Into the Fire

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

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  •        Please visit Novel Rocket today and answer my question . . .   Father, once again thank you for your incredible ways of provision. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •    It isn't very often that I can singularly identify the best episode of the several TV series I watch. Over the years I usually have my specific favorites – as in multiples. But I must say the May 4th, 2014, episode of Castle was by far their very best. Ever.   Father, once again I thank you…

  •                                       I didn't attend college for long. One year and one quarter, separated by a year of working and a trip to Europe. My favorite class was my playwriting class in which I pulled an A. Hallelujah! My teacher/professor assigned the writing of a play and then we had to read them out loud with…

  •   Reading fiction is a practice, a hobby, an enjoyment, a treasure for those of us who infuse stories into our bloodstreams. We read novels because they provide us with all kinds of experiences in places we've either been or will never see in person, during the past, present, or future, and with people we'll either…

  •     You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.   James 4:4 (NIV)

  •                       Christian fiction writers preach "No preaching". We've all heard – or said – "Nobody wants to be preached at (or to) while reading a story." "Show don't tell." There are many readers in the general market who write apoplectic one-star reviews on Amazon after "mistakenly" reading a Christian novel. At the mere mention of God or…

  •   Is there such a thing as the "wrong" inspiration? Can competitive juices compel inspiration? I suppose they can. Think of sports. The thrill and drive of competition makes athletes strive to get better. And sometimes it's the competitive desire inspiring a performance which exceeds expectations of both the athlete and those around him. Speaking as…

  •                Richard Brooks is a talented former executive who resurrects failing businesses and has earned himself a stellar reputation until one evening following his angry exit from a party at his boss's home. That night changed his life and sent him back home to Minnesota after living the high life in a New York state of…

  •   Sometimes we who are blessed to have our sight call those places we can't see "blind spots". When driving, our mirrors capture most images and the new technology in some vehicles sees for us, but anyone who's driven "older" cars knows all about the "blind spot". Many of us who write have blind spots with…

  •     It's a lot to ask of a fiction author to produce a book that sells thousands of copies. The endless choices in print books and e-books are astounding. How can one or two or even three novels from a single author with an as-yet-unknown name find the recognition they might deserve amidst the…