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Why Write?Why Write? Why do anything creative for that matter. In most caces, the creative arts don’t add much to the economic engine that drives the community. Oh yes, we authors, artists, and artisans can make a living…
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Why Write?Why Write? Why do anything creative for that matter. In most caces, the creative arts don’t add much to the economic engine that drives the community. Oh yes, we authors, artists, and artisans can make a living…
Read article →“Do you exist?” the caller asked. The phone call came not long after I had closed my bookstore and I was sure the caller’s question was with regard to the existence of my store, but I took the opportunity to… Continue Re…
Read article →This year has had its ups, downs, rain-outs and blow-outs. Despite it all, November’s sales set a new record high. Also, we are excited to announce the coming release of two new novels scheduled for early next year. For …
Read article →You may remember the song, Excuses, made popular by The Kingsmen in the ’60. It starts off with this catchy phrase; “Excuses, excuses, you hear them every day.” There couldn’t be a truer statement. People make excuses fo…
Read article →We have all heard the lame excuse unbelievers use to blur the facts, derail a discussion or blunt someone’s witnessing attempts by claiming that the Bible is full of myths. As one who believes in the infallibility, inerr…
Read article →Let me begin by saying emphatically, Yes! However, I also believe “All scripture is given by inspiration of God …” II Timothy 3:16 You may be asking, ‘Doesn’t the Bible contain lots of stories?’ It does. There are romanc…
Read article →So often, when people ask me what I write and I answer “Christian fiction,” I get a blank stare. Many readers simply don’t understand what makes a novel Christian equating it rather to Military Intelligence and other oxy…
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Read article →Psalm 68:20 “He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death.” It is a great comfort to know that our God is the God of Salvation. He is the way, the truth and… Continue Rea…
Read article →Recently, I tried to order more copies of Stranger in the Pulpit from Tate Publishing. After waiting longer than usual, I tried contacting my publicist to no avail. I attempted to call and email the publisher … nothing. …
Read article →Free today … The Jared Russell Series will be available for FREE from May 3rd to May 5th. Please download it, read it and give a review. Thanks http://ow.ly/4nfVRF
Read article →A brunette, a red-head and a blonde were in jail when they decided to break out. The girls broke out and the brunette said, “Let’s hide in that barn, they’ll never find us.” So they climbed up the ladder and……
Read article →The teacher gave her fifth grade class an assignment: Get their parents to tell them a story with a moral at the end of it. The next day, the kids came back and, one by one, began to tell their… Continue Reading →…
Read article →How many times have you stopped, at the end of an unusually busy season and said, “I can’t wait to get back to normal,” only to find you can’t. I know I have … after vacation, after an illness, after… Continue Reading &r…
Read article → Once again, Author Bryan M. Powell has captured the pulse of the nation in this ripped from tomorrow’s papers trilogy. After having done extensive research Bryan is confid…
Read article →I’ve got a busy next 5 weeks with signing events all over GA and into Tennessee. If you live in one of these places, spread the word, stop by, say “Hi” and get a book or two. See ya soon!… Continue Reading &r…
Read article → Not long ago, I was in a meeting that impacted me greatly. It wasn’t meant to be religious. As a matter of fact, at times it could be rather sacrilegious. But this time was different. Several in the group… Continu…
Read article →An Interview with Author Bryan Powell Interviewer – So Bryan, what made you write your latest story – The Final Countdown? Bryan – It was a continuation of the first two books in the Jared Russell Series. Book two left… …
Read article →A Peek Behind the Curtain Okay, so you’ve seen my book trailer, maybe you’ve downloaded my book … The Final Countdown, which, I might add, hit #25 on Amazon Christian/Political fiction after my latest blitzkrieg promotio…
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Read article → The Tale of Two Swords Edward Teach—better known as Blackbeard was one of the most feared pirates to sail the seven seas. He and his crew had devastated shipping along the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina dur…
