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 D.M.

What are your favorite books to read?

I am an avid reader who enjoys many genres. Most of my favorite books as of late fall in the fantasy romance or fairy tale retelling category. I also sprinkle in a healthy amount of historical romance into the mix. Regency romance is a favorite, too. I have been a reader for as long as I can remember. Old favorites include Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and Watership Down.

When did you write your first book and how old were you?

Believe it or not, I wrote my first ‘book’ when I was between second and third grade. I had returned to the East Coast for the summer to stay with my dad. Since I spent the school year on the West Coast with my mom, I didn’t have other kiddos my age to play with. Instead, I grabbed a stack of legal-size yellow pads and wrote a story called ‘The Fog People’. It took up ten complete pads, both sides of the paper. I wish I still had it. I remember my dad reading it and being my first reviewer. (I think he liked it) But my first published novel came out ten years ago.

What does your family think of your writing?

My mom is my biggest fan and encourager. She is the first to read all my novels, alongside my youngest daughter. I value their feedback so much. Nothing thrills me more than sharing a story and getting to talk to people about it. My stepfather also took the epic journey through my Christian fantasy series. It is truly astonishing to see what readers get out of the books I have written.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

I have written seventy novels in total. Not all are published yet. I have a few series in the queue, ready to release in the upcoming years. It is hard to pick a favorite. Typically, it is the one I am currently working on. I think every imaginative journey enhances my writing in some way, so each book is better than the last. My favorite series was The Illumination Chronicles because it was the most challenging but also the most rewarding when I finally finished it after investing in it for five years.

Next year, I will release a fantasy romance trilogy.

Any current or upcoming projects you’d like to tell us about?

The first book in that series is titled Theft by Candlelight. This series adds elements of mystery to the stories. I will also release the second book in the Spirit Ignited Series. My current work-in-progress is a historical romance series set in 19th-century New Hampshire. I absolutely love the stories coming out for that one. The characters are so fun to write.