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I began working on Chasing the Wind: Finding Meaningful Answers from  Ancient Wisdom about 20 years ago. Winning the Word Alive Press 2010  Free Publishing Contest gives me the chance to see the results of that  two-decade long journey in print and sharing the insights I've gained  from Ecclesiastes with a wider audience

I have a vivid memory of being nine years old, and walking up and down the aisles of our local library, running my hands across the spines of the books and thinking, “All these people have been published. It can be done. I can do this.” Now, never mind how many years later, that hope has become a reality. My deepest gratitude goes to Word Alive Press for the opportunity to write my story and actually see it in print, the incredibly thrilling fulfillment of a life-long dream. 

Winning the publishing contest has brought the dream of my manuscript into the reality of a professionally published novel. Thank you Word Alive Press for the opportunity to share my story with others!”

As a long-time freelancer for mainstream media, my favourite gig has always been my local faith and life newspaper column, Sunny Side Up. When Word Alive Press chose to put the first year of writings between covers, they fulfilled not only my hopes but numerous readers’ pleas. This beautifully designed little volume is both a delight and treasure. Word Alive Pres, thank you for this gift.”

“Some of the best books ever written never make it to an editor’s desk.  That’s why the Word Alive Press Publishing Contest is such a Godsend to the Canadian Christian writing community—it gives Christian writers the opportunity to have their work read by professional editors.  In an industry geared towards writers who already have a proven track record, it’s exciting to know that anyone can enter.  And anyone can win!”

“I always dreamed of becoming a writer but never imagined that my first attempt would end up being published.  Thank you, Word Alive Press!”