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Welcome to our Christian fiction authors and readers! If you are an author or reader of Christian fiction, please post in this folder!

This is a wonderful group!
I enjoy reading what is written so far.
What are the favorite authors of this group?


I have written a novel that ties redemption back to the horrors found in the Army during the war.

Hi - I have a Christian romance coming out next month called Undaunted Love. It's set in the South during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Here's the back cover blurb:

Hugh Byrd, the cold, ambitious patriarch of Byrd's Creek, is used to getting what he wants. And what he wants is the Colton's prime land, and the destruction of the Colton family. What he doesn't count on is his own daughter falling in love with Rafe Colton.

Ripped apart by the Civil War, the young couple must find a way to keep their secret love alive. The end of the War should mean a joyous reconciliation, but when Rafe is accused of a terrible crime, he runs away, leaving Livvie behind once again. Will this finally break their bond, or will their love survive?

A sweeping romance set in the South, Undaunted Love is a tale of faith, hope, patience and the redemption of God's love.

I'll post a link when it's out - hope you'll check it out!

David Alderman Hi everyone! My name is David N. Alderman, and I am a self-published author. I do write young adult scifi/fantasy, but at the moment I am focusing on my Black Earth series which is what I would call edgy Christian speculative fiction - in general terms, science fiction/fantasy/horror/supernatural fiction with Christian themes and edgy content, such as sexual themes, language, drug use, and violence. It's not your typical Christian fiction, but there is an audience out there (and authors) for it.

Here are the books in my Black Earth series. Three are published, the fourth - and final - will be released this November.





You can also check out my website -
http://www.davidnalderman.com, and follow my blog at
http://www.davidnalderman.blogspot.com. I've also just launched the beginnings of a resource community based around the authors and readers of this type of fiction at The Crossover Alliance.

Great to meet you all!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Samuel R Choy. I am a self-published author of YA Christian fantasy novels--okay novel. But more are coming!

I try to write exciting, quality stories that I would feel comfortable with your kids reading. My new book is called Oath of the Brother Blades. You can get it at Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QUXTFS



A little about my personal life: I'm married with 3 kids (2 teens and who will be teen next month). My wife and I homeschool all three of our kids.

What else? I make my living as a technical writer. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Hello! Great to be here.

I am a self-published author of a YA edgy inspirational novel, Never Gone, about grief, faith and finding love when all seems lost. (By edgy, I mean it doesn't fit all the CBA rules; it's very clean by secular press standards.)

I write stories that delve into the hard places where heart and soul are tested and growing up truly begins.

Here's my back cover blurb:
Days after her father’s death, fifteen-year-old Dani Deane begins seeing him all around New York — wading through discarded sketches in her room, roaming the halls at church, socializing at his post-funeral reception. Is grief making her crazy? Or could her dad really be lingering between this world and the next, trying to contact her?

Dani desperately longs for his help. Without him keeping the peace, Dani’s relationship with her mother is deteriorating fast. Soon Mum ships her off to rural England with Dad’s relatives for a visit that Dani fears will become a permanent stay. But she won’t let her arty, urban life slip away without a fight, especially when daily phone calls with her lab partner Theo become her lifeline.

To find her way home, Dani must somehow reconnect with Mum. But as she seeks advice from relatives and insights from old letters, she uncovers family secrets that shake her to the core. Convinced that Dad’s ghost alone can help her, she sets out on a dangerous journey to contact him one last time.

"Never Gone is a ghost story for a new generation – a twisty journey through a young girl's battle with death, grief, and the discovery of family secrets that threaten to undo her world. Garver tackles difficult subjects with depth and grace, weaving the complexities of faith with the complexities of growing up." --Heidi Willis, author of Some Kind of Normal



Never Gone

I keep a blog at http://laurelgarver.blogspot.com.
Never Gone is available from Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Never-Gone-Laur...
More sales links here: http://laurelgarver.blogspot.com/2012....

