Three Princess Fiona’s and a Dream Come True

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jul 15, 2014 | Uncategorized

The Three Fiona’s There’s a scene in Shrek, the Musical when three versions of Princess Fiona are singing from her/their castle tower–the young girl, the adolescent, and the grown woman–longing for her dreams to come true. I love the...

Stephanie and Alexa, On Being the Sisters of a Child with Autism, and How They Remain Grateful…

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

The winner of Shannon Ethridge’s Veil of Secrets, with the most shares, likes, and tweets is Renee…but I have several Renee’s who read this blog…So, if the woman who commented and tweeted and liked could identify herself to me, I can send you...

“Can a Woman Face and Forgive Her Own Painful Past…?” Shannon Ethridge, on her new novel, Veil of Secrets, and Another Summer Giveaway

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized

Congratulations to Victoria Derybowski, the winner of Kenneth Ortiz’s book, Redefined! Thanks to ALL of you who shared the love! I appreciate you!This is turning out to be the summer of book giveaways, because I have another one for ya this week!Shannon...

Guest blogger, author and pastor, Kenneth Ortiz, “God doesn’t just do better; God does new!” …and another Giveaway!

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jun 25, 2014 | Uncategorized

I met Kenneth Ortiz a few years go through our mutual mentor, Shannon Ethridge. As an itinerant evangelist and dynamic bible teacher, Kenneth has preached to nearly 85,000 people over the past several years. He has been a preacher, spokesperson, and master of...

#MyWritingProcess Blog Hop and a Giveaway!

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized

I was tagged by my writer friend, Jen Pollock Michel, IVP author and Her.meneutics contributor, to participate in a #MyWritingProcess blog hop. Writers are asked four questions about their process, and then they tag other writers. If you’re reading this as a...

Q and A with Author Margaret Philbrick…On Alzheimer’s, Music, Her Novel….and a giveaway!

by Aubrey Travis Sampson | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized

Margaret Ann Philbrick is on the board of The Redbud Writer’s Guild and is an active member of my manuscript group. Her new novel, A Minor: A Novel of Love, Music, & Memory (Koehler Books, 2014) is a beautiful love story exploring the power of music to...