April 12, 1997



Welcome . . .

. . . to the tangled web site of James Norman Watkins . . .

. . . Author

As an author, my greatest thrill is helping my readers discover the wonderful potential that God has for them and those they love.

For samples of my writing, you can find excerpts from my books and articles by clicking:

  • "Article of the Month"
  • "Feeling in Love" adapted from The Teen Sex Survival Manual
  • "God's Will is Not 'Lost'" from Should a Christian Wear Purple Sweat Socks?
  • "The Hidden Habit" adapted from The Teen Sex Survival Manual
  • "TV Evangelists" from Characters
  • What Does the Bible Really Say?
  • Or better yet, buy one of the eleven books I've had published . . .

  • Characters: Comedy, Dramas, and Raps Featuring Bible Characters, co-authored with my wife, Lois. "The dramas . . . are humorous and witty and fulfill the basic requirement of church drama--to edify the Body and glory God in an entertaining way," Creator Magazine. Lillenas, 1993 62 pages, $7.99 ($8.39 in Indiana).
  • Death & Beyond: Answers to teens' questions about death, reincarnation, ghosts, and the after-life. A Campus Life "Book of the Year" winner for 1994. Contemporary Christian singer Rick Cua writes, "I wish this book had been available during my school years. It's a must for all of those who have questions about death and beyond." Tyndale House Publishers, 1993 261 pages, $8.99 ($9.44 in Indiana).

  • The Persuasive Person: Communicating More Effectively in Person and in Print "Intensely practical and occasionally hilarious book fro people who want to become better communicators," Keith Drury. Wesley Press, 1987 134 pages $7.99 ($8.39 in Indiana).

  • Should a Christian Wear Purple Sweat Socks?: How to decide what's right or wrong for you. Keith Drury, Indiana Wesleyan University professor and fellow "threat to society" writes, "I loved the book! I think you will too!" Wesley Press 1987 144 pages $8.99 ($9.44 in Indiana).

  • The Teen Sex Survival Manual: Answers to tough questions teens ask about love, dating and sex. Campus Life calls it, "Helpful, straightforward . . . biblical without being preachy," Bridge 1987 176 pages, $6.99 ($7.34 in Indiana).

  • . . . Speaker

    For information about my inspirational and motivational talks for camps, churches, colleges, conventions, and writers' conferences throughout North America as well as overseas during