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 Fifteenth Article by Linda Wood Rondeau presents a book with an inventive Christian dystopian future. It has a clear development of an evil godless government with a strongly persecuted believer minority. The characters are intriguing, though I can’t use compelling. … Continue reading →
This year sent discipline, discipleship, and rejoicing Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve been learning to truly rejoice in my troubles and sorrows. Yes, I genuinely feel joy as the Lord works deep, gut-wrenching change to my character. My drug-crazed hippy days caused a … Continue reading →
In the process of putting the Reality Calling Bookstore together, bookstore updates continue on a daily basis as I find or remember books I’ve read over the past few decades. We didn’t start rating Christian books until a 3-4 years ago … Continue reading →
It isn’t often that my jaded, old, viewpoint is poked. But an Edgy Christian romance surprised me last night. Cries from a Crusty Heart looks like it would be horrible. It starts with a hunky angel guide offering to kill all the people … Continue reading →
I reviewed this when it was released. I’ll add a link to the review below. But this is celebration time. Because this book is an exceptional tale of five-star spiritual wonder, plus an over the top action/adventure with a powerful romance, … Continue reading →
March 19, 2011 Eric wrote this over five years ago. I’d like to be able to say that we’ve come a long way since then. In some ways we have—but only for the indies and the self-publishers. Traditional publishers still have … Continue reading →
I always enjoy Jeffrey’s books. His contemporary speculative fiction is simply a joy. The first one I read was Seeing Jesus—about Jesus showing up in person for quite a while. It shows how that might transform a person’s life. Hearing Jesus is … Continue reading →
Two events happened in the life of this book today. First, Lynn Moser posted about it. I thought it was just a simple guest post, but as usual she did a wonderful job of presentation. Secondly, I made a new … Continue reading →