“Someone They Can Trust” is new novel releasing on Amazon on May 23. For more information, subscribe to my author email listat the end of this post…
1. We Need to Fix What’s Broken:
It’s funny how something can be simmering in you and you don’t know it until you start writing. I didn’t know how angry I was about the sexually abusive behavior of some prominent Christian leaders until I began writing, “Someone They Can Trust.”
I think I was even more disappointed in the institutional leaders surrounding these people – those with more conscience who knew something was wrong and didn’t have the courage to do anything about it.
“Someone They Can Trust” is by no means a wrenching, heartbreaking novel – most of its characters are endearing, witty and love God. However, it is a novel that pulls no punches about how much damage a broken pastor can do to a church, and the responsibility of other leaders to deal with it head-on. That’s why I wrote this book.
I'm an author and actress, writing books, church drama and a blog at colleenscheid.com. With Friends of the Groom Theater Company, (friendsofthegroom.org) I perform in shows and do workshops and retreats. I live with my husband Bill in Cincinnati and we have three sons, all the best of men.
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3 thoughts on “10 Reasons I Wrote “Someone They Can Trust””
You’ve chosen a timely scenario for your novel, Colleen. Then again, it sounds as if the premise chose you, which means GOD chose you to write this book and instilled the passion you’ve invested in every character, every scene, every page. (Thank you again for the privilege of reading the manuscript!) I pray that God’s wisdom continue to guide you, Colleen, as you pursue this project!
Thank you Nancy. I have you to thank for pointing out so many of the glitches that would have made this book a bumpier ride! Takes a village to raise a book!
You’ve chosen a timely scenario for your novel, Colleen. Then again, it sounds as if the premise chose you, which means GOD chose you to write this book and instilled the passion you’ve invested in every character, every scene, every page. (Thank you again for the privilege of reading the manuscript!) I pray that God’s wisdom continue to guide you, Colleen, as you pursue this project!
Thank you Nancy. I have you to thank for pointing out so many of the glitches that would have made this book a bumpier ride! Takes a village to raise a book!
You are more than welcome, Colleen–it was a pleasure! (And there weren’t THAT many glitches!) You made me smile with that “village” comment. So true!