Episode 19 | Genre Butterfly, Social Justice Advocate and Storyteller: Meet Nola Lorraine

Genre Butterfly, Brave Storyteller: Christian Author Nola Lorraine on Courage, Hope and CommunityIn this episode of Created to Write, author Nola Lorraine proves that refusing to be boxed into one genre is not a weakness - it's a superpower.A self-described genre butterfly, Nola moves freely between fiction, poetry, and devotionals, drawing from a deeply personal well. As anadoptee, her own history fuels stories rooted in identity, belonging, andresilience. Her novel Scattered, inspired by the historical plight ofBritish Home Children, reflects a Christian author who takes social justice seriously and brings it to the page with both skill and sensitivity. It's faith-based writing with a conscience.For any new writer battling isolation, Nola's passionate championing of Christian writing communities is essential listening. Connection, she argues, isn't optional - it's what keeps creators going when the work gets hard.She also speaks with rare wisdom about the vulnerability required to share personal stories publicly, a courage every beginner writerwill eventually need to find.Beyond her 25-year career as a university academic, Nola is dedicated to creating with God, often following divine leading to shift between projects, such as pausing a novel sequel to release her devotional, Comfort Zone. Nola is a strong advocate for the Christian author community, emphasising the importance of "finding your tribe" and finding the wisdom and vulnerability necessary to share impactful stories. Aside from writing, Nola runs The Write Flourish editing business with her husband, Tim.