My new miniature dachshund, Lyric, has stolen my heart—and some of my writing time! Even with puppy distractions, Fallen: Babel is nearing completion. Here’s a glimpse at the inspiration behind the story and what’s coming in The Books of the Fallen collection.

AI is changing the creative world, but technological change is nothing new. The question isn’t whether AI will remain—it’s whether we can learn to use it responsibly to expand human creativity without allowing it to replace the creator.

The time has finally come! I’ve been hard at work on the fourth installment in the Fallen series, Fallen: Babel. But instead of releasing it on its own, I’m bringing Fallen, Fallen: Eden, Fallen: Death, and Fallen: Babel together in one complete collection—The Books of the Fallen. This collection will serve as the springboard into a much greater story. You’ll begin to see elements from this series appear throughout my future works. Sometimes it may be a subtle reference, whil

Don’t let discouragement kill your dream. I know what it feels like to lose momentum, question your abilities, and wonder whether you have completely failed. During those moments, I often ask myself: When I reach the end of my life, which would be harder to accept—knowing I gave my dream everything I had and failed, or knowing I never truly tried? Please don’t live with the regret of wondering what might have happened. God knows the plans He has for you—plans to give you hope

You could be the person who helps make someone else’s dream come true. As an author, I love it when someone buys one of my books, but I love it even more when they leave a review and share what they thought about it. When I don’t feel like continuing—or when I feel like throwing in the towel—a thoughtful review or kind word from someone who has read one of my books can give me the inspiration I need to keep moving forward. Unfortunately, we often forget how important encourag

To the person who purchased The Mentu Prince: Shadows of Destiny—thank you. Thank you for keeping this dream alive for another day. Thank you for giving me another reason to keep going, to keep writing, and to keep believing in the dream. Most of all, thank you for choosing to step into my world for a little while. I hope you enjoy Ezra’s journey. I hope the story stays with you after you’ve turned the final page, leads you to discover some of my other work, and maybe even ma

I recently have had a couple of things happen in my life. Some are good, but I don’t want to talk about them just yet because it’s going to be a big personal step for me in my creative journey. Needless to say, though, I have also had a couple of major setbacks. While they’re not writing-related, they have made me want to give up on everything. You’ve heard of the Midas touch. Well, for me, it has felt like the complete opposite. Through this time, Jeremiah 29:11 continues to

Just when I felt like I was finally gaining momentum toward my dream, life reminded me how quickly doubt can creep back in. This week has been difficult, but I’m choosing to keep moving forward—even when believing in myself is the hardest part.

Every story has a beginning, but mine rarely begins at the beginning. The Mentu Prince: Shadows of Destiny started with a future assassin and one question: What happened to make him this way? That question led me backward to Ezra—a boy caught between the man his mother believes he can become and the monster his father is raising him to be.

I’ve spent years trying to encourage others to follow their dreams while quietly struggling to follow my own. Somewhere along the way, I thought I needed to have it all together before I could inspire anyone else. Maybe I had it wrong. Maybe God never called me to lead from the finish line—maybe He called me to invite others along for the journey.

Do you think everything happens for a reason? My motto is, “Believe in God. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dream.” I believe that when we trust God, everything happens for a reason. That doesn’t mean every season is easy, but even our struggles have a purpose. God uses both our victories and our setbacks […]

Our words carry more power than we realize. One encouraging sentence can give someone the courage to chase their purpose, while one careless comment can plant seeds of doubt that last for years. Proverbs reminds us that “death and life are in the power of the tongue.” The question is simple: Are we speaking life into the people around us, or unknowingly convincing them to give up?

If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? Who Would I Invite to Dinner If I Knew They’d Show Up? That’s a tough question. Some might say a politician, a famous singer, or—since I’m a writer—maybe my favorite author. A lot of Christians would say […]

Lately, I’ve found myself staying up late—not because I’m busy, but because I simply don’t want to go to bed. Then morning comes, and I can’t seem to escape the warm confines of my sheets. The snooze button has become more of a companion than a tool—one I probably need to part ways with. It […]

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Lately, I’ve realized how comfortable I’ve become in my daily routine—maybe a little too comfortable. I’ve worked a desk job for about fifteen years, and I didn’t notice how much it had affected me until I recently picked up a part-time job in […]

The hardest thing we will probably ever do is walk. I don’t mean walking down the street or into the next room—I mean walking in faith. As believers, I truly believe we all have a calling on our lives. That calling might not be to become a pastor or take on a traditional ministry role. […]

<p>I was eating dinner the other day with a friend, and he was telling me how important community is to him. That conversation got me thinking about how important community is to us as creators. My goal is to be a full-time author and podcaster. That will happen, by faith. But I also know there [&hellip;]</p>

I'm so excited for the release of my new short story in The Books of the Fallen series Fallen: Death! We all know the story of Cain and Abel

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