Interview With Author Pam Funke

In my interview with author Pam Funke she talked about the how her apocalyptic novel "Operation Dark Angel" was inspired by Bible scripture and the challenges involved in writing this action-packed drama, in which one man comes to control the entire world.

Q: Nicolaitanes Balac gains so much power before anyone really knows anything about him. Did you intend for this to symbolize the way many politicians come to power, becoming popular before voters have a chance to get to know them or what they stand for?

A: Actually no, I just wanted to show how something like this is possible especially if the people of the world have blinders on and do not know what to watch for. I just wanted to give people something to think about.

Unfortunately many politicians do come to power in exactly this way before the people know anything about them.

Q: What inspired you to write “Operation Dark Angel”?

A: My inspiration behind it was The Left Behind Series by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. While I enjoyed reading their series very much, I don’t believe that they realized that many non-Christians would be reading the series and enjoying it as well. So I decided to write a series that is just as exciting as theirs but I also include Biblical scripture to back up what I have to say so that my readers can check it out for themselves if they so choose.

Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced in writing “Operation Dark Angel”.

A: The biggest challenge that I faced was in making sure that I had the correct scripture at the correct time in my book. As there were also several scriptures that I could have used in various places, I had to ensure that I chose the correct ones. This involved excessive reading of the Bible and research as well as prayer.

Q: Is there one particular character from “Operation Dark Angel” who you personally identify with, if so which one?

A: The character that I can mostly identify with is Katie Farnsworth. Katy is a sweet, elderly Christian woman who would do everything in her power to help someone. She has a heart pleasing to God. She tries to do things that pleases God in everything that she does, but she is quite human and makes mistakes just like everyone else. She is a lot like myself.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish with “Operation Dark Angel”?

A: As with every author's dream, I would like to make the New York Times' Best Sellers list. But on a more realistic level I just want to reach as many people that I can and give them a series that they can enjoy.

Q: “Operation Dark Angel” is the first installment in “The Four Horseman Series”. What can you tell us about the second installment?

A: The second installment of "The Four Horsemen Series" is entitled "The World at War." It picks up where "Operation Dark Angel" leaves off with the world at war with one another with World War III looming around the corner. General Alexander Ludlow continues on his mission to save the world, at least he hopes that he can. He completely believes the lies and deception that he is being fed by The Group and by Nicolaitanes Balac.

"The World at War" is just as exciting if not more so than it's counterpart "Operation Dark Angel."