Story Craft: Reflections on Faith, Culture and Writing From the Author of Hank the Cowdog

by John R. Erickson

Overview

In his new book, "Story Craft: Reflections On Faith, Culture, and Writing By the Author of Hank the Cowdog", John R. Erickson addresses the question: "What is a story, and what is it supposed to do?" After receiving hundreds of letters from teachers and parents regarding his popular children's book series, Hank the Cowdog, he began to realize that his actual business was not books, but "spiritual nourishment." According to Erickson, good stories nourish the human spirit, and it doesn't happen by accident. In Part One of "Story Craft", Erickson describes his experiences as an apprentice writer and publisher. In Part Two, he attempts to define what a story should be and how it relates to culture and religious faith. And, in Part Three, he gives helpful, practical advice to aspiring writers. The book includes an introduction by Dr. Gene Edward Veith, noted writer and provost of Patrick Henry College, and a foreword by theologian Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013080300
Publisher:	Maverick Books, Inc.
Publication date:	08/25/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

John R. Erickson is an American cowboy and author, best known for his classic children’s series, Hank the Cowdog. Erickson has written and published 75 books and more than 500 articles, and his stories have won a number of awards, including the Audie, Oppenheimer, Wrangler, and Lamplighter Awards. The Hank the Cowdog series began as a self-publishing venture in his garage in 1982 and has endured to become one of the nation’s most popular series for children and families. The Hank books have been translated into Spanish, Danish, and Chinese, and have sold over 7.6 million copies. Erickson and his wife of 44 years, Kristine, live on their cattle ranch near Perryton, Texas. They have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.