Bright Lights is Book 15 in the John Milton Series by Mark Dawson.  John just wants to jet to Las Vegas for some R & R in his vintage cool American muscle car.…

       "Master, said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us."      "Do not stop him," Jesus said, "for whoever is not against you is for you."    Luke 9:49-50 (NIV)

    Five things I don't need from the novels I want to read: An abundance of clichés – We all use clichés and they are acceptable in small doses, but when the wording or choices of actions becomes cliched, everything gets old in a hurry. An editor once said if he saw "one more…

      So. What do you really want from that new novel you're about to read? Think about it and get back to me.    Father, you've given us authors and writers, books and stories, for your pleasure and for ours. May those of us who write do as you ask. In the Name…

              So. Reviews have become critical to authors and many readers – and perhaps they always were except that they never had the reach they have now by various means of social media. Among Amazon,  goodreads, multiple blogs specifically designed for reviewing novels, authors literally beg their readers to…

    Donovan epitomized the folk/rock era of long ago with meaningful lyrics (most of the time) and good musicianship and one of those unique voices that will always identify him. Granted, it was a weird time that produced some of the best music and musicians in history and a plethora of crazy crazes, religious…

                        Twelve Days by Mark Dawson is Book 14 in the John Milton Series.  Just over a week before Christmas and John's sitting in a warm, sunny place sipping a virgin cocktail planning his Christmas alone in this pleasant laid back warm environment. Watching…

       "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs…

                                      Release date July 21st (2020) for Book 19 Near Dark in The Scot Harvath Series by Brad Thor.    Lord God, only you know hearts, motives, desires, and convictions. Yet you give gifts and talents, hope…

                        Two sides of the same story. 1969. Longacres Racetrack. Renton, Washington.    Father, it took awhile but you managed to get through the rebellion with the tender love of Jesus. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for all the creative things and people you used.…