I am a Christian author who writes redemptive fiction. If you’re wondering what that means, check out THIS blog post.

My CONTEMPORARY FICTION is full of hope in Jesus but doesn’t shy away from the grittier parts of life. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, be sure to check out my CHALLENGED FAITH NOVELS.

Or, if you prefer SPECULATIVE FICTION with engaging characters and twists on familiar topes and storylines, give the DIVIDED HEARTS SERIES a try!

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the messy MIDDLE

We are in the midst of preparing the house for new carpet and office furniture, and while we are very excited to get the upgrades, right now, the house is a disaster!

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word of the YEAR

Every October or November, I begin to pray about what my Word of the Year will be for the upcoming year.

In 2025 the word was CULTIVATE. When the Lord gave that to me in October of 2024, I prayed over it, and believed it meant I would deepen relationships or increase my involvement in things at church. I had no idea it would come to mean so much more than that.

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what is REDEMPTIVE fiction?

In my bio, I describe my writing as REDEMPTIVE FICTION, but what does that mean?

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world building BASICS

I am certainly no expert, but these are some of the things I’ve learned about world building in my writing journey.

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View fullsize But just like before, it wasn't his looks that affected me most. There was a confidence resting on this man that soothed something deep inside my chest. Something that beat harder the longer we surveyed each other, and it sounded suspiciously like m
View fullsize Have you read novels you would consider Redemptive Fiction? My Challenged Faith Novels are just that. They feature character who deal hard topics and walk through difficult stories that can only be redeemed through REAL HOPE in Jesus. If that sounds
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View fullsize Taking time to plan and plot your new novel's world can feel like you are procrastinating, but if you give yourself time to build the world your characters will inhabit, it will save you lots of time in revisions later. When I wrote the Divided Hear
View fullsize "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!" Luke 2:14 #RedemptiveFiction #AlwaysHope #Christmas2025
View fullsize And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11 #RedemptiveFiction #Alway
View fullsize The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 #RedemptiveFiction #Alwayshope #christmas2025
View fullsize Zane has always been different, especially after his years as theater and dance major instilled in him an eclectic sense of style. The girls find his choices endearing, until they discover he wears skirts and makeup even on his days off. Their attemp

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