Something has been bothering me recently. Something about which I might need to make a stand. It is a small thing, but it has caused me to realize: I am no good at this. Fear of man is a very real thing, whether it means fear of pain and suffering, fear of being laughed at,…
A Cup of Water
Purposeful Prayer by Barbara M. Britton
Last year was a challenge. My family had planned surgeries and emergency surgeries. A beloved brother-in-law passed away along with cherished church members. I am praying that 2024 is a better year. I am also being more intentional about making prayer a priority. When I studied the book of Nehemiah, I discovered a man who…
Shady Valley Mystery by Lillian Duncan
My latest release, SMALL TOWN SECRETS is based in the fictional town of Shady Valley, but does resemble my hometown of Shreve, Ohio. Except nothing this exciting happens in Shreve–which is a good thing. That’s why I like living there. But nothing happening would make for a boring book so Shady Valley has a few…
Praying for the Weather by R.F. Whong
As a Christian, have you ever prayed for the weather? In my next book, Enigma in Paradise (to be released in 2024), the characters prayed for thick fog to help them escape a dire situation. God granted their plea. Under the cover of the mist, they returned to safety. Is it possible in real life?…
Hope & Light by Darlene L. Turner
Light shone through the distant trees. Daybreak was on the cusp of presenting itself—but would it bring the sun or more clouds? She needed a ray of hope after the darkness. —Buried Grave Secrets What is your worst fear? I know you have one. I do. After my father passed away, I was terrified…
Pleasing People or Pleasing God by Heidi Glick
In 12 Days, Lindsay Billing’s dad is one of the richest men in the fictional town of Blanchardville, Ohio. Lindsay’s brother, Wade, feels shame for not living up to his parents’ expectations and turns to drugs. Lindsay, on the other hand, turns to people pleasing. While from the outside her perfectionism may seem not as…
Sharing the Meaning of Christmas by Patti Shene Gonzales
Are you ready for Christmas? In case you didn’t know, it is a mere month away! I used to stress over Christmas for all the wrong reasons. Will my family members like their presents? Should I put more effort into decorating the tree? Did I overspend? Have I sent out enough Christmas cards? What if…
Willing to Trust God for Things I Haven’t Figured Out Yet by Aubrey Taylor
Thanks for joining me again! Last time we talked about the meaning of the term the Rubicon and how it is a fitting title for my new book of the same name. I shared about how choice after choice led protagonist Jakob Schmidt to his point of no return. As an author who tends to…
God Stops at Nothing to Seek the Lost by Aubrey Taylor
In my new release, The Rubicon, not one but two of my characters will face defining moments. One will fall. One will rise. To cross the Rubicon is to cross the point of no return. In life, one bad decision alone does not usually lead an individual to their Rubicon. Rather, a series of decisions…
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
I live on a cattle farm in a quaint little town in Georgia, where our livestock and pets often find their way into the pages of my novels as colorful characters. Oddly enough, my inspiration for a dystopian world didn’t come from my day-to-day life. It came from a book my sister absolutely insisted I…