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…

                  Blow Up starring David Hemmings, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, with appearances by Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, and the super model Verushka was the primary inspiration that led to me talking a friend into working to save for a trip to Great Britain and Europe. A very…

                                Authors often picture certain individuals for their characters. Some even cut out pictures to post around their work spaces – kind of keeps them on target for who those characters really "are."  When I wrote . . . in…

  The great Supremes in this hit-filled album. Truly awesome threesome. Loved their music.    God, you know all hearts and minds. May each one you've gifted look to you with heartfelt gratitude. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

                          Deal is A Ham Novel, Number 6 in the series by Dustin Stevens.  As with all of Dustin Stevens' "Ham" novels, the aftermath of her assignments leaves a brutal mess. Not that those she's assigned to haven't earned what's coming to them,…