The covers of A Good Place We selected a painting by my uncle Bill Iles for the front cover of my new novel. This oil painting entitled, “Upper Field Pines” proudly hangs in our living room. I love it because it pictures an image of the woods that I love so dearly.  My mother always said we “lived in the …

A special photo from a special meeting Last night we traveled to Shreveport for a missionary commissioning service.  55 new International Mission Board  appointees were commissioned for overseas service.  It was an inspiring service that I’ll never forget. I took the photo below after the service.  There’s a special connection between these two couples who’d never met. Gordon Fort and …

My favorite current passage from A Good Place. I read the following story to a Sr. Adult group earlier in the week.  One lady laughed so hard I thought we were going to have to do the Heimlich Maneuver on her. Here is it for you to read, enjoy, and laugh. Author’s note:  Mayo Moore, preteen son of Joe and …

Scroll down to read Chapter 1.  Simply send your mailing address/number of books and how you want them signed. We’ll invoice you with the order. Books are $15.00 each with $5.00 shipping per order.) Chapter 1 A Good Place. WHEN Daddy shoved me under the table, I knew this wasn’t just any storm. As the crow flies, our Louisiana log …