I grew up in rural NY and Michael is a "city boy" from AZ. We met at college, taught school in AZ, MO and PA, homeschooled, and created curriculum and videos for church and commercial productions. We have three 20-something children, and now travel the 48 states together in a tractor trailer.

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Michael J. Findley
Latest book: Conflict of the Ages Part Two: The Origin of Evil in the World that Was Teacher Edition. Published on April 4, 2013.
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Sophronia Belle Lyon
Latest book: The 'Pprentices, the Puppets, and the Pirates. Published on May 1, 2013.

• Love Me Sane on Dec. 28, 2011
  
  Review of Love Me Sane by Tralisa McNeal I was given a copy of this book to review by the author. It is the story of a woman struggling with early abuse and rape and the conflicting feelings she tries to deal with later in life. She has made some wrong choices and also been deeply hurt by life, but suffers greatly from alternating feelings of guilt and inability to trust others. Family members have made decisions without consulting her and she feels forced into a life she had no choice about. People judge and condemn her without knowing her circumstances. She believes if she can just be free to make her own choices she will at last be happy. But she finds that freedom isn't always so easy to get, or so easy to live with. McNeal presents a very intimate, realistic picture of the main character, Stacy's, state of mind throughout the book. I could relate deeply to many of the conflicts she suffers, the cries to God of "Where are you?" and "Why did this happen?" Stacy is indeed seeking God throughout much of the book, struggling with a Christianity that might be different from that of many. But she grows and changes throughout the book, searching for what God wants, trying to reconnect with her daughter, and trying to rebuild her marriage and communicate better with her husband. This is not a book for the fainthearted. I was privileged to chat with the author several times in the course of my read, and she explained her perspective intelligently and believes God has called her to write this book in this way. There is quite a bit of graphic language early on but that is part of the growth process. It's not a comfortable book, but Stacy's life isn't comfortable. Up to the very end, she is struggling with relationships, with what God has and hasn't given her and is or isn't doing with her life. Deception and trust play a big part in the story, and are a big idea in the minds of Christians young and old in the faith.
  
• The Slayer and the Sphinx: Book 1 on Aug. 17, 2012
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  WARNING! This book has a cliffhanger! It's actually the first in a series, a fantasy following the adventures of a boy living in bitterness against "Mythics," creatures we think of as belonging in mythology and fairy tales, but which are real in his world. Porter has been trained, along with others, to kill on sight any of these "monsters." Sarah, by virtue of being a sphinx, falls into that category for Porter. The theme of the book, "Who really is a monster?" is very well done. It's not just a war between humans and fantastic creatures. It's about digging down inside you and being the right person yourself, no matter what kind of craziness surrounds you. Bolander pays tribute to classic fantasy fiction. Video gamers will find he has given props to elements they love, too. The descriptions are pretty sparse and it was hard at times to "see" where Porter and Sarah were going and what they were experiencing. Otherwise it was a well-told story and I believe Bolander's tale will grow stronger in future installments and will continue to please fans of the fantasy genre.
  
• "You'll be Sorry!" on Nov. 23, 2012
  
  Mark and Lisa is the story of childhood sweethearts living a small-town dream. Mark has forged friendships and made his own business crop dusting with the help of his trusted mentor David. Lisa has risen to Bank Manager and found her own faithful friend, a stray dog she named Herman. What they both learn about love, friendship, and coincidences really will make you laugh and cry. The Trans Am, the WW II Texan, and, of course, Herman's startling secret, all play a part in bringing you to a climax that you won't be sorry you stuck around for.
  
• Friends and Strangers on Jan. 26, 2013
  
  I loved the way Roger and Mary's relationship developed. It was sweet, old-fashioned courting and both of them made decisions as strong partners to keep it growing. The characters are well-developed and the reader gets a taste of strengths and weaknesses, quirks and endearing traits. It's not just a romance. Trust, friendship, and loyalty are all part of the story, and part of the solution to the murder mystery, too.
  
• The Difference Between Night and Day on March 01, 2013
  
  I have read one other vampire book, and only one, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. I didn't know this was a vampire book when I started it, but before you dismiss this as a shabby Christian Twilight knockoff, you should know that it's not really about being a vampire. It's more about the old saying, "Did God abandon you, or did you abandon God?" Nathaniel's been struggling for years in darkness, and, in a sense, the book is a modern allegory of trust and patience toward God. Lilly has both, even though she doesn't even know a father's love. She knows God loves her in very strange and difficult circumstances. She struggles in darkness, too, but she also helps others come out into the light. Even though Nathaniel believes he is a monster, he still practices godly character and conduct. How the two of them handle their love is nothing like any worldly vampire treatment could comprehend. The cheeseburger analogy is really so cute. I didn't care for the sudden change in point of view, introducing Lilly's first person accounts, so far into the book. I also didn't think the explanation of Nathaniel's true nature was very believable. But otherwise the story was well-written. The gradual unveiling of the strangeness of their natures was handled well. The committment to Christ that trumped every difficulty was believable.
  
• Gladstone on May 23, 2013
  
  Jack Saunders is a nice guy who thinks he's found a nice town and a nice girl. But why are the townspeople checking up on him, seemingly spying on him? I think the reason they're so jealous of their secrets in this town will surprise you. I loved the amazing coincidence that brought this man to this town at this time. If you're looking for and old west-style code of honor town with cell phones and jet skis thrown in, come to Gladstone, You'll love the ride from the time you get on the back of that "Indian with the Indian."