Author Interview - J. Adams

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24 Jun 2008 08:00 AM

Today we are joined by J. Adams, the author of a book I reviewed last week. We're so glad you could be here with us today!

Your new novel, "The Journey," is a parable of our journey down to earth and the choices we must make in order to return to our Heavenly Father. What gave you the idea for this book?

Actually, the story was inspired by one of our daughters who is dealing with a trial and making some choices with some pretty poor consequences. Since she and so many other youth are into fantasy these days, I figured this was a great way to share an important message.

You chose to use a drink called "Splendorfire" as the symbol for succumbing to temptation in this life. Can you tell us a little more about that, and what happens to the characters when they partake of this drink?

Well, I've always wondered what we would do if every sin we committed could be seen on us in some way, no matter how great or small the sin. By using Splendorfire I was just pointing out that even something that seemed so small and the character didn't think would affect anyone but herself had a major consequence.

The character of Ubal represents Satan in your novel. Was it difficult to portray the devil in this fictional setting?

Not really. I just let my imagination run away with creating the perfect face of evil-someone who is smooth and attractive, intelligent and subtly persuasive, someone who finds a person's weaknesses and quickly plays upon them, thereby making that person see and believe anything he wants them to.

On the other side of the coin, was it difficult to portray the characters who represent Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?

It really was. I don't think I can ever truly portray Their characters in words and do Them enough justice. Nevertheless, I try.

What is the message you hope your readers will get from the novel?

I hope to help the youth to understand that there are always consequences for our choices, both great and small, and every choice we make affects something or someone. Agency is a gift that should be used with great care.

What are you working on next?

Right now I'm working on "Place In This World" which is the second book in the Journey series. It will be a story about choice and inner change.

Thank you for joining us, and also for writing these books. Our youth need strong, uplifting messages presented to them in an attractive and approachable form, and I believe these books may just be the ticket.

If you would like to learn more about J. Adams, click here.

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