Read article →Coming Up for Oxygen. You may have noticed I’ve been incommunicado for the last few months. Patty and I are in good health, we’re busy, our children and grandchildren are doing well and we’re quite involved in our church…
Read article →Christianity, The True Religion of PEACE! At this time of the year when we celebrate the birth of Christianity, it might be a good idea to step back and look at its origins in light of the word, “Peace.” At… Continue Rea…
Read article →Start your New Year off on a solid footing, beginning with a right perspective of Worship. How often do we make New Years Resolutions that only last a few months at best? This coming year, resolve to worship God on… Cont…
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Read article →Show Us the Father is a thirty day devotional booklet which addresses the Apostle Philip’s statement, “Lord, show us the Father and it will satisfy us.” Using humorous, home-spun and historical illustrations, Show Us the…
Read article →Is it my imagination, or does salt taste less salty? The other day, my wife and I were eating dinner and we kept asking one another to, “please pass the salt.” The question suddenly sprang out, “Why can’t I get… Continue…
Read article →It was February, 2015 in Libya, when 21 Coptic Christians were paraded before a camera along the Mediterranean shore, forced to kneel in the sand and given one last opportunity to renounce their faith. Their black hooded…
Read article →The term is an oxymoron. Light is pure. It contains no chemicals, no additives, no animal bi-products. It does, however, contain all the colors of the spectrum, both seen and unseen by the human eye. When used correctly,…
Read article →The Freedom to Choose This morning, July 1st, I took my grandson to the Steak and Shake in Hiram, GA, for breakfast. They offered all you can eat pancakes for $3.99 and I thought it would be a great idea to… Continue Rea…
Read article →The question was asked of me, “How do I sell the physical copy of my book on line?” While there are many outlets for e-pub, downloadable books, there are few options for author to sell their autographed copie…
Read article →Dont’t judge a book by its cover. . . even if it’s a great cover…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: There are two axioms by which Mr. Grady Gillis lived. “Find people smarter than you to do the things you don’t want to do.” and “Help others reach their goals and&h…
Read article →There are two axioms by which Mr. Grady Gillis lived. “Find people smarter than you to do the things you don’t want to do.” and “Help others reach their goals and you’ll reach yours.” I learned that as I wrote… Continue …
Read article →Mind Mapping 101a We all know of the two primary methods of writing: Plotting and Pantsing. In Plotting, you methodically plan your story and then build around it. In Pantsing, you write your ideas as they come to you an…
Read article →It’s funny how little things influenced you throughout your formative years. Yes, the big, the traumatic, and the bad things did. But have you ever thought of how many times something insignificant took place in your lif…
Read article → The other day I attended a couple of networking meetings, and met a lot of self-employed, multi-level and small business people. It was a delightful time as we shared our ideas and the need to grow our individual …
Read article →The Bible’s answer The Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ. A careful analysis of Scripture, however, clearly indicates that December 25 couldn’t be the date for Christ’s birth. Here are two…
Read article →A chance snapshot of sunlight dancing through an expensive vase inspired this thought.
Read article →Children’s Coloring Contest This Monday, June 9th at 12:00 PM and again at 6:00 PM we will be having a children’s coloring contest. Prizes will be awarded, and a good time will be had by all. This is a free… Continue Rea…
Read article →There’s nothing like going into an old bookstore. Its squeaky floors, its atmosphere pregnant with the aroma of coffee, books and the hope of finding hidden treasure form a Norman Rockwell type picture to mind. However, …
Read article →What does Hiram Books and Bryan and Patty Powell have in common? For starters, Bryan has been a big part of Hiram Books since its opening days. Plus, he has had book signings and pop-in visits. But the biggest thing… Con…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Whenever people ask about my books I tell them they are “‘G-Rated’ adult mystery and action novels.” The response is almost universal. I get a wry…
Read article →Whenever people ask about my books I tell them they are “‘G-Rated’ adult mystery and action novels.” The response is almost universal. I get a wry smile when I say, “and the G stands for my grandc…
Read article →So let your words be few and your pictures be many.
