As a reader, I appreciate the Christian fiction genre because it tells me I'm probably (there are always exceptions) opening a story that features characters growing in their faith and that doesn't include sex scenes, graphic violence, or profanity. As an author, I market my books as Christian fiction in part because that tells readers what to expect when they pick up one of my books.
I don't think all Christian authors should label their books as Christian fiction, but I do think it's a helpful label.
I appreciate you leaving a comment. I agree from a marketing standpoint that it is a excellent shelf for those looking for clean fiction, and characters that either come to Christianity or are Christians. And As I said I'd never slam the authors who choose it.
I think where I have a problem with the label is the idea that only Christian fiction can contain a moral, or righteousness.
And next week I will address something I've specifically experienced as a story teller and that is the idea that certain story forms or characters do not belong in Christian fiction. I disagree, I think that there isn't a sin, darkness, or personality represented in humanity that does not belong in a Christian story. It's all in how it's handled and presented that makes the idea line up with biblical truth or not.
I agree that general fiction can contain good themes/morals.
To be honest, there are sins and topics I wouldn't be comfortable writing or reading about, but that doesn't mean they can't be handled in a biblical manner.
I'm sorry you've had readers look down on/disapprove of you work. From reading your articles, I can tell that you're a talented writer and, more importantly, love Jesus.
Oh this warms my heart so much, thank you for this.
I love your honesty as a reader. I want everyone who picks up a White Harvest book to understand what they are getting before they read. It was why when I published Bethan’s Identity I made to sure any reader understood there were dark themes, coercion, and child death. I realize those topics can be triggering and part of my stewardship is to make sure the reader has a choice before proceeding.
As a reader, I appreciate the Christian fiction genre because it tells me I'm probably (there are always exceptions) opening a story that features characters growing in their faith and that doesn't include sex scenes, graphic violence, or profanity. As an author, I market my books as Christian fiction in part because that tells readers what to expect when they pick up one of my books.
I don't think all Christian authors should label their books as Christian fiction, but I do think it's a helpful label.
I appreciate you leaving a comment. I agree from a marketing standpoint that it is a excellent shelf for those looking for clean fiction, and characters that either come to Christianity or are Christians. And As I said I'd never slam the authors who choose it.
I think where I have a problem with the label is the idea that only Christian fiction can contain a moral, or righteousness.
And next week I will address something I've specifically experienced as a story teller and that is the idea that certain story forms or characters do not belong in Christian fiction. I disagree, I think that there isn't a sin, darkness, or personality represented in humanity that does not belong in a Christian story. It's all in how it's handled and presented that makes the idea line up with biblical truth or not.
I agree that general fiction can contain good themes/morals.
To be honest, there are sins and topics I wouldn't be comfortable writing or reading about, but that doesn't mean they can't be handled in a biblical manner.
I'm sorry you've had readers look down on/disapprove of you work. From reading your articles, I can tell that you're a talented writer and, more importantly, love Jesus.
Oh this warms my heart so much, thank you for this.
I love your honesty as a reader. I want everyone who picks up a White Harvest book to understand what they are getting before they read. It was why when I published Bethan’s Identity I made to sure any reader understood there were dark themes, coercion, and child death. I realize those topics can be triggering and part of my stewardship is to make sure the reader has a choice before proceeding.
Thank you so much also for the empathy.