Book Review - Awakening the Light by Natasha Woodcraft

Greetings, 

I hope everyone is doing well. I've had Natasha Woodcraft's new faith-based fantasy in my "to-be-read" pile since it was released in April, and I must tell you, it did not disappoint. 

I have read some of her other work, but Awakening the Light really stood out to me. I can not wait to share my thoughts on the first book in this series. So here you go. 

See you in the pages, 

MJE

Summer Series: Through the Night

Greetings,

I know it's been a hot minute since I updated anything here, but there is a reason behind that. I've got something coming in the next several weeks I've called Through the Night!

It’s inspired by my own journey with grief and loss, and what I've been learning along the way through the lens of John's letters. In this 7-day series, I will share parts of my story and some insights into how God has brought me to the place I am in today.

This is a side project that has basically taken over my whole writing world in the last few months, and it's not what I usually write. I wrote devotionals a long time ago, but this is a return to my roots. Before it goes public, I wanted to share it with you all first. I will be posting this series both on my Substack and on my ReamStories author page, so find me there, and you will get to read it before anyone else. 

I will have more to share soon, I promise, but here is a sneak peek at the cover for the project. It will be released on multiple platforms as well.

See you in the pages, 

MJE

Book Review - A Free Man is a Healed Man by Caleb Gordon

Greetings, 

I have a surprise review for you all tonight, and I promise that reviews aren't the only thing getting posted on this blog. I really just have too many books on my TBR list to post anything else. A Free Man is a Healed Man is written by a good friend of mine, Pastor Caleb Gordon. This one is a fantastic read, but I will let the review speak to that.

See you in the pages, 

MJE

Book Review - Jake Rogers' Planet by Philip Wilder

Greetings Everyone, 

It seems like the only thing I post nowadays is these reviews. However, I've read so many more books this year, and I have loved them. Helping other authors, no matter how big or small their audience, has been a privilege.

Today, I'm posting a review for Jake Rogers ' Planet. When Philip reached out to me on this one, I didn't know what to expect, but here we are. I hope you enjoy.

See you in the pages, 

MJE. 

Book Reviews - Blaze of Honor by D.M. Griffin

Greetings, 

I'm so excited to share this review with you today. I have always enjoyed reading this author's books and can't wait to read the other ones as they come out. D.M. Griffin is a fantastic author, and I encourage you to read any of her stories. You can also follow her on Substack now. 

But I won't hold you up any longer. Blaze of Honor comes out later this week, May 12th. I'm sure there will be a few more of these reviews over the next few days. 

See you in the pages,

M.J.E.

Book Reviews - Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson

Greetings Everyone,

I have a surprise review for you tonight. This was a book I read for myself, not to review, but the book I'm about to review resonated with me so much that I was compelled to write this review.  

I've known about Andrew Peterson for some time now; my The Wingfeather Saga is a staple in our house. However, that is not the series I wrote this review about. I do not review these kinds of "Christian Living" books very often, but I do enjoy reading those types of books. But I'll leave it to the review from here.

See you in the pages, 

M.J.E.

A Quick Update and A Thank‑You

Greetings,

This blog has taken on a whole new identity in the last few months, hasn't it? Well, I'm kind of excited about it. If you miss the personal touch. Then this post may give you some motivation.

I wanted to share a short update, especially for those of you who are already part of my REAMStories community. Whether you’ve been following my work for a while or you’re brand‑new, I’m grateful you’re here.

Next month, I’m putting focused energy into growing my Biblical Fiction space on REAM. It’s become the home for early drafts, devotionals, behind‑the‑scenes notes, and the creative process that doesn’t always make it into the final books. If you enjoy the stories I write, it’s a great place to walk with me a little more closely.