I happened upon Lynn’s books in the library and fell head over heels in love with them. The first series I read is based on the life of King Hezekiah from the Bible, and I enjoyed reading about that time and having it brought to life for me. I asked Lynn some questions about that series, and she delighted me by answering them. Here are her thoughts, exclusively for Families.com. Lynn, can you tell us a little bit about how your series about King Hezekiah came to be? My husband and I went on a tour of Israel with a … Continue reading →

As I’ve been exploring the world of literary awards, I can’t forget the Christy. This award is for the very best in Christian literature, and several of my favorite Christian authors are also Christy award winners, including Dee Henderson. From the Christy site, here is the mission statement of the Christy Award:  Nurture and encourage creativity and quality in the writing and publishing of fiction written from a Christian worldview.  Bring a new awareness of the breadth and depth of fiction choices available, helping to broaden the readership.  Provide opportunity to recognize novelists whose work may not … Continue reading →