How much does Father Tomás really know? He cares for an abandoned church in the mountains of Nicaragua—and watches over Verbum Aeternum, the ancient Bible that changes Mateo’s life. He is the one who brings Mateo and the mysterious book together. Coincidence? As Mateo’s journeys continue, that becomes harder to believe. Today’s Behind the Story introduces Father Tomás—priest, teacher, friend... and perhaps something more. 👉 Who Is Father Tomás? [blog link] #ChristianMiddleGrade #BiblicalFiction #ChristianFiction #KidsAdventureBooks For LinkedIn, I’d make it a little more about creating the character: When I created Father Tomás for Mateo and the Secrets of the Eternal Word, I thought Mateo simply needed someone who could help him understand what he witnessed during his journeys into Genesis. Father Tomás became much more than that. He knows Verbum Aeternum. He watches over it. And he is the catalyst that brings Mateo and the ancient Bible together. The question now is: How much does Father Tomás really know? In today’s Behind the Story, I introduce one of the characters at the heart of the mystery surrounding Mateo. 👉 Who Is Father Tomás? https://www.steverhartwigauthor.com/blog #ChristianFiction #ChristianMiddleGrade #BiblicalFiction