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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 been on Facebook lately? YouTube? Instagram? TikTok? Rare is the teen (or adult, for that matter) who hasn’t visited any type of social media in the past twenty-four hours. For some the question is not if but how often. (If that sounds like you, see my post 8… Read More »5 Terrific Reasons Why Christian Teens Should Read Fiction
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
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. (Psst! Did you… 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 »Spotlight on SEASONS OF KANE: a Christian YA Short Story Series