as pastors. So, I opted to use the Baptist denomination.
With that said, the Baptist denomination is not a target
in this narrative. I have no personal agenda to undermine
Baptist Churches. As a matter of fact, I believe that the
tens of thousands of Baptist Churches across our nation
have through the years been a pillar of moral strength in
our culture.”
Q | You included several local places in the story. Can you
name a few?
RA | Roxy’s Diner. Partin Park. Pecan Drive. West
Oglethorpe Avenue. Elements Bistro and Grill. Marathon
gas station at I-16. Cross-Eyed Cricket Sports Bar.
Steeplechase Grill. Walmart. Hampton Inn. Quality Inn.
Q | Why do you feel this is your “perhaps most controversial”
book to date?
RA | For one, the subject of “female pastors” is a highly
contentious subject right now in Baptist circles. The book
also deals with other divisive issues such as racism in
churches, and the abuse of women within a certain world
religion. Having said that, my first novel Wisdom Hunter—
published in 1991—got me fired from a Christian
organization.
Q | On your webpage, you state: “These books were also born
out of personal struggles and/or partial real-life experiences.”
What personal experiences influenced this particular book?
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