Reading other writers' thoughts on writing used to be reinforcing or totally discouraging for me. Although most of us have particular things we can claim to have in common in the process of writing, just as many of us do not have things in common in the writing process.…

                                Ah, yes. Another throwback to my "nicole by nicole" days, circa 1968, playing with my new Konica 35mm, in black and white.    Thank you, Lord, for waiting me out, to put me where I needed to be to…

              Those who follow this blog know it's about reading, writing, and the work of God. It's not a mystery to see some days dedicated to book reviews, "tunes", and then a somewhat variety of whimsy, words, wistful thinking, and excerpts. Fairly predictable.  Some say blogs have become obsolete…

        That smooth voice of Boz Scaggs. A great sound and one of his better known hits.    Father, may those who make music know from whom their gifts and talents come. And respond accordingly. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                                 The Man Who Never Was is Book 16 in The John Milton Series by Mark Dawson. John has summoned his best associates and friends in Ziggy Penn and Hicks and added Beau Baxter's son Chase to the mix for…

  Let  no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.   Ephesians 5:6-7 (NIV)

                  I'm having some unusual fun with excerpts today . . .  This is the Foreword to my novel Destination.    FOREWORD   WARNING: This is a novel that presents Christianity. If somehow taking a look at the faith offends you, this book is probably not for…

                              Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks is a suspense with the mystery feel of a type of Murder on the Orient Express or the contemporary film Knives Out without the humorous touch.  Opening with a 15 year old argument between…

                      . . . what you get? How often does that apply to you as a person? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Is that image who you are? What does what you see in that mirror tell you about yourself?…

  Jim Morrison, the lead singer of the Doors, was a bit dark and unusual and died young, but with him at the singing helm of the group, they had multiple hits. This is the extended version of one their hits.     Father, there was a lot of darkness in those days, but you still…