Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Troy Hooker Author Troy Hooker ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.troyhooker.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog2](https://www.troyhooker.com/?page_id=258) - [When Failure Isn't Final | Troy's Writing Update](https://www.troyhooker.com/when-failure-isnt-final/) - We all fail. Discover three biblical truths about failure, forgiveness, and redemption through one personal story, and learn why failure isn't the end of your story. - [The Battle To Become You | Troy's Writing Update](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-battle-to-become-you-troys-writing-update/) - Discover a Christian reflection on identity, authenticity, and faith. Learn how to walk in who God created you to be and resist comparison and pressure. - [Brotherhood in the Long Night | Troy's Author Update](https://www.troyhooker.com/brotherhood-in-the-long-night-troys-author-update/) - A February writing update from author Troy Hooker featuring Demon Tide news, a reflection on David and Jonathan’s brotherhood, and a creative reader activity. - [The War for Man's Soul | Troy's Author Update](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-war-for-mans-soul-troys-author-update/) - Jesus entered the world to break the darkness and win the war for our souls. Read Troy Hooker’s Christmas reflection, author update, and family Advent prompts. - [The Fiction Cave: Troy's July Update](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-fiction-cave-troys-july-update/) - July Writing Update Hey story adventurers, This month, I’ve been hidden away in a Celestial base somewhere in the Congo region, helping our characters out of a tough situation. Things are starting to get hairy here in book two of Demon Tide: Celestial Wars, and I’m not quite sure how it’s going to turn out - [Fiction Readers at Homeschool Conferences](https://www.troyhooker.com/fiction-readers-at-homeschool-conferences/) - Fiction Readers at Homeschool Conferences June Update: Demon Tide, Teach Them Diligently, Bus Adventures Taking a middle-grade fiction book called “Demon Tide” to a faith-based homeschool conference had me a bit worried. I’d already heard a protest from someone at church about the title: “Why did you name it that? I would have read it, - [Writing Update March 2025](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-march-2025/) - PREORDER NOW THE TIME HAS COME! After two years in the making, Demon Tide will be released on March 18! After months of editing, rewriting, and finalizing details on interior and cover elements, it’s over. What’s finished is finished. I think you’ll LOVE it. I have to say a quick thank you to everyone involved: - [Middle-Grade Author J.J. Johnson](https://www.troyhooker.com/middle-grade-author-j-j-johnson/) - Clean Author Spotlight Middle Grade Author J.J. Johnson Middle-grade author J.J. Johnson takes center stage as our Clean Author Spotlight this month. Not only are his stories hilariously off-the-wall, but they also serve a greater purpose: promoting healthy literacy by “challenging parents to unplug and encourage their kids to read more.” J.J. Johnson’s blog, Unplugged, - [Do Not Be Afraid](https://www.troyhooker.com/do-not-be-afraid/) - There’s no doubt that the topic of fear is a dominant theme this time of year. While most of it is presented as whimsical and harmless, to some it can be an ever-present memory of something they struggled with in the past. I’ll never forget my first experience near an Ouija board. Regardless of your - [Writing Update October 2024](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-october-2024/) - Trying to Explain Demon Tide to Wary Readers This past week we were at a writing conference for faith-based educators in Detroit and it was a blast. We met some awesome people and I was able to taste Nigerian food for the first time in my life. We had several teachers & administrators stop by - [Author Bryan Timothy Mitchell](https://www.troyhooker.com/author-bryan-timothy-mitchell/) - Never. Lose. Hope. If you were like me, reading a book about Hell wasn't the first on the TBR list. It might haven't been ever on there, in fact, had I not forced myself to take a peek. - [Standing Against the Darkness](https://www.troyhooker.com/standing-against-the-darkness/) - You see it every day. The people you work with, interact with at the grocery store, church, or on the road. Empty. Discouraged. Defeated. If you were to stop and ask them, they might tell you it's something they are going through--a family issue, some financial concerns, cancer. But like you, they know it goes deeper than that. There's something wrong with the world today. - [Writing Update July 2024](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-july-2024/) - A storm is coming... I was reading through some of my newest series Demon Tide in