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In Children of Demon Killers, what inspired the idea of trapping the residents of Blue City inside Seahorse Mall without help from authorities?

Tragically, attacks on civilians in public places happen all too often. The story shows people cannot rely solely on the police; they must unite and help each other to survive. True heroes emerge in moments of crisis. The tale unfolds over four hours as Blue City residents come together, though most violent events happen in minutes. By the time authorities arrive, the threat has already faded, and many people are injured or have died.

The story shows ordinary people finding courage in a dangerous situation. Were any of the characters inspired by real-life individuals or experiences?

News stories reveal how ordinary people transform into heroes during hardship. One man rushed into a burning building to rescue children. Another armed citizen stopped a mass shooting. A doctor prevented a man from bleeding to death. These acts of courage inspired the story. I don’t have a real-life person who directly inspired any of the main characters. Many of my characters are based on multiple historical individuals.

In I Want Peace, the soldier spends many years fighting before seeking peace. What message were you hoping readers would take away from his transformation?

The soldier was forced to fight for fifteen years. My message is to find God. OUr Lord Jesus Christ is the Only Way to find peace. In return, the soldier found peace and gave the world peace./p>

Rebecca plays a powerful role by organizing a global women’s march. What inspired you to include such a strong and influential female character in the story?

Growing up in an Orthodox Christian family, I learned about powerful female saints like St. Mary, Mother of God; St. Mary Demiana, the Coptic Princess of Martyrs; and Mother Teresa, who served the poor. History and the Bible are full of strong women who changed the world. As an Egyptian, I cherish the proverb: ‘Behind a great man is a greater woman.’

My mother, grandmother, and many women in my family and community embody strength and dedication to service. Rebecca is more than a fictional character; she symbolizes a strong woman striving to uplift her community and build a brighter future for her children and grandchildren. The women who join her share this same powerful vision.

A happy, mentally healthy woman builds and strengthens her community and works hard to give her children a better future. “A mother is a school; if you prepare her well, you have prepared a people of noble roots. The mother is a garden; if the life-giving rain tends to it. With watering, it will blossom forth in the most lush bloom. The mother is the teacher of teachers—those very ones. Whose great deeds have filled the far reaches of the horizon.” Hafez Ibrahim, Egyptian Poet.

Both stories deal with conflict and hope. Do you believe literature can influence people to think more seriously about peace in the real world?

My world does not have peace. My world has 35 days of holiday designated as Peacetime. The purpose is to promote civil peace and prevent wars between cities, avoiding long, endless conflicts. Because we live in a broken, fallen world, we can never achieve true peace, but we can achieve temporary civil peace to address the problem.

The themes of faith and destiny appear throughout the book. How important was it for you to weave spiritual elements into the storyline?

Raised in an Orthodox Christian family, I found inspiration in the Bible and its characters. I cherish stories of church miracles and saints. Christianity teaches joy and peace amid suffering. God gives each person a purpose, and when that purpose is unfulfilled, the individual feels something is missing in his life. Every deep, meaningful story has spiritual and moral elements.

Since these books are part of The Kahe’s Brave Knights series, can readers expect more stories that continue to explore courage, justice, and the pursuit of peace?

God willing, I am creating another book to captivate readers. I hope they will embrace the story and its characters. Modern knight stories about Person journey to find God’s gifts: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

How did writing these stories affect your own views on courage and peace?

I began writing my story at twelve years old. Crafting it deepened my reflection on the issue. Creating characters gave me courage, while portraying those who found solutions amid conflict brought me peace, reminding me that every problem has a resolution and an end.

Will future books revisit the same characters or introduce entirely new ones?

Of course, many of the characters will return for the second book. There are also new characters.

How do you hope readers from different faith backgrounds connect with the spiritual themes?

My story has a fake religion. My story does not directly address Christianity. It is similar to The Lord of the Rings, which has its own creation story, mythology, culture, and geography.

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