James C. Magruder

"The Reflective Writer"

WELCOME. Often, we're so busy we miss the most meaningful moments in life. So, I write about them.

I'm called “The Reflective Writer,” because I write contemporary Christian fiction that inspires you to live a more "reflective life" by simply slowing the pace you live it.

In essence, I write for the soul. My novels and articles explore universal issues such as forgiveness, reconciliation, love-after-loss, victory-over-grief, etc. Readers say the themes of my stories stay with them long after they finish reading and generate thoughtful soul-searching. Glad you've stopped. Take a look around.

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And while I don't write for awards, my hope is they affirm that my work is inspiring readers. Here are a few I've won recently:

2025 Romance Novel of the Year for The Desert Between Us. (Christian Mkt Book Awards)
2025 Selah Award—Bronze for The Desert Between Us. (BRMCWC) 
2025 WRITER OF THE YEAR (Florida Christian Writers Conference—FCWC).
2025 WRITER OF THE YEAR (Serious Writer, Inc.).
2025 “Balancing the Checkbook of Your Life” Article—1st Place (FCWC).
2025 “The Absence of Applause” Article—2nd Place (FCWC).
2025 The Christmas Photograph, A Novella—3rd Place (FCWC).
2024 Living Now Award—Bronze for The Desert Between Us. (Living Now)

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