Collaborating with the Holy Spirit to mimic my Creator in creating stories that glorify Him. Committed to the spirit of excellence as I pursue my relationship with Jesus and the passionate stories He births in my imagination.

Currently evaluating publishing options for my first novel – Those that Remain. This is my first attempt at completing a novel, and it made the top thirty manuscripts in Westbow Presses new writers contest in June of this year. The second book in the series is underway. It is titled "Lyonesse".

I write Speculative Fiction (sprinkled with altenative history, steampunk, and fantasy). I had a box of unfinished stories and a life of raising kids and running a business, then one day The Holy Spirit came along and connected the dots between a number of the stories and they all came together into one giant idea for a Speculative Fiction series.

But, I also write short stories and am a very opinionated and fanatical follower of the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings. Much – not all – of what I write/blog is about the epic adventure of living with Jesus in His Creation. I have been blessed with a diverse life; Actor, Firefighter, Ditch Digger, Roofer, Bar Tender, Janitor, Clown, Mime, Coast Guard Officer, Certified Financial Planner, Father, Husband, and Eternal Soul.

I am also deeply committed to doing what it takes in my life to attract God's Presence to become a catalyst of His Grace, Mercy and Love so our city can experience Transformational Revival. Society, The Land, and People need His Transforming Manifest Presence to come and sort things out in a world turned upside down.

Check out my website to read some of my short blogs and writng.

www.derekhastings.com