order to get it ready for beta-reading yesterday, and noticed a common theme about my own writing. I love writing about storms. I noticed this about my previous series as well. A few chapters into the book The Watcher - [Writing Update May 2024](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-may-2024/) - I'm not living by my own rules. (The next few paragraphs is a bunch of ranting and other publishing nonsense. Scroll down to the skip to the update on my books.) You heard it right there, everybody. Yep, that’s me, not abiding by my own rules I’ve set for myself. Missing my own deadlines. Shirking - [Fantasy Author A.D. German](https://www.troyhooker.com/fantasy-author-a-d-german/) - The gold of nobles is a rare gift indeed. - [Writing Update February 2024](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-february-2024/) - Thanks to an amazing friend of mine, I start the Rubart Writing Academy this week. I've been a part of writing groups and workshops in the past, but I'm particularly excited about this one. I'll be no doubt wrestling with how to develop plots, draw character arcs, and digging out those skeletons... - [Fantasy Author Grace Pringle](https://www.troyhooker.com/fantasy-author-grace-pringle/) - In order to keep up with Grace, you'll want to pick up her short comedic fantasy romance, Soul Threads, for FREE, if you sign up for her newsletter at gracepringle.com. - [Writing Update January 2024](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-january-2024/) - Writing the last two chapters of book three of Demon Tide has been excruciating. One of the main characters, Matt, is quickly realizing how dire their situation really is. World governments are collapsing, and the enemy is quickly gaining strength. I anticipate some really tough scenes playing out in the next several chapters... - [Writing Update December 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-december-2023/) - I remember a time standing in front of the back slider window next to my uncle on Christmas Eve, looking out into the dark winter night. "That's Rudolph, you know," he said, pointing at a small blinking red light over the trees. I peered at the light intently, watching to see if it was... - [Adventure Author Brian McBride](https://www.troyhooker.com/adventure-author-brian-mcbride/) - Mammoth is a story about lighthearted teen characters who discover that their town--along with some of the prominent people who run it, is full of secrets that weren't supposed to be discovered. The story centers around five misfits called the "Jailbirds," and their connection to an archaeological discovery... - [Writing Update November 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-november-2023/) - You're on the shores of a windswept beach. The moon strains to make its way through the sky amid the cloud-covered night, and a chilly breeze from the liquid expanse in front of you bites at your cheeks... - [Writing Update August 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-august-2023/) - Ever heard of Ham Radio? No? Well, all you need to do is drive around the neighborhood and look for the massive antenna arrays in someone's backyard. Peek behind the house and you'll probably find a... - [Writing Update July 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-july-2023/) - This past week at the Realm Maker's writing conference, I was given a renewed sense of priority for writing. Through various people and situations, I felt as though God was speaking to me to return to the keyboard, pushing forward to publish those crazy stories that live in my head.... - [Writing Update June 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-june-2023/) - This summer is shaping up to be a work one. Between publishing books, Stacy’s markets with FlannelnChubs, and other work to keep the bills paid, we will likely be staring at the computer screen until our eyes go blurry. That being said, we will need to do our best to get out to the beach - [Demon Tide Chapter 6](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-6/) - Salim led them out of the mansion and onto the steps. When all of them were out on the front steps, he turned briefly and held a hand at the open door. “Never leave the doors open or unlocked. Anytime someone passes through, they must make sure it closes behind them. This is the first level of security for the mansion.” “If—God forbid, we would ever have an attack of some sort, at least they - [Demon Tide Chapter 5](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-5/) - Sure, the mansion was a dream to live in—if you didn’t count the cleaning—but what was with the chandelier and the libraries? Or the armory with its barbaric weapons? More questions he couldn’t answer... - [Writing Update May 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-may-2023/) - Tulips galore! If you haven't been