I make a living as managing editor of a scholarly journal. I'm married to a philosophy professor, have a school-aged daughter and mentor teens at my church.

My name is Randy H. Martin and I am giving away one hardback copy of my first Christian Scifi novel Introrse: Where the Spirits Speak each month for the next seven months beginning in January 2013 in a REVIEW contest. The following paragraph list the details of how to enter.

In appreciation of the continuing support of Randy H. Martin’s writing the author has agreed to give away seven autographed copies, one each month beginning in January 2013, of the first printed hardbacks of Introrse: Where the Spirits Speak. To enter email a review(s) of a favorite Journal Entry, found on the Journal Page of the website Introrse.org, and/or a review of his first novel, Introrse: Where the Spirits Speak to introrsewherethespiritsspeak@gmail.com. All entries received will become the property of Randy H. Martin. Winning entries will be listed on the various websites promoting Randy H. Martin’s work. Winners will be notified via email. Winners are no longer eligible for future giveaways in this REVIEW promotional giveaway. Reviews received after July 14, 2013 in this REVIEW contest will not be eligible for the final giveaway. Entries will be reviewed by independent judges, the judge’s decisions will be final. No purchase is necessary to enter. Each winner will be announced via the website Introrse.org and other websites of Randy H. Martin at the end of each month. The first winner will be announced the last week of January 2013 assuming the Mayan predictions aren’t true.

On my blogsite, INDIETRIBE, I will showcase your book for free. Effectively, you review it yourself, 'selling' it to potential readers and take advantage of what is actually a free advertorial.
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My name is J. S. Bailey, and I write Christian speculative fiction and suspense. I am the author of one novel, The Land Beyond the Portal, and one short story, Vapors. Anyone wanna "like" my page on Facebook?

www.facebook.com/jsbaileywrites

Hello brothers and sisters. My name is Shawn McNamara (no I am not the Producer of the movie Hop) and I'm the author of 'Encourageman'. I facilitated an online email ministry for a few years that shared my life, all my 'mistakes' and stupid/selfish choices (many made more than once), only now through the new eyes of a Christ follower. The world tells us that our pasts define us, giving us little hope for change, betterment, or simply a way out. ENCOURAGEMAN! I believe in Romans 8:28 (and we know thatv in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose). He has given me the way and has changed my ways. I say our pasts don't define us, they design us... And we are given the opportunity to be heroes in the lives of others by giving it back. Be a hero in someones life today.

http://www.tatepublishing.com/booksto...

Encourageman can also be found on Amazon.com

Www.Encourageman.blogspot.com

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Who can you encourage today?

For His Glory

I'm a Christian author altho my YA books are more crossover. Hope you'll check out and encourage teens to read The Brithright Series! Thanks, Jacci
http://jacciturner.com/index.html

Hi, my name is Sarah Norkus and right now I am writing what I term YA Christian Fiction genre soup. The first book in my YA trilogy, The Secret Diary of Sarah Chamberlain, published by AMG is a historical fiction/fantasy/suspense/murder mystery.I guess I write like I eat. I don't want a plain hamburger, but one with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes,cheese and onions. Okay, maybe not the onions. The three books are centered around a fifteen year old girl named Emily Grace. In the first book, she finds an old diary and goes back in time to try to prevent a murder. The books are set during the Civil War Era, just before the Revolutionary War and the Salem Witch Trials. I love to read all types of genre.

Hello Christian Readers,

If you're looking for an inspiring Christian Thriller to sink your mind into for a few days, I wanted to share with you a recent review The Eyes of the Heart received from James, a member who has written over 200 book reviews on Goodreads (who is also brutally honest and direct). You can find the review at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/.... I hope it encourages you to perhaps add it to the top of your 'to read' list. :)

Thank you for your consideration and I hope you enjoy it.

Richard Hackett

Does Christian Fiction have to include evangelical overtones, or just no sex or cursing?

Richard wrote: "Does Christian Fiction have to include evangelical overtones, or just no sex or cursing?"

