When I froze up writing my first and only mystery/police procedural, Race, I started another novel. I didn't freeze up on that one but went back to write some more on Race. I froze up again because I was terrified of making stupid errors that, should a law enforcement office ever read the book, they…

       Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.  Colossians 4:3 (NIV) 

"Who is the most unusual, oddest, or most unique character you've ever written?" Well, "unusual" and "oddest" are always subjective to the reader. I've written some peripheral characters that might fit those descriptions, but I'd say some of my characters fit the "unique" category more easily.  In Destination I think "Grams" is one of my…

Self-portrait with my new Konica 35mm camera just before leaving for my grand adventure to Great Britain and Europe with my friend. I'd just turned 20 and got the camera for my birthday from my parents. Worked for a year after my first year at college to save for this trip. We were gone almost…

                  Did you become what you thought you would? Did you do what you wanted to do most? If you could be anything or do anything other than what you've done or in addition to that, what would it be? Whimsically speaking, is there something you really…

  Very talented trio known as Cream. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce. They didn't last long because it's said that Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker hated each other.    Father, you know hearts. You know each one and whether or not they recognize their need for Jesus. Please bring more hearts to Him,…

So many things I wonder about my favorite authors . . .  I would communicate with all of them – not repeatedly, not incessantly – if possible. Just to let them know a fellow writer truly enjoys their work and why . . .  As readers, we have questions. Right?  That's it. It's a Monday,…

       Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such…

                  Readers of books come in all kinds of people. Some readers love fiction and some love non-fiction. As all of you who stop by here know, I'm not interested in non-fiction and it's a rare one that gets my attention. Having said that, my commentary today…

                    Some days the nostalgia is heavy. My friend Rick and I were goofing around in this picture with our mutual friend behind the camera. This picture has been through years of packing, moving, and lots of memories. It was a special time in my life.…