to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, you might want to make the pilgrimage. Holland goes all out with its tulip displays, not to mention there are some other awesome sights to take in. Like a working... - [Writing Update April 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-april-2023/) - Stacy and I set out into the woods in search of early forageables, (Editors and spelling heroes, I made that word up:) like morel mushrooms and ramps that might be peeking out of the soil. Afterwards, we couldn’t pass up the Dairy Ranch on our way home... - [Demon Tide Chapter Four](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-four/) - A puff of dust exited the box as it opened, escaping like a tiny mushroom cloud. As it did, Luca jumped back, joining the other three. The four boys waited silently for the dust to clear, eyes on the wooden container. After several moments, Luca crept back up toward the altar cautiously, as if at any moment something would jump... - [Writing Update March 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-march-2023/) - Happy (almost) Spring everyone! The trees are budding, and we are just about to the end of maple sap collection time in the great white north. We have collected over 55 gallons of sap from our trees, and now have the task of boiling it down to syrup. With the amount of effort we put into it, sometimes I think it's just better to get it at Costco. But there's something magical about begin a part of the process... - [Demon Tide Chapter Three](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-three/) - Matt’s eyes fluttered open as the door to his room creaked. Bennet poked his head through the door. His dark curly hair had grown almost a full inch, as he had. “You going to sleep all day, Maps?” “Hey, Cat.” Matt stretched, sitting up. ‘Cat’ was the nickname the others had given him because of his quick reflexes. But the name really stuck when he ended up chasing off a... - [Demon Tide Chapter Two](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-two/) - The SUV hummed softly as it worked its way up the long inclines. Matt had really no idea what to expect at the property. He only knew that if it had been owned by his grandfather, it was probably going to be interesting—and perhaps even mysterious. One thing would certain, however, and that would be that life would be very different… - [Writing Update February 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-february-2023/) - Demon Tide book #2 is now complete! It's been several months since diving into the first chapters, and frankly I am glad to wrap this one up. Not that it was boring, or the writing getting tedious, but the last few chapters really tested my writing abilities. I promised myself when I began writing that I would always grow as an author, so I've been - [Demon Tide Chapter One](https://www.troyhooker.com/demon-tide-chapter-one/) - “You’re going to miss the window! Do it now!” Matt repeated, watching Ambrose’s drone race past the halfway mark. His was now almost a full two seconds in front of Luca’s drone. Luca’s hand trembled as he flipped the switch. The drone, as if fueled by an impossible power, screamed forward, leaving the other trailing racers in its wake. With the finish line seconds away, Luca took the last turn with clumsy but incredible speed, now inches behind Ambrose... - [Writing Update January 2023](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-january-2023/) - This update will be short and sweet, because I want to get back to it. Why, you ask? Aren't you a writer? Destined to fill page upon insufferable page with useless fantasies and bland dialogue? Well, yes... - [A Doctor Who Christmas](https://www.troyhooker.com/a-doctor-who-christmas/) - This Christmas, instead of turning on the Roku to find a Christmas movie, why not listen to an audio drama by candlelight? Imagine this: You brew a cup of coffee, grab the leftover bag of Christmas cookies, turn off the lights and light a candle or two, and snuggle down in a blanket while you listen to Doctor Who... - [Writing Update December 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-december-2022/) - Christmas is only a day away. Ready or not, the presents should be wrapped, the seventh trip to the grocery store completed, and the house cleaned (mostly). Snow for Christmas? Well, for many of us, that's an understatement. Hopefully the stress of the season doesn't get you too down. With all of the effort to make the season perfect, we can often overlook the need to pause and reflect on what truly matters. We've all heard it before, that Christmas should be a time for rest, quality time with family, and a reflection of what the Creator God did for his people... - [Writing Update November 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-november-2022/) - Bring on the turkey! I’m ready for a full day of eating