If you have no cursing or sex, it's a book with "Christian Sensibilities," but if you wanted to get published with a Christian publisher it has to have evangelical overtones. My books are not Christian enough for Christian publishers but...I'm okay with that. :)

Hi Jacci,

I don't which Christian publishers you are referring to, but that hasn't been my experience. My publisher is AMG and the two books under contract with them don't have evengelical overtones, just a story about a fifteen year old girl who feels that God has abandoned her when things go wrong in her life. Keep looking.

Hello Everyone- My name is Emily. I'm in the process of writing a Christian Fantasy novel. I also love to read that genre and Christian fiction in general. So happy to find this group!

Hi all, I have a new Sweet Historical Romance Sky Tinted Water. Blurb: Familial bonds, malevolent schemes and passion collide in this sweet historical novel. Set in Minnesota during the Civil War and the Sioux uprising, this is the story of Rory Hudson, the exquisite Irish lass with an unbreakable spirit and the enigmatic Dawson Finch, a man bound by honor, duty and loyalty.

When Dawson enlists in the army to bring peace to nation divided, Rory’s world plummets into a tailspin. War, distance and time separate them, but nothing can dispel the haunting memories of their love. Not even death can destroy their fierce passion or a love so strong it beats the odds of the impossible.

Watch for Book 2, SKY DANCE, releasing in March 2013. Sky Tinted Water is a Suspense/Mystery!

Excerpt posted here: http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com.
Thanks so much for reading about Sky Tinted Water. Hope you place it your shelf!

Best, Keta

Hi everyone,

My name is Antonello Fiore. I have just released my debut novel, Killer Rumors. The genre of my novel is mystery and thriller. There is a Christian theme behind my book. It became natural for me to write a story such as mine since I have a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and Religion and my love for mystery novels. For a sneak preview, please take a look at my profile. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments. Thank you for your time. Wishing you all the best!

Antonello Fiore
Author of, Killer Rumors

Hello!
So nice to find a group of likeminded writers. Sometimes I feel like I don't fit in the YA world, because my characters aren't edgy or worldly enough. And then, because there is an element of fantasy or paranormal to my writing, there are some in the Christian community that can't get past it, either.

My first novel, "Uprooted" sprung from a need to have entertaining writing for the YA audience that presented different sets of ideals...theologically informed fiction. It deals with racism, forgiveness, the concept of community, and discovering the true gifts we have been given.

Grace and peace,
Julieanne

Hi Everyone. Here are my five published novels, all written with a Christian worldview!

I happen to be a Benedictine monk in the Episcopal Church & I have written on Benedictine spirituality, but fantasy literature is a lifelong interest of mine & I have published three collections of fantasy short stories aimed at young readers as well as older ones.

The first is a collection of Christmas stories called "Born in the Darkest Time of Year." A choirboy, in two different stories, has to save Christmas twice. A boy desperately wants a unicorn for Christmas, and so it goes.

Then I published "Creatures We Dream of Knowing" where, in each story, a young protagonist encounters one or more allegedly legendary creatures. In each story, personal issues are entwined with the enchantment of these creatures.

Most recently, I published "From Beyond to Here: Merendael's Gift and Other Stories." "Merendael's Gift" is close to novella length, a story that begins when a boy suddenly encounters an incredibly strange creature on the way to school, a creature who wishes to give a gift. Many of the stories that follow are ghost stories that explore themes of redemption from hurt and trauma.

You can look up these titles here on GoodReads or you can look up my blog called "Imaginary Visions of True Peace" at http://andrewmarrosb.wordpress.com Many of my blog entries have to do with spirituality & peace but I also have entries on fantasy fiction which can be looked up. On the pages for each book on the blog site are favorable reviews from Kirkus & I have also posted a sample story from each of these collections.

If what I have written here suggests some fun reading for yourselves and/or the young people in your lives, please check all of these out. Feedback on these stories would be very welcome.

