I had been raised in the church, but I wasn't a Christian. I had a lot of head knowledge but no heart knowledge. Francine Rivers christianchurchhead Change image and share on social
I became a Christian late, in my late 30s, so I had a lot of things that I was bringing into my Christian life that I regret. And I had a lot of questions about faith, so that's where I start when I write. Francine Rivers 30sbringchristian share on social
Well, I always wanted to write from the time I was very little, and my mother encouraged me. She wrote a journal from the time she was 15 up until about the age of 76. Francine Rivers ageencouragejournal Change image and share on social
I start work by spending time in personal Bible study. Because my projects center on a question in my own faith walk, I find Bible study essential. And God gives me scriptures daily that speak to the question with which I'm struggling. Francine Rivers biblecenterdaily share on social
The goal is to have every character take on a life of his or her own. Sometimes characters will come into the story that I haven't planned. Francine Rivers charactergoallife Change image and share on social
I'll often dream about characters before I start writing their stories. Francine Rivers characterdreamstart Change image and share on social
I actually worked in the general market for many years writing steamy historical romance, and I had more freedom in the Christian market than I ever did in the general market to write about any issue that I needed to write about. Francine Rivers christianfreedomgeneral share on social
My job is to allow the character to live and breathe - and become as real to the reader as he or she is to me. Francine Rivers breathecharacterjob Change image and share on social
My favorite book is 'Redeeming Love.' It was my first as a born-again Christian, my statement of faith, and the most exciting year I've spent writing anything. Francine Rivers bearbookchristian Change image and share on social
I want to see Christian fiction speak to the hard and real issues that tear people's lives apart. Francine Rivers christianfictionhard Change image and share on social
