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Steve R. Hartwig

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Steve R. Hartwig discovered his love of writing later in life, finding that some of life's greatest adventures begin with a willingness to keep learning, exploring, and sharing stories.

After making Nicaragua his home for more than a decade, Steve found inspiration in the country's people, landscapes, and rich traditions. The mountain communities of Miraflor became the setting for his Mateo series, where biblical history comes alive through the eyes of a curious twelve-year-old boy.

His stories blend adventure, authentic cultural settings, and enduring Christian themes, inviting readers to rediscover Scripture in a fresh and engaging way while celebrating faith, family, friendship, and hope.

Steve is also the author of Ride the Fire, inspired ...more

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	Mateo and the Secrets of the Eternal Word: Book One: Creation Through Babel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Three Kids, One Book

Today I glanced over and saw three kids lying side by side, completely absorbed in The Little Chef.

No instructions. No assignments. Just quiet reading together.

In a world full of screens and distractions, moments like that feel rare and special.

Seeing children share a story like that is exactly why I started writing.

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