Revealing Christ through Our Characters in a Fallen World

Cynthia Herron Christian Fiction 5 Comments

Over the past 20 years or so, Christian fiction has evolved. No longer do we dance around delicate issues or insinuate difficulties; Today, we broach sensitive topics with truth, finesse, and grace. Christian authors recognize that in a world of heartache and suffering, our readers long to identify with others who have walked the same road or with those who share …

A Short Drive to “Perfectville”

Cynthia Herron Writing 7 Comments

I grew up watching The Waltons and Andy Griffith re-runs. Life on Waltons Mountain and on the quiet streets of Mayberry seemed ideal. The folks there were friendly, faith-filled, and neighbor-oriented. As far back as I can recall, I knew those were towns I wanted to base my fictional series on. I wanted folks (readers) to be able to sit back, kick …