May God arise, may his enemies be scattered;      may his foes flee before him. As smoke is blown away by the wind,      may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire,      may the wicked perish before God. But may the righteous be glad      and rejoice before God;      may…

                          Five most important features of fiction: Characters. If I can't relate, don't understand, don't like, admire, respect, or find anything engaging in them, the chance of me liking the novel are slim. Plot. It doesn't have to be complex or trouble/conflict-laden as…

                       (Originally posted on June 6th, 2011, as "In the process of . . . Chasing Sunsets".) The Revell Book Tour features Eva Marie Everson’s latest release Chasing Sunsets, the first in a new series from Eva and another example of good Southern fiction from a current Floridian resident. Although this novel picks up in the…

      It's not that I'm a big fan of Volvo. It's that I like the music and the conversation in this ad which subtly features the luxury of this particular car. In that respect: well done.   Father, for those who honor you without even knowing it, please bring them to your Son.…

   One of her many hits, Carole King's "It's Too Late". The lyrics spoke volumes.   Father, thank you for all the talent and gifts you give. May we be thankful for all that you've done in our lives and give you all the glory for any of our accomplishments. In the Name of Jesus,…

                             Roadkill by Barbara E. Brink is the first book in the Double Barrel Mysteries series, a bargain on Kindle right now. Blake Gunner and his wife Shelby are two very different individuals who make a great couple. She loves to act on stage, quotes Shakespeare, and has good people skills. He's an ace detective at the beginning of this novel…

     And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthath, David, Samuel, and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the…

                        Five sentences toward the end of my WIP Race:       I surveyed their group to keep my mind off of my own lingering sorrow. The death of a loved one, someone special in this life, seeps into the soul. This story had…

                                   Originally posted on June 19, 2010; "When given the . . . Consent to Kill". Consent to Kill by Vince Flynn, published in 2005, opens a small window for the reader to see the man Mitch Rapp aside from the CIA operative/assassin Mitch Rapp. The code of freelance assassins for hire differs only…

   If you're a fan of Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills and/or Brad Thor novels, this television series is well worth your time. The challenges these operatives face remind us of how fortunate we are to live in a country where freedom and liberty are pursued and fought for by dedicated, supremely loyal, multi-talented men and women who…