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Keeping the faith in Christian Fiction
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Move over, Bridget Jones! Christian women are taking over this hot literary trend, writer Ramona Richards writes, ‘You probably know someone like her. You may have read about her in magazines, or seen her on television or in the movies. She's smart, sophisticated, and sassy—a career woman who worries about her boyfriend, her boss, and the latest fashion trends. She may be like your best friend, or the girls who hang out with your daughter., a lighthearted Christian novel about a group of churchgoing women, discovered her book helped launch chick lit into the Christian market, she was surprised. Actually, since Neta knew the reputation of chick lit, stunned was more like it. "I didn't have chick lit in mind for any of the Yada Yada books," Neta explains of her now two-book series. "I do know a lot of readers picked up the first book because of that bright pink cover with the crazy socks and then get caught up in the characters and the story." These bright colors and fun, girlie images are common in secular chick lit. As one of Neta's readers wrote, "The jacket was colorful and interesting. But I never expected what I read! What a fantastic and moving book on faith, friendship, and finding oneself. I loved every page."
But do you ever wonder, in an ever-demanding world where more is considered better, how these writers keep their faith in their books?
“I think God tests you before He gives you too much success, I really do. I know where my heart is. Everyone has a distinct ministry. I really believe mine is bridging the gap between the Christian world and the non. If I ever can't speak to the outsideworld? I think I have become irrelevant and not able to "Go!" as He told us.” Kristin Billerbeck.
“Certainly you can write a touching novel without giving up what you believe in. In fact, adding faith and/or strong values creates depth to the character as well as the story. Like real people, fictional characters can struggle with life decisions, but find strength and hope by turning to God. In romance, it's easy to drive the hero or heroine toward a love scene when the story sages. In Christian romance, the story has to have an underlying spiritual thread, a place where the hero or heroine has to choose to do what's right, or allow their desires to be changed by the living God. Sometimes, it's realizing God loves them and has a purpose for them. Not only can that add dynamic to the character, but add a new dimension for the reader. Yes, we can keep faith in romance. God is a God of love. Look at Song of Solomon. At the surface level, it's a love story between a man and a woman. At the core, deepest level, it's a love story between Jesus, the great Bridegroom and his bride, the Church. You and me. He loves us in the pure way a man loves a woman. The greatest romance story ever written was penned by the wisest man who ever lived! Pretty amazing.” Rachel Hauck.
For Christian authors, keeping the faith is not only easy, it’s an essential part of who they are.
So the next time you walk into a bookstore, or open the paper to read the New York Times Bestsellers list, look around. See, I told you you’d find us there.
All the best…
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