B. Roman's Blog: Inspiration From Unexpected Sources - Posts Tagged "deaf-fiction"

As "The Secrets of The Moon Singer" trilogy of adventures follow teenager David Nickerson's “coming of age” transformation from a naïve and conflicted boy to a determined and purposeful young man, readers may find themselves able to examine their own lives and work through any obstacles that have been holding them back from realizing their true potential. There is a lot of family angst going on in the stories, and the characters are constantly learning how to deal with these relationships. I also touch on topical issues such as respect for the environment, ethics (or lack thereof) in business, the misuse of power, the contrast between good and evil, and the importance of personal and Universal Truth and integrity.

As the stories developed, I hoped to reach young boys looking for a main character who triumphed heroically over his circumstances, as well as appeal to young girls who are looking for a boy who will gallantly protect and selflessly nurture them, all the while allowing girls to maintain their individuality and strength of character. For both genders I wanted to create characters they could respect and whose virtues they would want to emulate.

I realize that teens today are attracted to pop culture that focuses on dark and violent themes, but my mind just doesn't go there in story telling. I hope that my stories will offer kids a balance, especially if they are just beginning to ponder ethical, spiritual and metaphysical thoughts and concepts. Of course, I try to give them an enjoyable, suspenseful, and uplifting reading experience. It is a trilogy of adventures written to appeal to the youth in all of us, and with a respect for language and prose that hopefully will inspire young people to read material that requires time and attention to spiritual matters.