In recent months, I have raved about a set of Regency-era mystery/clean romance books written by Erica Vetsch. I had the privilege of being on the launch team for her latest book. And now I have the honor of having her write a guest post for you! Enjoy! -- Amy
Christian Fiction and Homeschooling
I began my writing journey when I brought my kids home to homeschool. I had been a middle school and high school history teacher, and my children attended the Christian school where I taught, but the time came when we felt it best for our family to teach our kids at home.
At first, I was resistant. I knew almost nothing about
homeschooling, and what I had heard involved some pretty odd (to me) behavior.
But after about two weeks, I was running around like I invented homeschooling.
Have you heard of it? Do you know how great it is? Do you want to try it? Like
a homeschooling evangelist. 😊
What I also found was that I had more time on my hands than
when I was teaching. Our schooling was mostly done by noon each day. My kids
were fairly little, so there weren’t a lot of extra curriculars that would have
us in the car running hither and yon.
That’s when I started writing fiction and pursuing
publication. As I learned more about writing, I was able to evaluate literature
better and be more mindful of what my children were reading.
Which is one of the reasons I highly recommend Christian
fiction for homeschooled children. Stories from trusted authors and publishers
allow parents to introduce tough topics to their children in a way that
reflects both reality and the spiritual implications behind what is happening
in the story.
In my latest book, A Scheming in Parliament, I did not set
out to write an “issue” book. But the story does deal with human trafficking
and political corruption. But it also has strong stances on sin, the need for
salvation, the problem with situational ethics based upon feelings, and the
knowledge that God is both sovereign and good. Tough topics are handled without
shirking the realities, but not graphically or gratuitously treated.
Christian fiction can open doors of conversation with your
homeschooled child/teen so you can prepare them for the harsh realities of the
world, underpinned with the foundation of Godly principles and faith.
If you haven’t looked into Christian fiction as part of your
curriculum, I urge you to take a peek. Stories written from a Biblical
worldview that aren’t afraid to tackle real-life issues without glorifying sin
can be excellent teaching tools, not to mention fun to read!
"Vetsch keeps the stakes high and the plot twists
frequent . . . Readers will have a hard time putting this down."
—Publishers Weekly
Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir
Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new
position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power
brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not
to reveal his true motives, and he’s quickly inducted into the mysterious
Theban Club.
Miss Philippa Cashel's mission, the Princess Charlotte
Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students
are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when
a dear friend's past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the
question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?
Bertie's and Philippa's missions collide when Bertie
uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join
forces against the corruption threatening to topple England's government, all
while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.
https://www.amazon.com/Scheming-Parliament-Cloaks-Daggers/dp/0825448638
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About Erica Vetsch
Best-selling, award-winning author Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s
not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum. You can
connect with her at her website, www.ericavetsch.com
and you can find her on Facebook at The Inspirational Regency Readers Group
where she spends way too much time!
