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What would you like to see more of in Christian fiction?
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More like Don Brown's books: military and/or naval suspense with real world possibilities. I grew up on Grace Livingston Hill, borrowed books from my aunt, so I've, per se, been there and done that on the romantic CF and so want MORE than romantic Christian novels! Time periods? Not sure. Definitely not the 1800s nor early 1900s, so from WWII on for me unless there are more realistic Christian fiction novels like Randy Ingermanson's "Transgressions" series that starts in the current time period but goes back to Jesus' time or shortly thereafter.
Great question C.J.! Since I'm currently writing YA Inspirational Science Fiction (ISF), I would love for there to be more ISF.
I am the biggest fan of Grace Livingston Hill, even though I know the style is outdated for most people. I love the simplicity, the corniness even, the unashamed spiritual message. One of my goals is to eventually have all her books!
Carol wrote: "I am the biggest fan of Grace Livingston Hill, even though I know the style is outdated for most people. I love the simplicity, the corniness even, the unashamed spiritual message. One of my goals ..."You are correct, Carol, about GLH's books having such an unashamed spiritual message even though the time period is outdated. And your comments made me rethink what I said. I have often thought of reading her books again, but I just have not as of yet. My tiring of romantic Christian novels spans more the current ones as they mostly - mostly, I reiterate - seem cookie cutter in nature. I crave the deep spiritual messages in the fiction I read, however, whether it is simple or more profound in nature.
Laura wrote: "Great question C.J.! Since I'm currently writing YA Inspirational Science Fiction (ISF), I would love for there to be more ISF."Yes, I too would love to see more science fiction in the Christian industry. I loved books like Firebird and Jupiter Winds and would love to see more books like that.
When is the sequel to
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Carol wrote: "I am the biggest fan of Grace Livingston Hill, even though I know the style is outdated for most people. I love the simplicity, the corniness even, the unashamed spiritual message. One of my goals ..."I love her books too! I wish some of the modern writers wrote like that!
I bought Firebird earlier this year at Lifeway, Ashley, and can't wait to dig into it! Heard it's such a good series.Can't wait for the sequel C.J.!
Carol wrote: "I am the biggest fan of Grace Livingston Hill, even though I know the style is outdated for most people. I love the simplicity, the corniness even, the unashamed spiritual message. One of my goals ..."I like GLH when I want to pretend all is perfect in the world.
There are many modern Christian authors that write very similar. Amber Stockton is one.
Otherwise, as far as the question, I really would love to see more real life romances. I have especially enjoyed some of the books that have married couples in them and dealing with their struggles they face and showing what real romance is like.
I also would like to see some more with high paced medical/EMT/Firefighters, mental health issues, caregiving, family issues, eating disorders..
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C.J. wrote: "Martha... have you read Shawn Grady? His novels feature a firefighter/EMS. Through the Fire is Book 1. "I think I own it, but have not read it yet. I need to move it up on my read list.
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I would love less Romance.. I don't hate romance or anything but I can't seem to pick up a book without romance and sometimes it gets a little tiring.
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C.J. wrote: "Sierra... I'm with you. Nothing at all wrong with romance in fiction, but it's nice to find Christian fiction that doesn't always have to have a romance subplot. Hard to find sometimes!"That's why I love your contemporaries, CJ! I love the sister-sister love!
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C.J. wrote: "Aw, thanks, Sierra. I'm finishing up a new contemporary very soon... and guess what? It's about sisters again! :) No romance either."YESS!!! I am soo excited :D I believe I've read all your contemporaries except for Ties that Bind because no library in Indiana has it!
Martha wrote: "C.J. wrote: "Martha... have you read Shawn Grady? His novels feature a firefighter/EMS. Through the Fire is Book 1. "I think I own it, but have not read it yet..."
I loved this one, it was somekind different from the usual 'Christian mainstream' and quite realistic.
I read yesterday a really short short-story I think some of you might enjoy when I read the comments here. It is called
and it's something between thriller and drama.As for your question I just miss contemporary stories with the feel of real-life counseling while you are reading. Books where you learn by example how the characters dealt with their everyday life and all the trouble they find along the way. Where you see the real life without all the sugar coat but still in a positive way.
I hope it makes sense. It's really difficult to describe especially in a foreing language. The only examples I know of are Karen Kingsbury's Redemption series (not the entire Baxter series - only the first five books and small parts of the Over the Line books) and The Four Seasons of Marriage series by Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer - though I wasn't able to connect with this one really.
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What would you love to see more in Christian fiction? For example, is there a time period that just isn't covered as much as you like? Or perhaps a type of character?
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I personally would love to see more suspense novels that don't necessarily HAVE to have a romantic thread to make them work. Nothing against romantic suspense mind you!