SEVENTH CITY “Let me tell you a story that happened so long ago that only the hills and rivers can remember the time . . . .” All her life, thirteen-year-old Maki has heard tales of the legendary city of gold, buried deep in the northern frontier. But when her village is burned and her … Continue reading Seventh City Book Review & Interview with Author
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Reading Goals from 2019
2018, I read 100 books. If I counted books of the Bible instead of the entire thing, it would have been 166. 2019, I read 145, including counting books of the Bible. So in truth, I read only 80. I wanted to get to 150. I was a bit bummed, because who likes failing goals, … Continue reading Reading Goals from 2019
2019: A Year and a Decade Gone
You are probably sick of reading these. Or maybe you're like me and curious about people and so these are actually very interesting to read. Either way, I'm not sure how many of you remember the end-of-the-year post I made for 2018, but if you want to read it, here it is: 2018 ~ A … Continue reading 2019: A Year and a Decade Gone
Why Christmas Should Be Celebrated
Christmas among Christians is a surprisingly controversial issue. Some Christians have no scruples celebrating it while others either don't or debate about whether they should. Reasons are because Christmas replaced the pagan holiday of Saturnalia, that Christ's birth isn't supposed to be celebrated, etc. And still others celebrate Christmas without hardly thinking of the real … Continue reading Why Christmas Should Be Celebrated
Lost Masculinity
This is posted with permission from Verity Buchanan. I have wanted to speak about this for a long time. I've held back from fear of antagonizing or hurting others. In fact, I daresay I will regret posting this. But I cannot stay silent, and so forgive me for briefly becoming as political as I … Continue reading Lost Masculinity
A Key Comparison
One of the things I have observed over the last few months is the odd similarities between writing and piano tuning. If you know anything about either, you might be laughing. But it's no joke. As some of you know, back in August I took up a piano tuning apprenticeship. It's been challenging, there's so much … Continue reading A Key Comparison
The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author
Today is October 1st, a very special day. Today, the debut novel of one of my closest writing friends, Verity, is released! And I have the honorable privilege of featuring her on my blog as well as interviewing her! May I present, The Journey. In a style reminiscent of the classics, Verity delivers a Tolkienesque tale … Continue reading The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author
Little Things
In the busyness of life, we often miss out on the little things. Or, we're so busy looking at the little things that we miss out on the big picture. After all, it's the small, tiny brushstrokes that make the whole painting. We're so busy rushing from one thing to the next that we miss … Continue reading Little Things
The Liebster Award and Tell The Story Challenge
Hey everyone! Sorry for silence on my part, it's been crazy the last couple of weeks. However, I am back! My friend, Allison, tagged me for the Liebster Award. Check out her blog here: https://allisongracewrites.com The rules: #1: Acknowledge the blogger who gave it to you and display the award. #2: Answer 11 questions that the blogger … Continue reading The Liebster Award and Tell The Story Challenge
Oath of the Outcast Blog Tour
Hey everyone! Today I have the privilege of featuring C.M. Banschbach and her newly released book, Oath of the Outcast on my blog. My preordered and signed copy just arrived a few days ago! A lost brother. An unwilling outlaw. A rising enemy. An unusual alliance. Years ago, Rhys MacDuffy was brutally cut off from his … Continue reading Oath of the Outcast Blog Tour
