Latest and Greatest in Christian Fiction Newsletter/ January 2026
Happy New Year? The question mark here is not a typo, but an introduction to my topic: zeitgeist. You may be aware of this German word for the general mood a culture finds itself at a given time.
An important question for writers since it indicates the type of stories readers are looking for. The conventional wisdom is that during times of peace and security we prefer dark tales of danger and intrigue. Mystery and high stakes, whereas when enduring a season of stress and uncertainty we gravitate toward books full of happiness and reassurance.
So tell me, what will it be this year? I’m serious. Anyone who can predict the zeitgeist of the USA in 2026 with a degree of specificity wins a free book, postage paid. IMO-the country is split between optimism and pessimism depending on your political stance, but if you see a trend, please let me know.
Also, what do you think about sequels? I just finished the first book in a series which, of course, ended at the edge of cliff, fictionally speaking. I’m getting a little weary of this device myself, but perhaps you do not. If you can convince me that it is more than just a gimmick you get a book, free and postage paid.
This month everyone gets chapter three of The Code. If you are tired of the installment plan the book is available on Amazon. I hope to hear from you soon! Here is my email: pmooneysweet@gmail.com
Warm regards,
Pat Sweet
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Everything Before Us
“Sevia isn’t real, but faith hope and love are real.”
A Good Man is Hard to Find
“All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is not very willing to support it.”
Flannery O’Connor
Return of the Lion
The Pevensey children are called back to Narnia to help Caspian, the true king, reclaim his throne from the usurper, Miraz.
Pay Attention to the Cracks
Pay attention to the cracks. They’re where the light shines through.”
Is this the Day?
Safely Home reminds us of the better country to which we are all bound.
When Evil is in Power
Christian Book Blog Safely Home In Randy Alcorn's award-winning novel Safely Home, former roommates at Harvard University meet after twenty years and discover their lives have undergone profound changes. Ben Fielding, the rich, divorced, driven sales executive for a...
Tale of Ancient Love
Christian Book Blog Till We Have Faces C. S. Lewis' retelling of the myth of a beautiful girl sacrificed to a monster who ends up being a god is considered by many to be his best work of fiction. Like other ancient tales its appeals to the situation we humans find...
In the Beginning was the Word
Christian Book Blog Redeeming Love How many times has a simple story lifted your spirits or caused you to reflect on the goodness of God? The first Christian novel I read was Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love. The tremendous odds Angel faces as a child, rejection of her...
Everything Before Us
“Sevia isn’t real, but faith hope and love are real.”
A Good Man is Hard to Find
“All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is not very willing to support it.”
Flannery O’Connor
Return of the Lion
The Pevensey children are called back to Narnia to help Caspian, the true king, reclaim his throne from the usurper, Miraz.
Pay Attention to the Cracks
Pay attention to the cracks. They’re where the light shines through.”
Is this the Day?
Safely Home reminds us of the better country to which we are all bound.
When Evil is in Power
Christian Book Blog Safely Home In Randy Alcorn's award-winning novel Safely Home, former roommates at Harvard University meet after twenty years and discover their lives have undergone profound changes. Ben Fielding, the rich, divorced, driven sales executive for a...
Tale of Ancient Love
Christian Book Blog Till We Have Faces C. S. Lewis' retelling of the myth of a beautiful girl sacrificed to a monster who ends up being a god is considered by many to be his best work of fiction. Like other ancient tales its appeals to the situation we humans find...
In the Beginning was the Word
Christian Book Blog Redeeming Love How many times has a simple story lifted your spirits or caused you to reflect on the goodness of God? The first Christian novel I read was Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love. The tremendous odds Angel faces as a child, rejection of her...
Everything Before Us
“Sevia isn’t real, but faith hope and love are real.”
A Good Man is Hard to Find
“All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is not very willing to support it.”
Flannery O’Connor
Return of the Lion
The Pevensey children are called back to Narnia to help Caspian, the true king, reclaim his throne from the usurper, Miraz.
Pay Attention to the Cracks
Pay attention to the cracks. They’re where the light shines through.”
Is this the Day?
Safely Home reminds us of the better country to which we are all bound.
When Evil is in Power
Christian Book Blog Safely Home In Randy Alcorn's award-winning novel Safely Home, former roommates at Harvard University meet after twenty years and discover their lives have undergone profound changes. Ben Fielding, the rich, divorced, driven sales executive for a...
Tale of Ancient Love
Christian Book Blog Till We Have Faces C. S. Lewis' retelling of the myth of a beautiful girl sacrificed to a monster who ends up being a god is considered by many to be his best work of fiction. Like other ancient tales its appeals to the situation we humans find...
In the Beginning was the Word
Christian Book Blog Redeeming Love How many times has a simple story lifted your spirits or caused you to reflect on the goodness of God? The first Christian novel I read was Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love. The tremendous odds Angel faces as a child, rejection of her...
