THE AUTHOR

My work is inseparable from my faith. Though Destiny's Edge is not a Christian series, it is highly inspired by my faith in Christ. More so than to strictly entertain, my goal as a writer is to glorify my Creator. 

Having grown up in church, it may come as a surprise to learn that I didn't understand and accept Jesus Christ until halfway through high school. It was during a long drive down what we call the Bayou Gauche Road, late at night, that I was struck with the sudden, gut-wrenching realization that despite my church upbringing and generally good behavior, nothing I had done or not done could blot out sin’s impact on my soul (Ephesians 2:8-9). It’s funny how we can spend so much of our lives in church hearing that message, yet still not fully comprehend it. As stated in the first half of Romans 6:23, the wages of sin—any sin, not just the big ones or repeat offenses—is eternal, spiritual death. I drove the rest of the way home that night, went upstairs to my bedroom, and tearfully asked Christ into my heart and life. 

It sounds cliché to say that my life has never been the same since, but oftentimes clichés are true. It certainly was in this case. That’s not to say my life has been perfect, or that I’ve been perfect. Heaven knows, I’ve had my spells of backsliding or just getting complacent. But the entry of the Divine into one’s heart is something that leaves a permanent impact. Some twenty-five years later, I feel it still. 

I’ve been blessed to have fans all over the world, from so many walks of life. One of my heartfelt desires with this series has always been to make it accessible. You don’t have to be a Christian or even religious at all to enjoy a good story, and though Destiny’s Edge’s protagonist, Scott Remington, is a man of faith, he is far, far from perfect. What I have hoped to portray in this story is the reality of a life following God—one with oftentimes more personal failures than victories. Yet God is faithful and just to forgive (1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10). 

I hope that this series makes you consider your relationship with your Creator. If you’re a person of faith, I hope I’ve written characters you can relate to. I hope they help you consider your walk with God in new, even challenging ways. If you aren’t a person of faith, I hope I’ve at least given you an exciting story and a point of view to think about. If anyone would ask me about my own faith, I would attest to this: God is so abundantly and wonderfully real.  As Peter and John said to their accusers in Acts 4:19-20, I can’t deny what I’ve seen, heard, and experienced. I have had too many personal encounters—too many coincidences—to ignore. I give Him all the praise for that.

I love hearing from fans, so please be encouraged to reach out to me—I respond to every message. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and if you count yourself among my fanbase, for your support of both me and this series over the years. It has been a long journey since Destiny’s Edge was first released as Epic in November of 2006. Our best days are ahead. 

Humbly in Christ,

Lee Stephen