Mary Beth Allen, who is she? What prompts her to write fantasy books? First, she is a believer in Jesus Christ. Her books, The City of Mystery, The Battle Cry for Freedom, and Iamadore (soon to be republished) were influenced by the conviction that Jesus is the Son of God, creator of the universe, and coming back again. All three books have the same theme—to tell the story of Jesus in a manner that would be entertaining, full of adventure, and excitement. The second is the expansion of her mind from a trip to a third-world country: the poverty, the conditions that the individuals lived in, and how the government oppressed them. One thing she found intriguing—a single tree on a mountain slope. The missionaries informed her that the tree kept the farmers anchored by a rope while they planted their crops. Tied to it, they were safe from falling down the steep incline. The rest of the trees had been cut down and burned for firewood. Third, her job as an admission registrar at a nearby hospital allowed her to better understand a variety of human emotions. As she chatted with the patients, they would share a little about themselves, from their interest in sports to the fear they felt with impending procedures, to a request for prayer. These brief conversations gave Beth fresh insight into how to bring depth to her characters. May Mary Beth’s books bring you enjoyment and hope. God bless you!
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