The Past Re-Forged. The Edgy Renewed
Hey! I’m M.N. Stroh and I write edgy Christian Historical Fiction to inspire the downtrodden and outcasts with adventure-laden escapes that lead them back to their first love.
One might describe my books as “Historical Saga Meets Serialized Drama”. Each showcases relatable characters in fallen circumstances ripe for redemption.
I believe redemption is possible for everyone. God can renew your life and give you a purpose beyond your wildest imagination.
You can learn more about my Tale of the Clans series by checking out my Books, here, or in the drop-down menu under Writing in the upper header menu bar.
If you like the story world of The Vikings or The Last Kingdom, but want something cleaner with an Irish flair, try Tale of the Clans.
Other Writing Hats
On the side, I serve as co-host and Director of Communications for Writers Chat, a weekly talk show affiliated with Serious Writer Inc.
I’ve walked this writing journey since 2001. Along the way, I contributed articles to Almost an Author, Her View from Home, and 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting. I also conduct and write author interviews as part of the Interviews Admin Team for Historical Novel Society. Yet fiction remains my primary focus.
Living in remote, northeastern Wyoming, I value networking with other writers and am a proud member of the ACFW, Serious Writer Community, Historical Novel Society, and enjoyed several years with the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild.
Want a taste of my fiction? You can read Man of Sorrows (The prequel novella for Tale of the Clans) for free when you join the Clan Newsletter. Click here or the image above to subscribe.
You can also try Tale of the Clans episodes on this site. Tale of the Clans is an ongoing serial drama revealing the backstory of my novels and the characters you’ll come to love.
For History Buffs, Here's Insight into Viking Era Ireland...
You’ll find posts dedicated to historical factoids and research resources. Because I value convenience (not to mention a user-friendly site), here’s a shortcut to my Research page where you can peruse only the posts dedicated to that end…No hunting required.
Writers, you’ll find posts linking to Writers Chat, a live talk show affiliated with Serious Writer Inc. hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore.
Writers Chat airs live through Zoom Tuesdays at 11 AM Eastern.
Here at mnstroh.com, you’ll find recaps to key shows, plus extras discussed only in the live chat feed during showtime.
If you want to be a part of the live event, and receive notices of upcoming shows, join our Writers Chat Members page on Facebook. There you’ll gain access to the Zoom link along with resources only available to our community.
You can find all Writers Chat replays on the Serious Writer YouTube channel.
Because I value transparency, I also share my personal journey as a source of encouragement.
Writing, by nature is a lonely pursuit. So knowing you don’t travel that road alone is huge! If you’re a fellow writer, it’s my sincere hope that sharing part of my journey will give you a nudge down your own path to publication.
To Learn more check out Writing and My Mission as an Author.
Amusing Trivia
- M.N. stands for Melissa Nichole. The decision to go by M.N. was made in part because initials hold an air of mystery. I mean come on! Can you honestly read initials and not wonder what those little letters stand for?
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I are diligently raising the next Trekkie, Star Wars, Tolkien, Marvel loving generation. Narnia’s in there too. Hey! We do what we want.
- Living the rural ranch life in Wyoming comes with all sorts of perks. It’s not just about cattle. No sir! We’re also bona fide chicken wranglers!
Melissa! I love the updates you’ve made on your site! I love the “edgy Christian historical fiction” description and the welcome on the home page. Beautifully done!
Thank you so much, Pearl! I’ve felt so guilty neglecting it lately while edits are taking place. It’s good to know someone still appreciates it.