Book Review - Faithful Goblin by Cody Darling

Greetings, 

Just over a week ago, I hinted that I had a bit of an interesting review coming, and then reality sank in, and I came down with something crazy: A Super Cold that had me tied to a bed for longer than I like to be, LOL.  

But I'm here today, and this is definitely not the kind of book you might expect me to read, but here we are. I recently finished reading a novella called Faithful Goblin by Cody Darling, and while I didn't quite know what to expect, I am glad I found this novella. You can follow Faithful Goblin's Facebook page here too. Without further ado, here is my review. 

See you in the pages, 

MJE

Unlocking A Broken Embrace: Writing With God, Not Just For Him

Greetings,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted something other than a book review, hasn’t it? Those reviews have kind of taken over this gathering room in more ways than one. Well, today I’m not writing a book review (though I have an interesting one in the works) today is about sharing more of the story behind my upcoming 2026 novel, A Broken Embrace.

Book Review - Unsung Psalms by Sean Lyon

Greetings, 

I am here, still writing tons of reviews and hopefully giving you all some good thoughts on what I read and why books resonate with me. As always, I read and review these books freely. Today, I have the second book in Sean Lyon's "The Other Acts". It is called Unsung Psalms. 

I've been reading a lot of good ones this year, and this one is no exception. Without further ado, here is my review. 

See you in the pages, 

MJE

PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour 2026

✨ Join the Second Annual PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour

 October 2026 • Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays

 

Friends and fellow storytellers, the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour is returning for its second year. This time, we’re expanding our reach while deepening our roots.

 

Last year’s tour gathered 12 Christian creatives and upwards of 150 entries into the King Sumo giveaway from across genres — Biblical Fiction, fantasy, sci‑fi, historical romance, devotionals, and more. All of us were united by one message:

Book Review - Keeping Thessalonica by Jenifer Jennings

 Greetings, 

I had this one under wraps for a few weeks, but I am excited to share this review of  Jenifer Jennings' upcoming release, Keeping Thessalonica. 

This is one of those rare gems that stick with you long after you finish the final pages.  You are going to love this one. I'm pretty sure this is one of my longest reviews, if not the longest. 

See you in the pages, 

MJE

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