Vera Minette Bradley lost too many loved ones in her life, and she wanted answers. Was it God's timing, someone playing God, or hospital error? This 18 chapter novel explores these questions when Vera returns to a small town she fled during the threat of a hurricane because her sister is ill and hospitalized. Jesus is our refuge through the storms of life, and Vera, her loved ones, and friends go through many in this inspirational romantic suspense. If you're a fan of humor, romance, suspense, mystery, or inspirational novels, enjoy this one for only $2.99. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJWSF5A

hanks for he welcome. ...apparenly the T isn working on my keyboard

Hello everybody, my name's Elizabeth Newton and I am writing a Christian science-fiction adventure series called TRAIN FLIGHT. There are four published so far.






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Question for Christian readers out there: Are "supernatural thrillers" with a Christian theme wrong for Christian readers? I'm told words like "seductive" and "horror" are red flags. So, I'd be interested in knowing if Christian readers would like to read my novel, Night Sea Journey, A Tale of the Supernatural. And maybe the cover is too racy?

It's 99 cents this weekend through March 4th at Best Indie Books. Please take a read of the synopsis, and post if you think this book is off limits or not for the Christian readership.

Purchase for 99 cents: http://bestindiebookstore.com/downloa...

On Amazon with synopsis and reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Night-Journey-T...

Night Sea Journey, A Tale of the Supernatural

I also have a question for Christian fiction readers. Are you likely to be interested in a story about family and forgiveness, set in an afterlife whose features are not specifically Christian (nor specifically tied to any other religion)?

Vincent wrote: "Welcome to our Christian fiction authors and readers! If you are an author or reader of Christian fiction, please post in this folder!"

Not sure how long since I've been here. It occurred to me that you might be interested in looking at my book, You Want Me to Do WHAT?
http://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Me-Do-...

Published in 2009, it's a great tool for caregivers and writers. If you have nothing to say, let your character respond to one of the 200 prompts.

Thanks for considering it.

Lynn
www.writeradvice.com

Hi, I have recently published a novel, In Our Midst, about two gay sons of a mid-western congregation. One was in the Korean War and the second is a teen in 1990. Their stories entwine and the church community propels the plot forward.

The novel is in the second round of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award competition. Whoo too.

Hi. I am Patricia Reding/aka Trish. My first book came out this past week. I am not altogether sure how to classify Oathtaker. In the Christian fantasy I've read, I have found that much much of it focuses on the story of a Savior and of redemption. A great story. No--the greatest story. But, that is not the story that I wrote. Still, I wanted to create a world with ideals and heroes and principles.

Sign up for a giveaway running to April 12!

So, here is a little something about it:

An Oath Sworn.

A Struggle Engaged.

A Sacrifice Required.

When Mara, a trained Oathtaker, is drawn by the scent of the Select to battle beasts of the underworld summoned by powers of evil to destroy the guardians of life, she swears an oath for the protection of her charge.

Armed with a unique weapon, her attendant magic and that of her Oathtaker cohorts, the knowledge of ancients and the assistance of a spymaster, Mara seeks safety for her charge from one who would end Oosa’s rightful line of rule and from assassins who endeavor to bring ruin to the land.

As Mara puzzles to decipher ancient prophecy concerning her charge, as she is haunted with memories of her own past failings, she discovers the price her oath will exact.

To renounce her word would be treasonous; to fail, ruinous; to persevere, tortuous.

Abiding by an oath requires sacrifice.

What would you give up to honor your word?

Hi Everyone!

I recently published a novel, my first work actually, slated as a trilogy. It has Christian undertones but is also a YA Fantasy Romance novel.

I have been told that this is a good place for my novel. If you enjoy YA romance reads with with spiritual elements then please give my "Fallen Guardian Saga" a look.

The first two books are complete and available on Amazon and I am currently working on the 3rd and final book in the Saga.

Added Bonus: "Ascended (Fallen Guardian Saga #2) is available for a free download today 3/13-3/14.

It's great to find a group that truly fits my novel!

Happy Reading!

