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# Jac Filer

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/blog/)
- [When God Gives You ... Geese](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2026/06/30/when-god-gives-you-geese/) - Geese? What am I supposed to do with geese? I suppose, failing any other answer, I can use them as a writing prompt. And that is what today's entry is about. Full "pantser" style. Now that I’ve lost most of you twice, I should back up a bit and answer the questions that I am
- [Letting Go of Letting Go](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2026/05/12/letting-go-of-letting-go/) - When a person experiences a profound and life-altering loss, he or she routinely proceeds through the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). Each of us experiences these stages in different proportions, according to our own unique circumstances, but broadly speaking, these five stages serve as a reliable template for a grief
- [It's Been Six Months ...](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2026/03/19/its-been-six-months/) - When I launched this site, I expected my blog to be a place where I could regularly exercise my writing muscles, offer behind-the-scenes glimpses at my books, and feel connected to my readers and the world. Last year, as The Widower and the Washer neared completion it became harder to update my blog with regularity.
- [Wrestling with Political Violence](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/09/16/wrestling-with-political-violence/) - As I write this, America is newly embroiled in a national discourse over political violence. If you are reading this in the year 2025, you know that the killing of Charlie Kirk was the flashpoint for this dialogue. You also know that the tone isn't good, and there is still much vitriol and finger-pointing dominating
- [Breaking Numbness](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/07/18/breaking-numbness/) - Now that The Widower and the Washer is available and the launch team is in place, I can finally take a moment to exhale. Of course, there is still plenty to do as I plan in-store signings, podcast interviews, and social media promotion. But for now, let's take a minute to catch up. In an
- [On the Eve of Book Launch](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/06/12/on-the-eve-of-book-launch/) - Every author looks forward to releasing a new book. We count the days until we can change our social media and web pages from "coming soon" to "now available." We look forward to holding the first print copy of our latest creation in hand, and unboxing many more. After many months of drafting, revising, and
- [The One Year Mark](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/02/20/the-one-year-mark/) - As I write this, a full year has passed since my wife Angela entered into victory. First, I want to thank all of you who reached out with cards, texts, emails, calls, and prayers. I appreciate your concern and encouragement. Some of you asked if I did anything special to commemorate the day. In a
- [A New Book on the Horizon](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/05/09/a-new-book-on-the-horizon/) - This is an exciting time, full of anticipation. The Widower and the Washer is getting closer to its summer release. After multiple rounds of revision, editing, and proofreading, I've entered the phase where we work out details, make adjustments to the interior design, and get all of the technical stuff in order. If you follow
- [Reopening an Old Project](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/04/10/reopening-an-old-project/) - Hello Friends! I realize it has been too long since I posted an update. But don't worry—the reasons aren't bad. First, The Widower and the Washer is a step closer to publication. I recently finished some minor post-editing revisions, and the book is moving to proofreading and layout. Meanwhile, the cover art is complete, and
- [Writing Minor Characters: Bar-Abbas](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2025/01/31/writing-minor-characters-bar-abbas/) - I'm excited to share that my first novel, Coin and Dagger, is now available in audiobook format. Chris brought the characters to life with voices that expertly interpret and portray their unique personalities. Not only did Jesus, Matthew, and Simon receive such careful treatment, but so did the supporting cast. In prior entries, we examined
- [My Favorite Books of 2024](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/12/20/my-favorite-books-of-2024/) - Hello friends! With the end of the year approaching, I decided to do something a little different and highlight some of my favorite new releases from the past year. According to Goodreads, I read about 15,000 pages across 58 different books in 2024. For today's purposes, I'll focus only on new releases. Books that were
- [Wrestling With God](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/11/08/wrestling-with-god/) - For the second time this year, I’ve gone more than a month without posting a new blog entry. I'd like to tell you that my silence is because I've been busy finishing my next book. That is partly true. I’ve exceeded my original 40,000-word target. I've even added its projected release to the book page
- [The One About the Daisy](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/09/29/the-one-about-the-daisy/) - We all like a good origin story, right? We see a new superhero or villain in a movie and we want to know where that person came from. Where did the hero get his powers? What precipitated the villain's descent into malevolence? Filmmakers know we have these questions, so they make a point of giving
- [Laying Track](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/09/03/laying-track/) - It has been over a month since I began drafting my next book. As of this moment, the draft sits at just over 15,000 words. I expect the finished result to end up somewhere around 40,000 words. I’m happy with my progress, but I still have a way to go. Today, I want to share
- [Drafting Season](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/08/01/drafting-season/) - I realize it has been over a month since my last update, and I apologize for the delay (and I thank you for even noticing). But I am happy to tell you that there is a good reason for the delay: I recently began drafting my next book. Even though I am early in the
