Into the Fire

Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God

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  •   Today's wide open for genres and potential gift choices. Some readers stick to particular genres. Others are very adventurous and game for almost any genre. Today we're going back in time a little bit to feature some of my favorite reads. Here goes:                      …

  •   An oracle is within my heart    concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God     before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself    too much to detect or hate his sin. The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful;    he has ceased to…

  •   If you have thriller lovers on your list, we've already covered the Mitch Rapp Series by the late Vince Flynn continued by Kyle Mills in Part 3. There are now 20 novels in the series as of this year. You can't beat it if you love espionage, assassins, politics, and current events.  But, there…

  •                                    Land of the free because of the brave.                  Thank you is not enough.    Thank you, Lord, for the warriors, for those who serve your righteousness. Keep them safe and…

  • Here are some brilliant series novels for those readers on your list who love to see a character continue to find themselves in new and startling venues and adventures, often in danger and sometimes immersed in contemporary dilemmas depicting current chaos.    This is my favorite series by Barbara Ellen Brink, but there are more!…

  •   This song captures so many hearts through so many eras. Loneliness is a powerful thing. And wanting to connect on several levels even if it's just for those present moments often drives people to do things they might not plan to do. Particularly poignant in the 60s and 70s for those lost days without…

  •   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,…