By Diane E. Samson Do you find certain themes popping up in your work? In writing for young adults, themes such as self-discovery, love and acceptance often emerge from the pages. But my favorite is a good redemption story. No matter the genre, if there’s a lost character who finds his way, I’m all in. (I’m looking at you Ebenezer …
ACFW New Releases: February 2025
February 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Small Town Harmony by Milla Holt — Faith, fame, and family collide as a Christian music power couple hides a secret discord. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) Only You Can Love Me by Carolyn Miller — Dr. Jess Martin–Doc Martin to …
Writing in Layers
By Loretta Eidson Chefs prepare some of the best tasting layered foods. We have lasagna, nachos, casseroles, salads, pizza, etc. Just the mention of those delicious dishes makes our mouths water. Not to mention topping it off with extra cheese. All the ingredients, appropriately measured and blended, result in a lip-smacking delight. We won’t forget the satisfying taste that tickles …
The Problem with Fantasy
by Scott T. Barnes Christians writing fantasy literature face one unique challenge that most writers do not: how to deal with religion and spirituality in a made-up world? I provide here only partial answers and reflections, and would love to hear your opinions on this important topic. ‘Fantasy’ fiction comprises books as diverse as The Lord of the Rings; The …
About the Gems
by Diane E. Samson As many Christian fantasy writers will tell you, as a child I read my way through the wardrobe to Narnia and in some ways never came back. It opened my eyes to a world of adventure while providing my young mind with countless lessons of truth. C.S. Lewis mentioned in the first book’s forward that by …
Discipleship Through Writing
by Dwight David Croy Presently as a co-pastor of a church with a congregation of many teachers and writers, my mind turns to discipleship in writing. As a Christian writer consideration of the second part of the great commission should be pondered. Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the …
Suffer the Children
by M.D. House @real_housemd Almost everyone has a tender spot in their heart for children. That is because we are sons and daughters of God; his natural tenderness toward the innocent, the vulnerable, and the teachable was passed on to us. We can learn to ignore it, mute it, or shove it aside, and unfortunately some do. I love children, …
ACFW New Releases: July 2024
July 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Renee by Sandra Ardoin — A bake-off competition can change widow Renee Burnette’s life and mend a frayed friendship. As the bake-off competition intensifies, Renee’s office relationships are strained, her sweet son becomes unruly, and the rift with her old …
Why Write a Biblical Novel?
By Linda Dindzans @lindadindzans First… What is a biblical novel? The vast cast of biblical characters is both historic and religious. They are not fictional. Their lives, faith, and teachings are accurately recorded in scripture. A biblical novel is not scripture. The tale is generated in the “offstage space” of the settings and characters of the sixty-six books of the …
Singing the Song of Truth
By Christine Sunderland @Chrisunderland Christians have long sought to portray truth. They look to Moses and the Ten Commandments etched into tablets of stone on Mt. Sinai that became the foundation of their worship and life together, the Ark of the Covenant. The Ninth Commandment forbids false witness, for God’s law leads to God’s truth about who we are and …