Why Christian fiction?
I never set out to write “Christian fiction” – I just wanted to tell a story about a girl who collides with some of the harsh realities of this world we live in, and has to confront a lot of questions about meaning and purpose and faith. Although I started by submitting to Christian publishing companies I wasn’t at all sure they would be interested because the story is so “gritty” in places. On the other hand I thought secular publishing companies wouldn’t want it because (as one of my friends said) “God does get mentioned an awful lot.” I’m so thankful it’s found a home, and the team at Moody Publishing has been a dream to work with. Q: What kept you busy before the writing bug bit? Studies, mostly. I was a full time student and trying to figure out what on earth I should be doing with my life next (a question I still ask regularly). Q: Are you planning to write another book? Yes. I’m mulling over fiction ideas. I think I have one I’m just about ready to start working on in the next c
