Amen, brother! PREACH! lol. Sometimes, whether a book feels "preachy" or not is in the mind of the reader. I've been raked over the coals for my books being too Christian, but of those who take the time to read my books and post a review, fully enjoy them. One woman reached out to tell me my books cured her depression! As she read my main character realize she was believing lies of the devil, so too did my reader. I've even received feedback from non-Christians who enjoyed them. So, rather than bow to those who simply aren't my readers, I will obey the One Who calls me to write. Some will like it, some won't. But my idea of a successful book is one I wrote with God and pleases Him and those He calls to read it. I hope you do the same! After reading this post, I'm VERY interested in reading the Spirit Wind series. I want more of God in my stories, not less. :)
Thanks! I’ve definitely gotten some very good feedback—same with having some readers feel like I was “in their head” addressing the exact things they were struggling with. And I’ve been told by a few people I made them cry!
Some have also said they were pretty scary, but I feel like they’re maybe Pirates of the Caribbean level? And no matter how scary, I promise God wins, so…
I’d love for you to check them out and see what you think; they’re only $3.99 apiece on Kindle 😊
Amen, brother! PREACH! lol. Sometimes, whether a book feels "preachy" or not is in the mind of the reader. I've been raked over the coals for my books being too Christian, but of those who take the time to read my books and post a review, fully enjoy them. One woman reached out to tell me my books cured her depression! As she read my main character realize she was believing lies of the devil, so too did my reader. I've even received feedback from non-Christians who enjoyed them. So, rather than bow to those who simply aren't my readers, I will obey the One Who calls me to write. Some will like it, some won't. But my idea of a successful book is one I wrote with God and pleases Him and those He calls to read it. I hope you do the same! After reading this post, I'm VERY interested in reading the Spirit Wind series. I want more of God in my stories, not less. :)
Thanks! I’ve definitely gotten some very good feedback—same with having some readers feel like I was “in their head” addressing the exact things they were struggling with. And I’ve been told by a few people I made them cry!
Some have also said they were pretty scary, but I feel like they’re maybe Pirates of the Caribbean level? And no matter how scary, I promise God wins, so…
I’d love for you to check them out and see what you think; they’re only $3.99 apiece on Kindle 😊
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XB6L11