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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Every cop in my hood got a free copy of my book, plus a DVD of the JESUS film.
Available for pre-order now on Amazon YOUR CALLING “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” Philippians 3:14 (ESV). Being a first responder is a heavy responsibility. Not everyone can do what you do. It takes fortitude and a special gift. As you know, there’s a certain…
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The gift of a father’s hug. http://ow.ly/ybCN30jt5UT
I love my teens. But like all of us, they are prone to wander from what’s good and right. I’m not talking about childish irresponsibility–that’s a “mistake.” I’m talking about blatant disobedience… which ticks me off! Just being honest. Sometimes it makes sense. They have wants and desires that often conflict with what they are…
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We’re excited to announce the YouVersion 3-day reading plan “Hope For Single Fathers” by Tez Brooks, made the finalists today for the prestigious 2022 Selah Awards. This year the nationwide entries included 440 literary pieces from books to articles. The Selah Awards, which are awarded annually are given to books and other literary works within…
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An excerpt from Tez’s upcoming book, Debriefing: Meditations of Hope for Those Who Protect and Serve. “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter…
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Angels All Around Us This collaboration of stories includes one from Tez and his interesting interaction with an angel.
I’ve been following Jesus since I was six years old (50 years). Yet it seems I’ve been asking myself the same question for decades, “How long will I have to fight against my former self?” While it’s true God is transforming us day by day, we won’t truly be perfected until we shed this body…
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