Pilgrim Spirit Communications

12/23/2023

The distinction between the words "lie" and "lay" can be confusing for both writers and editors. Let's break it down using well-known holiday carols.

08/19/2023

Insert drum roll here ... It's a book at last! Announcing the publication of "Through an Open Door: A Life and a Ministry," by Bishop Peter Elder Hickman and yours truly.

In 1985, Father Peter Hickman, a Baptist minister turned Catholic priest, founded a small parish in Orange, California, to provide a refuge for people—especially those divorced and remarried—who had been marginalized by the Roman Catholic Church. Never did he dream that his little congregation w...

01/12/2023

My editorial assistant is a star!

Meet Gerald, editorial assistant of Tacoma Guild member Judith Jones.

"He particularly enjoys joining my Zoom meetings and parking himself on any piece of paper I’m trying to write on."

We want to meet your "helpful" animal editorial assistants! There's a new every Wednesday. Share a pic and description and your buddy can get the virtual ear scratches they deserve. See details at edsguild.org/stetpet.

07/16/2022

Yes or no?

“The scariest moment is always just before you start. After that, things can only get better.” ~ Stephen King

03/27/2022

It's a book! Congratulations to Paul Martin on today's publication of "The Mad God," the fourth book in Paul's Adapts and Demons saga. If you've read the previous books, you're going to love this one. And if you haven't read the earlier ones, what are you waiting for? (The e-book is on its way soon, I promise!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990727564/

The Mad God

02/15/2022

Previews of coming attractions ... if you've been reading Paul Martin's "Adepts and Demons" series, you'll be happy to know that Book Four, "The Mad God," is coming very soon!

Book 4 cover art. I'm getting proofs to go over next week, and you can expect to be able to order copies soon after! I'll keep you all updated. Thank you for your patience!

08/12/2021

07/01/2021

Happy news today! Congratulations to Billie Mazzei on today's publication of her new book, "Fat, Faithful, and Fairly Flirty: Stories from My Life." It has been just a joy working with Billie these last months to bring this to publication. I'm excited for all those who haven't had a chance to read it yet; I know how much you are all going to love her stories. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737383101/

Fat. Faithful, and Fairly Flirty: Stories from my life

06/16/2021

Client's book files uploaded, proofs about to be ordered ... getting to the fun part! Publication announcement coming soon ...

06/14/2021

Do you agree?

06/07/2021

Happy clients make me happy. Expecting to make a publication announcement soon!

03/13/2021

03/12/2021

03/04/2021

Happy National Grammar Day!

To Whom it May Concern: March 4 is Grammar Day.

03/04/2021

Food for thought ...

09/11/2020

The Writer's Circle

09/09/2020

Authors Publish

08/28/2020

Authors Publish

Tell it as best as you can.

08/09/2020

I thought this was every day!

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. Any way you look at it, reading is a wonderful thing.

08/02/2020

The Writer's Circle

How did you say it?

07/15/2020

Authors Publish

We hope this brought some sunshine into your day. :)

05/13/2020

The Editor's Mark

04/29/2020

“A Way with Words” Is “Car Talk” for Lexiphiles

This sounds like fun!

Scouting for words to talk about is a constant effort, but it comes naturally to the radio show’s co-hosts, a writer in love with so-called dead languages and a linguist with an ear for contemporary slang.

03/23/2020

Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading - CIEP

For those of you who don't usually work from home and are just discovering its charms, from the ever-popular, ever-uplifting Brian Bilston. 🐱🗒

03/04/2020

Just saying ...

02/08/2020

A museum dedicated entirely to words and language is opening in Washington, DC

Wouldn't this be fun?

That’s the word on the street.

11/17/2019

It was great to celebrate this afternoon with Pilgrim Spirit author Carolyn Crain at a book reading and signing for her new book, Boy from Burma.

11/01/2019

It's Authors Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

November 1 is Authors Day. Here's a real-time photo of the annual party that all of the authors of the world are enjoying right now. This will easily go on past midnight. We're a wild bunch.

09/29/2019

Boy from Burma

Pilgrim Spirit Communications is delighted to announce the publication of "Boy from Burma" by Carolyn Crain. Part memoir, part biography, the book is a loving tribute to the memory of the author's father.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578575256/

Part memoir, part biography, this book turns a spotlight on an unusual man. Richard Cummings envisioned his life's work as making life better for people. His ninety-one years were filled with family, friends, and work in several areas of Christian ministry, not to mention many remarkable escapade...

09/25/2019

Authors Publish

Great news!