Genre

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. - John 1:12

With thoughts of starting a novel, one of the first things a writer must do is choose the genre for her budding book. There are dozens to choose from. From magical realism to cyberpunk, courtroom drama to urban fantasy. As I glanced over the list this morning, there was one that jumped off the page at me.

Romance suspense.

There is nothing I like better than a good page turner and since I am such a romantic at heart, what would be a better fit?

My next step is to begin doing research on this particular genre. What has been written? What hasn't been written? How will my story differ from what is out there?

I will want to intertwine the protagonist's crisis of faith, and somehow bring her into a deeper relationship with the Lord by the end of the story.

Here is a small scene that came to mind this morning ...

The tapping rain seemed to put Joy in a trance. Quiet moments created great opportunities for a nap. But she had to stay awake - there was nobody left to keep watch. He would be driving up any minute, and snapping a picture of the two of them would seal the deal.

Sipping on her Caffe' Americano, Joy thought about his last words to her. Deception sent a chill up her spine. How could God have let that happen? Determination blazed through tear-filled eyes. The thought of another victim sent rage through her broken frame.

If God wasn't going to intervene, then she had no choice but to step in.