J. Aaron Gruben

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I grew up in the Southwest and currently live in Texas with my wife and six children where I work full time as a veterinarian. I've been writing for over 20 years and am the author of works of varied genres. An article about the Crusades inspired me to start writing historically accurate stories – especially on topics that have become either distorted by political or social bias or have been forgotten by today’s general public. The major goals of my writing are to bring honor to Christ and to edify, entertain, and educate readers.

When not writing or repairing sick animals, I enjoy reading, hiking, dancing with toddlers, yodeling, playing board games, and playing a variety of musical instruments. I travel to conventions with my publishing co
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J. Aaron Gruben Up next is an exciting alternate history, time travel story. Dr. Calvin Schmitt, a burned-out veterinarian with a long neglected interest in medieval …moreUp next is an exciting alternate history, time travel story. Dr. Calvin Schmitt, a burned-out veterinarian with a long neglected interest in medieval history, is accidentally whisked back to the 16th century Mediterranean. Or was it an accident? Cal and his friends are suddenly the major obstacle in the wild scheme of an enigmatic villain intent on changing the world, and must decide if preserving the future they once knew is worth risking their lives in the past. Within these pages you will find carefully researched historical facts centered around the pivotal Battle of Lepanto combined with speculative science fiction, philosophical discussion, relevant debate about the religious wars between the east and west, quirky humor, and page-turning storytelling. I hope to have this out by 2016.(less)
J. Aaron Gruben Hi! Good question. The answer depends a lot on what I'm writing. For my current book its a mixture of movie soundtracks, old rock songs about time tra…moreHi! Good question. The answer depends a lot on what I'm writing. For my current book its a mixture of movie soundtracks, old rock songs about time travel, muppet songs, and the theme from Shaun the sheep. (less)
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Power of the Poet-Historian

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sun was shining outside and through the crack at

the top of the door there came a sunbeam. From

where I stood that beam of light, with the specks

of dust floating in it, was the most striking thing in

the place. Everything else was almost pitch-black.

I was seeing the beam, not seeing things by it.

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“The truly noble heart sacrifices itself for others’ good, to defend the weak and the good against evil. To a heart like this, a heart devoted to chivalry, courage is a matter of form.”
J. Aaron Gruben

“When we are in Christ His goals are now our goals, and we are to be busy with his work on earth.”
J. Aaron Gruben, King: A Christian's Call to Imitate Christ's Kingship

“Sometimes God speaks to a man in a whisper… But sometimes His Spirit explodes in a man suddenly, lighting up in shocking crimson brilliance the cowardly and sullied things he’s let his drowsy soul become mired in, and bringing unlooked for tears at the glimpse of the man he ought to have been all along. With that despairing realization the astounding truth blossoms like a bursting field of wildflowers or a brilliant new dawn shooting from the peak of a dark hill, that because of Christ’s work for him, he can change.”
J. Aaron Gruben, King: A Christian's Call to Imitate Christ's Kingship

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This is the poll for August's Book of the Month - the book with the most votes will be the Group Read, and the book with the second most votes will be the Group Buddy Read.

A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) by Tamera Alexander A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander
 
  7 votes 19.4%

Fading Starlight by Kathryn Cushman Fading Starlight by Kathryn Cushman
 
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In the Shadow of Denali (The Heart of Alaska, #1) by Tracie Peterson In the Shadow of the Denali by Tracie Peterson
 
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Close to You by Kara Isaac Close to You by Kara Isaac
 
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God's Daughter (Vikings of the New World Saga #1) by Heather Day Gilbert God's Daughter by Heather Day Gilbert
 
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A Promise to Love (Michigan Northwoods, #2) by Serena B. Miller A Promise to Love by Serena B. Miller
 
  3 votes 8.3%

A Noble Groom (Michigan Brides, #2) by Jody Hedlund A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund
 
  3 votes 8.3%

Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky
 
  3 votes 8.3%

More Than a Promise by Ruth Logan Herne More Than a Promise by Ruth Logan Herne
 
  1 vote 2.8%

Crescent Tides (The Tangled Eons Series Book 1) by J. Aaron Gruben Crescent Tides by J. Aaron Gruben
 
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“Feelings come and feelings go,
And feelings are deceiving;
My warrant is the Word of God--
Naught else is worth believing.

Though all my heart should feel condemned
For want of some sweet token,
There is One greater than my heart
Whose Word cannot be broken.

I'll trust in God's unchanging Word
Till soul and body sever,
For, though all things shall pass away,
HIS WORD SHALL STAND FOREVER!”
Martin Luther

“When we are in Christ His goals are now our goals, and we are to be busy with his work on earth.”
J. Aaron Gruben, King: A Christian's Call to Imitate Christ's Kingship

“Sometimes God speaks to a man in a whisper… But sometimes His Spirit explodes in a man suddenly, lighting up in shocking crimson brilliance the cowardly and sullied things he’s let his drowsy soul become mired in, and bringing unlooked for tears at the glimpse of the man he ought to have been all along. With that despairing realization the astounding truth blossoms like a bursting field of wildflowers or a brilliant new dawn shooting from the peak of a dark hill, that because of Christ’s work for him, he can change.”
J. Aaron Gruben, King: A Christian's Call to Imitate Christ's Kingship

“The truly noble heart sacrifices itself for others’ good, to defend the weak and the good against evil. To a heart like this, a heart devoted to chivalry, courage is a matter of form.”
J. Aaron Gruben

“A man becomes more than a hero when he keeps on giving for someone else, with complete determination, in the face of any obstacle put out to stop him.”
J. Aaron Gruben, The Stalwart Supinator: Servant of the Streets!

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