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: The Beaumont Observer Only an ostrich with her head in the sand could miss the fact that change was coming. In the world outside of our sleepy town of Beaumont, cha…
Read article →The Beaumont Observer Only an ostrich with her head in the sand could miss the fact that change was coming. In the world outside of our sleepy town of Beaumont, change had already come. Ever since the November election, …
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: I’m in the middle of editing The Final Countdown. It’s grown from 51,000 to over 86,000 words since its first draft. The working title was Five Days to Die, but as …
Read article →I’m in the middle of editing The Final Countdown. It’s grown from 51,000 to over 86,000 words since its first draft. The working title was Five Days to Die, but as the themes developed, so did the title. This the third… …
Read article →Every good story needs great scenes, so it make sense that God, the author and finisher of our faith should know something about creating great settings, and great scenes for His stories. Take for example the Garden of E…
Read article →Last Saturday, I had the privilege of being at A Novel Experience located in Zebulon, GA. It was quite a trip, but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and I met three wonderful authors. Along with meeting the many… Con…
Read article →Down through the ages, prophets and priests, shepherds and kings, scribes and fisherman have recorded the most dramatic statements ever uttered. From God’s opening command; “Let there be light,” to Satan’s whispered insu…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: He stood, looking down upon me, his warm eyes full of compassion. Were it not for his age, one would have thought the tremble in his voice was for me. Maybe……
Read article →He stood, looking down upon me, his warm eyes full of compassion. Were it not for his age, one would have thought the tremble in his voice was for me. Maybe it was. It should have been. I could have… Continue Reading &r…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: ? Ad agencies and the promotional gurus of our day tell us that you reach about one-half of one percent of your target audience when you advertise. So the key to&he…
Read article → Ad agencies and the promotional gurus of our day tell us that you reach about one-half of one percent of your target audience when you advertise. So the key to promotions is numbers, lots of them. The wider your… …
Read article →First Quarter in Review God is so good. I’d like to give Him the praise for a tremendous first quarter. January started off with me speaking at Murder Goes South. That and a good week at the Wilds Music Conference… Cont…
Read article →God is not Dead, God ain’t Dead, God’s not Dead. God is Alive, God is Eternal, God is Everlasting, God Is. God is not Dead, God ain’t Dead, God’s not Dead. God is Alive, God is Eternal, God is Everlasting,… Continue Re…
Read article →Sweet Spirit/Parables Christian Bookstore is the place to go for quality Christian merchandise. More than a bookstore, Frank and Marilyn Hood have made their store a warm and inviting place to come and brows. There real…
Read article →Coffee and Quill Mini Writers Conference - A Big Success! Saturday, March 22, the Christian Authors Guild hosted the annual Coffee and Quill Mini Writers Conference. With a record breaking attendance, the 70 plus attend…
Read article →The Olive Branch Christian Bookstore Review You never know when and where you will meet new friends. On the way home from speaking to the students at First Presbyterian Christian Academy, Patty and I arrived at The Oliv…
Read article →Last Friday, I had the joy and privilege of being the guest author at First Presbyterian Christian Academy in Hinesville, GA. What a delight it was to teach such eager and respectful young people. I was invited to speak …
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: “Our public worship should be an extension of our private devotions.” Before we take our journey into the participants in worship, allow me to take a side road and …
Read article →“Our public worship should be an extension of our private devotions.” Before we take our journey into the participants in worship, allow me to take a side road and examine the vast canyon called: The Preparation for Wors…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: “… he was a fine boy, the kind you wouldn’t mind your daughter bringing home. That is, if you had a daughter.” Miss Bessie’s gaze fell on my ringless hand. She&hell…
Read article →“… he was a fine boy, the kind you wouldn’t mind your daughter bringing home. That is, if you had a daughter.” Miss Bessie’s gaze fell on my ringless hand. She paused and took a sip of lemonade, and narrowed… Continue Re…
Read article →Family Christian Bookstore in Fayetteville, GA is chock full of cool stuff (they even carry my books). Chris, the store manager, graciously allowed me to come and hold a sidewalk sale. It was a delightful day for being o…
