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R.A. Williams

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R.A. Williams draws from his educational background in psychology and sociology to write compelling, thought-provoking Christian fiction that falls outside of mainstream expectations. He strives to pull the reader through the full range of human emotion, adding just the right dose of humor for comic relief. His fiction reveals not just the characters' actions but the psychological motives behind those actions.

His published works include these novels: The Class of 86, The Gospel According to Todd, Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin, The Cult of New Caanan, Sixty-Five Roses, First Cause, Cradle of Life, The Near-Death Experience of Justin Parks, and The Blindsight of Grace. His shorter works have appeared in The Christian Communicator, Encounters
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R.A. Williams The Bible says that we are made in the image of God. And just like God, writing allows me to create whole new worlds with living, walking, talking cha…moreThe Bible says that we are made in the image of God. And just like God, writing allows me to create whole new worlds with living, walking, talking characters, and then, like Jesus, I am able to immerse myself into that world. Only in my world, there is no free will. My characters have to do what I tell them to do, whether they like it or not. (less)
R.A. Williams I get up and do laundry. Seriously, when I focus on the mundane, the imagination part of my brain goes to work, and the ideas come effortlessly. Also,…moreI get up and do laundry. Seriously, when I focus on the mundane, the imagination part of my brain goes to work, and the ideas come effortlessly. Also, before I start every scene, I try to do some research on the internet. For instance, I will go to Google Earth and choose an actual location. In Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin, Amari's house is actually somebody's house. I found it on Zillow so I could get a look at the interior, then I went to Google Maps so I could see the outside and surrounding. Not only does research add legitimacy to my writing, but the research also triggers new ideas. (less)
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Sixty-Five Roses

As the author of Sixty-Five Roses, I admit I’m biased. I think it's a great story. And of all the novels I’ve published or am currently writing, this is my favorite. The reason is simple. It’s very personal to me. I have worked at a Children’s Hospital for over twenty-five years. I’ve worked toward healing children with not only cystic fibrosis but oncology patients, premature neonates, and childr Read more of this blog post »
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Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin The Cult of New Canaan Sixty-Five Roses First Cause Cradle of Life
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First, this is a Christian themed fictional story. The author makes that clear but I’m reemphasizing that here. As a Christian I thoroughly enjoyed the story and have held a similar belief as to the carbon dating of the Shroud. We a" Read more of this review »
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The Gospel According to Todd by R.A. Williams
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The Gospel According to Todd is a gripping exploration of faith, redemption, and the power of community. Author R.A. Williams paints a vivid picture of Todd, a young man searching for meaning in a world that often seems cruel and arbitrary." Read more of this review »
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