Step Inside is a compilation of short stories written by author and storyteller Melea J. Brock. Whimsical yet thought-provoking, Melea’s stories explore themes of hope, unconditional love, forgiveness, and redemption.

“We were made for story,” says Melea, whose inspiration comes from Jesus Christ, the greatest storyteller of all time. Her stories reach people in the authenticity of daily life. Delightfully entertaining, Step Inside possesses all the elements to teach, motivate, and transform.

Enhanced with artistry by Karen Newe, Step Inside features original drawings, deckled edges, and gatefold flaps. This uniquely artistic book also comes with a professionally scored audio CD featuring six stories, narrated by Melea—a truly gifted performer.

While enjoying tales like “The Worriers,” “The Grudge Bearer,” and “The Land of Stinky Feet,” readers are encouraged to relax, savor a quiet moment, and fully experience the restorative nature of story.

The parchment-like pages tell you this is a very special book that you want to treasure and protect. And the stories touch you in a rare and warm way. She pokes fun at the silly things we worry about and reminds us that carrying around grudges in a “sack” drain our lives of the good things we cherish. I also love her “get real” chapters.

Get the Book with the Free CD.

July 21 is a historic day in America’s history, the beginning of the Scopes evolution trial that brought evolution theory to the forefront of our county’s education system, despite the fact that Scopes was convicted and fined. He lost but evolutionary thinking was the winner of the day.

Consider these facts:

1. John Scopes never taught evolution in a classroom.

2. Scopes didn’t know enough about evolution theory to be able to testify on the stand.

3. Clarence Darrow was not the ACLU’s first choice for defense attorney.

4. Creationist Williams Jennings Bryan was well versed in the theory of evolution and belonged to a major scientific organization.

5. Scopes coached three students to testify against him.

In honor of this anniversary, I’m making my historical mystery Reaping the Whirlwind available for free download as a ebook at this link. This is the book that won the Christy Award.

Have a great day!

Rosey Dow

This just out, a book on my blog, delivered as a serialized story every day Monday-Friday.

Colorado Homecoming is another frontier story but this time the main characters, Mark and Laura Gates, are a young married couple in crisis.

You can read the story absolutely free at this link