Redemption’s Promise follows an orphaned teenager in Jerusalem during the time when Christ died, who is adopted by a Roman and uses his new identity to help continue his father’s work. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I originally wrote Redemption’s Promise as a play for our church’s Easter program. I wanted something that would present the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a very dramatic, exciting, and original way. After our church presented it, I marketed the script to other churches through Dramatic Difference Publications, an in-house online publishing company I had started years before. When COVID struck in 2020, churches were no longer producing programs. It was then I decided to take my most popular dramas and turn them into novels! I expanded the story, adding details and emotions (that an audience would see while watching a stage play) as descriptions. The second half of the book was an addition to the original story, as were a few of the characters who became favorites of mine. They expanded the story and added extra plot twists and depth to the tale.

Jason hates everything the Roman empire stands for but must find a way to survive in this new situation and ends up on a soul-searching adventure. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?

The main thing that keeps Jason going is his hope of discovering what happened to his mother and being there for her if he finds her. Another would be his love for his people, the Jews, and to continue his father’s quest to relieve them from Roman tyranny. The realization of Who the Messiah really is and why He came to earth adds another dimension and ultimately changes the course of several of the characters’ lives, including Jason’s.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

The major theme, as in my other books, is forgiveness. There are also themes of courage to stand for what is right despite what others do or think, strength and perseverance amid what appears to be insurmountable difficulties, sacrifice (particularly the sacrifice Jesus made to enable redemption), and loyalty.

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

I am working on a sequel to Redemption’s Promise. The title will be Redemption’s Victory and will continue the stories of the main characters and some of the minor ones, too. It will also weave in snatches from the life of the Apostle Paul. I hope to have it available by Easter, but time will tell. I’m also working on sequels for two other books and another biblical fiction novel.

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