Faith and Fun in Fiction: Why Kids Need Both
Kids don’t have to choose between fun and faith — they need both. In this post, I share why laughter, adventure, and biblical truth belong together in stories, and how The BUG Boys grew out of my own journey from loving fiction as a kid to wanting my son (and others) to have books that point them toward Christ.
Meet the BUG Boys: Zeke, Josiah, and David
Ever wonder who the BUG Boys really are? Meet Zeke, Josiah, and David—three friends whose names nod to the good kings of the Old Testament, but whose everyday adventures feel a lot like the kids you know. Their story is about courage, friendship, and faith growing in the middle of ordinary life.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Debut Author — Expectations vs Reality
Writing a book was my lifelong dream—but the journey to becoming a debut author has looked nothing like I imagined. From childhood bookmobiles to rewrites and unexpected setbacks, here’s the honest truth about chasing the dream of publishing my first Christian middle-grade fiction book.
Why Boys Need Faith-Filled Adventure Stories
When I couldn’t find any Christian books for boys, I set out to write one for my son. That idea became The BUG Boys—a middle-grade adventure series that combines faith, friendship, and fun while pointing kids to Jesus.