Category: News and Announcements
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Keeping Track (or Not)
I rarely pay attention to how my books are selling; popularity was never the point of producing them (although both my publisher and I are pleased when they do well). That said, this past September Sowing the Seed of Truth: Orthodox Quaker Sermons of Murray Shipley (1873-1876) came out in hardcover, so I sent an…
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Now Available in Hardcover!
I’m pleased to share that Friends United Press has recently issued a hardcover edition of Sowing the Seed of Truth: Orthodox Quaker Sermons of Murray Shipley (1873-1876). This format is often preferred by libraries, making this work available to a wider audience!
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Review of Sowing the Seed of Truth
A present-day reader who imagines themself in the room where these messages were delivered may catch an echo of Shipley’s living voice and the concern under which a particular message came forth, spoken to particular people in a particular time and place. Throughout, one hears Shipley’s love for those he is speaking to and his…
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
Apparently, the old maxim is wrong: you can judge a book by its cover, or at least get a feel for its content. A good book cover designer considers the significance of the color palette, typeface, photos or graphics, and positioning of the design elements. A good cover does more than communicate the book’s title;…
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I’m Ready for My Close-Up
The first time I spoke in public on a Quaker-related topic was when I participated in the 2015 Quaker Genealogy & History Conference, “Working for Freedom: The Life of Levi Coffin.” What goes around, comes around, it seems. Recently I was approached by a small film production company, Elwin Studios, about appearing in their documentary…
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The Home of the Brave
I think it takes a certain amount of bravery to try a new thing (says the woman who recently declined to dine at a particular restaurant because its menu seemed too adventurous). So I must tip my hat to Brent Bill for venturing into new territory with Amity, his collection of short stories that will…
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Welcome!
Writing can be a solitary occupation, and while I’m definitely on the introverted side of the spectrum, I welcome the opportunity to tell you what’s going on with my writing projects and get your feedback!
Sabrina Darnowsky 