all the fixin’s, and then groaning about it later. Hey, there’s antacid for that, right? This month I decided to participate in NaNoWriMo. That is, National Novel Writing Month. Of course my wife Stacy talked me into it, and upon much protest, I - [The Shadow of Ranger Devore Part 4](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-shadow-of-ranger-devore-part-4/) - Tales from the Cave The Shadow of Ranger Devore, Part 4 The wind picked up outside the little cabin. The two-day torrential downpour had only quit hours ago, but now it was looking like another storm was gearing up for the Sierra Nevadas. Storms of this magnitude weren’t typical in the summer months in Yosemite, - [Writing Update October 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-october-2022/) - My fingers are on the keyboard, but they aren’t moving. No tapping is heard from the keys. There are other things on my mind than writing. What things you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. It seems–this world has gone crazy. Uncertainty and fear are at all-time highs on the crazy-meter, and it appears some people - [The Shadow of Ranger Devore, Part 3](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-shadow-of-ranger-devore-part-3/) - A scream pierced the night. There was a sharp rapping on the door, then a thud on the front porch. The door latch rattled harshly. Sarah’s heart thumped wildly in her chest. Josh leapt from his chair, whirling to face the door. He snatched a pocket knife from his pocket, fumbling to open it. “Get - [Writing Update September 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-september-2022/) - Okay, I have to admit, I love Fall the best. Call me basic, but I can literally eat anything made out of pumpkin. Pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes… And of course, pumpkin spice lattes. My favorite thing about Fall, however, is when the cooler weather starts to move in. Sure, that means less time - [The Shadow of Ranger Devore, Part 2](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-shadow-of-ranger-devore-part-2/) - Tales from the Cave The Shadow of Ranger Devore, Part 2 Sarah watched Ranger Devore disappear past the bleary yellow-washed light of the austere motel. There was a swagger to his walk, even in the pouring rain. The pulling on the driver’s side door handle startled her. “Sarah, unlock the door!” Josh called through the - [Writing Update August 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-august-2022/) - We are back in the bus again. Finally! After a whirlwind summer, including the amazing 2022 Realm Makers conference in New Jersey, we are settling back into a work routine. And, there is plenty to do. Not only do I plan (keyword “plan”) to have all three Demon Tide books written yet this year, we - [The Shadow of Ranger Devore](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-shadow-of-ranger-devore/) - Tales from the Cave The Shadow of Ranger Devore, Part 1 Every year visitors and hikers are killed or go missing in the national parks. Several serial murders have been carried out over the decades in many of them. Still, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the parks every year to hike and enjoy - [Writing Update July 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-july-2022/) - Let’s talk about this past month… So aside from the fact that I totally skipped out on June’s update and newsletter, I was able to accomplish much the past several weeks. Not only were Stacy and I able to design, edit, and publish the first ever Creative Companion Workbook, The Watcher Key Light Training Manual, - [Writing Update May 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-may-2022/) - Are you done with your new series yet? Are you done with your new series yet? “No. I’m not,” I respond while casting a wary eye at my wife. She knows that when I finally say that I am ready, she will have a mountain of work ahead of her, formatting, designing, ePub’ing (Yeah, I - [Fatal Attraction](https://www.troyhooker.com/fatal-attraction/) - Fatal Attraction Why do we read stories about danger, death, and destruction? Why must we need to know the gory details in a horrific plot? Why does a violent psychopath make us turn away, only to peek back at the screen moments later? Some say it’s a fatal attraction to those things that haunt us. - [Where Have all the Good Men Gone?](https://www.troyhooker.com/where-have-all-the-good-men-gone/) - "Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage." C.S. Lewis Tweet Honor On-Stage and Off When I was a kid, I used to love to watch the show M.A.S.H. If you haven’t seen it, it may be worth a binge - [Writing Update April 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-april-2022/) - "Seriously, what do you need now?" Poke, poke. I feel the tap on my shoulder. “Can you help me with something?” Stacy says