Blog Stories

A Summer Adventure

A Summer Adventure

What a summer it’s been so far. I have an adventure I want to tell you about. You probably already know it has something to do with my trip to France. I returned to the US on June 23 to a heat wave (which hasn’t stopped since then.) My memories were so sharp and recent, I wanted to share them with you.

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Spring into Summer. . .

Spring into Summer. . .

Spring into Summer. . . Kyle Hunter Fiction Late May is a threshold, a true turning point. And it’s not just about the weather. Ask those attending graduations and weddings. Ask those finishing a grueling year of college or graduate education. (Or those escaping a...

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Fiction Settings and their Stories

Fiction Settings and their Stories

As readers, we often choose a book by its setting. Certain places and historical periods intrigue us more than others.

As I thought about the settings of my novels, I realized some had stories or at least a connection of some kind to me and to my life. Several of my locations are fictitious, but there is still a personal link.

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A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start

I love the New Year. Do you? Are you sad when Christmas ends (or are you glad to get back to normal?) I like the New Year because it feels like a fresh start. I take stock on the year that passed and come up with new goals and objectives for that start.

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A Christmas Story that Makes Me Remember…

A Christmas Story that Makes Me Remember…

Is there a cold snap where you live? After a glorious Indian summer that lasted a long time, there’s one here. Piles of leaves on the ground, swish and crunch every time I leave the house. From now on, we’ll be at warp speed until January. Hold on tight! Do you enjoy...

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God’s Answers in Eternity

God’s Answers in Eternity

Sometimes our circumstances, ranging from annoying to heart-stopping, drive us to a familiar and well-loved verse, Philippians 4:6. Don’t worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. We might read it...

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The Return of Brenner Falls . . . Book Two!

The Return of Brenner Falls . . . Book Two!

Custom Made is coming soon! Over halfway through summer, and I wonder where it all went. Is it just me, or does it feel like it just started? I hope yours has been fun and relaxing so far. Though I know not all summers are relaxing. That's another story! During much...

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Why and How to Write a Book Review

Why and How to Write a Book Review

Writing a Book Review: Why and How   You see a book that triggers your attention, but you don’t know the author. You might take a chance if the book’s on sale or free.   Why Reviews Are Important to Both Authors and Readers   Another influence is a...

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Falling Trees and Book News

Falling Trees and Book News

It’s been quite the year for trees. Last summer, I had to take 4 down. Then two more fell right after Christmas. What’s going on with the trees? I had to find out. I learned that the type of tree that kept falling, a beautiful type of cypress, also had shallow roots,...

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New Book! New Series! 50% off

New Book! New Series! 50% off

Hope your holidays were full of joy and fun! Now, the lull. But wait, there's a new book out...it's the book I've been telling you about. The one I just finished. Good Gifts It's the first book in a brand-new series, the Brenner Falls Series. Brenner Falls is a small...

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Welcome to Brenner Falls!

Welcome to Brenner Falls!

A new series is just around the corner, so stay tuned! I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and the joy, family time, and busyness that brings. I enjoy decorating, baking, and inviting friends. But it can be tiring to do all that! Which makes it even more...

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Lines and Spaces

Lines and Spaces

Hello! By this time, we’ve seen the back of summer and are facing the new season, with all the mix of festivities and temperature changes. Let’s reframe this: fall gives you additional indoor time to read, and winter even more! Lines and Spaces A few months ago, God...

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