What Qualifies as “Clean” Fiction to Me?

March 20, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

In the realm of Clean fiction, there are many different opinions on what type of content qualifies as “clean”. In this post, I’ll be covering my own thoughts on what I personally consider clean fiction to be, which is my standard for writing as an author of clean, Christian reads.

How I Read 100 Books in a Year for the First Time

March 13, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

How was I able to read 100+ books in a year for the first time, as a married adult with a full-time job and a side career as an indie author? Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I imagined it would be.

My Seventh Year as a Published Author

March 6, 2024.Reading time 16 minutes.

I’ve been a published author for seven years now. Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned within the past year that have given me faith that year eight will be my best year yet. ❤

Editing Diaries: The Dream (Episode 6)

February 28, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Yeah, I’m still not done editing The Dream.

Why’s it taking so long? Well, let me explain…

How My Reading Tastes Changed in 2023

February 21, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

2023’s reading journey changed my reading tastes in three ways. Here’s how I think I’ll have a better reading year in 2024 because of it.

Why I Don’t Write With Specific Tropes in Mind

February 14, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

As authors, one of the most marketable aspects our books can be the tropes we include in our manuscripts; however, I choose not to write my own books with specific tropes in mind. Here’s why.

Christians, We Shouldn’t Take Our Online Comments Lightly

February 7, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Christians, we need to remember Who we’re representing when we interact with others online.

Jesus didn’t call us to spread division. He called us to follow Him and make disciples.

But, so often, we get it wrong, especially with how we interact with others online. Here’s why we need to put more thought into how our online presence affects the kingdom of God.

WIP Update: Tales of an Awkward Turtle (Update #1)

January 31, 2024.Reading time 13 minutes.

Can you believe Tales of an Awkward Turtle is already three months in the making?

If you’re wondering how progress is going on this zany story, here’s the tea, y’all. I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

The Best Christian Fiction I Read in 2023

January 24, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Looking for Christian fiction reads to add to your 2024 TBR? Check out my favorite Christian fiction reads of 2023. 🙂

Writing Realistic Christian Fiction: The Line Between Edgy & Edifying

January 17, 2024.Reading time 14 minutes.

Can Christian fiction truly be both edgy and edifying? This week’s post goes over what the line between edgy and edifying is, and how we as writers of Christian fiction can write from a happy medium that glorifies God without sugarcoating the realities of the fallen world.