tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post3819939102649602588..comments2024-03-28T12:15:10.659+00:00Comments on More than Writers: An unwelcome phone call, by Tony Collinsauntyamohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213728883228063200noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-20937763869504117272017-02-20T18:35:14.753+00:002017-02-20T18:35:14.753+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Barbara Macellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288651920491249562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-43019196059714528802017-02-08T21:16:47.015+00:002017-02-08T21:16:47.015+00:00I am praying for LH and all the staff - those who ...I am praying for LH and all the staff - those who now have to find work elsewhere and those working hard to rebuild the publishing house.Annie Tryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601211133698896549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-75019627729347397732017-02-08T18:16:31.550+00:002017-02-08T18:16:31.550+00:00That's very tough, especially for the younger ...That's very tough, especially for the younger ones, but also for one like yourself nearer the far end of a career - the sense of being the pilot who is dropped off. But I trust there are great things in store as yet unknown!Philologushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107301685112950857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-42040201380874204202017-02-08T18:16:21.240+00:002017-02-08T18:16:21.240+00:00That's very tough, especially for the younger ...That's very tough, especially for the younger ones, but also for one like yourself nearer the far end of a career - the sense of being the pilot who is dropped off. But I trust there are great things in store as yet unknown!Philologushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107301685112950857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-66518304924270981822017-02-08T16:32:35.132+00:002017-02-08T16:32:35.132+00:00So sorry you lost your job. The whole situation is...So sorry you lost your job. The whole situation is sad. Wishing you (all) blessings and a sense of direction, whatever happens next.Jane Brocklehurstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-29697117519219918712017-02-07T16:00:07.703+00:002017-02-07T16:00:07.703+00:00So sorry to lose this awesome publisher and sorry ...So sorry to lose this awesome publisher and sorry for all the staff too.Sheila Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331663248808917511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-83775723874676686472017-02-07T11:48:42.180+00:002017-02-07T11:48:42.180+00:00Sad news indeed. Printing and publishing has never...Sad news indeed. Printing and publishing has never stood still. I guess, back in the day, Gutenburg led to more than a few changes of occupation for monks. The way this has affected you personally reminds us yet again of the human cost of change, and I pray that you will soon find something where your skills and experience can be used. You have begun with this blog which, in itself, is an insight and an encouragement for others. Thank you. Our prayers go with you.Trevor Stubbshttp://www.trevorstubbs.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-32266894639058077072017-02-06T22:13:39.044+00:002017-02-06T22:13:39.044+00:00Prayers for LH, and next steps for you all Tony. B...Prayers for LH, and next steps for you all Tony. Bexdrbexlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581212042221327770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-42711992429265060312017-02-06T20:12:17.729+00:002017-02-06T20:12:17.729+00:00I still have our Lion Handbook, too. We have used ...I still have our Lion Handbook, too. We have used it so much over the years. Enjoy making things out of wood, Tony. That sounds like a very reasonable plan of action in the circumstances. I'm sad to hear the news. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-13155783435391568302017-02-06T20:03:58.350+00:002017-02-06T20:03:58.350+00:00Was a shock to learn about the situation at Lion, ...Was a shock to learn about the situation at Lion, which began, I think, in the 1970s full of optimism, and looking to produce at that time colourful, informative Christian-based books aimed at the 'middle-brow 'market. I remember The Lion Handbook to the Bible, with time-charts of Biblical events, archaeology, etc. As you say, SPCK has risen again, so there is hope ... all best for the woodworking, reading, and prayer ...Mari Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606125048044373268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-77785361570340870252017-02-06T15:08:54.602+00:002017-02-06T15:08:54.602+00:00Having very recently read 'Taking my God for a...Having very recently read 'Taking my God for a Walk' (which I will review soon) I suspect that your pilgrim experience may have some bearing on your response to this upsetting news. Correct me if I'm wrong, please. The old saying about doors opening and closing has relevance, as you imply. It's just that at times the corridor seems rather featureless. You and the company and the staff have the prayers of many.Aggie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423816343811534473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-65578844377821930412017-02-06T14:58:26.244+00:002017-02-06T14:58:26.244+00:00Thanks for your comments everyone. Down but not ou...Thanks for your comments everyone. Down but not out.Tony Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944180192955058668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-21400852659258574362017-02-06T12:01:57.787+00:002017-02-06T12:01:57.787+00:00I was really sorry to hear about this, Tony. It is...I was really sorry to hear about this, Tony. It is a difficult time for publishers and sad to see a Christian Publisher. being affected this way. Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-12644554817477580852017-02-06T11:11:38.044+00:002017-02-06T11:11:38.044+00:00Thank you for sharing such a personal reaction. I ...Thank you for sharing such a personal reaction. I sense many ACWers are mourning the temporary loss of a publisher whose vision and values chime so powerfully with our own. Prayers for the future of the company and for those like yourself who find themselves in a new and unexpected place. Deborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-56711605806933588132017-02-06T10:02:16.650+00:002017-02-06T10:02:16.650+00:00This is sad. Making things is a very worth-while o...This is sad. Making things is a very worth-while occupation. It is rewarding to have a visible reminder of what has been achieved. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com