You probably wonder why I keep posting these pictures of myself from a very long time ago. I've come to the conclusion it's because they remind me of a very special – but brief – time in my life where the people in my circle of friends were not only special but unique, and…

This is a somewhat difficult post to write. Not because it's unreasonable and critical but because it targets some of my fellow authors. I simply ask that those authors who read this would consider what I'm discussing here and try not to be offended or scoff at the suggestion(s).  Regarding mid-list to top bestselling authors…

  For all you "seasoned" citizens, we've been there, done that, thought that. Memories . . .    Father, thank you for all the talent and gifts you so benevolently give. May each one know from whom their talent comes. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

I'm currently reading a novel which shall remain nameless at the present time because it is filled with all kinds of mistakes. Okay, you say. So who is this inept author? A bestselling novelist, writer of multiple series in the mystery/thriller genre. Here's the thing. With so much personal success, does it matter enough to…

  The Lord is the everlasting God,     the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary,     and His understanding no one can fathom.    Isaiah 40:28 (NIV)

Chapter One from my novel Race: Race MONDAY One It was hard to say what witnesses noticed first—the shrill piercing screams or the nearly naked young woman uttering them. Apparently she woke up next to a dead boyfriend, both of them allegedly passed out from too much alcohol consumption. The designated “sleeping” tack rooms at…

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                                  I do judge books by their covers frequently but not by their first lines. As far as I know, there's no hard rule concerning those first lines. Of course we want to make them intriguing, but sometimes it's…

  This man is a master of music, mood, and smooth jazz. Love his music.    Father, please bless Brian for the beauty he creates with your talents and gifts. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

Dark Waters by J.B. Turner is Book 2 in A Deborah Jones Thriller Series. Deborah Jones is back at it when her journalist spirit is intrigued by the anonymous call she receives from a young hacker (John Hudson). The action that follows that call starts her on another investigation which will result in several deaths…