"Gut it out." Have you heard that expression? How 'bout: "Dig in" or "Tough it out"? I'm not commenting on their origins but rather what they express or imply.  Determination when you feel anything but, perseverance when you want to give up, keep going when every part of you wants to pack it in. That's…

  Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews: 10:23 (NIV)

                                            Friday Five Five of my favorite novels. The first one on this list will probably not change, but the rest might fluctuate. I have a lot of favorites, certainly more than five.    …

                                            Caption this picture. My first year on the racetrack, Longacres. Probably Barn 4B, north side.    Father, you watched over me my entire life. Thank you for rescuing me from myself. It took…

                               I don't know about most authors, but I'd have to say if you questioned each one of your favorites, they'd tell you one of their quirks. Or maybe they wouldn't call them quirks.  All I can say for sure is…

      Each one of these multi-talented singers and musicians produced some great music over and over again. Great group. Loved the "Eagles."    Father, only you know our ultimate eternal destination: heaven or hell. Choose Jesus or the devil. No in between. Thank you for rescuing me. Holy Spirit, bring more into the…

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…