This goes back a long way, but it's a familiar song Frank Sinatra made famous. Hope you enjoy it.    Father, you bless us in spite of us. We tend to think we can do anything until we meet you and realize apart from you, we can do nothing. Thank you is never enough…

If you know an aspiring writer, encourage them. If you are an aspiring writer, find someone to encourage you. Be courageous, show them your material, and do accept their critiques but make your own judgment. Only you know what's in your heart. Is it a whim, is it a way of self-expression, or is it…

  When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.…

As authors, it's impossible not to insert those things that have influenced our lives – good or bad or whimsical or worrisome. If we don't pull from our life experiences, our words and stories tend to be less relatable. Whether romance or sci-fi or historical or thriller, somewhere within those words, there must be someone…

What can I say? It was a long time ago. "Nicole" by Nicole.    Father, you knew me then and you waited until my heart was ready to respond. I'm so regretful it took so long. Thank you is never enough for your patience, forgiveness, rescue, and redemption. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

This is Chapter Two in my novel . . . in a love song. Two Early June in this small eastern Washington town and the evening was still a bit warm. He inhaled the fresh night air, enjoying the hint of sage smell. Hands in his pressed Levis’ pockets, his self-shined boots took him back…

  One of the Mamas and Papas greatest hits. They were a great group.    Father, only you know hearts. We're all desperate for you whether we know it or not. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

        I'm a reader. I'm also an author. I was a reader before I was an author. I can tell you all about my reading choices: my favorite authors in their genres, my favorite genres, etc. What I can't tell you all about is the tastes of readers.  Let me start with…

  She is clothed with strength and dignity;      she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom,      and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household      and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her…

    Sidewinder by L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea is Book 11 in A Rachel Hatch Novel Series.  Rachel Hatch is a subdued version of the "Ham" character created by Dustin Stevens. Similar but different backgrounds both with great intelligence and mad skills. "Hatch" is working for a private security outfit that used to be…