“Then Jesus told them this parable . . .” -Luke 15:3
Ever met a person who seemed too perfect? What did you think of her? She probably isn’t your best friend because nobody wants to hang out with someone who has absolutely no flaws. (Unless we’re talking about Jesus.) Nobody wants to read about characters with perfect virtue either. As an… Read More »Christian YA Fiction Spotlight: Author Jenny B. Jones
Reading is more than just a pastime, as discussed in my last post, 5 Reasons Why Christian Teens Should Read. But for Christian teens, finding captivating, well-written books that eschew the vulgar language and sexuality common in the YA genre is a gargantuan headache. When you pluck something from the… Read More »Clean YA Fiction Spotlight: Author Kasie West
Have you visited Instagram lately? YouTube? TikTok? Rare is the teen who hasn’t been on social media in the past 24 hours. For some, the question is not if but how much. We love social media. But have you read a good book lately? I’m not talking about the Bible this… Read More »5 Terrific Reasons Why Christian Teens Should Read Fiction
Picture yourself walking into the YA section of your local library. You pluck a book from a shelf at random and flip it over to read the back cover summary. It sounds intriguing. You want to read this book, but you hesitate. Why? Are you worried that while diving into… Read More »Seeking Quality Fiction: Why I’m Not a Fan of Book Banning
Our 12 Reasons to Rejoice Advent devotion has wrapped up, so it’s time to have a little fun. Enjoy this twist on the traditional 12 days of Christmas, given from the perspective of the true love. DECEMBER 25 My Dearest Beloved, Merry Christmas! It pains me to not be near… Read More »The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love
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 looking for something bigger than life. But somewhere along the way, I also become a known blogger, which might… Read More »Becoming An Author: My Crazy Journey So Far
You got the inside scoop about my short story series in Spotlight on Seasons of Kane. Welcome to Part 2, where I share inside information on my stand-alone Christian YA short stories! Dive into fun facts, behind-the-scenes intelligence, and author insights that will enhance your reading experience. TAKE NOTE: All… Read More »More Author Insights On My Christian YA Short Stories
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 »SEASONS OF KANE: a Christian YA Short Story Series