Things I “Like”

Remember when “Like” meant also, similar, or even when you started to notice the cute girl in your Lit class. But now with Facebook it has become synonymous with sharing, following, and posting. In that nature, here’s a few things I “Like” . . .

• Stuff You Should Know – These podcasts usually run about 40 mins and cover everything from Delta Force and Crossbows to Homelessness and Schizophrenia. A few of my favorites are How to Control a Riot, How Vikings Work, Who was Jack the Ripper, and How the Mafia Works.
• Willow Haven Outdoors – This blog is by Creek Stewart (awesome name by the way) who posts on several different issues including wilderness survival, emergency preparedness, and all kinds of outdoor stuff. Did you know dandelions were edible?
• Factcheck.0rg – These guys review headlines and comments made by politicians and their staff and email you the results. Jobs created, jobs lost, earmarks, pork, campaign contributions, and the popular “back-room deals”. These guys actually check all those things out.
• Valley Home Inspections – This one is kind of random. This home inspection service is based out of Huntsville, AL. Each month they send out a newsletter that covers a range of topics. These articles are thorough and provide a ton of information.
• Trappstr – God. Capitalism. Leadership. This guy does an amazing job of writing about it all.
• Live a Little Wilder – A great, eclectic blog that covers all types of DIY projects.
• Fedsmith – This covers a lot of issues that mostly affect federal employees, but we all (or at least most) pay taxes.
• Art of Manliness – A blog dedicated to the lost art of being a man.
• Slate – analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture.
• Michael Hyatt – This publishing company chairman blogs about everything from leadership, productivity, writing, social media, and life in general.
• Jiff – Is there anything better than a freshly-opened jar and a spoon?
• Nick Saban – Just because.

Review from Booketta

Gather Sticks Along the Way: A Novel recently received its first international review from Booketta’s Book Blog. I think this review from the UK blog did a great job of discussing the struggle of the story’s protagonist and how it can relate to everyone. A few portions of the review are listed below.

This was quite a powerful story. How often in real life do you come across a minister/pastor who faces a potentially life changing challenge as described in this book?  Is it possible?  Is it real?  It could be!  We are all lambs of God and we are all challenged in various ways and to varying degrees in our lifetime.  Is there anyone out there who is perfect?  Of course not, we are human and it is our very own human nature which can cause our downfall.

This story reminds us that when we judge others, we often get it wrong. Ours is not to judge.

A sad and poignant tale!

Be sure to visit  Booketta for the full post. Thanks again to Jane for the review.

Review from Intriguing Reads

I recently received a review of Gather Sticks Along the Way: A Novel from the blog Intriguing Reads. Here’s a portion of the review:

This book is about a family: Charles(who is a pastor), Ann(his wife), and Chuck(their son)who go through a tragedy when their 5 year old son disappears while walking home from a neighbor friend’s house. Throughout the book the family deals with life while their son is still missing with no leads.

HUGE cliffhanger ending that leaves you wanting MORE!!!! Great Book and a Great Story line!!!

Thanks again to Valerie from Intriguing Reads for the great review. Be sure to visit her blog to read the full post.

Teaser Tuesday

I decided to make today “Teaser Tuesday.” I’ve posted chapter three of Gather Sticks Along the Way: A Novel. It’s a short chapter but a pivotal moment in the story.

No download needed. Just click here and enjoy.