Read article →Of all the careers there are, farming, building, teaching, I can say without reservation, that writing is the oldest. The Bible says, Thy Word is forever settled in Heaven, that Heaven and earth will pass away, but my Wo…
Read article →Imagination - Going one step into the Unknown When I started out on this journey as a literary missionary I had no idea what lay ahead. All I wanted to do was to tell my stories. I’ve always had a… Continue Reading &rar…
Read article →The Saturation Point In my house I own a variety of sponges. Some large sponges which I use for washing my cars, some medium sponges for washing dishes and some smaller ones I use for more delicate jobs. Before I… Contin…
Read article →THE DISTRACTIONS FROM WORSHIP “Leaders of worship can be as much a distraction from worship as they are leaders of it.” At times, leaders of worship can be as much a distraction from worship as they are leaders of it…. C…
Read article →You can learn much about a person by looking at their bookshelf. How to build a Library 1. Start with the Bible 2. Add your favorite books 3. Add books you would like to read 4. Add books your friends… Continue Reading &…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: The Blue Willow Inn and Gift Shop with its warm hospitality and nostalgic atmosphere is like stepping back into a by-gone era. Once you arrive, you are given a Sout…
Read article →The Blue Willow Inn and Gift Shop with its warm hospitality and nostalgic atmosphere is like stepping back into a by-gone era. Once you arrive, you are given a Southern welcome and seated in one to the private dining roo…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: After an unexplained catastrophic event in the atmosphere knocks out all electronics in the world, materialistic, well-to-do Americans are suddenly left helpless. A…
Read article →After an unexplained catastrophic event in the atmosphere knocks out all electronics in the world, materialistic, well-to-do Americans are suddenly left helpless. And as they get down to the essentials of life, they lear…
Read article →“When I worship, I would rather my heart be without words than my words be without heart.” – Lamar Boschman Our journey now takes us to the elements of worship. In all religions there are many common elements making up… …
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Stretching Your Imagination - Blurring the Lines Between Fact and Fiction The first time I met Miss Bessie was when I was serving as interim pastor in a little coun…
Read article →Stretching Your Imagination - Blurring the Lines Between Fact and Fiction The first time I met Miss Bessie was when I was serving as interim pastor in a little country church. The congregation of elderly saints, and a fe…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: This futuristic blend of Christian apocalyptic fiction and visionary sci-fi sets Son of Man apart from the pack. John Coniglio recasts some of the major events of t…
Read article →This futuristic blend of Christian apocalyptic fiction and visionary sci-fi sets Son of Man apart from the pack. John Coniglio recasts some of the major events of the life of Christ and set in it the year A.D. 2454. It o…
Read article →As many of you know, I stay booked throughout the year going to bookstores, coffee shops, gift shops and festivals. After taking January off, I began calling some new venues to kick-start my year, but the Lord didn’t op…
Read article →Okay, you’re booked in a half dozen locations, that’s great. Congratulations! Now what? If you’ve done your homework and built a platform, all you can do is have a great time talking to your friends and customers. The qu…
Read article →Part III - THE ELEMENTS OF WORSHIP “The first element in worship is adoration.” H.H. Rowley WORSHIP DEFINED As we journey through this study we will be making several stops along the way to examine the many aspects of Go…
Read article →The other day, I stopped by the home of Miss Bessie, that’s what she was called among the few folks who still knew her. As I turned the key and shut off the engine, a holy silence settled over the old homestead…. Continu…
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Read article →The first time I met Zack Mason was at a book signing event held at Books for Less (tomorrow’s blog). I found him to be an engaging and interesting fellow author who is simply trying to get his message out…. Continue Rea…
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Read article →If you missed my blog from yesterday, go into the archives and read it. As promised, here is the continuation from last week’s discussion. I will be listing 5 more things to do as you plan for success. However, none… Con…
Read article →THE OBJECTIVE OF WORSHIP In this day and age, with so many variations of worship, we need to stop and examine why… Continue Reading →…
Read article →Arriving this week is my novel Sisters of the Veil. It originally came out in three parts as a KDP, then I reformatted it as one larger work. Now it is available as a paperback. I will debut it on… Continue Reading &rarr…
Read article →New month, new blog series for your Sunday reading.
