| Arcon forsook his new life of adventure in the outside world to fulfill his destiny with ArcPoint. But the return to his forest home is short-lived—he and Ranger Dan have been called to Jerusalem to meet Central Authority and discover the fate of ArcPoint. A new adventure begins, starting with a round-the-world trip by tube train—something Arcon never thought possible. With its expanded cast of extraordinary characters and a fresh romance, Mojave Rock is the conclusion to the ArcPoint trilogy about reconciliation and truth replacing fear and suspicion. Genre: Christian Fiction – Action/Adventure Release Date: March, 2024 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with JW
#1. What was the inspiration for this book?
Revelation 20, Isaiah 2, Micah 4, and hundreds of other verses, where it says Jesus will rule earth for a thousand years. As the Prince of Peace, He will give us the world peace we’re longing for. I took a stab at writing what that experience might be like. Then I gave it a twist by having a group of people who didn’t realize He had returned.
Revelation 20, Isaiah 2, Micah 4, and hundreds of other verses, where it says Jesus will rule earth for a thousand years. As the Prince of Peace, He will give us the world peace we’re longing for. I took a stab at writing what that experience might be like. Then I gave it a twist by having a group of people who didn’t realize He had returned.
#2. How long did it take to finish writing this book?
It should’ve taken about a year, but due to my wife’s health issues, it took two.
It should’ve taken about a year, but due to my wife’s health issues, it took two.
#3. What drew you to write in this particular genre?
Christian action/adventure is my favorite genre to read, so I wrote it how I’d like it when it was done.
Christian action/adventure is my favorite genre to read, so I wrote it how I’d like it when it was done.
#4. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
Married 43 years to my best friend, no kids, still close to my two brothers and one sister—all of us still lifetime rain-soaked Oregonians. Most of my best friends are scattered around the country. I designed and built my own custom home—which some call a museum, since it’s filled with my lapidary art creations and rock and mineral collection.
Married 43 years to my best friend, no kids, still close to my two brothers and one sister—all of us still lifetime rain-soaked Oregonians. Most of my best friends are scattered around the country. I designed and built my own custom home—which some call a museum, since it’s filled with my lapidary art creations and rock and mineral collection.
#5. What one piece of advice would you like to give readers?
Take some time to go beyond the usual sources for books. Authors are taught to write in a genre that sells. That means some very good stories never get told, because no one chooses to write them. For instance, Christian fiction action/adventure is not listed as a specific genre category on Amazon. If my goal was income, I may have written something different. I’m retired, so I wrote from my heart. Thank God for bloggers who have read my work and given my writing a chance.
Take some time to go beyond the usual sources for books. Authors are taught to write in a genre that sells. That means some very good stories never get told, because no one chooses to write them. For instance, Christian fiction action/adventure is not listed as a specific genre category on Amazon. If my goal was income, I may have written something different. I’m retired, so I wrote from my heart. Thank God for bloggers who have read my work and given my writing a chance.
More from JW
The ArcPoint trilogy finally reaches its conclusion with Mojave Rock. I ramp up the humor and romance a little, just to make it interesting. A few of the minor characters play a larger role. We get to see how Arcon travels around the world without floating on water or flying through the air. And we get a glimpse of what this world is like with the Prince of Peace ruling the planet.
I also move more toward science fiction with Mojave Rock. I wanted to show how mankind cleaned up our planet, after the tribulation era gave us wars, earthquakes, famines, and other forms of death and destruction. When lawlessness made all of us want to hide as ArcPoint did. As technology helped us, there were always people who used it to harm us.
It was fun to contemplate how accident-free high-speed travel could be accomplished. How could we use it to feed the world? In fact, what would world travel be like without war zones, national borders, corrupt government officials, currency exchange, pickpockets, and terrorists? Can you imagine retail stores without shoplifters? Email without spam? Facial recognition without invasion of privacy? No frauds, scammers, or identity thieves? All of that may sound like heaven, but it’s not. That’s another time and place.
So, how will ArcPoint react to connecting with the outside world again? They were already free of the things listed above. World peace didn’t concern them, since inner peace was a common commodity. Will they leave their oasis in the former desert? Will their community be overrun with strangers? Will Arcon and Elaina marry? It’s worth reading Mojave Rock to find out.
I also move more toward science fiction with Mojave Rock. I wanted to show how mankind cleaned up our planet, after the tribulation era gave us wars, earthquakes, famines, and other forms of death and destruction. When lawlessness made all of us want to hide as ArcPoint did. As technology helped us, there were always people who used it to harm us.
It was fun to contemplate how accident-free high-speed travel could be accomplished. How could we use it to feed the world? In fact, what would world travel be like without war zones, national borders, corrupt government officials, currency exchange, pickpockets, and terrorists? Can you imagine retail stores without shoplifters? Email without spam? Facial recognition without invasion of privacy? No frauds, scammers, or identity thieves? All of that may sound like heaven, but it’s not. That’s another time and place.
So, how will ArcPoint react to connecting with the outside world again? They were already free of the things listed above. World peace didn’t concern them, since inner peace was a common commodity. Will they leave their oasis in the former desert? Will their community be overrun with strangers? Will Arcon and Elaina marry? It’s worth reading Mojave Rock to find out.
 JW Gilbert | John Gilbert Wozniak (JW Gilbert) grew up in an Oregon farm town. He retired in 2016 as an international data center cooling expert. Around the turn of the century, he began writing as a hobby. After years of expert guidance and a lot of editing, his ArcPoint trilogy is complete. His intent is to write books that are enjoyed by all ages—biblically accurate—with a touch of adventure, romance, and humor. JW has been married to his best friend Darlene since 1980. They are both retired and enjoy the hobby of creating lapidary jewelry. He is a member of Oregon Christian Writers, Mensa, ALLi, and the Tualatin Valley Gem Club. |
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