Secrets She Knew by D. L. Wood is Book 1 in the Secrets and Lies Suspense Series.  For thirteen years now Detective Danielle (Dani) Lake has searched for anything that would lead to whom she believes is the…

  Remember this, fix it in mind,    take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago;    I am God, and there is no other,    I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning,    from ancient times, what is…

            As a reader, consider these questions: How do you want a new novel advertised (or marketed)? What sells you on a new book? What in your opinion is overkill? How do you want to be convinced to invest in a new story?    Authors, how would you answer the…

          Writers of novels all start at different ages, develop styles, figure out goals, and determine self-worth by measures that might be constantly evaluated, changed, or amplified by different data, opinions, or even trends.  Some of us are ridiculously undisciplined, rigidly scheduled, or randomly selective of our writing times. Most of…

                              Colton (Dark Water) fell in love with his best friend's and SEAL team leader's wife after blaming himself for his death. But it seems the entire team felt responsible for Daniel Oliver's death, each one knowing there was way more…

    The opening scene(s) to Benny and Joon with The Proclaimers doing the song. Again, one of my all-time favorite films.   Father, only you save souls. You're all we have in the end. Or not – if we choose. I'm desperate for you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                           Christy Barritt writes Book 1 of the Lantern Beach Blackout Series and gives readers an exciting mystery filled with former SEAL members who want to learn the truth about the death of one of their own.  Colton Locke's best friend Daniel Oliver…

                                                                                         HE IS RISEN!                 …

  This powerful song says it all. "Good" Friday paved the way for us sinners to seek the forgiveness paid in full in an excruciating and barbaric death on a cross. For all of us. Even those who refuse to seek Him. One day that window in time will close for those who choose to…

                            Back in the day when "selfies" were taken with 35mm cameras using black and white film because, you know, the mood . . .    Lord, you've watched over me my entire life, and I cannot thank you enough for protecting…