[author title=”Bob Hostetler” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-18-at-12.48.28-PM.png”]Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, blogger, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His books, which include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and the novel, The Bone Box, have sold millions of copies. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award. He is the founding pastor of Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He and his wife Robin have two grown children, Aubrey and Aaron, who have given them five beautiful grandchildren. [/author]
What is the title of your latest book?
THE RED LETTER PRAYER LIFE (17 Words from Jesus to Inspire Practical, Purposeful, Powerful Prayer)
Tell us more about your book:
If anyone exemplifies the blessed life, it is Jesus. Though he never owned a home or car, and never held season tickets for his favorite baseball team (the Cincinnati Reds, in case you were wondering), he lived a singular life. A rich life. A healing life. A life filled with laughter and song. A life that exuded beauty and blessing.
But how did Jesus live such a life? How did he get those riches? He accessed those blessings in the same way we can–through prayer. And he told us how, in great but simple detail. In fact, his secret can be tapped in just seventeen words, words like “Our” and “Give” and “Your,” words that will take you on an unforgettable journey to a more fulfilling prayer life than you ever hoped for or imagined.
Why do you write what you do?
I write what I do for many reasons. First, I suppose, but not most importantly, I can’t NOT write. I was raised in a family of readers and writers, so it is a way of life with me. Or a compulsion.
Secondly, I write to fulfill my mission “To love God and make His love known.” It is a privilege to partner with Him in that great task.
Thirdly, I guess I can best express it in a short anecdote. More than twenty years ago, I received the gift of two full days of coaching from a literary agent and friend and coworker, who urged me to focus my writing on a single compelling message. Eventually, however, after we were both thoroughly frustrated, I had to admit, “I love God, I love the Bible, and I love words and writing. And I’ll write practically anything that expresses those loves.” So I’ve been a “generalist” ever since, and have been quite happy at it.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently–and constantly–working on several projects simultaneously. As a working writer, I almost always have something in galleys (to review), something in manuscript (to write), and something in development (to pitch). And, I journal and blog on a daily basis.
Right now, I’m reviewing and revising a coauthored nonfiction book project, while also writing and pitching a devotional book I’m very excited about.
How does your work differ from other work in its genre?
I’ve been told by others that my work is a unique blend of humor, insight, and inspiration. I like to think they’re right. My most recent books, especially (such as Life Stinks…And Then You Die, The Red Letter Life, The Red Letter Prayer Life), reflect my strange (but delightful, I can hope) personality and loves for God, His Word, and the written word.
How does your writing process work?
My writing process is fairly simple and straightforward. I am usually at my desk by 9 every morning and work through until I’ve wrung every bit of life out of the muse by 5 or 6 in the afternoon, usually. I’ve learned, however, that my peak writing hours are 2-5 p.m., so I usually do office work (email, etc.) and edit or rewrite in the mornings, and writing fresh material in the afternoons.
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