Into the Fire

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

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  •           Reading novels is an escape. It's not always why we read them, but it is a factor. While I believe some of life's greatest truths are told in the pages of fiction, we go to those stories to step into the lives of someone else. Do we "feel" like we…

  •                                             Baby, it's cold outside!    Father, thank you for the beauty of the seasons. Thank you for warmth and provision. Thank you for rescuing all who seek solace from the winter of our…

  •                                                     Let's get right to it.   I know you read different genres, but your desire is to write Women's Fiction. Who is your favorite author(s) of Women's Fiction? I…

  •                         Brenda S. Anderson has agreed to answer a few of my questions since her new release Home Another Way. So let's get started. Brenda, tell us about the Potter House Books and how you came to contribute your three novellas to this collection.…

  •      Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful . . . Be wise  in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.    Colossians 4:2; 5-6 (NIV)

  •                      Romance is a word that conjures all kinds of pictures in the mind, wistful thoughts, turbulent desires, some would even entertain fantasy lusts when hearing that provocative word. Connotations from men and women can vary to the extreme. Men might perceive it as an avenue to sexual gratification.…

  •                 SEVERED Now he wondered why he thought this would be a good idea as he stepped onto the first of five stairs that led up to the front door. He glanced back over his shoulder to see the lawn needed mowing and for some reason he thought…

  •           Winter is refusing to leave many places threatening with more snow and freezing temperatures. After a point, some of the beauty fades. Our snow is gone, but today we had that raging east wind which is still persistent. Although this season has its purpose under heaven, it reminds us that…

  •   Here's an oldie. These two were so talented. They look so young here! (Well, duh, they were.)   Father, we have just so many days here. May those who are so gifted know The One who's blessed them with those gifts and talents. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.…

  •                         Flighty. Flirty. Self-centered activist. Senator's daughter Dani (Danielle Chamberlain) flings herself into every cause she thinks she believes in and gains the spotlight in the midst of her demonstrations. Having overstepped her legal boundaries, she is fined and assigned 100 hours of community…