In the Dailies

Bestselling author of over sixty books, Ace Collins, has just released his newest title: Sticks and Stones.

Drawing on personal experience and anecdotes collected throughout his long writing career, the author presents a compilation of wisdom on the power of words. While certainly inspirational for writers and speakers, this book is truly geared toward unprofessional speakers. In other words: YOU. The book is meant for everyone, regardless of profession, position or prosperity. We all use words — with our families, our friends, our coworkers, our neighbors. The stories and action steps provided encourage everyone to use “words as a positive force.” The book challenges readers to be intentional and uplifting in communication, to take advantage of every opportunity to edify those around us.

Here’s what the author had to say in a recent interview.

What are the major themes of the book?
I once heard that folks use about 30,000 words a day in either written or oral form. It dawned on me that most of those words have either no impact or make a negative impact. In a world filled with people using words to cut others down, I opted to create a book that encouraged what I feel everyone should do — which is use our language to lift people up.

Why do you think we need to be intentional with our words?
If you don’t think about what you say, more often than not your words will either hurt others or will be quickly forgotten. Either one of those things represents a lost opportunity to make this world a better place. And we need more people involved in bringing light to this dark planet. I think that is what God would want us to do!

What do you hope readers will take away from your book?
I pray that they realize they do change the world with their words and actions.

What has God been teaching you lately?
Patience. The timing of all things is His not mine. Hence I have to wait on having dreams realized. I don’t mind telling you that when you are excited about ideas and want to see them in print now, it is hard to wait.

Where are you headed next?
Wherever the road leads. I’m having a blast right now. I have four books coming out this year, at least two more next year. I have a new novel series. After more than fifty books, I can’t believe how much fun I am having. It is just as much of a joy today as it was when I started. Oh, and I would like to find a 1932 Auburn convertible hidden away in a barn and bring it back to life.

Buy the book now at Amazon.com for 32% off the cover price — just $11.55!

Visit the author’s website at www.AceCollins.com.

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