About Me
My Work
I’m often asked what inspires my writing. The most direct answer would be that I'm inspired by all the things that bring glory to God. Most writers have a motto, and mine is Soli Deo Gloria, a Latin term meaning glory to God alone.
My Community
The Pastors often inspire me in my church with the messages they share each Sunday. Pastor Mike inspired Joshua My Commander, which will be in print in late 2022. Pastor Eli inspired Make the Way – The Story of John the Baptizer, coming in 2023. Pastor Scott, a devoted shepherd, motivated me to begin work on a story about the Apostle Paul and a woman of the Bible named Lydia.
We often think of community as the neighborhood where we live. It’s also about fellowship with others due to sharing common beliefs, attitudes, interests, and goals.
My church community is beautiful, and my writing community is great. I also adore my personal community—family and friends.
Each week I meet with women from my church community. We gather in person or via Zoom on Tuesday afternoons to share insights on selected Scripture readings and theologies. On Wednesday morning, I meet with a group of prayer warriors to share in Bible study. Over the years, these women have become close friends. We are, indeed, sisters in Christ.
I am a proud member of Word Weavers International. Each month our assigned small group meets on an online platform and includes writers from all over the United States, Brazil, and Africa. We critique each other’s work and share our hopes and dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at TC@toniclarkauthor.com
I started writing as a teenager—the Vietnam war and a time for peace inspired my poetry. The poetry never made it to print. My first ‘published’ work was a screenplay called Bennie and Billy. It took nearly a year to write and two years to sell. I vividly remember talking to a Hollywood producer on the telephone, and he was amused that a screenwriter would live in Iowa. He asked if we still had outhouses in the backyard. I eventually sold the script to a small Hollywood producer who didn’t wonder about outhouses, but the story never made it to the silver screen.
It depends on the amount of research I need to do. I enjoy research—one fact often leads to another, and ancient history enthralls me. But, on average, my books take three to six months to write and another six or seven to get to print.
Sure do. I put my cup of coffee on a particular coaster, and then I pray. I ask the Holy Spirit to clear my mind so the words I write can bring glory to God. From then on, I usually spend four to five hours each day (barring Tuesdays and Sundays) with my keyboard.
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