“True Believer” is the fictional sequel in the James Reece novel series by author Jack Carr. He continues the adventures right where he left off and the action does not let up. From the official website: When a bomb goes off during a holiday fair in London, the body count is horrific and the nation’s…
Christopher Kai is a bestselling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker who interviewed me on his “The Gifters” podcast where we discussed comic books, writing, and experiences. Check out the interview below: We discussed inspiration, what kicked off my interest in comic book collecting, and why I got interested in writing. It was an excellent…
Christian apologist Lee Strobel teams-up with author Mark Mittelberg for The Unexpected Adventure: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk with People about Jesus, a daily devotional. From the synopsis on Amazon: When we seize opportunities to talk with others about Jesus, days that start out dull and tedious can quickly blossom into exciting escapades. Written for…
LucasFilms made a major announcement about the secret Project Luminous, which was long-rumored to be a series taking place during the time of the Old Republic, prior to the Prequel Trilogy. With the release of the announcement trailer, the rumors have been confirmed to take place 200 years prior to Star Wars Episode I: The…
My friend and fellow author Sara Rust has released her latest novel The Restlands on Amazon and on her website where it is also available in e-book and audio book format with full music soundtrack. Check out the summary: One Woman. One God. One Unforgettable Hike. The Restlands is a simple but stunning story. This…
It is with great pleasure that I announce my next project after Cacophony will be ready soon. That’s correct! After years of writing, rewriting, drafting, editing, more drafting, and more editing, my next novel The Seven Royals: All Good Things is on track to be published by the end of the year. For those of…
This Sunday, StudioJake had a rare double feature. First I had on TheBlaze’s Samantha Sullivan to share her thoughts on books that Conservatives and future Conservatives should read if they want to expand their horizons. This is followed up by my friend Stefanie Nicholas. We talk about why Christians give into celebrity worship. Sullivan spoke…
Frank Peretti has written a plethora of fantastic novels. I have read them all. He is a master when it comes to the written word and one of the best of the modern Christian writers. His explorations of the supernatural, faith, crime, and his passion are ever clear in every single one of his novels.…
Sara Ella’s debut novel, Unblemished, is part one of a trilogy. I have previously highlighted her author vlog as an excellent resource for authors looking for advice in the writing process. This fictional novel shows the talent she has not only for a fantastic plot, but excellent attention to detail. The plot involved a young…
Yes, I still read novels. It has been awhile since I did a reading recommendation. Today I decided to focus on a thriller that truly kept awake reading so I could figure out what happens next. Because You’re Mine is an eerie suspense novel written by Colleen Coble. Celtic folk artist Alanna seems to have everything.…
One of my favorite things is interviewing my fellow writers. Kathy Ree is not only a novelist, but also has experience editing books for other authors. This week, I had the pleasure of getting to ask her a few questions this week. Check it out! her answers are in bold. Where is your hometown? I…
Amber D. Tran is an author whose debut novel Moon River hit Amazon and bookstores last September. I had the privilege of speaking to Mrs. Tran about her writings, inspiration, upcoming novels, and a whole host of other questions. She has a fascinating story and great insight. Check out our interview below. Her answers are in bold. This…
Ladies and gentlemen, my Supernatural Thriller Cacophony is currently available in Amazon. My first published novel is now available on Amazon! This is such a big announcement. Originally we thought it would not come out until April 7th, but it has been released early on Amazon through New Life Publishing. Check out this awesome summary below. Cacophony follows…
Chuck Norris is one of the greatest action heroes! I have seen virtually all of his films (all them that count.) Every episode of Walker, Texas Ranger and I’ve read all of his books. They are very enlightening. To celebrate his 77th Birthday today, I’m going to list all of my favorite quotes. Some are from…
Daily Wire editor-in-chief Ben Shapiro hailed Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide as “thorough.” Truly, no other word can describe the masterful diction that Michael J. Knowles, author, philosopher, Beatles-aficionado, playwright, uses to write this compelling read. He uses pure logic to break down the reasons that everyone, including Conservatives, should vote for Democrats. If…
Dan Carroll is the Senior Pastor of Water of Life Community Church in Fontana, California. He has written a few books including Our Story Of Faith which tells the story about Water of Life and its beginnings. Today, I am bringing you another nonfiction pick from Pastor Carroll: Biblical Theology For Beginners. The book takes Christian…
As a writer and budding novelist, I love to read. This year, I have gotten to read some pretty awesome books both fiction and nonfiction. Some truly great novels and books have come out this year. Here is my list of favorite books to come out in 2016. Fiction: Liberty’s Last Stand by Stephen Coonts…
This year, I read some pretty incredible books. They were inspirational and very encouraging. I highly recommend these books to help you in your personal life, spiritual life, and just life in general. Here are my top 10 Christian Inspiration Books I read this year. Jesus, Name Above All Names by Joyce Meyer– this is a…
Previously, I reviewed A Cold Heart by Jonathan Kellerman. Today, I am focused on his mystery novel Rage, a thriller from end to end. Psychologist and police consultant Alex Delaware gets a phone call from someone he once analyzed. It was a former teen who participated in the murder of a three year old girl many…
CS Lewis delved not only into fantasy novels with the Chronicles of Narnia, but also science fiction and steampunk with The Space Trilogy, a little known series that is rarely mentioned. Perelandra also known as Voyage To Venus is the second in the trilogy. It continues the story of Elwin Ransom, who is this time sent…
CS Lewis wrote The Problem of Pain to counter the argument that the Bible does not have answers for suffering. Lewis is one of the most brilliant minds when it comes to Christianity and its tenets. He truly was a master at reading the Bible and learning from it. As a man who experienced war,…
I have been following fantasy author Lauren Stinton on social media for some time. I also had the honor of serving as a beta reader for one of her short stories. That was so much fun and I got to see first hand how imaginative her writing is. I knew then that I had to…
You know the story of Hal Jordan, who was summoned by Abin Sur a dying member of the Green Lantern Corp and become one of their greatest members. We also know the story of how Bruce Wayne watched his parents die and that inspired him to become Batman. What if, instead of seeing a bat, Bruce…
I enjoyed the novel A Cold Heart by Jonathan Kellerman so much, I decided to go back to beginning of the Alex Delaware mystery series When The Bough Breaks. This novel introduces the child psychiatrist Alex Delaware, who also moonlights as a police consultant. An old friend from homicide calls Dr. Delaware to help him…
Though many have tried to rewrite, modernize, or write sequels to The Sherlock Holmes Adventures since they entered public domain, no one has ever come close to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the great detective’s original creator. However in The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle’s Adrian Conan Doyle and his co-writer John Dickson Carr at least get it…
