While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up. Some fell…

                                 Five reasons I like certain characters: Their emotions are evident without being theatrical. They demonstrate a sensitivity – yes, even the male characters. They're flawed and aware of it. If they don't have faith in God, they're aware they don't have it all together. They are unique in some way. These are simplified and somewhat…

                         There are certain things you can expect in a Travis Thrasher novel. Music and film references, melancholy, sarcasm and snark, terrific authentic writing, twists, and truly good dialogue. Those are a given. In 40 the protagonist Tyler Harrison is a music producer. His memories are structured around songs that document the time and place, the scents…

               If you've read more than one of my books, I have a request for you. Please tell me which one is your favorite. Just because I want to know. Okay? Thank you!   Father, you know I'm grateful for every story you've given me to tell. You know I can't write a single word without…

  Not only is he the Master of Melancholy, author Travis Thrasher adds snark, sentimentality, and supernatural events to his work. One of my favorite authors because he's dared to do all kinds of genres and write from his - what could be construed as - rebellious heart, his voice is unique, refreshing, and definitely his own.…

     After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Cuza,…

                        Taylor Kitsch Joins American Assassin Cast CBS Films and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) announced that Taylor Kitsch (Lone Survivor, True Detective) is joining Dylan O'Brien (Deepwater Horizon, The Maze Runner) and Academy Award®-nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman, Spotlight) in the adaptation of Vince Flynn's massive bestseller AMERICAN ASSASSIN.   READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE                                          …

I'm re-running this review because I think everyone should read this novel. It's poignant, possible, and particularly pressing for people to be aware of their surroundings, who is near them, what they look like, what they're wearing. Not to accentuate the fear factor but rather to emphasize the more you see around you, the more…

                         Out of Circulation, Book 1 in the Hemlock Creek Suspense Series, releases individually for KINDLE today (it’s still also in the Smoke and Mirrors boxed set). So you can pick it up here for only 99c/Kindle! Heather Day Gilbert is a good writer, and I thoroughly enjoyed her A Murder in the Mountains Series (Miranda…

                         Those of you who are familiar with my reading tastes know I rarely go back in time – or forward, for that matter. I prefer the here and now. However, every now and then I break my own tight-fisted reading mold because the premise of a novel catches my eye. Gumshoe by Michael Compton happened to…