Into the Fire

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

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  •   Back in the day, their show was fun, they weren't political, and they had some good songs.    Father, the best we can ask for anyone is that they know your Son, the Savior of the world. As long as they have breath here on earth they have the chance to soften their hearts…

  •                                     I can't put into words how much I loved, and still do love, my beautiful mom. She's pictured here at 16 years old which is when she eloped with my dad on his 21st birthday. They were…

  •        The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them because God has made it plain to them.   Romans 1:18-19 (NIV) 

  •         One thing you can count on from much of general market (code for secular) literature is profanity and graphic sex. Let me just say I understand the use of profanity. I don't like it. Am not a fan of it. However, if it's used minimally and at the perfect timing from…

  •     This is one of my all-time favorite pictures of myself from many years ago. First year at Longacres Racetrack. My Longacres' friends will recognize the Barn Pass button on my hat (which I bought in Europe the year before I went to the track). I'm driving a yellow LeMans convertible with the black…

  •            It's Wednesday . . .  I wonder what percentage of fiction readers notice or care about the actual writing or word crafting, character development, realistic dialogue, or how setting is used in the books they read. Do most readers just want a good story to pass the time? Do they…

  •           One of the best covers I've ever heard. Fabulous job of this Chicago song. Really good. At least equal to the original.    Father, once again your beauty is expressed in music. Thank you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  •                               Tempest by Mark Dawson is Book 5 in the A Beatrix Rose Novel Series, but it is the second prequel before the final three novels in the series.  A CIA longtime hit man, assassin, "fixer", "cleaner" (Navarro), whatever title you…

  •        For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,…

  •   The end of Chapter One from Sweet Release:       “Hey, CM! Your boyfriend’s here,” Char whispered excitedly. “Listen, if you ever dump him, let me know, alright? Talk about drop dead gorgeous!”       “Matt’s here?” CM asked in surprise, standing in her cubicle.      Char gestured secretively with her hand concealed by…