Why Aren't there More Christian Literary or Realism Fiction Books?

Generally speaking, Christian fiction gets a bad rep. Some readers mistakenly associate the genre with Amish romance, while others believe that every Christian fiction work must convey a salvation message. There's also a perception that it can be dull, predictable, and filled with one-dimensional characters, such as holy saints and evil atheists who receive divine punishment. I believe this misrepresentation has its roots in the traditional approach of mainstream Christian publishers, which often leaned towards a more conservative style of storytelling.

However, I have always believed that Christian fiction isn't safe fiction. Join me in a discussion with Patrick E. Craig as we delve into the significance of realism in Christian fiction.

Amazon Best-Selling author Patrick E. Craig, is a lifelong writer and musician who left a successful music career to concentrate on writing and publishing fiction books. Patrick and his wife Judy live in Idaho. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. https://patrickecraig.com/

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