Jesus replied, "And you, experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.      "Woe to you, because you build tombs for the prophets, and it was your forefathers who killed them. So…

  We can call a character a stereotype, but the reality remains: there is truth in stereotypes. The difficult part for a writer is tweaking that stereotypically endowed character with some kind of unique quality which separates him/her from the branding. Not an easy task. Honesty is required in authentic stories, and if we're honest,…

   I can't help it. I loved every one of them. Hope you remember these scenes. And if you haven't seen this series, you must. Start at the beginning with Curse of the Black Pearl and keep going. You'll pick your favorites.   Lord, let them find you. Somehow, lead them to your Son. In the…

                               Casey Hill is the pseudonym for the husband/wife writing team (Kevin and Melissa Hill) who write mysteries and live in Dublin, Ireland. Taboo is the first in the Reilly Steel, Forensic Investigator, Series. Reilly Steel, California girl, was trained by the best at Quantico and has a sterling reputation as a forensic investigator when she transfers to the…

            You know it's gotta be good if there's a cowboy on the cover, right? Think small town Texas with a big time hero, a cutting horse trainer and champion just like his grandfather (Pops) and the exact opposite of his deceased father who left this earth with the Four of Hearts Ranch heavily in debt from his…

  This is what the Lord says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man,   who depends on flesh for his strength,   and whose heart turns away from the Lord. . . . "   Jeremiah 17:5 (NIV)

  One of the questions asked by professionals in the publishing industry is: Who is your audience? By this question others rise to be included. Did you write your story for a particular audience? Do you expect that audience to be the primary readers of your book? Are you thinking it will expand beyond the…

                         Once again I'm visiting with Brenda Anderson today. Hope you'll join us here: http://brendaandersonbooks.com/2015/07/16/eitheror-with-nicole-petrino-salter/  Leave a comment to be eligible to win a digital copy of Destination.   Father, please continue to abundantly bless Brenda for her generosity to me and other authors. Let her feel your presence and experience your blessings. In the Name of Jesus,…

                           One of the best TV series of all time. Loved Magnum P. I.   Lord, you share your creativity with your creation, whether we recognize the source of it or not. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                My author friend Brenda S. Anderson has given me the "floor" today on her website. I'm honored. http://brendaandersonbooks.com/2015/07/14/chatting-with-nicole-petrino-salter/ You may remember Brenda's third novel in the Coming Home Series, Memory Box Secrets. Great story. If you visit Brenda's site, you might win a digital copy of Destination. Here's the complete blurb for Destination.…