Episode 10 | Faith in Space: How Adam Collings Brings Christianity Into Science Fiction

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Spaces: Christian Author AdamCollings on Faith-Filled Sci-FiIn this episode of Created to Write, Australian indie author Adam Collings invites us into the creative world behind his Jewel of the Stars series, where everyday people navigate the vastness of space with all their very human complications intact.Adam's Christian writing process is methodical and structured, built on detailed outlines and formal story frameworks. But what fuels the stories is deeply personal, real-life experiences, including family challenges and cruise ship adventures that feed his signature "ordinary people in space" approach.His faith-based writing philosophy is nuanced and intentional. Rather than presenting faith as a neat solution, Adam aims for compassionate, realistic portrayals of religion within science fiction, the kind that secular and Christian readers alike can respect.For any new writer finding their feet, his advice is practical - study character arcs, master story structure, and find your community. Creating with God and writing with craft are not mutually exclusive, and Adam Collings is living proof.Adam David Collings is a science fiction and fantasy author. He lives in Tasmania, Australia with his wife Linda and his two adult children. Adam draws inspiration for his stories from his overactive imagination, his life experiences and his faith.Be sure to check out Adam's books... AdamDavidCollings.combooks2read.com/jewel