Author Team, TJ Boyer & Elizabeth Ajamie-Boyer
TJ and I are Christians. That being said, we aren't perfect people who are never mean and who never speak out in anger. We occasionally use language/words unbecoming our calling... Even with one another. But as the Doobie Brothers once sang: I don't care what they say! Jesus is just all right with me. Everyone… Continue reading I Don’t Care What They Say!
There are songs I love. So many songs. When I was a teenager, I would write lyrics into my diary, or onto my school notebooks. Pages and pages of song lyrics. Don't for a minute believe they were my own songs, though. They were the Beatles, the Bee Gees, the Monkeys, and others that for… Continue reading I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You
The Mirror Gate Chronicles Team finished another successful event at the Verde Valley Comic Expo, yesterday! We had a great time, schmoozed with other authors and artists, and sold a few books! We are thankful to the Verde Valley Library for having this event! The monies generated (from the event) go to reading for children… Continue reading I do Believe That a Change Is Gonna Do Me Good
So, book events are like, what did we learn this time? At the Tombstone Western Writers event we learned to make sure certain things in the new trailer still work. Like the refrigerator and the heater. Because wow, was the weather ever cold, rainy, and windy down there. Thursday and Friday were bitterly cold, mostly… Continue reading Here Comes the Sun (in the Valley of the Sun)
Several years ago, I started a new story. Then I stopped writing said story. Then my sister, Susan Wingate said, "You should write a story about..." Her topic was what I had begun years before. Needless to say, I reviewed, reworked, re-edited that manuscript. I have to say, this story is unlike anything I've written… Continue reading New Book! Squee!
Hello! So the bad news is spring doesn't begin until March 19th. The good news is Phoenix Spring has begun with temps in the 70s! Yah, it's a thing in the southwest. I am only hoping the weather ramps up slowly because I love the 60's and 70's, but I loathe actual hot weather. We've… Continue reading Spring Isn’t Here
Happy New Year! May God bless and keep you throughout the entire year and beyond. This scripture, Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am going to do something new,Now it will spring up; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert, is my scripture verse for this… Continue reading A Hazy Shade of Winter
I have always wanted to go to Israel and Lebanon. I suppose now isn't the time, though. With the terrorists attacking, holding hostages, and assaulting women and children, I need to stay out of there. But someday. Someday, there will be peace for a minute. I will go walk where Jesus walked. Did you know… Continue reading Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
Fall weather finally arrived in Phoenix the last two weeks. Our doors are open all day except when our neighbors leave their diesel truck running in their driveway, or someone is smoking at their house. Regardless, we can stop running the air conditioner! The electric bills are descending! Hooray! We don't get a lot of… Continue reading Leaves that are Green
This title is so appropriate for Phoenix. I know, I know. The weather is hot where you are, as well. But Phoenix at 115* to 119*, is hardly bearable, and for the whole month of July. Additionally, the monsoon has been a non-soon. Again. That being said, a lot of the State of AZ got… Continue reading Hot Town, Summer in the City…
Good morning, my friends and family! Do you all realize we're almost halfway through the "summer" months? I know actual summer begins June 20 and ends September 20, but most folks consider summer as June, July, August... We're waiting hopefully for the monsoons to arrive. TJ and I are finishing up details on his book,… Continue reading The Dog Days
The typical hot weather of Phoenix took it's ever-loving time getting here. But did that make me unhappy? NO! The temps remained at or under 100* until the actual summer solstice. Now we await the wind shift that brings the monsoon season to the desert. I love the monsoon season. Yes, the weather remains hot,… Continue reading No Cure for the Summertime Blues
So much time passes between blogs. I wish I was dedicated to writing weekly [on here]. TJ and I manage to write almost each day on our books. I'm not sure what story he's working on right now. I, however, am editing his Lost at Sea book. This story is adventure, mobster, and mystery, sort… Continue reading Until You Find Your Dream
Life take interesting turns. As Bugs says, "it's very interesting." Last summer, TJ's heart tests weren't great. The docs said his ejection fraction (EJ) dangerously low. A defibrillator placement was suggested. The defibrillator would shock his heart back to work in the event of a new heart attack, giving us time to call emergency services… Continue reading Follow God’s Rainbow
Hi, everyone. I hope your April/Spring has been lovely. The weather in Arizona is warming up, and way too fast for me. I can't believe I've been using the air conditioning since the middle of last week. Yuck. TJ and I were in Globe on Saturday, for the Globe Paracon Event. We had a good… Continue reading Ford Every Stream
We have moments in our lives where things seem very dark. We also have those other moments in our lives where things seem exceptionally bright. Today is a bright day for me--a transition day! Six years ago, I got the first diagnosis. Breast cancer. But with only surgery for that, I moved on. Scars don't… Continue reading Climb Every Mountain!
