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Amazing Scissorcuts

August 2, 2020

Jim’s amazing scissorcuts will be on display and for sale at the Borland Gallery in Silverton, Oregon, throughout the month of September, IF the Silverton Arts Association allows the gallery to be open to the public. During the pandemic, Jim has done dozens of new scissorcuts, some of which can be seen below and by clicking on the Scissorcut tab above.

Opening night for the showing will be Friday, September 4th, 5 – 9 pm. You are urged to wear a mask. We may have to limit the number of visitors inside the gallery at any one time. We hope to be open each Friday 5-9 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 pm.

You are invited to click on any of Jim’s novels on the sidebar to the right. Fascinating characters based on his experience as a pastor and chaplain.

Launching Ads for Terror at Trinity

June 8, 2020

With all the demonstrations and destruction going on in our cities I thought it might be time to revive interest in my novel Terror at Trinity. Google ads will bring searchers here to learn more about the two kinds of terror: that caused by oneself, the terror of guilt and shame, and terror caused by a threat from someone else. Pastor Paul Walker must deal with the effects of a murder in his church building. The police investigation is halting at best. The members are upset and afraid. The murderer is finally caught. A few years later, a group of terrorists threaten to blow up the church on a Sunday morning, killing worshipers, unless their demands are met. To order Terror at Trinity, click on http://www.amazon.com/Terror-at-Trinity-Jim-Bornzin/dp/1440161917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1293747772&sr=8-1

My second project this summer is preparing for an art show in Silverton. AMAZING SCISSORCUTS by Jim Bornzin will be on display at the Borland Gallery in the city park, September 4 – 27. During the pandemic shut-in I have been cutting like crazy. New works will be for sale, along with books of poetry, reflections, short stories, and novels. Your help with the show, and/or your attendance will be greatly appreciated.

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"Blessed Are The Hungry"

A novel by Jim Bornzin

”Blessed Are The Hungry” is a book about a starving young artist in Chicago who needs help marketing his paintings. A successful businesswoman knows online marketing but nothing about art. An elderly couple living between them pushes and pulls them all together. Who needs who? We need each other. Despite their differences these four quirky characters utilize humor, patience, and wisdom to help each other. In the process they end up helping themselves to find hope, purpose, and love.

To learn more about “Blessed Are The Hungry” or to order a copy in soft cover or ebook from Amazon, click on the cover photo above.

"Tales from Trinity"

A novel by Jim Bornzin

"Tales from Trinity" is a Lutheran patchwork quilt. Pastor Paul Walker's family and church members are stitched together by a God who is always at work behind the scenes. Church treasurer, Liz, is also working behind the scenes to frame the pastor for embezzlement of church funds. Reiner Holtz nurtures a conspiracy theory about Mexicans taking over the United States. Kathy Stiletto marries her high school sweetheart, but after a few years, she wonders what went wrong.

To learn more about “Tales from Trinity” or to order a copy in soft cover or ebook from Amazon, click on the cover photo above.

"Terror at Trinity"

A novel by Jim Bornzin

Jim’s first novel is the shocking story of Pastor Walker’s experience in terror. Two traumatic incidents shake the tranquil atmosphere of church life. In Part I the church custodian is murdered, and in Part II a group of Muslim terrorists threaten to blow up the church during Sunday morning worship. To learn more about my first novel, or to order a copy in soft cover or ebook on Amazon, click on the book cover photo above.

"Trials at Trinity"

A novel by Jim Bornzin

Pastor Paul Walker is in his fifth year at Trinity Lutheran Church when he is called at home to come to the church late one evening. Upon arriving he finds a hysterical father whose son lies in a pool of blood at the bottom of the stairs. Grief threatens to tear apart Bob and Marge Holloway, Paul and Cheri Walker, and the members of Trinity. Liz Sterling, the church treasurer, who resents Pastor Walker from the beginning, hatches a plot to frame him for embezzling church funds. Meanwhile, Pastor Paul is trying to help Reiner Holtz whose conspiracy theories have led him to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Finally cleared of the accusation of embezzlement, Pastor Walker encourages the congregation to sponsor a refugee from Iran. The young man seems sincere and innocent, but the FBI discovers plans for terrorist attacks across the country, and young Omar is taken into custody. The real terrorists, led by Omar’s roommate Hassid, believe Omar has betrayed them. Taking the congregation hostage, they threaten to blow up the church on a Sunday morning unless their demands are met. Despite tragedy and terror, God is at work behind the scenes, stitching together a community of forgiveness and faith, healing, hope, and joy. The larger community joins in celebrating Trinity’s 100th Anniversary as Paul and Cheri give thanks for the rich life they have shared with family and friends.

To order a copy of “Trials at Trinity” contact the author: bornzin@frontier.com.

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