Into the Fire

This goes back a ways. The story itself takes place "Sometime in the 80's". This is a huge novel, my first, a saga. It takes a comprehensive look at the sport of horse racing and the multiple types of people who comprise that world at a middle echelon racetrack. Fashioned after the now defunct and beautiful "Longacres", Hope of Glory captures the many sides and peoples of the sport. 

It took me 8 and 1/2 years to write it after submitting any creative abilities I had to the Lord. Although it's certainly imperfect, I wrote the story the Lord wanted me to tell. And, yes, if written today, it would be shorter. 

If anyone who reads this post would like a copy of this book, email me and I'll make sure you get one.

Father, you told me in no uncertain terms what kind of novel you wanted me to write. It took me a long time, but I did it. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to write stories. Apart from you, I can do nothing. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.