A Shared Journal for Fathers and Their Children
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Parent & Adult Child
RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships
SELF-HELP / Journaling
Date Published: June 11, 2024
Publisher: Lucid Books
Imagine signing for a FedEx package early tomorrow morning. As you open the
contents, you discover a journal from your father. In his handwriting, you
read entries that share with you stories from his life, moments of your
childhood, and written conversations between the two of you captured on
pages for you to cherish. You would be slow to put this book down as
memories flood back into your mind. Many will make you smile, and all will
draw your attention to the gift that your dad has been in your life. This
journal is the beginning of such a treasure that will bond a father and
child together and leave a forever cherished gift.
INTERVIEW
Can you tell us a little about the process of getting this book published? How did you come up with the idea and how did you start?
The process of publishing a book has been a labor of love. It has been the passion for the project that has been the fuel to see it through to completion. I have learned many valuable lessons that will make me better. The idea for “Days with Dad” came out of a passion for men’s ministry. My heart has always been to celebrate men that get it right as godly husbands and dads and to equip others that lack but are seeking the resources to become better at what God has called them to as men.
As a dad of five kids (ages 27 – 11) I have kept a journal with each of them. This has allowed us to navigate situation and to challenge them to grow while building a gift for them to look back on as they age and no longer have dad’s voice to help them navigate. In my own handwriting, they will be able to look back on the lessons, challenges, and memories of us sharing together in those journals.
What surprised you most about getting your book published?
I think the one thing that surprised me the most is all the pitfalls that come into focus once the writing is done. Writing is only part of the total process and getting published requires you to be a fan of your work and advocate for your project throughout the process.
Tell us a little about what you do when you aren’t writing
When I am not writing, I can be found on the jujitsu mats as I learn a new skillset. My wife, Esperanza and I love to hike and are working to complete all 48 of the 4000’ peaks in New Hamshire.
As a published author, what would you say was the most pivotal point of your writing life?
The most pivotal point in my writing has been completing the first project to show myself it can be done. I once read a quote that said, “wanting something is no great accomplishment” and that reminded me that my ideas were great, but would not accomplish anything significant if they remained just ideas.
Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that is?
I get my best ideas for writing from my own story and from the stories of those I am lucky enough to listen to. In the bible, God’s word says, “And they overcame the evil one by the blood of the Lamb and word of their testimony”. I find in that the purpose of my writing. I want to help others overcome the evil and the things that aim to ruin them through Jesus’ story and the story He is writing in and through me.
What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?
The toughest criticism given to me as an author comes from those closest to me. They challenge me to not settle for less than excellence, honesty, and transparency.
What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?
My best accomplishment to date is my newest project “Hello, I’m Matthew”. This is a children’s book that was written to help kids and families see loss from a biblical perspective. Matthew was my son who went to the arms of Jesus before he was born. In this project, Matthew is enjoying his first day in heaven and introducing himself to his new “classmates”.
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
To date, I have two published books and four projects that I am working on. Those will be ready over the next 12 months.
About the Author
Dennis Knight, a pastor, speaker, and business owner, is passionate about
men’s ministry. As a pastor, speaker, and father for the past 27
years, he is establishing a new ministry that celebrates and equips men to
become all God intended when He designed the masculine heart. Beyond writing
and speaking, Dennis enjoys training in Jujitsu and hiking with his wife as
they work to conquer all 48 of the 4000’ peaks in New Hampshire.
Contact information is available through www.kingme-ministries.com.
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