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How did you write the Courageous novel in 4 months?

Honestly, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. I had lots of 12 to 16 hour days, and although I knew it would only be for a season, it took its toll. 

Photo Slideshow from Randy Alcorn’s trip to Georgia to Research Courageous

In October of 2010 Randy took a trip to Albany Georgia to research the setting and filming location of the movie Courageous in order to write the novel of the same name. These are some of his pictures, video clips and memories from the trip.

What was it like writing a novelization for Courageous? What are some of the themes addressed in the novel? (audio)

In this two-minute audio clip, recorded at the Red Carpet Premiere of the Courageous movie, Randy talks about what it was like writing the novelization, and also shares about some of the themes addressed in the novel.

When you wrote the Courageous novelization, did you get to see the movie before you started writing? (audio)

In this minute long audio clip, recorded at the Courageous Red Carpet Premiere, Randy answers a question about whether he watched the movie before he began writing the novelization.

Can you share about the process of writing the novel Courageous?

Last year I said yes to writing a novel based on the screenplay of the new movie Courageous(www.courageousthemovie.com), which is being released in theaters on September 30. The movie was done by the Kendrick brothers, Stephen and Alex, who produced Facing the Giants and Fireproof. As Fireproofcentered on fire fighters and marriage, Courageous centers on police officers and fatherhood and, not surprisingly, COURAGE for men in their homes and personal lives.

Will We Find Books in Heaven?

booksbooksWe know that sixty-six books, those that comprise the Bible, will be in Heaven—”Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens” (Psalm 119:89).

A Funny Story about Researching for Courageous (audio)

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn talks about an experience he had while resarching the police and gang life in Albany, Georgia for the novel Courageous

Randy, how do you decide what books to write next? (audio)

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "How do you decide what books to write next?"

Q&A: What inspired you to write Safely Home? (audio)

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn talks about his novel Safely Home, and the painting that inspired him to write it.

Even though you are writing for a Christian audience, how do you craft your message in an attempt to reach non-Christians?

When I wrote Deception, the spiritual themes are interwoven into the central plot, the murder mystery. Ollie’s recognition that everything is not as it appears applies not only to the murder, but to the larger issues of his life.

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