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Science Fiction Q&A: Joshua A. Johnston (Into the Void)

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Joshua tells about the universe he created, the challenges of writing science fiction from a biblical worldview, and what he hopes readers find in the series…

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Romance Q&A: Shannon Taylor Vannatter (Counting on the Cowboy)

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Shannon tells us about her protagonists, the real-life person who inspired the story, and the pros and cons of being a minister’s wife who writes romance fiction…

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Historical Romance Q&A: Sarah Sundin (The Sea Before Us)

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Sarah tells FamilyFiction more about the series, what got her interested in writing fiction set during WWII, and learning to trust that God is in control…

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Contemporary Q&A: Lindsay Harrel (The Heart Between Us)

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Lindsay tells FamilyFiction the most challenging part of writing the novel, he real-life incident that inspired the story, and how the novel can inspire readers to live a life of bravery…

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Amish Mystery Q&A: Vannetta Chapman (Who the Bishop Knows)

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Vannetta talks about the challenges of creating suspense in an Amish setting, the inspiration behind the mystery series, and what makes Bishop Lapp so special…

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Lisa T. Bergren – Staying (Mostly) True to History

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Lisa shares with us what inspired her to set her new series in this historical period, the essential qualities of a heroine and leading man, and how God gives us the strength to keep going even in hard times…

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Terri Blackstock – Running Toward the Light

By Ross Cluver / February 28, 2018

Terri shares the childhood memories that sparked the series, why she chose to end the series now, and why the faith in her novels is always woven into the story…

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Berenstain Bears – Keeping the Family Tradition

By Ross Cluver / February 27, 2018

Mike tells FamilyFiction about the origins of the series, how he makes new Berenstain Bears titles, and how you’re really supposed to pronounce the family name…

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Eric Wilson – Taking Samson From Scripture to Screen to Print

By Ross Cluver / February 27, 2018

Eric outlines the challenges of writing a novel based on historical events, shares how his perspective about Samson changed as he grew up, and compares writing novelizations with his original novels…

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Carolyn Miller – Working Out Her Faith Through Fiction

By Ross Cluver / February 23, 2018

Carolyn compares her two Regency-era series, shares which historical detail she fudged for her new novel, and how she uses her characters to wrestle with her own faith…

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