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…
Read MoreFamilyFiction’s second Collector’s Edition focuses on Christian suspense fiction–including thrillers, mysteries, police procedurals, romantic suspense, speculative suspense, and more! In this special edition, police officer-turned-novelist Janice Cantore talks about the real-life drama behind her latest Christian suspense novel, romantic suspense author Lisa Harris shares how God uses ordinary people to do great things, and romantic…
Read MoreIn this issue: CONTEMPORARY author Karen Kingsbury talks about the newest additions to the Baxter Family–and their upcoming TV series. CHILDRENS authors Tony and Lauren Dungy share the hearts behind a new series of children’s books. SUSPENSE author Robin Caroll shares the life lessons percolating beneath her new series. We also have news regarding the…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn this issue: Bestselling author Dani Pettrey shares the heart and faith behind her romantic thrillers, the filmmakers behind God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness explain the ministry value of talking with the world instead of at the world, and fantasy author Patrick W. Carr talks about writing characters who have flaws—just like the…
Read MoreIn this issue: Christy Award-winning romance author Becky Wade talks about the best part of writing Christian romances, speculative author Gillian Bronte Adams talks about using fantasy to explore God’s reality, and historical author Joanna Davidson Politano shares the spiritual implications found in her treasure hunt adventure. We also have an excerpt from Jaime Jo…
Read MoreIn this issue: Speculative thriller author Ted Dekker shares why he journeyed back to the two worlds of his Circle series, romance author Courtney Walsh talks about the challenges of forgiveness and redemption, and suspense author Susan Sleeman shares how she finds the right mix of faith, danger, and love in her novels. We also…
Read MoreIn this issue: Amish fiction author Beverly Lewis shares about the faith themes woven throughout her latest novel, historical author Heidi Chiavaroli talks about the power of hope during trials, and authors Bill Myers, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky outline the challenges of writing their composite supernatural series The Harbingers. We also shine the spotlight…
Read MoreIn this issue: Charles Martin talks about winning the Christy Award for Book of the Year, how a movie version of your book can be a mixed blessing, and why his latest novel is the best thing he’s ever written. The new Daughters of the Mayflower series of linked novels follows one family tree across American history. Five authors…
Read MoreIn this issue: Mike Berenstain talks about carrying on the family business, Eric Wilson shares the challenges of writing a novel about Samson, Terri Blackstock reveals the childhood favorite that fuels her latest thrillers, and Angela Hunt shares the value a storyteller can bring to the historical account of the Apostle Paul. We also have…
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