Before we get into "series" suggestions, we'll do some random choices in different genres for your reader gift list.                                For the Young Adult genre: I wholeheartedly recommend Gypsy by Shelley M. Headley. This is a wonderful story for horse-crazy…

  May all who gloat over my distress    be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me    be clothed with shame and disgrace. May those who delight in my vindication    shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The Lord be exalted,    who delights in the…

            Here's my annual Merry Early Christmas: Shopping for Readers, Segment One! We're starting backwards this time since it's the end of the week. Usually, I post my novels last. This time we're doing them first. Not to be obnoxious or over-hype my work, it's just if you're looking for…

                Girl got 'tude. Chubby little thing I was. Thinned out at school age. These make me laugh. Two years old and obviously full of it. I had it good. Loved my parents and brother. Near perfect childhood. Born blonde. Wish I would've stayed blonde!    Thank you,…

                  You know you want it! Your early Christmas shopping book selections are coming soon! Get ready to shop for the readers on your list!   Father, thank you for gift-giving. You gave it all to us. The greatest gift: Jesus is the Reason for the Season.…

    Great song! You cannot beat the oldies. Just can't.    Father, many creative artists speak your truths without knowing it. Others speak it knowing from where Truth comes. Lord, may more and more of your creation find you and be rescued. Thank you for saving me. Apart from you, I can do nothing.…

                              Book 5 in Heather Day Gilbert's cozy mystery The Barks and Beans Cafe Mystery Series definitely anticipates Trouble Brewing.  Macy Hatfield's good friend and widow Della has been the caretaker for an elderly woman for some time. When the woman…

  A greedy man stirs up dissension,    but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. . . .  When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.   . . .  A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes    will suddenly be destroyed…

          Authors take risks all the time. As I pointed out here, every story's been told many times over. Making characters unique, likable, credible – whether good or evil – and consistent throughout the story until something profoundly changes them – and even the outcome of the change has to be…

                Many years ago one of several self-portraits: Nicole by Nicole. What can I say? This was me back then.    Father, only you know hearts and minds. You waited until mine was ready for you. Thank you for rescuing me from myself. Apart from you, I can…