May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be…

                             So when do you think is the right time for a cover reveal? Just before release? Several days, weeks, even months before release? When? Or not at all?  Understanding that different promotional activities might precede a book release depending on a…

                        Mitch is still Mitch in Red War, the latest in the Mitch Rapp/Vince Flynn legacy written by Kyle Mills. However, there is too little of Rapp in this current edition of the series. And although Grisha Azarov is a fascinating character, he's not…

                               Such incredible beauty. Lovely waterfall.    Father, we're grateful for every shred of beauty in this wicked world. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

    This is the young Neil Young with his unique voice and acoustic skills. I loved his work so many years ago. Can't say I appreciate who he's become, but his talent was indisputable.    Father, only you can save us from ourselves. I pray for those who are desperate for you yet don't…

                    Depending on the genre, what do you want from your fiction? And is there anything that will salvage the story that doesn't meet your normal standard for the genre?  We've talked here about the "definitions" of different genres. For example, many novels today describe their…

     Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral,…

                       Five of my less than sterling qualities . . .  I'm a "sore loser". Terrible, angry, pouty loser in games and/or watching my team(s) lose. Not happy. Ever since I was a child getting beat at Monopoly and running to my room crying .…

                    So. What makes a character "hero-worthy" to you? For me, the male must be strong and not necessarily in physical strength, although that would fit the description inherent in the word "hero". Does he have to be a military character, involved in law enforcement? To…

                  Gorgeous, gorgeous, isn't it? Wow.   Father, your creation is beyond words. The beauty is everywhere if we just look. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.