“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; the flames will not set you ablaze.” -Isaiah 43:2
We’ve been talking about some deep topics on this blog for the past month or two, so it’s time to touch on something lighter: standout characters in YA novels. What are your favorite fictional characters and why? Is it because you relate well to them, or do you admire them… Read More »Standout Characters in YA Novels: 6 of Lauren’s Favorites
A while back, I promised to let you know whenever I discover a dazzling work of YA fiction. Lo and behold, I found one. This Christian teen fiction spotlight features a review of Something I Am Not, by Cher Gatto—a highly recommended read. Published in 2019, this isn’t a brand-new… Read More »Christian Teen Fiction Spotlight: A Review of SOMETHING I AM NOT
Unless you just stumbled onto my website (welcome!), you probably already know that while I spend a good amount of time on my nonfiction blog, my true passion lies in writing fictional Christian books for teens. Fiction powered by faith. The most skeptical of you might wonder why we need… Read More »5 Reasons Why We Need Christian Books For Teens
If this is your first time visiting my site, welcome! I’m Lauren Thell, author of YA fiction for those who walk through fire. I write for Christian teens and anyone else who’s looking for something bigger than life. But somewhere along the way, I also become a known blogger, which… Read More »Becoming An Author: My Crazy Journey So Far
As we celebrate another year at LaurenThell.com, I feel it’s appropriate to highlight the first Christian YA short story series to appear exclusively on this site. Kane was the character who started it all, and during a time when my novels were not yet available for widespread distribution, he allowed… Read More »Spotlight on SEASONS OF KANE: a Christian YA Short Story Series