darin michael shaw

Go Local

darin — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:19:19 +0000

Toadstool Books, Milford NH

Yes, Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ is available to all bricks-and-mortar booksellers through my publisher. But–great word, isn’t it?–the reality is that my name is not a household name. To the point: Darin Michael Shaw on the cover doesn’t sell tens of thousands of copies like, say, Joel Osteen or Rick Warren would. So the larger booksellers will need to be persuaded to take a chance on my titles.

Yes, Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ is available through all of the major booksellers online. I’m thankful. And I’m hopeful–that the print version of the book will do as well as the eBook version has done. So, do tell friends and family they can order from these online sources.

But this post is really a shout out on behalf of local booksellers, folks I am very thankful for and who I heartily commend to you!

MorningStar Books, Nashua NH

If you’re in the Southern New Hampshire area, PLEASE go visit the Toadstool Bookstore in Milford and MorningStar Books in Nashua. Pick up your copy of Big Buts from them. While you’re there, pick up other titles. Give these neighbors of ours your book buying business. The managers of these stores help local authors like me get a foothold–and shelf space.

Thank YOU for your support in encouragement to my writing endeavors.

New Print Version is OUT!

darin — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:58:33 +0000

… With a Foreword by Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor of Northland, A Church Distributed and Spiritual Advisor to the President of the United States.

With the success of the eBook format of Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ, I am pleased to announce a print version is now available through both online and ‘brick & mortar’ booksellers. Click the book cover in the right column of this page to order your copy, today!

What people are saying:

“Warm and winsome and witty. There is a personal dynamic in this book that puts us in touch with the God who walked among us; who hugged children; who wept when a friend died; who drew close to lepers and sinners and wedding partiers. When we read a book we don’t want to just fill up our IQ (intelligence quotient), we want to fill up our EQ (emotional quotient) because it is the latter that will equip us to draw close to God and others.” -Dr. Joel Hunter, Senior Pastor of Northland, A Church Distributed and Spiritual Advisor to the President of the United States. An excerpt from the book’s Foreword.

“Looking at BUTs this way will forever change the way you read the Bible enlightening you to great truths. An unexpected side-effect is that, following the last page, you may also have a heightened awareness of the BUTs in your everyday reading and even casual conversations.” -Diann I. excerpt from Amazon.com review

“I would highly recommend this to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, Jesus. WARNING: If you don’t like humor, don’t read this book!” -Alicia L. excerpt from Amazon.com review

“The author connected the dots in a way that I have never heard before. He made things very logical and used stories and comparisons to make things very clear and easily understood. I very much enjoyed that I did not need a dictionary of religious terms to understand this book.” -Ann K. excerpt from Smashwords.com review

“A wonderful read. Darin Michael Shaw uses the word ‘but’ to show us a new way to learn about Jesus Christ. The humor and personal experiences involved in the text make it fun. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity in general.” -Amanda S. excerpt from Smashwords.com review

What They’re Saying About Big Buts

darin — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:00:11 +0000

I’ve been thrilled to see reviews show up for Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ. Here are excerpts from a few of those reviews.

“Darin has what I would call a ‘conversationalist’ way of writing. Rather than heading into a classroom and listening to a lecture, or pulling out a notebook and getting ready to do a study, it is much more like sitting down and talking to someone about their relationship with a best friend; and it becomes clear that Darin knows the Friend he is talking about.” -Graham, a review @ Smashwords.com

“The humor and personal experiences involved in the text make it fun. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity in general.” -Amanda, a review @ Amazon.com

“Great Book! I would recommend it to everyone. The author connected the dots in a way that I have never heard before. He made things very logical and used stories and comparisons to make things very clear and easily understood. I very much enjoyed that I did not need a dictionary of religious terms to understand this book.” -Ann, a review @ Smashwords.com

“The Big Buts of the Bible by Darin Shaw is a reminder to take note of the small words. After Jesus uses but, there comes something important He wants to impart. Also but’s cousin yet makes an appearance. Don’t forget the small words while reading the Bible as they are a signature of important things to come.” -Tyneez, a review @ Amazon.com

“Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ is an amusing and easy to read discussion of a serious and life giving topic… who is Jesus? I would highly recommend this to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, Jesus. WARNING: If you don’t like humor, don’t read this book!” – Alicia, a review @ Amazon.com

Considering picking up a copy? Take a look at this brief book trailer video. And by all means, if you read it, please let me know what you think!