A Southern Fiction Novel Time . Solomon is running out of it. A broken and forgotten man fighting the demons of dementia, he longs for the past when both he and his beloved military town of Ginger Ridge once thrived. When his stooped body collides with the hardened realities of the present, Solomon lies in a coma as an unidentifiable victim of a hit-and-run accident in a faraway city. With nothing to keep him going but flashbacks of relationships from his past, Solomon has no idea what a difference he will make on the future … 2022 ACFW Carol Awards Finalist - Debut Novel - 2022 AWSA Christian Market Book Finalist - 3rd Place - Novel of the Year - 2022 Reader's Choice Awards - Bronze Medal - Inspirational Fiction - 2022 Christian Indie Publishing Award Winner - Mystery - 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Award - Silver Medal - Christian Fiction - 2021 Best Book Award Finalist - Inspirational Fiction - 2021 LIterary Titan Gold Book Award ★★★★★ - "This book would be perfect for book clubs, classroom discussions, or a special gift, but most of all, it's an inspiring read for the individual. Solomon's Porch , by Janet Morris Grimes, is one of those rare "Great American Novels" that you hope to come across and then pass on to someone else." Tammy Ruggles of Reader's Favorite " Solomon's Porch reminds us that hope often comes in unusual or unexpected packages." Ken Abraham, New York Times best-selling author of Let's Roll and When Your Parent Becomes Your Child " The town of Ginger Ridge comes to vivid life in her hands. It's an auspicious debut not to be missed." Deborah Evans Price, author of Country Faith and Country Faith Christmas "Solomon's Porch is a great read that you won't be able to put down." Brian Klems, author of Oh Boy, You're Having a Girl Praise from readers of Solomon's Porch : " What great messages-forgiveness, acceptance, love, diversity, and more. We need more books like this in our schools, public libraries, and bookstores." - "No one is truly forgotten, and EVERYONE is useful in the shaping of others" was the reminder I needed and treasured throughout this beautiful captivating story of community and redemption." - "The author does an amazing job telling the story from multiple perspectives during multiple time periods. This is such a heartwarming and refreshing story about the power of love and kindness in the world." Solomon's Porch, or portico, is mentioned several times in the Bible as a place where healing took place. It became the hub of a vibrant community where people gathered and connected to become part of one another's story. I had a vision for that same type of place, and the abandoned military town of Ginger Ridge is the perfect spot to make that happen.   Eventually.I hope you'll find Solomon's Porch to be an instant southern fiction classic, and you'll come back to visit often.  Time. Solomon is running out of it. A broken and forgotten man fighting the demons of dementia, he longs for the past when both he and his beloved military town of Ginger Ridge once thrived. When his stooped body collides with the hardened realities of the present, Solomon lies in a coma as an unidentifiable victim of a hit-and-run accident in a faraway city. With nothing to keep him going but flashbacks of relationships from his past, Solomon has no idea what a difference he will make on the future ... Janet Morris Grimes is an excellent storyteller with a keen understanding of the ties that bind us all. Her skills are on full display as she creates deeply moving and satisfying stories with characters who pull you into their world, as if you're experiencing the book along with them.