Descended Ascended

Hello,
I have a children's book, ages 4-8, called 'Why did the Osprey Poop on my Head?' It's about a young boy who knows that God is good but questions why bad things happen. You can see more at www.heleneclarke.com

I can't wait to see what you all have read and written.
Helene Clarke

Hi. Wasn't sure about the requirements for posting here. Though I don't write specifically Christian stories (many central elements of western fiction are derived from Christian themes anyway), I am a Christian who writes fiction.

Anyway, I'm glad to be here (this group and in general).

Brian wrote: "Hi. Wasn't sure about the requirements for posting here. Though I don't write specifically Christian stories (many central elements of western fiction are derived from Christian themes anyway), I a..."

Yeah! Welcome. Seems like Christian is just like other genres. Some people quote the Bible, others send a message by having characters behave in Christian ethos....and everything in between.

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Hello my name is Author Angelo M. Swinson I recently wrote the best selling book No More Dysfunctional Love Foreword Prophet Luther Mckinstry ... This book is designed to help strengthen relationships and marriages that are on a downward spiral. The purpose of this book is to help bring clarity and understanding to what love is through transparency, honesty, and expound on the purpose of love. This book is designed to help those who to need solutions and answers on how to overcome dysfunctional issues. The goal is to reach many with strategies and principles on how to survive any season of turbulence.

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Hello, my name is Phillip O. Stanley and I'm the author of a Christian-themed, science fiction trilogy, The Children of Sol. The story, although hard sci-fi, is a human tale about choices, consequences and perhaps, finding redemption.
The first two books of the trilogy are currently available, with the third scheduled for release in December, 2013.
The Children of Sol Book One: The Light of Another Sun
The Children of Sol Book Two: The Human God
The Children of Sol Book Three: Golgotha

For more information on this series and other works, please visit www.thechildrenofsol.com

Thank you.

Hello I'm a Self-published author and I have a passion for writing and reading books that inspire me to grow spiritually. I'm married and have 6 kids....yep 6...lol 2 boys and 4 girls. Feel free to read my blog, I recently posted about my family. I live in Ohio and love to travel. God has taken my life and has transformed it completely. I use to hate to read and even struggled with it as a child. So I sometimes laugh at the fact of being a published author. I started to write because I had no one to talk to. Wow...I'm just now realizing that...what an epiphany. Well my venting turned into a book...'The Unspoken Walk" and now I'm addicted to feeding my soul with words of wisdom, the testimony of others, and almost anything that challenges me to grow. God bless


Marita Kinney, BCC
www.MaritaKinney.com

The Unspoken Walk Revised Edition
The Unspoken Walk
The Snow's Meltdown
Not Tonight I'm Tired
Don't Rescue Me, Gold's Molding Me

Looking for a fast-paced read, real, but soaked in spiritual truths?Church Bound: A Bride in Fake Diamonds is set in romantic Germany, and is blended with humor and adventure. Here's an excerpt:

“Kendra,” I abruptly switched the subject. “Why does a girl practically have to give the Gettyburg Address of Chastity the minute a guy pays her the least amount of attention?”
“Yeah, I know what you mean,” Kendra messaged me back, her reply zipping halfway around the globe in a single second. “And you make a fool of yourself if you try to set boundaries and he says all he ever was looking for was a friendship.”
“Exactly. And I guess there’s an off chance some guy really does just want to pal around and that’s it. Unlikely, but vaguely possible.”
“What brought this to mind?”
“I’ve been having such a blast here. Being in this exotic land where there’s something so strangely familiar about it all. Taking a Formula One style joyride on the Autobahn. Almost losing my life on a horse. Going out to a Biergarten afterward and just savoring the breezes and the sights and the funky food. And, the fact that my companion for all this just happened to be a hot guy did not detract from the experience.”
“Oh. Do you have feelings for him?”
“Eh, feelings schmeelings. He’s handsome and entertaining and there isn’t a girly thing about him. But whatever that amounts to, I’ll get past it because I’m leaving here in five days. But I’m having such a good time. I want to have fun. I can hardly turn down all these experiences with a ‘No, thanks. You might hit on me.’ And last night when he walked me back to my dorm, he did plant one on me.”
“Molly–”
“A little cultural exchange,” I wrote.
[Pause]
“So something is expected from me,” I continued, typing fast to get the frustration out. “And I’ve just been trying to dodge it as long as I can. But it’s really annoying that a girl constantly finds herself in this position. Like the fun is over before it’s officially begun. What do you do with that?”

