Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Kyle Mills continues the Mitch Rapp legacy created by Vince Flynn with his latest release Lethal Agent. I have to say after the hair-raising sequence of events in this quickly read story of bio-weapon terrorism and corrupt politicians, I loved the Epilogue.…
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Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives,…
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(From my unpublished novel The Fixer) CHAPTER 2 “What’s wrong with you?” “What do you mean?” Lamb looked up from her invoices, slightly perturbed at the question. “C’mon, Lamb. You haven’t said ten words to anyone since…
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This note was from a highly respected literary agency back in 2004 regarding my submission of The Famous One. Although it was regarding a rejection by the agents, it was also an affirmation of my writing…
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In Arkansas. In Connecticut In Indiana Fall is here, and it looks similar no matter where you go in the beautiful USA. Father, thank you for inserting beauty into the changing seasons. You left some beauty for us when we destroyed your ordained perfection for us. Forgive us. Thank you…
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Ahh, remember this one? Memories of "Holly Golightly" anyone? The crooning voice of Andy Williams in this classic from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Father, all we truly have is you. You allow us the freedom to take you or leave you via your Son. May those…
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The Bone Tree by bestselling author Greg Iles is Book Two in the trilogy that begins with Natchez Burning and concludes with Mississippi Blood. Let's face it: if you're writing a contemporary southern novel but your intent is to include the…
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Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived, but now you must rid yourselves of all such things…
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That's a great graphic for my title to this post. Yes, I love a good thriller because there are always – or definitely should be – quality heroes in the stories. Tough, intelligent, daring, sometimes chameleon, with just enough emotional character to keep them interesting instead of robotic. Exciting, fast-paced, meaningful, and threatening events to…
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(From my e-book novel Sweet Release, Chapter Four) The telephone rang and startled CM out of an unintended doze on the couch. It was already dark. Without thinking to check the caller ID she picked up the receiver and hoarsely answered. “Claudia? Honey, is that you?”…