Embracing Change took first place in the Rose & Crown novel competition in 2009. It is due to be released in late September 2010.
This what the judges had to say about Embracing Change: The winning entry tipped the scales because of its very strong inspirational and emotional storyline as well as excellent standard of writing, and a well thought out plot with all the threads tied up.
Embracing Change is a compelling story of grace, forgiveness and redemption. When Sarah Johnson's fiancé is killed by a hijacker in South Africa, Sarah carries out his wish to continue with their plan and moves to New Zealand, taking his ashes to scatter there. In her grief she hasn't counted on her gradual healing coming from two unexpected sources: Jesus Christ, and His new plan for her - Joel Baxter.
But will Joel's old flame, Mandy, succeed in destroying Sarah's fragile progress in both her spiritual and earthly paths? And will she ever break free of the oppressive power still held over her by the hijacker who murdered her fiancé and attacked her, too? — It takes a journey halfway back across the world for Sarah to face her demons, and finally forgive.
This story will take you through the majestic Southern Alps, the Garden City of Christchurch and up the east coast of New Zealand as well as through the vibrant streets of Johannesburg and Soweto.