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Helene wrote: "Hello,
I have a children's book, ages 4-8, called 'Why did the Osprey Poop on my Head?' It's about a young boy who knows that God is good but questions why bad things happen. You can see more at ..."

That is the best title ever! JT

Thanks JT!

Check out my interview with Author Annie Brown of Christian Pervasive Issues @ http://www.whiteminolta.blogspot.com/...

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Irresisitible Reads Book Tours is looking for bloggers to host a review, interview, guest post or book excerpt during the Letting Go and Moving On by James Oh blog tour.

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“Letting Go and Moving On” offers effective and excellent tips, steps and approaches to help readers to forgive anything which has no value to them especially to set aside hurts and pains. Though it is very difficult, painful and hurtful to let go especially for those involved with a loss of the life of an innocent child, whom the author had been promised

I am author and illustrator Jori Sams. On the off-chance you found me here, meet Li'l Lingo! She is full of adventure and rhyme. You can find her at Writeious Books, Christian ebook publishers, or at ebook online sellers.

Li'l Lingo goes on tour next month. You can follow the children's book tour and win free stuff! http://christianebooks.writeious.com/...

An interview with Christian author Daniel Carter is posted at www.thechildrenofsol.com

Please come check out his interview and take a look inside his sci-fi books.

Thank you.

Hello, everyone. As my book, Angel War, is rooted in The Bible, and could be classed under Bible based fiction, Christian fiction and angel fiction, I thought it would be good to mention it here. It was inspired by Chapter Twelve of the Book of Revelation, which speaks of the war in heaven, fought between Michael and his angels and the dragon and his angels. The Bible only says that the war happened, but not why, so I decided to write my own version of the events of the war and its aftermath. Its middle chapters deal with the life of Jesus on Earth, and includes my version of why he was betrayed by Judas and my own portrait of Mary Magdalene. I am very pleased to be a Goodreads Author with my own page for my book. It was published on Tuesday, 23rd, April, 2013 by Fast Print Publishing and has its own page on their online bookshop at www.fast-print.net and on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/angel-war. Some of my prose and verse can be read on my website:
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Hello everyone, My novel is called The Runner.

What happens when a brilliant attorney combines his legal knowledge with his insight into relationship? Well, imagine Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham got together and decided to write a novel. Wayne Gill's The Runner is the story of a preacher's son who foregoes a path to the pulpit for law school in the city.

Michael Knight has the perfect life - a perfect family, a perfect relationship and a perfect future. Groomed to follow in his father's footsteps, Michael's career as a preacher is laid out before him. But he has a secret that will take him from being a small town preacher's kid to the heart of the big city, where everything seems golden, glittery and glamorous. When he gets the opportunity of a lifetime, Michael glimpses a future of power, influence and wealth. The whole world is his for the taking, but at what cost? Will he trade in all he has been for all he could become?

Hey everyone, my name is Rowan Lake Jr., author of Heaven Fighter Angelon. So what is this novel about?

In 2015, a modern day Philosopher's Stone is discovered by German scientists, during a time of economic crisis. The stone has shown to possess great power and can change the world for the better. But that's not the case: for this stone has the potential to destroy all of mankind and free Satan from his seal. Now it's up to six unlikely heroes, chosen by God, to save us all from utter doom. Using their elemental powers and a cool morpher, Rohan, James, Ariela, Reina, Tonya, and Navin must fight the many demons of Hell, who will stop at nothing to Satan rule the world.

To preview this novel, go to: www.drigersden.com.