Category Archives: Personal Updates

Nov
6
2015

A Special Book Birthday

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My 15th novel, When Night Comes, was my first indie novel and first true suspense novel. This week I’m celebrating the anniversary of its release with a special 99 CENT SALE. That’s right, you can pick up a Kindle copy for less than a dollar (Kindle Unlimited customers get it for Free). The sale runs through this Sunday (Nov 8th). And here’s some fun news – After just a few days on sale, it soared … READ MORE

Oct
2
2015

My Wife – the Best Dog Trainer

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I am so proud of my wife. Here’s one of the reasons why. Five years ago, my wife and I had a pivotal conversation about her future. We had just officially become empty-nesters. I said, “For so many years you have done everything for everyone else: you’ve raised our kids, even homeschooled them, ran our household and even held down a part-time job as a bookkeeper. I think it’s time you started doing something you really want … READ MORE

Sep
8
2015

Tribute to a Great Writing Friend

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Last week I lost a very good friend. The day he passed and for the next week, my grief was profound. I’m still not over it. He wasn’t a writer, but he was certainly a great source of encouragement in my writing. I’m referring to my dog, Darcy. Darcy was a mini-Australian shepherd. Along with his sister, Bailey, they’ve been keeping me company every day as I write for the last several years (Darcy is the … READ MORE

Aug
20
2015

End of Summer Book Update

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It’s hard for me to fathom we’re already talking about the end of Summer. Not officially as it appears on the calendar (think that’s Sept 22nd), but unofficially. People talk about summer ending when the kids start going back to school. In my day, we didn’t head back to school until the day after Labor Day. And our summer began the first week of June. We got 3 full months to play. I feel sorry for kids today. … READ MORE

Jun
20
2015

Proud of Charleston

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As with everyone else this week, our hearts are broken over the horrific tragedy that has befallen Charleston, SC. But in the aftermath, I have to say I’m not all that surprised this has NOT gone the way of Baltimore or Ferguson (which it certainly could have). Instead, the citizens of this fine town have demonstrated an amazing measure of restraint and poise. More than that, they have taken the evil intent of this misguided young … READ MORE

Mar
11
2015

Constant Change is Here to Stay

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I don’t know who said this: “Constant change is here to stay.” I first heard it many years ago at a pastor’s conference. It was shared by a seasoned pastor speaking to other pastors and, as I recall, he didn’t know who first coined the phrase, either. I don’t even recall the topic he was speaking on. I just remembered that phrase, because it hit me as something eminently true. I suppose he offered the quote … READ MORE

Feb
18
2015

A Taste of Perfect Peace

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I’m working on something a little different in my writing life these days. I’m still writing my next novel (a love triangle of sorts between a female inmate, an Afghan war amputee, and a shelter dog named Finley), but I’ve also been working on something else. I’m finishing up a 31-Day devotional book that I hope to release about a month from now. Here’s the cover and below is an excerpt from Day 2. *     *     * … READ MORE