The Intersection Launch Week
What You Need to Know
Before You Read It
Today is a day I’ve prayed about for a long time.
After months of writing, revising, praying, editing, and trusting God through every step of the journey, The Intersection is finally in the hands of readers.
Thank you for being part of this incredible milestone.
Whether you’ve followed this journey from the beginning or have just discovered the book, I’d love to answer a few of the questions parents, educators, librarians, and ministry leaders have been asking.
What Is The Intersection About?
The Intersection is a Christian middle-grade novel that follows twelve-year-old Colton Marshall after a tragic accident changes his life forever.
As Colton struggles with grief, survivor’s guilt, questions of faith, and learning how to move forward, readers witness the power of family, friendship, counseling, compassion, and God’s faithful presence.
Although the story explores difficult emotions, it is ultimately a story about healing, hope, courage, and resilience.
Who Is This Book For?
The Intersection is recommended for readers approximately ages 10–14, though older teens and adults have also found its message meaningful.
The book is especially valuable for:
Families navigating grief or significant life changes.
Upper elementary and middle school students.
Parents and grandparents reading with children.
Teachers and school librarians.
School counselors and social workers.
Children’s pastors and youth ministry leaders.
Homeschool families.
Book clubs focused on faith, character, or social-emotional learning.
Because the story is written with honesty and hope, it also provides adults with a natural way to begin conversations that children may find difficult to start on their own.
A Note for Parents
Parents often ask me:
“Is this book too sad for my child?”
It’s an important question.
The Intersection deals with the death of a sibling, grief, survivor’s guilt, counseling, and the emotional challenges that follow a sudden loss.
These themes are handled thoughtfully and with age-appropriate language. There is no graphic violence or sensationalized trauma. Instead, the story emphasizes emotional healing, supportive relationships, faith, and the importance of asking for help.
Every child is different, so I encourage parents to consider reading the book alongside their child. Shared reading creates opportunities for meaningful conversations about emotions, resilience, and hope.
Themes You’ll Find Throughout the Story
Readers will encounter themes such as:
Faith during difficult seasons.
Grief and healing.
Survivor’s guilt.
Friendship and belonging.
Family relationships.
Emotional resilience.
Courage and perseverance.
Forgiveness.
Hope after loss.
These themes align naturally with social-emotional learning, character education, and faith-based discussions.
Discussion Resources
To support families, classrooms, and small groups, companion resources are available, including:
Parent discussion questions.
Teacher’s Guide.
SEL classroom activities.
Faith-based reflection questions.
Journaling prompts.
Book club discussion guides.
These resources are designed to extend the conversations beyond the final chapter.
Where Can You Get the Book?
The Intersection is available in multiple formats, making it easy to read at home, in the classroom, or as part of a group study.
Available formats include:
Paperback
Purchase your copy here:
Thank You
Writing this novel has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.
My prayer is simple.
May every reader who opens these pages discover that even when life changes in an instant, hope still waits on the other side.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for helping bring hope to children who need it most.
Welcome to The Intersection.
