September 2018 FamilyFiction
In this issue: Historical novelist Elizabeth Byler Younts explains why what connects us is so much more important than what divides us, award-winning SF&F author Jill Williamson talks about creating an Old Testament allegory, and biblical novelist Tessa Afshar shares why she wrote a novel about “the many gaps left by our love.”
We also have news from Tracie Peterson, Tosca Lee, Thomas Locke, and Netflix, and interviews with Amish author Jennifer Beckstrand, Contemporary author Rachel Linden, Historical author Stephenia McGee, Romance author Tara Johnson, Science Fiction author Steve Rzasa, Suspense author Kathy Herman, and Childrens author Pam Halter. All that PLUS a report on the drama Case for Christ winning a top Christian film award, September 2018 New Releases, and Bestseller Charts!
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Features
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Elizabeth Byler Younts
The historical novelist explains how faith is like a sunrise.
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Jill Williamson
Jill shares the biblical parallels between her series, the challenges creating for different formats, and how her experiences impact how she teaches writers…
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Tessa Afshar
The author shares how her personal story impacted the narrative, and reveals why she took a familiar Scriptural passage in an unexpected direction…
News
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Tosca Lee
The Realm Awards recognizes excellence in Christian fiction in the categories of fantasy, science fiction, and horror/supernatural/paranormal.
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Family Fiction Staff
Netflix isn’t the first to stream Christian or family friend shows and movies. Here are some options you can subscribe to right now.
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Tracie Peterson
The Christian historical romance author was given The RWA Centennial Award for authoring more than 100 romance novels.
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Thomas Locke
For ‘Enclave,’ Locke blends his award-winning writing style with an exciting new story that both young adult and adult readers will enjoy.
Department Spotlights
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Jennifer Beckstrand
Jennifer explains the theme of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series, shares how she writes about the Amish, and pinpoints why Amish romances are so popular…
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Rachel Linden
The author shares the inspiration for the novel, the challenges of writing about painful memories, and the ministry that her book supports…
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Stephenia H. McGee
Stephenia talks about the time and place of her novel, her research to get the details right, and why writing this book was a journey for her…
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Tara Johnson
The author shares how she drew on her own struggles to write the main character, what drew her to set the novel during the Civil War, and how God works through our frailties…
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Steve Rzasa
Steve explains what inspired the novel, why the book is set in an alternate 2018, and how For Us Humans can be a template for how Christians can engage with the world…
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Kathy Herman
Kathy explains why location is so important to her suspense, the necessity of trusting God, and how being a Christian author has impacted her own spiritual walk…
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Pam Halter
Pam explains what inspired the series, the real friendship behind the books, and the importance of helping children enjoy stories…
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Family Fiction Staff
43rd Annual Film Conference Featured Keynote Speaker Andrew Erwin, Director of Hit ‘I Can Only Imagine’
New Releases
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Kim Vogel Sawyer
Christian fiction new releases and new editions from Beverly Lewis, Tracie Peterson, Kathy Tyers, Dee Henderson, Tony Dungy and Lauren Dungy, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and many more!
