Stories Rooted in Faith and Healing
T.W. Poremba’s writing transforms grief and hardship into grace-filled narratives rooted in faith, community, and truth—offering readers heartfelt stories of redemption inspired by Cleveland’s resilient spirit.
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TW Poremba
T.W. Poremba is a Cleveland-born author whose stories are deeply rooted in faith, truth, and personal experience. With bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, he began writing during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing inspiration from real-life challenges and the characters in his books.
His debut, Sfumato, launched a heartfelt series exploring grief, healing, and community. Influenced by Carl Sandburg and guided by unwavering faith, Poremba writes to inspire hope. He believes in telling only what he knows—stories that reflect brokenness, redemption, and the grace of God.
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SFUMATO*
a Story Of Love, Loss and Hope
In the heart of Cleveland’s inner city, a young boy’s hidden brilliance is discovered by a devoted church community worker—setting into motion a journey that will transform the world of portraiture. Ten-year-old Gary, remarkably gifted in the art of painting, rises to global fame as a modern master of Leonardo da Vinci’s sfumato technique, blending light, shadow, and emotion with breathtaking precision.
At the height of his acclaim, tragedy strikes. A catastrophic fire in the Colorado mountains takes the lives of Gary’s beloved wife, Dianah, and their daughter, Lily. Devastated and overcome with sorrow, Gary retreats to his hometown of Cleveland, where memories and heartbreak threaten to drown him.
Yet even in devastation, flickers of light begin to emerge. On the path back home, Gary encounters a series of unexpected souls—healers, encouragers, and people of faith—who guide him back toward the hope he once expressed so vividly on canvas. Through these connections, he embarks on a new journey: not one of artistic fame, but of faith, restoration, and the desire to give back the same grace that once offered him salvation.
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HOPE AT HARBOR AND DIVINE
a Story Of Love, healing, and Hope
When the Harbor and Divine Mission team in Cleveland welcomes Maria, Jose, and their young son, Jesus, seeking refuge from the ruthless Copper Canyon Drug Cartel, they never imagine the danger that follows. What begins as a selfless act of compassion quickly turns into a life-threatening ordeal, placing everyone within the mission’s walls at grave risk.
As threats mount, Gary, Annie, Joe, Dr. Don, and their devoted team push aside their holiday hopes—fledgling romances, outreach to a young artist with developmental needs, and cherished Christmas customs—to join forces with the FBI and DEA in a tense effort to intercept the cartel’s deadly intentions.
Yet even amid chaos and fear, the spark of hope refuses to die.
As the chapel becomes ground zero for a dramatic confrontation, the Near West Side community of Cleveland rises in solidarity—turning pain into purpose, fear into unity, and a season shadowed by violence into a shining testament of love, courage, and unbreakable bonds.
Hope at the Corner of Harbor and Divine brings back the cherished characters from Sfumato and deepens T.W. Poremba’s heartfelt exploration of faith, friendship, and emotional restoration. With its foundation in the author’s enduring love for Cleveland’s inner city, this compelling narrative reminds us that even in the most desperate of times, light and love have the power to overcome darkness.
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The MEETING HOUSE
At Harbor and Divine
After enduring a violent shootout inside their own chapel—caught in the crossfire between the FBI, DEA, and assassins from the Copper Canyon Drug Cartel—the Harbor and Divine Mission team in Cleveland is left both physically injured and emotionally shaken. Instead of stepping back, they discover a deeper calling.
Each member of the team bears invisible wounds—battle scars from war, domestic trauma, and profound personal losses. In the wake of violence, they begin to see the silent suffering around them—neighbors in Cleveland’s Near West Side struggling with PTSD, trauma, and emotional isolation.
From this shared pain, something hopeful emerges. The mission’s aging brick manse becomes “The Meeting House”—a welcoming space where healing flows through conversation, coffee, and compassion.
As the team walks alongside others facing darkness, they’re also forced to confront their own pain. In doing so, they uncover a truth greater than simple recovery: the healing power of shared humanity, grace, and unwavering community.
The Meeting House is a stirring story of redemption, resilience, and the light that emerges when broken people come together.
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TW Poremba
T.W. Poremba writes faith-driven stories rooted in personal experience, exploring themes of grief, healing, and hope. His work reflects a deep love for Cleveland and the power of redemption.