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| The senior editor of the Book of Concord. The apostate leaders all swear a quia subscription to the BoC. Right? Right? They must believe this is a sound explanation of the Holy Scriptures. |
As people realize, the big money in publishing comes from distribution. For some reason, the apostates do not like acknowledging anything I have published. There are many interesting stories about that.
I switched to the Amazon system because of Search Engine Optimization. Enough titles linked and reviewed reach critical mass, as the ELDONUTs like to say. However, because I kept the profit marginal, the total is tiny - which is no problem for me. My new car, a 2002 Voyager, is paid for and in fine condition. However, my limo makes more noise than I do getting up in the morning.
I am moving toward making my publications free via Dropbox files and the Amazon prices as low as possible (no profit). The free files can be saved and shared infinitely. I cough and choke when I see how much Lutheran publishers are demanding on Kindle files.
The lowest Kindle price for our little operation in a rented house is already on some Luther sermon files - 99 cents.
The idea behind our publishing is to get the Word out, as much as possible. Many books are given away, thanks to gifts given. Luther did the same, writing for free. He was happy to have the Word distributed far and wide.
We sent one of our helpers 20 copies of Gems Mined from Luther's Sermons, black and white for promotional use. They were given away at once and 15 more ordered in color. When one pastor got his copy, he began quoting Luther the next day.
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| Summersweet - the Cinnabon shrub - Clethra. When the breeze blows - or on a humid day - aaah! |
1 We plough the fields, and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand:
he sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes, and the sunshine,
and soft, refreshing rain.Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,
for all his love.
2 He only is the maker
of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower,
he lights the evening star;
the winds and waves obey him,
by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children,
he gives our daily bread. [Refrain]
3 We thank thee then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer
for all thy love imparts,
and, what thou most desirest,
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Source: Ancient and Modern: hymns and songs for refreshing worship #290
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| Norma Boeckler's books. |