Read article →Beginning today with the Prologue and continuing on Sundays, I will be taking excerpts for my book Seeing Jesus - A Three Dimensional Look at Worship. I hope you will stick with me for the entire study. PROLOGUE TODAY I……
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Captain’s Log 1.30.2014. Even Captain Kirk couldn’t have imagined this. Here we are, one twelfth into the year. My New Year began at the Wilds Music Camp. I came th…
Read article →Captain’s Log 1.30.2014. Even Captain Kirk couldn’t have imagined this. Here we are, one twelfth into the year. My New Year began at the Wilds Music Camp. I came there after a full year of writing books, and devotionals …
Read article →Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog Last night, the President delivered his annual “State of the Union” address. Some of you loved it. Some of you were infuriated. Some of you ignored it. Many of you feel deeply pessimistic ab…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Today, I’d like to sing the praises of my friends at Books For Less. Last year was a phenomenal year for my sales and Books For Less was a large part……
Read article →Today, I’d like to sing the praises of my friends at Books For Less. Last year was a phenomenal year for my sales and Books For Less was a large part of it. On the last Saturday before Christmas, they… Continue Reading &…
Read article →Part II - a of The Business Side of Writing
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Okay, you’re booked in a half dozen locations, that’s great. Congratulations! Now what? After you and the bookstore go through the trouble of scheduling a book sign…
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Read article →Okay, you’re booked in a half dozen locations, that’s great. Congratulations! Now what? After you and the bookstore go through the trouble of scheduling a book signing event, the absolute worst thing that can happen is n…
Read article →Christians…wake- up! Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog (Washington, D.C.) — This is the third in a series of columns on key leaders in the epicenter we should be keeping an eye on in 2014. 1) The first leader on my list was …
Read article →Imagine getting 50-80% off all of your book prices every day!! Book Warehouse is the national leader among discount booksellers. They have stores in 19 states and growing, and offer a broad range of books for all tast…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Because of my interest in history, I took a chance on Mathew Olney’s book Blood of Kings. At the time, Mathew had it on KDP as a freebie, which helped matters.&hell…
Read article →Because of my interest in history, I took a chance on Mathew Olney’s book Blood of Kings. At the time, Mathew had it on KDP as a freebie, which helped matters. However, after reading it, I bought it. I have… Continue Rea…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: So you’ve written a book. Congratulations! Putting in the time and effort to write your thoughts is a great accomplishment. Greater still is publication. Now you ca…
Read article →So you’ve written a book. Congratulations! Putting in the time and effort to write your thoughts is a great accomplishment. Greater still is publication. Now you can sit back and watch the dollars come rolling in, right?…
Read article →Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog (Washington, D.C.) — “Iran and six world powers — the US, Britain, Germany, France, Russia and China — have reached a technical understanding to begin implementing an agreement to rollback I…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Murder Goes South… a Festival of Readers and Writers of the Southern Mystery Friends of Smyrna (Georgia) Library is hosting Murder Goes South, Saturday, January 25…
Read article →Murder Goes South Writers and Readers Conference, Smyrna Library, Smyrna, Georgia, Jan. 25th
Read article →Murder Goes South… a Festival of Readers and Writers of the Southern Mystery Friends of Smyrna (Georgia) Library is hosting Murder Goes South, Saturday, January 25th. There still is time to register and we would love to…
Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: Luke 13:33-35 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gath…
Read article →Luke 13:33-35 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing…
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Read article →Today, I’m adding a new feature, I call it, Bookstore Reviews. As many of you know, I go to a lot of bookstores and interact with tons of managers, employees and customers. I believe I’ve got a pretty good feel… Continue…
Read article →During the Summer of 2013, I had the privilege of having a booth at the Southeastern Homeschool Expo in Atlanta GA. While there, I met Author Don Brown. It didn’t take long before I discovered that he and I shared… Conti…
Read article →Just in case you didn’t see this in the morning, I’m re-posting it for your benefit. Most of my books can be downloaded to your reader.
Read article →Hey Everyone, click this link … Sisters of the Veil Hunted by a radical Muslim cleric, Fatemah Bashera and Shirin Hassani escape Iran and come to America. Were it not for Jared Russell, a former Marine turned architect, …
Read article →Okay, so now we’re on a roll. You’ve dredged up the past and dealt with it. The skeleton in the closet is just that, a skeleton. Now let’s do as God did to Ezekiel’s vision. Let’s put some meat on… Continue Reading &rarr…
Read article →How do you find time to read during the busy Christmas season? You don’t, you make the time. Whether it’s your Bible or a good book, if it’s important, you’ll find the time. In my case, Patty, my faithful and supportive …
Read article →There are at least two ways of approaching this topic. One is from an academic, literal position and the other from (I’ll call) an aesthetic position. If you chose the former, the question you might be asking is; What is…
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Read article →Originally posted on Author and Artist Bryan M. Powell: From a Wannabe Writer to an Amabe Writer:.
Read article →From a Wannabe Writer to an Amabe Writer:.
Read article →If you’re like me, you’ve seen the bumper sticker; “Got Milk?” and wondered, “What’s the big deal?” But that simple question has burgeoned into literally hundreds of “Got…” statements. From “Got Trash to Got Jesus?” the…
Read article →This is my first post on WordPress.com. I’ve listed my books along with how to download them and also the book trailers. Please check them out.
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