Recently, I have had the opportunity to teach creative writing workshops and discuss my Biblical fiction novels. One question I am frequently asked is how I create the world of the New Testament and weave a story around the Biblical characters. Thorough research and factual accuracy are essential, but after the research is complete, imaginationContinue reading “Ignatian Contemplation and Creative Writing”
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The Historical and Biblical Background to Return to Caesarea
Last month I launched a blog series on the Biblical and historical basis of my novels starting with Leaving Bethany. My focus now shifts to the second novel, Return to Caesarea. It is a story where my protagonist, Martha of Bethany fights against potential murderers and her own prejudices. It is five years after theContinue reading “The Historical and Biblical Background to Return to Caesarea”
The Historical and Biblical Background to Leaving Bethany
With the launch of Advance from Antioch, my third and final book in the Leaving Bethany trilogy, I thought I would write a mini-series of blogs, examining the historical and Biblical background of the stories. This month we begin with the first, Leaving Bethany. The novel opens with house-proud Martha sweeping the dust out ofContinue reading “The Historical and Biblical Background to Leaving Bethany”
Leaving Bethany 