- [Writing Minor Characters: John Mark](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/06/27/writing-minor-characters-john-mark/) - Earlier this year, I started a series highlighting the prominent minor characters in my novel, Coin and Dagger. First, we caught up with Bartimaeus, the blind beggar from Jericho. In this installment, we'll get to know John Mark as we examine his place in scripture, unpack the rich traditions about him, and explore his role
- [God Sustains Us in All Seasons](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/06/04/god-sustains-us-in-all-seasons/) - As I write, it is the final week of the school year, the temperatures are rising, and the birds are filling my backyard with music. We must be entering the summer season. What I like most about this season is that it is easier to get away from my desk and set up in my
- [The Presence of God](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/05/07/the-presence-of-god/) - As I write, it is mid-morning, and already I have accomplished quite a bit. I’ve dusted, enjoyed a short workout, swept the kitchen floor, put away the clean dishes, and removed some junk from the basement. It must be drafting day. If you laughed at the previous line … you might be a writer. We
- [Small Steps, Purposeful Steps](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/04/09/small-steps-purposeful-steps/) - It is hard to believe it has been over a month since my last post. In that entry, I shared how my life—including my writing—has changed in light of my wife's recent passing to her eternal home. Perhaps it shouldn't surprise me that it's been over a month since I last posted. After all, the
- [The Post I Never Thought I Would Write](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/03/01/the-post-i-never-thought-i-would-write/) - When I began this blog, I envisioned it as a place where I could connect with readers and offer a peek behind the curtain at my current books and future projects. So, it is primarily an extension of my writing that I use to grow and engage my reader base. This blog also gives me
- [Writing Minor Characters: Bartimaeus](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/02/01/writing-minor-characters-bartimaeus/) - One of my favorite ways to engage with scripture, particularly the narrative portions, is to contemplate the people in the stories. It is fun and enriching to examine the possibilities of their lives and consider how their unique circumstances and perspectives enhance my understanding of the passage. The gospels are an especially rich trove of
- [The Bible and Point-of-View](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2023/10/03/the-bible-and-point-of-view/) - Before I received my first paid writing assignment in 2020, I spent portions of the previous six years reading about the craft of writing (why it took so long is a subject for another day ...). As I studied storycraft, I kept reading about the importance of point-of-view (POV). The idea is simple—know who is
- [New Testament "Easter Eggs"](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2024/01/04/new-testament-easter-eggs/) - Whether you look to movies, books, TV, or podcasts for entertainment, you’ve probably experienced the excitement of discovering an Easter egg or two along the way. It is pure fun to stumble upon one of these hidden references to an obscure historical fact or a favorite past movie, song, or TV show. One joy that
- [The Gift of Time](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2023/12/14/the-gift-of-time/) - This week I had an epiphany. Then, as I noodled with the fruit of my brilliant "aha" moment, I found that my next-level insight could be best described as … Obvious. What a letdown! I went from "Yes! That's it!" to "What took me so long to see it?" in record time. Perhaps you can
- [A New Look at a Familiar Story](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2023/11/14/a-new-look-at-a-familiar-story/) - Have you ever watched a favorite movie or TV show so often that you are shocked that one time you noticed something different? Perhaps something in the background, or a piece of dialogue that managed to fly below the radar during the first five (dozen? twenty?) viewings. When this happens, it jolts us into paying
- [Reflections from My First Book Signing](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2023/11/02/reflection-from-my-first-book-signing/) - As a relatively new writer, I am learning on the go. Not just about the craft of writing, but about the whole process: drafting, editing, revising, fact-checking, publishing, distributing, and … marketing. Marketing. I am not made for marketing. This isn't something that I have learned on my writing journey. I have always known that
- [Out of Egypt](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/2023/09/14/out-of-egypt/) - I have encountered an interesting struggle in the few short years that I have been writing. When God inspires me to write, words flow easily. When client demand is robust, my days are sometimes full enough to turn away paying work. The struggle is, I cannot create either of these phenomenon. There are days when

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://jacfiler.com/) - Jac is the author of three books. He published Preparing for Jesus, an Advent Devotional, in 2022, followed by his first novel, Coin and Dagger, in 2023. His memoir, The Widower and the Washer is now available. What Readers are Saying Readers will be inspired to move forward and build and strengthen relationships, as their struggles of loss,
- [Books](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/books/) - The Widower and the Washer The Widower and the Washer is a memoir that celebrates thirteen years of marriage, processes the grief of loss, and reflects on the value of partnership. The New Testament writers had a special word for partnership—koinonia. Profoundly rich and multifaceted, koinonia embodies layers of meaning that no single English word
- [About Jac](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/about-jac/) - Jac unites the realms of reading and enjoyment, creating a warm, entertaining, sometimes humorous, truthful, and thought-provoking reader experience. As a Christian author, Jac seamlessly blends his roles as a professional writer, leader, and father. Through his writing, his main goal for the reader is to learn how to build partnerships and relationships, guided by
- [Contact](https://jacfiler.com/index.php/contact/)

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