Into the Fire

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

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  • My conversations with a good and accomplished author friend have provoked some serious musings.  If the definition of serious success for the kind of art you do does not match up to your expectations for yourself, does that mean your definition of art or success needs adjusting? How you answer this will be affected by…

  •        And Mary said:                 "My soul praises the Lord                     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,                 for He has been mindful of the humble state of…

  • This is Chapter 3 from . . . in a love song. Three  The morning sunlight and an occasional breeze from his open window enticed him awake from the predicted fitful sleep. In spite of the generous dose of mouthwash administered before he attempted his rest last night, his mouth proved thick and nasty as…

  •                 I know I post this picture frequently around this time of year, but I love this picture. My childhood, unlike many others, was idyllic. Obviously not from an affluent family, we had real love. As I grew up, we became more "comfortable" and my dad advanced steadily…

  •   "Truth" is the last thing those that don't read fiction expect to see describing it. However, the truth in fiction is the primary element that makes the content of novels enticing, believable, and noteworthy. A familiar expression from those who come upon something baffling have been known to remark: "Truth is often stranger than…

  •   One of the best versions of this legendary tribute to Jesus: Little Drummer Boy. Talented group. Amazing rendition.   This one is so beautiful it made me cry out loud. Hope you enjoy these as we enter the Christmas Season. Jesus Is the Reason for the Season.    Thank you, Jesus. May all that…

  •                 I was reflecting upon one of my greatest Christmases. One of them occurred in grade school when I received an illustrated storybook of Black Beauty and my full-size blue Schwinn bicycle.                        I couldn't find a suitable…

  •        In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you are highly favored! The Lord is with…

  •                 On Wednesday I asked you to name some of your favorite characters. Today I'm going to give you five of my favorite characters that I've written. If you've read these particular novels of mine and know them, be sure to tell me what you think of them. …

  • For this Throwback Thursday as we approach the Christmas season, I'm giving you a review of the third book in the Atticus Priest Series by Mark Dawson. You really can't miss for your mystery-loving friends or relatives when you purchase this series, but, please, give them the first book because they're all connected. Mark Dawson…