Writing

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Novel, story telling, Writing

I’ve read a lot of blogs and posts and articles and advice columns about writing and a lot of them come down to one basic conclusion: Writers write because we don’t really have a choice. It’s not that someone is holding a gun to our head or anything. Well, maybe there is a writer out […]

Podcast 03 – Lynne Hansen

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Marketing, Novel, Podcast, Screenplay, Writing

Lynne Hansen has participated in just about every facet of the publishing industry. From writing to editing to marketing to book design, she has seen and done it all. In this podcast we get insight into the many paths her career has taken and gain valuable insights on what makes a powerful and effective book […]

Priorities

Posted by Pete Bauer in Faith, Writing

“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 […]

Helpful Links

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Blog, Faith, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, Social Media, story telling, Writing

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 […]

Assumptions

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Faith, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, story telling, Writing

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 – Book Review

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Faith, Novel, Review, Writing

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 […]

You Can Learn a Lot From a Coyote Wearing a Wheeled Helmet

Posted by Pete Bauer in Children, story telling, Writing

If you want to know how to skillfully setup and tell a joke, watch Looney Tunes. Looney Tunes were on every Saturday morning for three hours and I’d plop myself onto the floor in front of the TV and enjoy the varied adventures of Bugs and his pals. One of my favorite moments was when […]

It Drives Me

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Blog, Faith, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, Screenplay, story telling, Writing

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 […]

Podcast 02 – Author Jeff Strand

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Marketing, Novel, Podcast, Social Media, story telling, Writing

Jeff Strand, author of over 20 novels, including the highly successful Andrew Mayhem Series and A Bad Day for VooDoo shares his approach to his comedy-horror novels, the changes to distribution and his latest release, Dead Clown Barbecue. Many thanks to Jeff who suffered through a cold while recording the podcast. He’s a trooper. Enjoy the […]

Typecasting Tuesday – Not Novel Yet

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Novel, Writing

A Pius Man – Book Review

Posted by Pete Bauer in Novel, Review, Writing

A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller, by Declan Finn, is equal parts intriguing and frustrating. As a self-published novel, it is one or two professional edits away from being a top-notch thriller. A Pius Man is the first in a trilogy of books and deals with the threats against a newly elected Jesuit Pope and […]

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Posted by Pete Bauer in Author, Gabby Wells, Marketing, Novel, story telling, Writing

When working on a project, I need my must-have information staring me in the face or I’ll never remember all of it. It’s just the way I’m wired. Years ago, during training for my day job, I learned that people organize their workspace in a variety of different ways, depending on how their minds manage […]