Christian Theology • Philosophy • Contemporary Faith • Spirituality
Date Published: 12-01-2015
Publisher: Review Tales
Interview with S. Jeyran Main
Do you have a routine or something you do to get you in the mood to write?
My writing usually begins with silence rather than activity. I read slowly—often a Gospel passage or a philosophical text—and let it sit with me. Writing, for me, grows out of reflection rather than momentum. I try to enter the same attentiveness I see in Jesus’ encounters: present, patient, and open to what reveals itself rather than forcing conclusions.
Do you have a special song, drink, or food you enjoy while you are writing?
I usually write with a cup of strong coffee or tea nearby, but I avoid music. Silence helps me stay attentive to the ideas and questions forming beneath the surface. This book required clarity more than atmosphere, so stillness mattered more than stimulation.
How do you know what to write?
The writing is guided by tension—where modern assumptions about reason, science, or meaning collide with the lived reality of Jesus’ life and teachings. I follow the questions people are already asking: about truth, ethics, suffering, and purpose. When I see how Jesus responds to those questions not abstractly, but relationally and concretely, the direction of the writing becomes clear.
What does a typical writing day look like for you?
A typical day involves reading, note-taking, and writing in short, focused sessions. I move back and forth between the Gospels, philosophy, and contemporary cultural analysis. Writing is rarely linear; it’s more like weaving—returning, revising, and refining until the ideas reflect both intellectual honesty and lived reality.
Do you do anything special to celebrate after writing “the end”?
Not immediately. Finishing feels more contemplative than celebratory. I usually step away from the manuscript and sit with a sense of gratitude—aware that the work is less about completion and more about offering something meaningful into an ongoing conversation.
How long does it take you to write a book?
This book took several years of thought before it took shape on the page. Much of the writing emerged from long reflection, reading, and lived experience rather than a fixed timeline. The actual drafting is only the visible part of a much longer process.
What is the most difficult part of writing a book?
The most difficult part is remaining faithful to complexity without becoming obscure. I wanted to engage philosophy, theology, and modern culture honestly while keeping the work accessible. Holding intellectual depth and clarity together—without simplifying Jesus or modern life—is always the greatest challenge.
About the Author
Jeyran Main has spent years immersed in the world of books as an editor. She is the author of God’s Surprising Way: The Path to Lasting Joy, Healing, and Love and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Living in the Light of the Cross magazine. Through her platform, HeavenlyHarmonyHub.com, she shares resources that encourage thoughtful engagement with faith. Guided by a passion for seeking truth, Jeyran now turns to the radical teachings of Jesus, exploring how they confront cultural assumptions and invite us into a transformed way of living that endures beyond cultural trends.
https://mybook.to/RadicalRealismofJesus
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