I love writing fiction. I’m well underway with book two. In Staff of Darkness, the second book surprises immediately though that is not unusual. My goal is a second book showing spiritual power without depressing me. Second books have become a … Continue reading →
Larry Paris’ Kindle version release of The Darkened Land speaks allegorically and well. This is not an allegory like A Pilgrim’s Progress where you know what is happening by the names used. The Darkened Land is a unique place where Dark and … Continue reading →
Yes, I know this phrase comes from the I Ching, but perseverance furthers with believers especially authors. Scripture talks a lot about overcomers and overcoming. Long-suffering shows up as a fruit of the Spirit. Don’t quit remains one of the most common … Continue reading →
Christine Wachter Christian fantasy is entertaining. This book begins very dark, oppressively dark, necessarily dark, and depressing. It’s definitely fiction of a high order. It brings Truth in the midst of a world having horrors which surpass reality. Yet, it … Continue reading →
I’ve learned writing Christian fiction requires special care. This is especially true for fantasy. Creating transformational books demands Holy Spirit involvement. After spending well over thirty years on book one, I’m beginning book two. I didn’t start writing professionally until … Continue reading →
Remember the original spontaneous Holy Spirit of life? I’ve fond memories, but they were quite rare—even during the time of renewal when I was called to meet Him. [Yes, He called me. I was too stupid to even seek Him.] God’s … Continue reading →
The Staff of Light pre-release available after nearly three decades of work. I can’t tell if I’m excited, exhausted, or simply grateful to be almost done with it. The comments from beta readers have been excellent. They also provided many excellent … Continue reading →
The Christian norms promise, trial, provision give growth into maturity—what scripture calls perfection. John Hagee was talking about this in today’s sermon. Being smack dab in the middle of trial, the sermon hit me hard (or I should say, it was an … Continue reading →
Just knowing God seems too simple — but it’s the core of the Gospel. My new fantasy focuses on the Known. Our culture sees the Known as fantasy—hated without reason, and a threat to our way of life. What fools … Continue reading →
I just finished Keys to the Captive Heart — book 3 in Kinsman’s Tree series, and Timothy has given us another wondrous portion of the tale. This one seems a little scattered, and somewhat less focused. However, the reality of Truth continues to shine … Continue reading →