Into the Fire

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  • Queen of Hearts by Heather Day Gilbert begins a series of psychological thrillers with new protagonists in each one.  Alexandra (Alex) Dubois is a much-loved famous author who appreciates her fans but would rather not expose herself to any of the activities which are required of a person with her status. She's working on the…

  •     Woe to those who call evil good    and good evil,who put darkness for light    and light for darkness,who put bitter for sweet    and sweet for bitter.  Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes    and clever in their own sight.  Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine    and champions at mixing drinks, who acquit the guilty…

  • The Garbage Man by Candace Irving is Book One in A Hidden Valor Military Veteran/K9 Suspense Series. She's scarred by more than the wounds on one side of her face. She thought she'd made it past the night terrors, but they've returned in full force. Thanks to her German Shepherd "Ruger", Kate Holland has one…

  • This is a snippet from Chapter 4 of my novel Seeing . . . available in print (soft cover) and for e-books. Chapter Four . . .  Recollection I’ll never forget seeing her long blonde hair glistening like a halo around her head and over her shoulders. Her face, arms, and skinny legs protruding from…

  • I've had the distinct pleasure of reading Author Heather Day Gilbert's novels for many years now from her serious mysteries to her Cozy Mystery Series. Many of you have read her Viking novels. Yesterday, her debut mystery/psychological-thriller Queen of Hearts begins a series of stand-alone stories with different protagonists in each one. Knowing her work,…

  •   From his Colors of Love album, "Don't Go." One of the most appropriately titled – each song exquisitely titled – Smooth Jazz at its best by a true master.    Father, you know hearts and souls. We're all desperate for you whether we know it or not. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  • Here's my subtitle for this Monday: "Why I write Christian Fiction."  I was going to say: "Why I write Christian Romance," but if I can't call them "love stories," I don't want to lump them all into the typically perceived romance genre.  Many of you probably want to mutter under your breath, "Who cares?"  Fact:…

  •   Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who are in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! No, this is what…

  •                                                     U S A  Lord God Almighty, we ask for your divine blessing upon America one more time for one more season. Bring new souls into your family and preserve…

  •                             That's it. It was that kind of day.    Father, thank you for each day. There are always things to learn – especially from you. Please continue to teach me, Lord. I'm always desperate for you. In the Name of Jesus,…