Seven Viking Days
Viking tales of Woden, Thor, Frigg, Saturn and more fill this book. From these tales, Vikings named the days of our week. Seven Viking Days engages children, parents and grandparents with vibrant, unique illustrations while telling these stories in the context of Viking lifestyle and society. It is a conversation between Sun and the Viking boy, Canute, and reinforces the correct sequence of the days. The authentic origins of our days’ names resulted solely from the author’s thorough research into ancient Scandinavian myths and legends. This children’s picture book is full color, hardcover, 8.5 by 11 inches, 32 pages.
Novel:
Once: Once.
In English the title translates: “11:11.” Published in 2001, 379 pages, about the religious persecution and struggle for autonomy in the Mexican state of Chiapas. ISBN = 0-7414-0650-0. You can copy and paste this number in order to find it at amazon or barnes & noble.
Reviews:
A Colorado congressman — “Many thanks. Great read!” Diane — “It was timely for vacation reading. I am enjoying it and am glad for the pleasant way of catching up on that history!” Doris — “It is hard to put down after you have started it and in the next-to-the-last chapter it brought a tear to my eye. But everything came together so greatly and right up to the end it was super!!” Richard —“You must have heard this a lot already, but this is really a GREAT BOOK!!! I’m only into the 6th chapter and very much involved! The plot comes together nicely and will only ‘blossom out’ as it progresses, I’m sure.” Bertie — “I just wanted to tell Lee that I just now completed his book. It took me a little while to get into it, but after I did, I really did enjoy it. It was an excellent book, and I’m privileged to have read it. Thanks a lot.” Emily — “Personally, I appreciate the way you have written this book. It is refreshing and new and you did not conform to the mold of a typical religious book. It is not cheesy in any way. It seems very realistic and honest.” Linda — “I was extremely impressed. I cared about the characters, and it’s interesting. I had to keep reading to find out what happens. I’m already looking forward to your next book.” An international newspaper based in Manitoba, Canada, called Lee Cuesta’s book “a thrilling novel of the complexities in Mexico … Like a story lifted off the page of today’s newspaper.”
To view the complete text of many of these published items (listed below), go to http://www.leecuestabooks.com/work/ (click on this link), which contains hot links to the various articles.
InSite magazine: Christian Camp and Conference Association
Cover articles:
a) “Crossing Borders” (subtitle: “CCCA members extend their camp communities around the globe”); cover of InSite magazine, CCCA, September/October 2010.
b) “Cultivating Character” (subtitle: “An Alabama camp is known for instilling deep-rooted values”); cover of InSite magazine, CCCA, January/February 2007.
c) “Championing Camp” (subtitle: “Recognizing and revitalizing one denomination’s camp ministry”); cover of InSite magazine, CCCA, September/October 2005.
Inside articles:
a) “Succeeding with Baby Boomers” (subtitle: “Boomers’ real needs and expectations may surprise you”); InSite magazine, July/August 2010. This article is available for viewing on this website.
b) “Weathering Summer Storms” (subtitle: “Keeping guests safe when the weather is rough”); InSite magazine, May/June 2007.
Correspondent for World Pulse, the Billy Graham Center’s Wheaton-based publication
The majority of these were written while I was living and working in Mexico.
Article titles:
– Overcoming the Void (Magazine for Latin leaders survives problems, thrives)
– Good Things from Small Packages (Ministry mobilizes minority groups in Asia to reach their neighbors)
– More Heat Than Light? (Symposia tackle perceived ills of Latin efforts in North Africa)
– Martyrs and Exiles in Southern Mexico (Three-part series. Part 1: Evangelical leaders face distinct problems. Part 2: Caciques rule the highlands of Chiapas. Part 3: Evangelicals in Chiapas answer religious intolerance with practical assistance)
– Partners in Pain (Agencies cooperate to help workers in harm’s way)
– New Times, New Tools (Mission Aviation Fellowship takes off on info superhighway)
– Attacks in Chiapas continue despite religious liberty law (Mexican believers persecuted)
– Mexican law for religious freedom brings risk of government control
– Rich Man, Poor Man (Mexico’s peso crash impacts missions, churches differently)
– Calm Before Another Storm? (Persecuted believers in Chiapas forgotten again)
Articles reprinted by other publications
These demonstrate the wide interest in, and broad applicability of, my writing.
Publication and article titles:
– InterLit (“International Magazine of Christian Publishing,” published by Cook Communications Ministries International); “Overcoming the Void” (Apuntes Pastoralesreaches pastors in every Spanish-speaking country. OCI journalist reports on the magazine’s strategy for success) Reprinted from Pulse.
– Indian Life (Published by Intertribal Christian Communications, Inc., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada); “Martyrs and Exiles in Southern Mexico.” Three-part series with photos reprinted from Pulse.
– Apuntes Pastorales (Co-published by Desarrollo Cristiano Internacional and the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association); “Las 6 Marcas Distintivas del Discipulado.” Adapted from El Faro.
– Consejero Bíblico; “Las seis marcas distintivas del discipulado,” with sidebar: “Rompiendo el hielo; comenzando un grupo de discipulado.” Reprinted from Apuntes Pastorales.
Articles with photographs
As a resourceful journalist, I can provide quality photographs with my writing.
-”Martyrs and Exiles in Southern Mexico” (Three-part series.) Published both in Pulseand Indian Life.
– “Sweep Your Own Chimney.” Published in Northwest Magazine.
Devotional and Practical, Spiritual Instruction
Magazine and article title:
– Christian Life; “Wait – And Be Successful”
– Prisma (Mexico City); “Espere – y Encuentre el Exito” (Spanish translation of article above)
– El Faro (Mexico City); “Las Seis Marcas Distintivas del Discipulado Verdadero y Práctico” (This is the original article, written in Spanish, that spawned several reprints and an English translation.)
– Apuntes Pastorales; “Las 6 Marcas Distintivas del Discipulado” (Adapted from article above)
Letters to the Editor and Opinion Columns
These validate my ability to express a voice in the public forum.
Publication and titles:
– Eternity magazine: “Full Count – America’s Sports Craze” (with Charles D. Holsinger; full-length article)
– The Fresno Bee (Valley Voices column): “Restitution delivers practical social benefits”
The Gazette:
– Dr. Seuss Was Wrong (“Cat in the Hat teaches kids it’s OK to misbehave”)
– Since when has April 22 become Secretaries’ Day? (Bible gives best reason to save Earth)
– Handicapped Parking – Reserved spaces illustrate law’s inequity (This letter generated quite a community-wide response, eventually prompting an editorial.)
Book Review
– EMQ (Evangelical Missions Quarterly); review of the book, Boundaries
Poetry
Northwest Magazine:
– “Lament for the Seventies”
– “How to Survive an Earthquake”
OC International
– Designed, edited and produced Desafío Transcultural (quarterly)
– Editor of corporate publication, Lost & Found
– Staff writer
Oregon Daily Emerald
– Reporter (with many local news articles published)
*This list is not exhaustive.
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