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…

    This is a 1967 Mustang. Can't tell if it's "champagne" colored, but one of my close friends in high school was given this lovely gift as a graduation present from her parents. We spent many hours driving around in her 3 – speed Mustang. So much fun.     This is a 1968…

    My longtime friend who I've never met in person. This guy writes, records, sings, and takes great pictures. Good job, Dayle!    Father, please bless Dayle in your abundance. Continue to strengthen him in every way and allow his dreams to be fulfilled as he delights in you. In the Name of Jesus,…

    Many readers and authors know the most purchased stories in the novel world are in the romance genre. Literally millions of romance novels have been penned and read throughout the history of writing fiction. As many readers and writers of romance novels as there are, it follows to add that every story has…

       Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.    Romans 12:9 (NIV)