Into the Fire

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

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  •          http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D0AGZLU/ref=pe_160340_30264770_email_1p_1_im   Retribution is Book Two in the Degrees of Darkness Series published by Crimson Romance Suspense for Winter Austin, and she cranks up the high-stakes in this outing. In her first release, Relentless, she introduced us to the secretive Cajun Detective Remy LeBeau and the red-headed dynamo barrel racer Cody Lewis. They're…

  •   In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak,   who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts of the cravings of his heart;   he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him;   in all his thoughts there is no…

  •                            Five of my favorite character names:   Lance Michelli Mitch Rapp Raleigh Harmon Joseph Calhoun Parr Jr. (Joey Parr)* Jarin Page* (* from The Famous One and Destination respectively)   Thank you for my name, Lord. I love my name. Help us to honor you always that our names may be associated…

  •         If you could write "the great American novel", in what genre would you write? Do you have a plot you wish you could tackle? One that won't leave the periphery of your story desires? Do you plan to write this phantom book? Someday?   Lord, you provide the creativity. You go before…

  •                                 I'm a summer girl. Give me summer sun over winter snow any day of the week. I know there are those of you who think 70 degrees is about as hot as you like it. It's barely warm to me. Give me Hawaii not Alaska. Give me the ocean over lakes. A…

  •   With recent associations from way back in the past, it's been a time of fond remembrances for me. After graduating from high school, I attended the University of Washington for my freshman year and took mostly literature and writing classes. The typical Psychology 101, a basic math, and English class were thrown in, but the…

  •     If ever there's a test for evaluating your writing, it comes in the re-reads. I can't tell you how many times I've had to reread my novels. Especially the ones I've self-published. If you can still stand the story after all the rereading, at least you've written something that manages to be meaningful…

  •   The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne in judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken…

  •                                         Really. Tell me. How do you want to hear about a good book to read? Are you a review reader? Are you a store browser? Do you scan your favorite authors' blogs for their recommendations?      Are Facebook,Twitter, Amazon, or Goodreads your sources for books? How do you want them presented to you?…

  •   Can you define what it is about your favorite authors that makes them special to you? Is it their imaginative stories? Is it their creative language – metaphors, similes, descriptions? Is it their unique and quality characterizations? Is it their different approaches or styles? Do you have comparable desires for each genre writer you…