for the fifth time that day. “Of course, dear. What do you need?” I say with absolutely zero sarcasm at all. “I’m hungry.” I do my best not to show my annoyance, - [Writing Update March 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-march-2022/) - Today I am hailing from Full Circle Coffee in our hometown of Byron Center, Michigan. In many ways, Full Circle has become our second office. When a change of scene is needed, or I need to be reminded that there are other people that live in the frozen north, I come here.Join me for a - [Love is Madness: Romance and Writing](https://www.troyhooker.com/romance-and-writing/) - Love is Madness. She kissed him softly, making his senses flood wildly throughout his body. Tingles rushed to the surface of his skin, and he stiffened, unable to move in her grasp. Then she pushed him away and began laughing once again, but Sam couldn’t laugh. He could only stare at her, his lips still - [Writing Update January 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-january-2022/) - Writing Update Writing has been challenging the last month or so, partially because of Covid (The dreaded plague) and because I am having trouble finishing the last chapter of my next book “Demon Tide.” I’m fortunate to say that I was spared the bulk of symptoms, but it was not fun. Down with the Covid, I - [Writing Update February 2022](https://www.troyhooker.com/writing-update-february-2022/) - Writing Update The snow fell heavily to the ground, adding another level onto the drifts that had already piled against the sides of the cabin. Inside, Troy sat in the soft leather chair near the fireplace, a cup of coffee in his hand. His laptop was open, the cursor blinking on the screen. Setting the - [Prepping Without The Panic](https://www.troyhooker.com/prepping-without-the-panic/) - Be prepared for the unexpected without losing your mind. Troy talks about prepping advice, survival lists, and mental preparation. - ["I Feel It Again, The Pull to the Light"](https://www.troyhooker.com/i-feel-it-again-the-pull-to-the-light/) - As a fantasy writer, there are few things more enjoyable than diving into the reverie of the unrealistic and imaginary. Whether bizarre illusory worlds where the impossible happens, gargantuan sea creatures that swallow ships whole, or ancient beings with unimaginable magical powers, I have probably been there in my mind. It takes imagination to write - [The Demon Tide Puzzle](https://www.troyhooker.com/the-demon-tide-puzzle/) - The Demon Tide Puzzle With this new series, I wanted to spice things up a bit. Not in a romantic way, necessarily, but more exciting. How do you make a book more exciting than it already is? Well, first of all, you can turn it into a series and release it little by little. Kind - [Coffee and Costa Rica](https://www.troyhooker.com/coffee-and-costa-rica/) - “You don’t need that here.” The taxi driver pointed to my mask as we piled into his beat up 4×4 SUV. The faded seats smelled of dust and old fabric. “The air is our mask.” He laughed, slid into the driver’s seat. Stacy and I had just landed in a tiny airport in one of - [Bus Writings](https://www.troyhooker.com/bus-writings/) - Perhaps one of the strangest things about me (I’m sure there are plenty) is that I write much of my fantasy novels in our converted school bus. This summer was tough for writing, however, as we didn’t get too many chances to fire up the bus and head up north into the wilderness. In July, I was able - [Meet Scout](https://www.troyhooker.com/meet-scout/) - Meet Scout, the short school bus Troy and Stacy renovated. Travel with us as we write epic stories and knit warm hats. - [Meet Dawn Carter, Finish Editor and Grammar Nazi](https://www.troyhooker.com/dawn-carter/) - We are honored to introduce Dawn Carter, finish editor, grammar Nazi, and a truly wonderful addition to Descendant Publishing's tribe of contract talent. Writing is difficult, but editing is difficulter. ("More difficult" *Edit Dawn Carter). When a manuscript is complete, any good author understands that his/her writing is only as good as the editors who sweep up the pencil dust behind them. - [Meet Rosauro, Wizard Illustrator for Descendant Publishing](https://www.troyhooker.com/fantasy-book-illustrators/) - Want to meet the man behind the magic? Incredible fantasy illustrator, and wizard illustrator for Descendant Publishing. Fantasy book illustrations. - [Meet Jeannie Wilson, a Vital Member of the Descendant Tribe](https://www.troyhooker.com/jeannie-wilson/) - Jeannie Wilson is the editor of The Descendants of Light Series, The Watcher Key and The Watcher Tower. - [Descendant Publishing-forging new paths in Christian Fiction](https://www.troyhooker.com/descendant-publishing/) - Descendant Publishing began in 2018 as the result of Troy's desire to publish The Watcher Key. 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