Welcome back, Ace. What would you like
for our readers to know about you personally?
For me the best part of each week is Sunday night when my
wife and I feed between 25-50 college kids at our house. These young people
give me such optimism for the future. They are service minded, and I believe
they will fix many of the problems my generation caused.
Tell us about your
family.
My wife Kathy is a professor in the education department at Ouachita Baptist University .
She is an incredible, dynamic and charismatic woman who is the perfect mentor
for a new generation of teachers. We have two sons, both single. Clint works in
Dallas , and Rance is in California .
I attended Ouachita
back when it was still a college, the first two and a half of my college years.
Have you written other nonfiction books?
I have written more than forty nonfiction books. I tend to
go back and forth between novels and nonfiction. My bestsellers in the
nonfiction area are Lassie A Dog’s Life,
The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, and Stories Behind The Great Traditions of
Christmas.
Do you have any other
books in the works right now?
I have three novels and a book on dog heroes that are
scheduled for release in the next year. The first of those is a tense mystery, The Color of Justice, and the next will be
Man’s Best Hero.
What kinds of hobbies
and leisure activities do you enjoy?
I love college sports and see as many games and matches
featuring college kids as I can in person. I have a 1957 Wurlitzer Jukebox that
keeps me busy and a 1934 Auburn 652Y sedan
that I drive often. I also collect old radio shows.
Why did you write the
featured book?
I have written devotionals for years and have found the ones
that have resonated the longest have been wrapped around music. So Music
For Your Heart was born from those experiences. I wanted to include
popular or hit songs that everyone knew in order to reach a larger audience. My
goal was to pen a devotional book that even folks who normally didn’t read
devotional books would want to read.
What do you want the
reader to take away from the book?
My goal is to give readers a book they will enjoy while
presenting a few spiritual concepts that might give them a way to put faith
into action.
Where on the Internet
can the readers find you?
My website is www.acecollins.com
and you can find me on Facebook too.Thank you, Ace. I love devotionals that feature music. Music has been such an important part of my life.
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Music for Your Heart: Reflections from Your Favorite Songs and Hymns - Kindle
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14 comments:
I enjoyed learning about Mr. Collins and his family. I cant imagine hosting that many guests at one time. Although I am not familiar with his books the devotional sounds very inspiring. Thank You.
mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com
Lena, I loved hearing about Ace Collins. He sounds like a delightful man. I, too share a love for music. In fact, my husband gave me a Wurlitzer jukebox for my 50th birthday. Music For The Heart sounds like my kind of book. Thank you for the opportunity to be a winner.
Melanie Backus, TX
I love the Word and music and this devotional book sounds wonderful
Monica, Ontario
Oops forgot to add my name to above comment!
What a beautiful read this promises to be.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I have read several of Ace's books and have loved them. The way he and his wife open their home for college students is outstanding. I love the 50's theme he has for them to enjoy! I'm sure there is some deep discussions that take place there!
I would love to win a copy of this book.
Blessings!
Judy from Indiana
I enjoyed learning more about Ace Collins. Music For Your Heart sounds like a wonderful devotional book. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
Britney Adams, TX
Music is such a big part of our lives. I would love to read and experience this book. I am in Blackwell Texas
I wonder if the songs in this book are modern choruses or hymns from an earlier time. Interesting blog. sharon, CA
Thank you for this opportunity!
Jean Kropid
West Palm Beach, FL
We have Mr. Collins books in the church library.
I would love to win, "Music for your heart" to add to our collection.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Janet E.
von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com
Florida
Devotional sounds great would love to win.
Lourdes Long Island
Enter me!!
Sharon Richmond Bryant
Conway,SC.
sharonruth126@gmail.com
I'd like to win this! Music is one of my passions.
-Melissa M. from TN (formerly TX)
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