This Friday! Introducing TJ Boyer, the author of the Mirror Gate Chronicles Series! He will be presenting World Building: the DND Connections at the Sedona Public Library on Friday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona, AZ! Everyone is invited! Next in our lineup, on Saturday, March 25, The… Continue reading The Time is Now
TJ will be presenting his World Building Panel about how Dungeons and Dragons affected the writing of The Mirror Gate Chronicles series. That will be at the Sedona Library, March 24th.
The Mirror Gate Chronicles Team presents...
Cheyenne on Her Mind by Elizabeth Ajamie-Boyer! Release date: 2/1/2023, on Amazon & Kindle. Edgier than sweet or cozy romance... After a heart-breaking, tumultuous divorce, Ruth Adams runs to Cheyenne, WY, to begin anew. Her dream to own her own home, a business, and perhaps to have a fresh, new romance only leads to trouble.… Continue reading Introducing… (drum roll)
TJ and I wish everyone a wonderful New Year! Here's a scripture verse for you for the New Year: John 16:33 (New American Standard Bible) These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” I enjoy… Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Nine years ago, my son Thomas and I took Simone and Nasif up north to the snow. She was 19 and he was 8 years old. We found the best place to play, sled, and freeze. If you're from AZ, you know just what I mean. This year, with Simone 28, Nasif 17, and the… Continue reading I Love Christmas
We've had a busy couple of weeks in Mirror Gate Chronicles land. But just wait! As the commercials say. Beginning in January, we have two events scheduled already. Additionally, we have two scheduled for March! You can see them here: click me. We would love it if you could join us. TJ will be presenting… Continue reading Happy Late Thanksgiving
Good afternoon, everyone! We've missed writing to you. There's been two weeks of actual writing our books, editing our books, and one week traveling to see family. However... Saturday, we are going to Camp Verde, again, for the Verde Valley Author Expo! This event will be all authors and books. We can't wait. We hope… Continue reading Where We’re Heading
Hey, everyone. I am announcing our book sale via The Fussy Librarian, tomorrow. The Journey (book two) will be 99 cents on Kindle! Book 1, The Quest, (book one) will also remain 99 cents, so get yours! These two books are the first of the Mirror Gate Chronicles Series. They are full of dragons, wizards,… Continue reading Whatever May Come
I love football. This has only a little to do with my testimony, but it has to be said. Although TJ can’t understand this, or see it, football is a game of life. You could compare it to good and evil fighting against one another, but on a field. There are a lot of rules… Continue reading I Don’t Care What You Say Anymore
Hi, everyone! I usually begin my blogs with a song title. Did anyone notice? My dad, Jay Ajamie, used to sing a lot of the songs I use [for titles] to my sister, Susan Wingate and me when we were kiddos. You can see Susan's books if you click on her page. All that being… Continue reading They Heard the Breeze in the Trees
I've been quiet for way too long; I can't fight it no, no more (by Mandisa). The biographical history about my great-grandmother, Miriam Attalla is set for pre-order now. The book will go live September 1, 2022! In the late 1800s, Miriam Baalbeky emigrated from Baalbek, Lebanon. Only about thirteen years old, she was torn… Continue reading Good News!
Please accept my apology. We got the plague a couple weeks ago, so I've been not feeling like typing. Additionally, I've had to remove my podcast interview with Susan Wingate. She taking sabbatical until the New Year. Other than feeling crappy, I have a book out with my BETA readers, and another one pending. I… Continue reading I’m Sorry, So Sorry
As the Medicare commercials say, It's Free! Get your free Kindle book here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-At-Hells-Canyon-Quarry-ebook/dp/B0B1VZ73RJ/ Please go see our murder/mystery, and if you use Kindle, get it for free until tomorrow at midnight! Amazon uses an algorithm to move books up in the rankings. We were at over 1800 books given away free, yesterday! We need… Continue reading WRITE ON!
Hi, everyone! This summer is hot, and I don't mean the temps! We gave over 800 Kindle copies of Nogar the Golden Dragon away in June through the Fussy Librarian. The response was awesome! You can sign up for their newsletter at the link above. Guess what? This month we're giving Death at Hell's Canyon… Continue reading You’re Just Time Away
This is another short blog tooting my own horn with this article. Please take a moment to read it! Thank you for being our fans, also! We appreciate that you taking time to read our blog, our books, our thoughts. https://imagesarizona.com/death-at-hells-canyon-quarry/ Please forward to your family and friends! All comments are read and taken to… Continue reading Hurray for Elizabeth!
This will be a very short blog, today. TJ is being featured in Images/Arizona at this website link: https://imagesarizona.com/vanished/ Go out to read his interview! We are very excited!
WE had a blast at the Desert Foothills Book Fest last Saturday. We had a great time hanging with dozens of other authors including Patricia Brooks, Connie Cockrell, Stephanie Barton, and Haley Rose. There were so many more, though. If I were you, I'd click on the link below to see all the wonderful authors… Continue reading You Know We’ve Been Through the Desert Foothills Book Fest!
