Into the Fire

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  • The Facts of Fiction

              How many times have you heard someone say, "I never read fiction"? As if it's a waste of their precious time, they can't be bothered to read a novel.  In the genre of historical novels, most authors have done impeccable research into whatever timeframe(s) they've chosen to insert their characters'…

  • Because . . . it’s good.

                          This one is special to me. Hope it can be the same for you. That's it for Wednesday.    Father, you gave me this one in such a unique way. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

  • Tuesday Tunes

                    Remember this one by The Hollies? In keeping with the love theme . . .    Father, you are Love. Without and apart from you we have no clue about the depth and composition of true and real love. Thank you is never enough. In the Name…

  • Stop . . . No More Lies

                                    You're not going to find a more clever or witty author than James Scott Bell. And, with the best of them, he can write murder mysteries creating all kinds of characters to twist up your focus and render you…

  • Sunday’s Offerings

           Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but He sent me. Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. You belong…

  • Fan Fiction . . . a la Mitch Rapp

      Few heroes in literature have a following like the late Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp. Everyone associated with producing this remarkable series and deciding to carry on Vince's legacy of Rapp with Kyle Mills deserves commendations and genuine thanks for not wanting to leave this amazing series behind.  So it's Friday, my fun day for Fan…

  • Throwback Thursday

                                  So long ago with my most favorite ever black leather boots that went all the way up! I loved those boots. Softest leather. The second photo looks like I grew wings from the back of my head! Hahahaha. Probably taken…

  • Nostalgia Week . . .

                              Posted on 02/19/08 — titled "Confessions of an Unintentional Rebellious Writer". In a few weeks my second novel entitled The Famous One will be available for purchase at several online outfits including Amazon. While the satisfaction is sweet, it is inherently mixed…

  • Tuesday Tunes

            The iconic Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Amazing career, amazing theme song, and amazing film. Always good for nostalgia.    Lord, only you know hearts and minds and the number of our days. May those still searching find you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.    

  • From a while back . . . and still applicable.

                      "Don't Make Waves" (Posted in 2013) Sit quiet with your hands folded on your desk. Don't ask any questions. Just write your stories and praise your publisher, your editor, and your agent. Be a good little writer and wait until we don't want you anymore. Hey,…