Donny trudged up the stairs and slipped his backpack from his shoulder. It fell with a thud. His mother turned from the sink of dirty dishes. “Bad day at school?” “Jim lost his battle with cancer.” His mother rushed over and wrapped her arms around him. “Honey, I’m so sorry. I know you were close.”…
Author: Darlene L. Turner
Daily Strength
A thud and scream woke Jayne from her slumber. Tommy. She bolted upright and rushed to her son’s room, holding her breath as she swung the door open. She snapped the light on. Her five-year-old sat on the floor clutching his stomach and whimpering. Jayne knelt in front of him. “What’s wrong, honey?” “Mommy, my…
ACFW April New Releases
Here’s a great list of books to curl up with! Enjoy. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Pelican Point by Irene Hannon — After inheriting a crumbling lighthouse, ex-Army doctor Ben Garrison wants to sell it. But Hope Harbor Herald editor Marci Weber is determined to save the…
Cross vs the Manger
This post has been on my mind, so I thought I would share it again. Happy Easter! Easter is more important than Christmas. A friend made a similar statement to me this week and it got me thinking . . . Is it? I can hear your rebuttal because I went through the same debate.…
Reader’s Life
When I was little you couldn’t get my nose out of a Nancy Drew book! I loved to get lost in a mystery with my favorite teenage detective. I remember my mom calling me to do my chores and I would say, “Just one more chapter.” To which she would reply, “Darlene, close that book.…
Family Justice
Oath of Honor by Lynette Eason Officer Izzy St. John is thrust into action with the death of her partner. She barely escapes with her life and is now determined to discover out who pulled the trigger that killed her friend and partner. She soon finds her life in danger at every turn and must…
ACFW March New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Finally a Bride by Renee Andrews — Her dreams of love haven’t worked out, but veterinarian Haley Calhoun intends to grant an orphaned boy’s wish. She’ll heal Eli’s injured puppy—while resisting his charming counselor, Gavin Thomason, at the children’s home. Still mourning…
Deadly Betrayal
High Treason by DiAnn Mills CIA Operative, Monica Alden, is brought in to work with FBI special agent, Kord Davidson, when an attempt is made on a Saudi Prince. They must set aside their interagency differences and work together to solve the assassination plot. But when the mystery comes close to home and they begin…
7 Writing Prompts That Will Help You Get Going – Guest Blog by Victoria Greene
Credit: Pixabay I’m honored to have Victoria Greene here to talk to us about writing prompts. Take it away, Victoria! 7 Writing Prompts That Will Help You Get Going Every writer reaches a point where they just can’t write anymore, no matter what the topic. You just hit a wall and want to put away…
Locks of Strength
Simon tugged on his braid and rolled his eyes. How much more of her chatter could he take? If only he could put a muzzle on those bright red lips. He’d been dating Desiree for six months. At first, it was heaven, but now her needling burrowed into him like a tick on soft skin.…
