Mother’s Day is upon us. If you’re a single parent, are you making assumptions about spending time with your kid? Have you discussed it with your ex and your child? During the first few years following our divorce, my ex-wife and I were awarded joint custody. We lived close by so everything worked out well.…
Read more
Here’s a sneak peek at Tez’s newest book (coming early 2024). It’s a gift book for young adult Christians who are just moving out on their own for the first time. Welcome to independence! You’re probably about to (or recently have) launched out on your own. Feels good, doesn’t it? Survival guides are useful, so…
Read more
After receiving many outstanding titles, the judges have named their choices for the finalists in each category of this year’s Ames Awards. The entries were scored according to industry standards, with added emphasis on their inclusion of courageous faith. Kerysso Press is excited that “Debriefing” by Tez Brooks has been stated as a finalist in…
Read more
Very few people now know my given name. Except for my medical records, most everything (my mail, my bank, even my signature) changed to Tez. The old name, carrying memories of hurt and shame, has passed away.
There are a lot of Christian organizations and churches reaching out and ministering to believers who experience homosexual feelings. But are churches offering the wrong support?
As parents see their children grow to leave the nest, they often start second-guessing themselves, wondering if they parented right. Especially if their young adult appears to be struggling to live on their own. Exploring two parenting styles helps us better understand the pros and cons of each. Hands-Off Parenting Free-range parenting is a…
Read more
A few days ago, a DJ on the radio said his teen daughter just experienced her first heartbreak over a guy at school who dumped her for another girl. He tells the other radio host, “So we’re giving her some space.” I wanted to call into the program. There was so much wrong with this…
Read more
Discover the top 50 authors you should know, including Tez Brooks. Explore their remarkable works and give kudos to these talented writers making a difference in the literary world.
Discover why it is crucial for authors to have encouraging writing friends. Learn how these friendships can provide support, motivation, and valuable feedback to enhance your writing journey.
Listen to Tez’s latest 90-second challenge!https://drive.google.com/file/d/110kS19mLJB0t_ELsO4wRmUE8GSVUKqGT/view?usp=sharing
I’m serving as faculty this week at a conference in Leesburg, FL. So fun spending time with all my writing peeps from my 35 years in central Florida. One of the highlights was sitting in a continuing class with my editor and longtime friend, Leslie Santamaria who taught us how to write for children. Yes,…
Read more
Finish Your Book with These 10 Quick Tips 2. Create what I call a “parking lot” where you store all the ideas, quotes, or other stories that don’t fit anywhere else. Go back to it regularly to see if you have found a place for them. If not, don’t use them. Maybe they are for…
Read more
In a recent interview, the host asked me some of these unique questions that I thought were fun enough to pass on to readers…enjoy. What kind of writing do I do? Mostly non-fiction, but I’m diving into fiction too. I’ve authored or co-authored fourteen books. I’m currently working on a survival guide for young adults…
Read more
Helplessness I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand, so don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Isaiah 41:13 (CEV) Dispatchers for 911 calls deal with a lot of challenges. The stress is so intense many don’t last more than two years before leaving. Working nights compounds the issue as…
Read more
Listen to his recent interview on The Author Show. #ReadABook #TheAuthorsShow
Beginning October 1st 2022, Tez can be heard on Christian Mix 106 every Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. The 90-second spot is called “I Dare Ya!” and it’s aimed at encouraging believers to conquer their fears when it comes to sharing the gospel with others. the first 10 spots give ideas on how to…
Read more
Every cop in my hood got a free copy of my book, plus a DVD of the JESUS film.