James D. Houston — American Writer born on November 10, 1933,

James Dudley Houston was an American novelist, poet and editor. He wrote nine novels and a number of non-fiction works... (wikipedia)

Words are the basic tools, if you are a writer. But why? Why do you choose one set of tools rather than another?
We were so fundamental that almost everything had been stripped away from the place of worship. Think of the role words can play, when all other enticements and sensual attractions are gone.
Sometimes you don't choose the material; the material chooses you.