Who am I?
The Short Answer:
I am Lauren Thell, author of YA Christian fiction and writer for teens who walk through fire.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.” Isaiah 43:2
The Long Answer:
An ex-piano teacher, Lauren Thell is an author, blogger, and champion for teens who walk through the fire of Isaiah 43:2. She writes contemporary YA Christian fiction about characters who could be your sister, best friend, shy boyfriend, or the cute geek who sits behind you in biology, and her popular blog emboldens Christian teens to outwardly live what they inwardly believe. Her articles have appeared in Brio magazine for teen girls, a Focus on the Family publication. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she was a finalist in the YA division of ACFW’s 2023 Genesis Contest.
Lauren grew up among a menagerie of farm animals and showed sheep at the county fair. She showed an affinity for music from an early age, mastering first the harmonica, then the piano, then—after ditching her braces—the French horn and trumpet. She holds a degree in tickling the ivories from Viterbo University (which may or may not be responsible for the prevalence of the arts in her books). It was there that she met, dated, broke up with, then dated again the patient man who eventually became her husband.
In between the occasional music gig and long hours spent crafting ideas into scenes, Lauren enjoys growing plants with petals, dancing with a wooden spoon in her hand, hiking with her kids, renovating her 100-year-old home, making her hubby laugh, and gawking at the night sky through her telescope. She and her music teacher husband reside in Wisconsin and specialize in turning boys into men.
Mission Statement
To embolden Christian teens to outwardly live what they inwardly believe, and to encourage non-Christians to consider the life that could be theirs with Jesus as their savior.Â
What I Write
I write contemporary YA Christian fiction about young people navigating life with a compass of faith. But my stories are as much for entertainment as for inspiration. So it’s okay if you snort-laugh, ugly cry, or throw the book across the room when the characters don’t listen to your vehement scolding.
(Okay, maybe not the last one. Wouldn’t want to break something.)Â
What I Believe
I believe in God the Father who created me, Jesus his son, who died as an innocent substitute to pay the price for my sin, and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith in my heart.
I also believe the Bible is God’s Word and as relevant today as when it was written. You will find these beliefs reflected in my writing.
Get fuel for your faith!
Check out my YA blog where I talk about faith, love, live, reading, writing, boys . . . pretty much eveything.