Writing Update December 2023

I remember a time standing in front of the back slider window next to my uncle on Christmas Eve, looking out into the dark winter night. “That’s Rudolph, you know,” he said, pointing at a small blinking red light over the trees. 
 I peered at the light intently, watching to see if it was…

Writing Update November 2023

You’re on the shores of a windswept beach. The moon strains to make its way through the sky amid the cloud-covered night, and a chilly breeze from the liquid expanse in front of you bites at your cheeks…

Writing Update August 2023

Ever heard of Ham Radio? No? Well, all you need to do is drive around the neighborhood and look for the massive antenna arrays in someone’s backyard. Peek behind the house and you’ll probably find a…

Writing Update July 2023

This past week at the Realm Maker’s writing conference, I was given a renewed sense of priority for writing. Through various people and situations, I felt as though God was speaking to me to return to the keyboard, pushing forward to publish those crazy stories that live in my head….

Demon Tide Chapter 6

Salim led them out of the mansion and onto the steps. When all of them were out on the front steps, he turned briefly and held a hand at the open door. “Never leave the doors open or unlocked. Anytime someone passes through, they must make sure it closes behind them. This is the first level of security for the mansion.” 

“If—God forbid, we would ever have an attack of some sort, at least they

Writing Update June 2023

This summer is shaping up to be a work one. Between publishing books, Stacy’s markets with FlannelnChubs, and other work to keep the bills paid, we will likely be staring at the computer screen until our eyes go blurry. That being said, we will need to do our best to get out to the beach […]

Writing Update May 2023

Tulips galore!
If you haven’t been to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, you might want to make the pilgrimage. Holland goes all out with its tulip displays, not to mention there are some other awesome sights to take in. Like a working…

Demon Tide Chapter Four

A puff of dust exited the box as it opened, escaping like a tiny mushroom cloud. As it did, Luca jumped back, joining the other three. 

The four boys waited silently for the dust to clear, eyes on the wooden container. After several moments, Luca crept back up toward the altar cautiously, as if at any moment something would jump…