I want to talk about Bill Chesbro. Bill and his wife, Betty have been friends of ours for about fifteen years. Bill was in the military/a veteran! They were Christian missionaries to Asia. Bill was an Elder and a Deacon. Several times, he stepped in when Pastor Randy Cook needed to be out on a… Continue reading I Can Only Imagine
Death at Hell's Canyon Quarry—a story about Detective Alan Anderson, late of the Dallas, Texas police force, but now in Ash Fork, Arizona. A woman is found floating in Hell's Canyon Quarry. Her death is deemed accidental, but suspicious. All leads go cold, and the case is filed away. Three years later, a spate of deaths,… Continue reading Arizona Dreaming . . .
Oh my! The Mirror Gate Chronicles gang had such a great time at the Ghosts of Globe Paracon! Vinnie, our host watched over us, making sure we had everything we needed. The event turned out great! And this year is flying by! Can you believe we're halfway through May already? I, for one, can't believe… Continue reading When Will I See You Again?
Writing is hard work. I think I've mentioned that before, but it really is hard work. You have to come up with an idea, write down some stuff you can say about the idea, make a tentative outline, do any research needed, and sit wherever you sit to write. A good catch line is important.… Continue reading Working on the Chain Gang…
We were in Las Vegas, NV at the Fanboy Con, this past weekend. Neither of us enjoys LV, but our cousin lives in Henderson, so that was the highlight of the weekend... Dinner with Joanne, Chris, and Chad! At the same time, we met fun people at the convention, particularly John Wayne Comunale. He writes… Continue reading OH! The Places You’ll Go!
The Verde Valley Comic Expo was amazing. TJ and Elizabeth had a great time, sold a few books, and met a bunch of great people. Their friend, Duann Black came up and hung out. If you didn't make it, perhaps you will think about future events in Arizona! Check them out on the events page.… Continue reading We’re Going Our Own Way
Hey, all! The authors at the Mirror Gate Chronicles have been busy working on several things, but the biggest news is Death at Hell's Canyon has gone to the editor! We expect to have the manuscript back for all the writing reworks she hands us. We want this to be the best story ever--we need… Continue reading Country Roads and Cottonwood
Holy schmokies! The Mirror Gate Chronicles writing team of TJ Boyer & Elizabeth Ajamie-Boyer are the busiest ever! We have six events all the way through July! One per month, across Arizona, and in Las Vegas. Here's the list: March 26, 2022 Verde Valley Cottonwood April 22, 2022 Fanboy/Rio Las Vegas… Continue reading It’s So Exciting! We Just Can’t Hide It!
We'd truly love it if you forwarded our blog to your email list, or to your Facebook friends. Comments are very, very welcome about the blog or our books. Happy Valentines Day.
TJ & Elizabeth got married, still in high school, and now, forty-eight years later-- HISTORY. Yes, there will be a small celebration on Friday, January 21. They are pretty happy, this crazy couple who's love flows like a river to the sea, and some things are meant to be. Recently, TJ had surgery on his… Continue reading Like a River Flows…
I stood in our back yard waiting for the doggos to do their duty (doody?), the sky is brilliant blue. I do not hate the winters, here, in the Valley of the Sun. Mid-winter has commenced. Weather in Phoenix is pretty nice. Against common sense, I am hoping for more rainy, cooler weather. The temps… Continue reading Welcome to the Danger Zone!
I've been struggling this Christmas season. I know I need to post something to keep contact with all of you, and I'm excited about Christmas! At the same time, I've told you all the writing news in the last couple of blogs, and you deserve to hear new things. That being said, there isn't anything… Continue reading The Weather Outside is Frightful
A long, long time ago in a land not so far from here, TJ Boyer and Elizabeth Ajamie met in high school. They were freshman at East Phoenix High. They attended English class together. Near the end of high school, TJ was in the Army National Guard, and the couple married. This life they chose… Continue reading Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song
You see that photo? So much truth here. There was nothing except dirt and maybe grass under those jungle gyms. Always at the top, you'd find me spinning on the monkey bars. You can't find monkey bars, or jungle gyms in school yards anymore. Only plastic slides, and rubber mats where true lessons of life… Continue reading Hoop Dee Doo!
This is Elizabeth writing today, not my ghost writer who blogs to you in third person. I thought I'd mention that so you know what's happening in this blog, today. Our church women from Pima Canyon Church in Ahwatukee, to to Prescott Pines Christian Camp each fall. The topic this year was Kindred (#Kindred2021). As… Continue reading The Night Was Very Dark So You Could Hardly See
What? This cool rap song is by Ice-T. I don't listen to rap, but I thought it would be apropos to start with this cool song title. The hubby and I are collaborating on a murder mystery. It is totally out of our usual genre, but we both love watching mystery and crime dramas in… Continue reading Homocide’s my favorite venge
It’s Been A Long Time Coming Posted on October 10, 2023 by rdeemd1 Once more, I need to apologize for not writing for so long. TJ and I have been writing, editing… living our lives. There’s not a lot going on. At the same time, there’s so much going on. I have a new manuscript at the BETA readers… Continue reading New Post
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