur Powers, is a novella written from the perspective of a mentally challenged man-child who becomes a disciple of Christ. Jotham is cared for by Mary and others during Jesus’ ministry and his innocence gives him insight into Christ’s real identity. Some of the apostles question why God would […]
I like to challenge myself. And I like to learn new things. These attributes have come in handy as I’ve focused on writing novels. When I was a kid, I was enthralled by movies. One summer in particular, the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark was playing at a local dollar theater. Back before DVDs […]
There is a lot to like in Catholic, Reluctantly, however it is missing enough dramatic weight to make it memorable. This book, published by Chesterton Press, is the first in a series of young adult Catholic novels that revolves around the students and parents involved in creating a new Catholic school called John Paul II […]
The primary reason I am attracted to creating faith-based entertainment for young adults is because they have virtually no viable options that promote a healthy faith journey. Whether it be our Nikki & Babs DVD or our upcoming Gabby Wells novel series, I feel there is a growing need for young adult characters that are […]
Out of the plethora of publishing options available today, we’ve ranked three that fit the best. Our Gabby Wells novel series is about a teen sleuth who, along with solving mysteries, must also deal with the high demands of her faith. These stories are not written in a preachy sort of way. Though most people […]
Welcome to my first podcast! During these podcasts we’ll have interviews with people in various areas of the publishing and entertainment industry, including both Christian and secular artists. I’m very excited to have Kari Burke with us on our first show. She’s a Catholic writer whose pro-life book The Life I Dreamed deals with the […]
Today is not about fireworks or hot dogs or apple pie. Like any great moment, it is about sacrifice. When this country decided to leave the restricted confines of the British empire, 56 men signed a document declaring our independence. These 56 men “mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred […]
I believe we are all born with God’s fingerprint on our souls. What do I mean by this? I mean that, I believe God imbues every single one of us with a gift, a talent that is solely ours. For some it is artistic, such as writing, painting or performing. For others, it is mathematic, […]
