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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." Mark 16:15 (NIV)
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Anyone who watches NCISLA knows this charcter. Kensi Blye's outrageous partner Marty Deeks, LA Detective and NCIS liaison, who uses wit, humor, or plain silliness to diffuse intense situations and to disguise his heartfelt emotional moments. He's the guy who girls fell all over in high school because of his "cute" looks and great smile. He's the…
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Special Agent Kensi Blye from NCISLA is all female. Having said that, she also has mad sniper skills, wields her deceased father's brutally sharp knife with authority, and handles a pistol with a sniper's aim. When she goes undercover, she can do dumb, ditzy, tough, angry, and sophisticated. Her team members consider her an equal in…
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One of my favorite TV series characters is Special Agent Kensi Blye of NCISLA, played by Daniela Ruah. Your favorites? Father, thank you for those who use the talents you've given them. I pray they would recognize who gave them those talents. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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The image speaks for itself. Here at this Typepad blog there has been chaos for several days. The posts introducing debut author and friend Brenda S. Anderson with a three-part interview and announcing her contemporary novel Chain of Mercy which becomes available today endured the sporadic availability of my site to interested parties. I couldn't get on my…
