WELCOME
After a rather lengthy hiatus, I'm back at it.
To all of you who have suffered—or are suffering—from chronic pain, you have my sympathy and prayers. I've been there. Pain has a way of defining your days: where you go, what you do, and sometimes what you simply cannot do. There are days when all you can do is hang on and take life one minute at a time.
Thankfully, I seem to be on the road to recovery. I pray for quick and complete healing for those who recover, and for grace and strength for those who must endure a longer journey Since we last talked, my novel Unintended Consequences has been published and is available through most of the usual outlets.
My next novel, Refiner's Fire, is in its final editing stages and, if all goes well, should be released in November. You'll find a short excerpt under the "Written Projects" tab above.
You'll also find a new "Spicy Old Man" story and recipe. The story is That's What Friends Are For, and the accompanying recipe is a pork tenderloin that's simple to prepare and simply delicious.
Thanks for stopping by, and welcome back.
What you’ll find here . . .
— An excerpt from “Refiner’s Fire in “Written Projects”.
·— My blog, “Spicy Old Man”—a celebration of cooking and the stories behind the recipes. (mobile users look for the
— My short stories.
— With All Due Respect”. A blog-style series of essays on a wide variety of topics.