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I’m very excited to be sharing the official blurb for Rest Beside The Weary Road today. This sweet historical novella is releasing on December 5, 2025. For a limited time, you can snag the ebook for only 99¢! You can check out the other novellas in The Carols of Christmas series here! But without further … Continue reading Official Blurb Reveal!

It has been an eternity, it would seem, since I’ve been here on the blog. There are many things that have played into that happening, and I will explain a few of them today. But first I just want to say thank you to all of you who have been patient with this little blog … Continue reading Thank You, Dear Readers

D-Day. The day that liberated a continent. The day that preserved the freedom we enjoy so much today. The day that saw many heroes spill their blood and give their lives, not for the lust of conquest but to end conquest. It was a day that forever altered the course of history for the better. … Continue reading Honoring D-Day: Remembering Sacrifice and Liberty

Happy Thursday, everyone! I know this is not my usual day to post, but I have a special treat for those of you who have been following along with my upcoming novella releasing in October. Today I get to share the setting of my story. “Rest Beside The Weary Road” is set in 1860s Virginia … Continue reading Unveiling the Setting of ‘Rest Beside The Weary Road’

Imagine being brutally tortured and burned alive at the stake for following the Bible. That was the fate Michael Sattler resigned to because he chose to live for Jesus rather than cater to the world. Michael Sattler was once a Catholic monk. He rose to the rank of Prior of the Benedictine Monastery near Freiburg, … Continue reading Michael Sattler: A Martyr For Christ

It was finally over. The battles that left a trail of blood across Europe, the innocent villages and towns left in ruins, the horrors of Hitler’s concentration camps — it was all finally over in Europe. “This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to … Continue reading V-E Day: Remembering the End of Hitler’s Regime

“They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength … Continue reading Patrick Henry’s Call to Arms: Liberty or Death

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted here on the blog. I promise I haven’t forgotten about all of you though! I’ve just been a little preoccupied with a secret project. So what is this project that has seemingly taken all of my time? Allow me to introduce you to “The Carols of Christmas”, … Continue reading Upcoming Release Announcement

History is riddled with the heroic stands of individuals who stood for what they believed no matter the cost. American history is certainly overflowing with such examples. The War Between the States was no exception. Courage is liberty’s strongest ally. Considering America was founded on liberty, it’s no surprise then that courage can be found … Continue reading Sam Davis: The Heroic Scout of the Confederate Cause

The Inauguration of a United States’ president is an event that has held the eyes of the world since our very first one in 1789. Much has changed since the day George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Traditions have expanded, pomp and ceremony have become more pronounced, and world interest … Continue reading Historic Inauguration of President Trump: Key Facts