This heart-pounding western that tugs at your heart strings is a tale of second chances, with non-stop action and breath-takingly clean romance.

Follow your dreams if you dare, for your future is only a few steps away. Let your heart and dream guide the way. This is the story of a man who as a child was captivated by the stories and adventures of his grandfather. The old man had been a seafaring mariner often referred to as a pirate and could spin a yarn of exotic places, dangerous battles, and the recovery of unknown amounts of silver and gold. But to this wide-eyed young boy, it was the exotic places and people that spurred his imagination, especially that of a legendary place, a place that his grandfather called Shangri-la. Now that the man was grown, he sets off to follow his adventurous heart and explore all the places his grandfather had told him stories about as a child. His adventures take him to a variety of locations around the world, but the wildest of all his adventures starts as he chases after a dream and the entrance to a legendary valley that has been sought after for centuries. To his dismay, he discovers another mysterious valley instead, and although just as beautiful and picturesque as his grandfathers story, this valley harbored trouble. The valley was in dire need of help against flying monsters and an old forgotten hatred, which brought the monsters to life. This courageous adventurer finds himself caught up in a love of the land, strange new abilities, and a mysterious woman and her child. Above all, he manages to follow his adventurous heart and explore the exciting new world around him, while discovering Shangri-la is really . . . Come follow our wayward adventurer as he finally discovers what his grandfather had been trying to tell him with all his tales of mystery and exotic adventure.

In the far future, humanity has spread to nearly eight hundred planets. All these planets need some very extensive terraforming to be inhabited. Along the way, they meet with another sentient race, who, after some struggles, joins the human race in exploring the galaxy. Now a group of explorers has discovered a planet so much like Earth that it is statistically impossible. Some of the plants and animals are exact DNA matches to Earth's flora and fauna. Other flora and fauna, although very alien in appearance, are also compatible to human life. When the explorers discover the reason, it rocks their beliefs to the core and changes their civilization forever. This is a sci-fi/fantasy story designed to enthrall and delight children and adults alike and open their minds to the possibilities.

A year-long exploration of a wildlife preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, Southern Sanctuary offers a richly illustrated and handsome introduction to the scenic beauty and biodiversity of plants and animals native to the Southern Appalachians.

The web of lies she’s forced to weave could destroy them both… FBI Special Agent Elizabeth Ward did her job, and did it well. Her undercover work brought down a mobster’s empire. Her reward? A bullseye on her back, betrayal burning like battery acid in her veins, and a life on the run. A remote Montana ranch was supposed to be a safe haven to begin reclaiming her life. Which doesn’t include a man as solid as a mountain, with sapphire eyes and a slow, sexy drawl that curls inside her in a way she hasn’t felt in far too long. Nat Sullivan smells trouble coming in the Triple H’s cold mountain air. And this time it’s not the repo men sneaking in to take his prized horses. It’s a beautiful woman with wide eyes, dark hair, and skin pale as snow. Together, the damaged agent and struggling rancher find common ground…and a healing passion neither expected. But when a killer with a lust for revenge tracks Elizabeth down, the secrets she must unleash to survive could destroy everything they both love… Revenge or Redemption. Which would you choose? REVISED AND UPDATED, NOVEMBER 2021.

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Early 1866 RyAnne Hunter is determined to stop her father from leaving for the continent of Africa, where he plans to start a mission station. And she only has until morning. Tonight at the Harcourts' Annual Ball will be her last chance to change his mind. She must succeed! Papa's health, and her future, depend on her success. But, as if her task isn't difficult enough, now the insufferable Captain Dawson has agreed to guide Papa's expedition! After spending six months at sea, Captain Trent Dawson only wants to think about rest and relaxation. However, when he's recruited by a British naval officer to help put an end to a slave smuggling ring, the perfect opportunity presents itself in Dr. Hunter, who needs a guide to the Interior. Now if he can just help the doctor without spending too much time with the man's troublesome and flighty youngest daughter. A thrilling historical romance from the time of missionary explorer David Livingstone. This is episode 1 of 6 in this serialized Christian historical romance.

The Christian Writers’ Coach: How to Get the Most Out of a Writers Conference is the first in a series of books specially designed by Northwest Christian Writers Association writers. It is our goal to give you best-practices information and to put tools in your tool belt to help you succeed as a writer. We started this book with five bios of successful people in the industry. People who started out just like you and are making it in the world of publishing.

This book is designed as a primer for writers conferences. After the bios, the book is divided into three parts:

• Before a conference
• During a conference
• After a conference

In each section, your questions will be answered in articles on how to be prepared and how to put your best foot forward. Then we have provided links to the most helpful resources on the web. We hope you find this a fun and interactive research tool.

God created you for a purpose, and he gifted you with the ability to use words to inspire others and to shape culture. It is our prayer that as you read this book, you will find new tools that will alleviate the mystery of publishing and help you fulfill the dream you were called to.

If you’d like more information on the Northwest Christian Writers Association, you can find us on our webpage www.nwchristianwriters.org; our blog, http://nwchristianwriters.wordpress.com/; or look us up on LinkedIn groups, Facebook, and Twitter (@NWCWriters).