Into the Fire

I realize I've been force feeding you this new novel for two weeks. I have no excuse for that other than this particular story has been a unique experience for me in a couple of ways. First of all, the story originally formed around a particular house on the country road I travel regularly. In all my driving past this dwelling the vehicle parked in front of it rarely moves. I have never observed any visible window coverings open, any activity, nor have I ever seen who lives there. The term recluse came to mind after a prolonged casual observance in my travels.

Secondly, I fell hard for this recluse hero. Why he chose to live like he did for so long many will not relate to, but as he allowed himself to break from his chosen lifestyle, readers will see him for who he truly is as he begins to see himself differently. 

This love story imprinted on my soul as I spent hours truly enjoying developing these characters. They were with me in my head for days and weeks and months. They gave me lots of smiles, a few laughs, and some tears. As authors immerse themselves in the creation of stories, those characters definitely become real. I know these were for me. 

Which is why I want to share this love story with you. It has some important things to say . . . and the only credit I can take for that is being obedient to the inspiration provided by the Lord. Can't write word one without Him. 

For those of you who plan to read Then . . . you, I hope you enjoy and appreciate it as much as I did while writing it.

                            RAW   ROMANTIC   REDEMPTIVE  

Father, you are the only source for my inspiration. Apart from you, I can do nothing. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.