About the Book

Book: BLAZE OF HONOR

Author: D.M. Griffin

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release Date: May 12, 2026

A BLAZE OF HONOR WOULD EITHER CONSUME HIM OR ILLUMINATE THE PATH TO LOVE!

Joram couldn’t pinpoint the burning conviction in his heart, the reason honoring his father felt like the only path to a life that pleased God. He remembered the unheard prayers of a five-year-old whose mother betrayed the sanctity of family and knew well the bitterness in his father’s heart. Whatever the reason, Joram, a man of few words, lived an obedient life. He adopted his father’s wishes and desires as if they were born from his own heart, and with that came his father’s simmering bitterness and ingrained distrust of women.

Driven by a desire for Joram to achieve more than a shepherd’s humble existence, his father pressured him to excel academically, tirelessly seeking the approval of powerful figures. Joram’s life took a dramatic turn when he captured the attention of Parthia’s notorious bandit leaders.

Caught in a dizzying storm of politics and family vendettas, Joram reluctantly accepts a fake marriage, meant to bring a young woman to Jerusalem so she could marry another man. Knowing how his father felt about women, a view he adopted as his own, Joram wasn’t prepared for the transformation that would take place once he began playing the role of a husband for all the wrong reasons.

The treacherous journey, marked by near-death experiences, culminated with them arriving in Jerusalem amidst the vibrant Feast of Weeks. With his knowledge of God ringing hollow as a mere religious duty, Joram divorced his wife and surrendered her to another man, determined to honor his word. But when he stumbles upon the truth and feels the burning intensity of the Holy Spirit descend in a blaze of honor that illuminates far more than he could have ever imagined, Joram has to decide if he is willing to walk the path of love.

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About the Author

D.M. (Demi) Griffin is the author of several novels and has won multiple literary awards. Her novels in The Encounter Series won various Independent Author awards in the category of Religious Fiction.

She writes Christian Fantasy, Biblical, and Historical Fiction. She currently resides in Northern California with her husband of over thirty years. She truly believes that a book that sits on a shelf unread is like a planted seed that never blossoms. Nothing delights her more than sharing a story.

More from D.M.

My inspiration for writing Blaze of Honor came from a simple lyric in a song. “Be careful, little eyes, what you see.” I had the idea of writing the Spirit Ignited Series rattling around in my head for five years. During my regular Bible reading plan, inspiration sucked me into the scene in Acts 2 when Peter preaches to a crowd on the day of Pentecost. I found myself wondering about the people described as coming from all over the empire. I wondered what had brought them there, and what they had heard. How could I not be fascinated when the church grew exponentially that day? So, the idea for Spirit Ignited grew. I wanted to write four novels about four men who had been in the crowd that day.

As excited as I was to begin writing those stories, other books crept into the queue before I fully developed the characters for Spirit Ignited. I was excited when the first ideas came back to me after five long years of waiting for these men to speak up and inspire me. What was even more challenging was that the stories were begging to be written in first-person from a single perspective. That was a daunting task since I had only written dual-perspective stories up until that point. And, truth be told, first-person isn’t my favorite.

But I obliged and found myself completely captivated by these men. Surprisingly enough, I did not write Blaze of Honor first. Though it is the first to be released in the series, it was the third book I wrote in the Spirit Ignited series.

After hearing the song lyric, I started to wonder about how parents, most specifically troubled marriages, affected children. Joram, a shy character, finally found his voice in my head, and together, we explored a life of unintended scars and how they shape a boy as he becomes a man.

The story’s themes of redemption, forgiveness, and grace underscore the main takeaway: honoring God through loving others. I yearn for readers to grasp this central truth, to feel the depth in the main character’s plight. The narrative delves into the heart of devotion, exploring how easily the concept of honoring God can become contorted in the labyrinth of the mind. After completing the first draft, the realization that this story, with its raw vulnerability, could only be told in the intimate voice of the first person hit me.

I truly hope readers will get as much out of it as I did when I wrote it. Stories that transform as well as entertain are my favorite kind of stories.

Interview with the Author

Do you read the genre you write? Why or why not?

I write multiple genres, which include Biblical Fiction, Christian Fantasy/Romantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, and Historical Romance. I definitely read in those genres as well because I am as much an avid reader as I am an inspired writer. Stories are something I can’t get enough of whether they are coming from my own heart or diving into something that inspired someone else. I enjoy supporting other authors, too. One genre I read that I doubt I will ever write is Regency Romance. I love those books, but haven’t been inspired to write one. (Never say never, though)

How did you come up with the title for your book?

The title for Blaze of Honor came before I even started writing the book. I was on a walk, thinking about the scene in Acts where a crowd stood before Peter as he delivered a sermon. The four titles for the books in the series came to me then. All of them had to do with different aspects of fire. I will give you a hint—the other books have words like ash, fire, and flames in their titles.

What’s your favorite writing snack, drink, and/or music?

When I am writing, I like to listen to ambient music via YouTube. For example, when I am writing a fantasy novel, I will put on some fantasy background music. For Biblical Fiction, I usually put on some instrumental hymns with nice scenes. Drinking tea is one of my favorite on-hand beverages. And, I like to munch on a handful of Hershey’s kisses or M&M’s. A girl’s gotta have her chocolate.

What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

The best piece of advice I have been given regarding writing is to ‘push past the quitting point.’ It is a lot harder than it sounds as there are so many quitting points when it comes to being an Indie author. The advice is beneficial in many aspects of life, too. The discipline is well-worth it.

How did publishing your first book change your writing process?

Publishing my first book as an indie author made me realize how much work it is to put your book out there with little or no support. The challenges were far greater than I could have imagined. Even after the book is published, the work doesn’t end. I am in my tenth year of publishing and still working the business side of things as best I can. I schedule my days with writing in the mornings and all the other tasks associated with publishing for the afternoon. Turns out, it is more than a full-time job (and I have one of those too.)