November 2018 FamilyFiction
In this issue: SUSPENSE author Jerry B. Jenkins talks about his new archaeological thriller, about the other categories he writes—and those he won’t. HISTORICAL author Lynn Austin explains how historical research feeds her ideas for her novels. CONTEMPORARY authors Cindy and Erin Woodsmall explain the pros (and cons) of keeping it in the family. We also shine the spotlight on Amish author Jan Drexler, Contemporary author Travis Thrasher, Historical author Susan Schroeder, Romance author Carolyn Miller, Speculative author Raquel Byrnes, and Romantic Suspense author Liz Johnson.
That plus updates on the Christy Award Gala / Art of Writing Conference, the new film Small Group, Netflix‘s plans to create new films and series in the world of Narnia, and the winners of the 2018 Carol Awards. All that AND more than 30 new Christian books and movies!
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Features
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Jerry B. Jenkins
The prolific author talks about his new archaeological thriller, about the other categories he writes—and those he won’t.
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Lynn Austin
The author explains how historical research feeds her ideas for her novels.
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Family Fiction Staff
The writing team explains the pros (and cons) of keeping it in the family.
News
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Family Fiction Staff
Tickets for the Art of Writing conference and The Christy Award Gala are available for a special bundle price of only $99.
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Family Fiction Staff
Georgia-filmed movie displays fresh perspective in faith-based movie genre through humor, drama and Biblically sound narrative.
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C.S. Lewis
The deal marks the first time that rights to the entire seven books of the Narnia universe have been held by the same company.
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Family Fiction Staff
Winners were announced at ACFW’s awards gala during their 2018 conference in Nashville.
Department Spotlights
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Jan Drexler
Jan reveals what motivated her to write about an Amish family during that era, explains how the Amish struggled with the war, and shares the research she did to get the details right.
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Travis Thrasher
Travis explains the process of adapting a true story, compares this experience with his previous novelizations, and reveals what inspiration he got from adapting the film…
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Susan Schroeder
The author explains what inspired her to write about these themes, and reveals the biggest challenge for a Christian author writing about that era…
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Carolyn Miller
Carolyn tells us about the two books, explains why one man would have so many titles, and shares the best part about writing Regency romances…
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Raquel Byrnes
The author gives us the background on the series, explains the challenges of creating this world, and reveals how her faith is infused into her tales of adventure…
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Liz Johnson
The author spills some details about writing a book set in two different eras, shares the inspiration for the story, and explains what she hopes readers get out of the new book…
New Releases
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Amy Clipston
Find fiction from Wanda E. Brunstetter, Denise Hunter, Lauraine Snelling, Robert Whitlow, Lynn H. Blackburn, and many more!
Web Exclusives
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Mary Connealy
Mary opens up about setting the adventure in such a confined space, the inspiration for her hero (it’s all in the family), and whether snow drifts really get that deep…
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Ronie Kendig
Ronie explains what inspired the trilogy, the truth behind the man on the book covers, and the most difficult of tracking details across a series…
