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Have you ever felt that there has to be more to life than this? Amidst all the chaos and uncertainty of our existence, there seems to be a burning ache inside each of us, drawing us towards some unknown purpose.

As we search for the source and fulfillment of our desires, our passions lead us to discover that some paths leave us cold, while others bring us closer to the fire of our truest longings. This is a book about that search, in all of its complexities and paradoxes.

"Fire" is the first book of the Elemental Endeavors series. Using poetry, prose, and photography, T. Jason Vanderlaan explores the concepts of chaos and creativity, uncertainty and possibility, passion and our desire for true life.

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Unspoken Confessions

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Unspoken Confessions wrestles with the issues of sexual addiction, lust, dating (especially how men treat women), and purity.

More than that, it is an attempt at honesty - we all struggle with flaws of our own and with receiving the grace of God.

Unspoken Confessions is a call to find light in the darkness and to allow God to create a new heart in us as we seek to develop healthy relationships.

Through poetry, prose, and photography, these are the unspoken confessions of a man, on behalf of men, for men and those who love us, have loved us, or will one day love us. This is an attempt at honesty. This is an attempt at hope. This is an attempt to find light in the darkness.

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"Deep and cutting at times, Vanderlaan takes us beyond the pain to where healing can be found. Unspoken Confessions is stunning in its clarity and depth."
(BETH-ANNE WHITE)

"This book leaves me speechless at how real it is, speaking more truth every time I read it. This is not about men only; this is equally about women. It's a journey from sin to restoration. A unique standpoint and a must read!"
(ADELINA ALEXE)

"Dark and refreshing. I don't read poetry as a rule, but in this case I'm glad I made an exception."
(MATTHEW J. LUCIO)

"Thoughtful and artistic, but also packs a punch! This isn't the stuff you read on greeting cards."
(JESSICA M. SHIMER)

"Deathly honest!"
(JASON MILLER)

"Each poem is genuine and open, leaving no doubt in your mind that what you've just read is from the heart. This book is a calling to a higher standard and a better life - for both men and women."
(KRISTIN THOMAS)

"Candid and honest about what men struggle with, the temptations they have, and the desire to overcome."
(AMBER HILL)

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If you really want to know about getting published, we'd love to talk to you about it. But for now, here are two PDFs you can download to learn more.

General Publishing Information
Balm and Blade offers a publishing option that is a hybrid between traditional publishing and independent self-publishing.

The First Ever Anthology of Adventist Poets
How would you like to be a part of a groundbreaking book of poetry? Balm and Blade Publishing is working on putting together the first ever anthology of Adventist poets and we want you to be a part of this exciting endeavor.

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