It’s August. The summer has gone by quickly. Last week I was completely off the grid camping with my family in Western New York. It was a great time. Now I’m back and the countdown to the start of classes here at Trinity Christian College—three weeks from yesterday—has started.
I am happy to announce that last month I signed a book contract with Eerdmans Publishers. The book is tentatively titled “On the Pilgrim Way:” The Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The book will be a biography of Wilder that pays particular attention to her faith. It will appear in Eerdmans’s series The Library of Religious Biography. I am very thankful to David Bratt and Heath Carter for their efforts and encouragement.
I’ve projected ten chapters, and my current plan is to write two of them each summer between now and 2022. I can get some work done during the school year, but I imagine that most of my writing will be done during the summer. Eerdmans has graciously given me that much time to complete the manuscript.
Thanks to everyone who has given me encouragement throughout the project so far. Now the real work begins…
Links from this post:
The Library of Religious Biography
Heath Carter’s Twitter Page: #ReligiousBio
The Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder 
Congratulations, John, on the book contract. I really like the title – it’s befitting of Wilder. We already have a “taste” of what’s to come from reading this blog and from your talk at LauraPalooza. Blessings on your continued research, writing and on the school year ahead.
– Connie in Colorado
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Thanks! It was great to meet you in Missouri. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
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Congratulations Dr. Fry! I look forward to reading another one of your books! I so enjoy reading anything about Laura Ingalls Wilder and am presently reading several books written by her daughter. Did you visit Rocky Ridge Farm this summer? I found that place magical and enjoyed the Bookstore/Museum too. Jan Corbett, supporter of TCC and the SALT Program
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Thanks, Jan. Yes, I was there on my way home from LauraPalooza. It is a neat site. I mentioned it a little in my post on LauraPalooza. (https://faithofliw.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/laurapalooza-2017/)
Thanks again for your encouragement.
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I’m late to the party but want to offer a hearty congratulations on the contract. I’ve added it to my watch list and am looking forward to it.
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Thanks much. It was good to meet you at LauraPalooza. Still have your book on Laura and the Lodge on my reading list. Best wishes.
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