We Can Change the Face of Christian Media

It's time for a change. 

The market is now saturated with products designed for the Christian audience. But a lot of what is available on the market dilutes the real truth of the gospel. We are also facing an era in which Christians are afraid of their neighbors, largely because we pretend that we are perfect people instead of forgiven sinners. We ought to be out in the world caring for the hurting and sharing the Truth that can really heal.

I hope that my novel Cradle Robber can help bridge the gap. How?By demonstrating to the market that a novel doesn't have to duplicate what already exists in order to be successful.By including a solid gospel message that is crucially tied into the plot of the narrative. It can be done in an organic way.By creating an anti-hero in Wade Rollins. Wade goes from a person we like to, hopefully, a mirror of what happens when we become angry at "them" instead of taking care of our own sin. Anti-hero's are everywhere from secular TV shows and books to classic literature like Crime and Punishment. Why can't we use that literary device in the Christian world?By featuring a male lead character. Conventional wisdom in the market says that novels need to be from the perspective of a woman to be successful. The logic is that since 80% of the people who buy things in the Christian market are women, then we need to target that demographic. This line of thinking is narrow minded. Male-driven stories are successful in the rest of the market, why not with us?By taking the reader into a morally-complex story, I hope that we can question where we are as Christians. What do we believe? What are our most effective tools at creative social change? How do we work toward healing after getting hurt? What is the gospel, really?Lets take this revolution into our churches, work places, and social circles. Please read Cradle Robber and spread the word. Every share helps!