My “story” behind the story

by | Jul 12, 2010 | History, Story Behind the Story, Writing

In my childhood, my head was always filled with stories like the Chronicles of Narnia, the BFG, Call of the Wild and so many more. I gobbled up all the horse stories I could find. When I hit the sixth grade, I ran out of books that interested me, so I started reading...

Interview with Robert Elmer, day 2

by | May 28, 2010 | Story Behind the Story

We’re back with author Robert Elmer. What was the greatest challenge with “Wildflowers”? “The scenes where Hanne found herself in the worst trouble were the hardest for me to write. It was an emotional challenge, and I think readers will recognize those...

Interview with Robert Elmer

by | May 26, 2010 | Story Behind the Story

Welcome Robert Elmer, author of more than 50 books, including Wildflowers of Terezin, which I reviewed here. Here is a little about his books and writing journey. Who are your major influences? “Many of my fellow Christian writers have influenced my stories,...

Interview with Jillian Kent, Day 2

by | May 21, 2010 | Story Behind the Story

Back for day two of the interview with author Jillian Kent! Will you give a quick synopsis of your books? “May 3, 2011 is the tentative date for the release of, Secrets of the Heart, which is Book One of, The Ravensmoore Chronicles, a tale of romantic suspense...

Interview with Jillian Kent

by | May 19, 2010 | Story Behind the Story

Author Jillian Kent joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio, the home of Skyline Chili and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Her first novel, Secrets of the Heart is coming out in May 2011 from Realms. When did you first start writing? “I’m not one of those folks who can say they...