Monthly Archives: March 2013

In the process of finding a publisher for my book, I’ve learned a lot about the current state of the business. I’m still a rookie in the whole scheme of things, but here’s a few things I’ve learned in my short stint in trying to get published. More specifically, here’s what NOT to do when trying to get published.

5) Avoid Facebook, Twitter, and all blogging sites like the plague. Believe social media is just a passing fad and that it could never help you sell your book.

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I’ve recently been signed as an author with Passio, an imprint from Charisma House publishers. My book will be released October 1st. I’ve submitted the manuscript and we’re now in the editing process. They sent me a preview of the cover, and endorsements continue to roll in! You can already pre-order it on here on Amazon as well as several other major book retailers, including Barnes & Noble.

Publisher:

Passio

(Charisma House)

Release date:

Oct. 1, 2013

BOOK SUMMARY:

Do you ever really think about God and your faith?

Darren Schalk was raised in a pastor’s home. He heard all the teaching, all the Sunday morning Bible stories, and could recite more verses than he cared to count. But, as he grew, he actually started to think about what he’d been taught, and it raised a few questions. Read the rest of this entry →

After my son’s first seizure, in the midst of fervent prayer, I heard God’s voice. He said Jake was, and I quote “ALREADY” healed.  I had the audacity to believe God, particularly when He confirmed it only moments later. But here we are,  4 seizures and one 4-day-ICU-stay later, and my son’s sickness remains. So, the obvious question is, “Did God lie to me?”

This is the question I’ve had to ask myself. Deep down I couldn’t possibly believe this to be true, but the question remained Read the rest of this entry →