Into the Fire

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

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  • A very long time ago at the now defunct Longacres Racetrack, Barn 4B. Memories . . .    Father, thank you is never enough for rescuing me from myself, for allowing me to arrive at that place where you could reach me. Best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you, Jesus.  

  • Sometimes reviews are helpful. Of course, the good ones are encouraging, often discerning and/or insightful, usually uplifting, and clearly enjoyable. The mediocre reviews can be an indication that the reader might not be the correct audience for your type of story or the way you've told it. The bad reviews are generally not helpful but…

  •   One version of the late 60s and early 70s – lyrics and music typify the diverse means of scoring a hit. Rock on . . .    Father, you love deeper than we can ever understand. You reach people who have no idea who your Son is – until they do. Thank you for…

  • Killing Season by LT Vargus and Tim McBain is Book 2 in A Violet Darger Thriller Series.  A sniper shoots from a hillside and kills drivers on a freeway. Although it's the same sniper that moves through a supermarket parking lot shooting people dead with a handgun, no one knows it's the same man. They…

  •        "If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He…

  •                       People have different feelings about TV. Some love it. Some don't. And, yes, there are some that enjoy particular parts of it and shun the rest.  As an author, I love good drama. And since there are fewer and fewer good films being produced…

  • Nicole by Nicole. Long before selfies, this young woman experimented with self-photography to become familiar with her new 35mm Konica camera received for her birthday just before leaving on the trip of a lifetime with a good friend. We made our own tour of Great Britain, Ireland, and most of Europe for almost 3 months.…

  • The Famous One was my second published novel. I got my first one-star review(s) on Amazon after it had been out for a while. Getting a one-star review is how you determine who your audience definitely isn't – in case you didn't know already. The Famous One is one of my favorites so of course…

  •     Then and now. The great Eric Clapton and one of his huge hits.  Lord, you know Eric. He went through all kinds of things, and you rescued him. Thank you for all those who yield to you, Jesus. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

  • Random favorite things . . .  The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers The smell of fresh cut alfalfa  Ice cold Coca Cola in the morning or very sweet Spice Chai Always horses and German Shepherds Various kinds of boots  Vince Flynn novels/Mitch Rapp, #1 thriller hero The way Charles Martin writes My novels  And there you…