Friday is the day I will announce the winners of our next drawing, when two winners will receive ARC advance copies of Salome’s Charger, the new Christian suspense novel I have been going on and on about for so long. Why do I keep talk about this book? Well for one reason, I was one … More Two More Days, Two Lucky People

I’ve been getting a steady stream of name of people interested in the drawing this Friday (Aug. 7) for the two advance copies of Salome’s Charger that I’ll be handing out, so this is just a reminder. If you want to be part of the drawing, make sure your name is in the pot. All … More Reminder: Drawing This Friday for ARC

I know I told you I wouldn’t have a drawing today, but I couldn’t bear the anticipation. So here it is: I’ve never been much of an artist, but you get the idea. I hope my writing does a better job portraying the story than this scribbling does. In any case, two lucky people will … More And Here’s Today’s Drawing!

One of my mentors once told me, “You can tell where the successful writer lives. His is the home where the lawn isn’t mowed.” I read somewhere else–I think it was the Bible–that Man cannot live by Pen alone. I kind of live by both credos. I love to write, but I can’t write all … More The Hole in the Floor and Other Grand Adventures

I really have been trying to keep up with the blog these days, but things have been crazy in real life. Yesterday, I finally got the official go-ahead to move from my large office to my new, even larger office here deep in the heart of Texas. I’m currently about 90 percent of the way … More The Great Expanse…Or Moving In

Well, I wanted to give everyone a chance to get every chance possible to get into the drawing for Chosen today, and the person who won happened to be someone who put his name in weeks ago. Our winner is Joe Miller. So Joe, come on down. <applause. applause> Joe, I’ll be dropping you a … More Waiting…waiting…waiting…a winner!

Today I broke a sledgehammer handle in half. I also smashed a cast-iron tub into pieces. I’m doing manly things. Be aware, my day job isn’t that manly. I mainly shuffle papers, type on a computer when I’m not waxing oh-so eloquently in the classroom to bored students. But once in a while a guys … More Manly Things

Hey, I’m having fun. And from the reactions of those who are winning free autographed books, you guys are too. So let’s keep doing it. Our 60 Days of Giveaways continues with a giveaway this Friday (July 24). It will be an autographed copy of Chosen, my new story of Jonathan, the first prince of … More Giveaway #4 This Friday: “Chosen”

Well, technically, I think it’s already summer, but you get the idea. Talking about our new book (see the last entry) and posting a countdown to its launch got me thinking how long it’s been since I gave this site a facelift. It’s my plan to feature my books at the top of the pages … More Spring Cleaning