Since joining a book club, I've noticed how nice it is when authors have discussion questions posted SOMEWHERE, either in the back of the book, or on their website. So, for any of you who choose my novel to use as a book club read, here are some questions you can use to discuss afterwards. You're not limited to these, obviously. And I'd love to hear any you can come up with, too.

I don't know about you, but I'm friends with my former English professors from college. We keep up on Facebook and they cheer me on with each book, which is amazing. So, when I saw one of them cheering on another Freed graduate, I knew exactly how that felt. And the more I read about her and her book, the more I wanted to know. So, I reached out to new author Karly Cross, and she agreed to do an interview. After all, if I want to know more, you probably will, too, right?

Hi Karly, welcome! I'm always excited to meet other alum from Freed-Hardeman who are also authors. When did you first decide you wanted to write?
 
            Hi!  Thank you so much for having me!  This is definitely a blessing to be able to answer these questions with you. I love that Freed has connected us and that we have that connection to each other here in the writing world.
 
As cliché as it may sound, I think I’ve always had the writer’s spirit in me.  I was writing silly songs and poems from the time I could read, and all my fantastical stories were my favorite way to express myself.  Creating and writing have always just been part of who I am.
 
Your first book looks great. I'm always excited to find more books for my children to read as they grow, especially ones that include the Bible. What inspired you to write a book about going back to Bible times?
 
             Thank you so much!  It was definitely a labor of love, and I hope your kids enjoy it, truly!
 
I think sometimes when we read the Bible, we forget the humanity of the people we’re told about.  It’s so easy to slip into the mindset of “these are stories” rather than “these are historical accounts.”  By having the characters, Riley and Gabe, go back into these accounts, in my opinion, it gives young people a chance to really explore the humanity of the biblical people.  It broadens the scope and shifts the perspective, which I think can be beneficial to all.