Dressed in Love Press has contracted with Terrance Niedziela Jr. for a speculative series for the Young Adult Christian fantasy market. Tales of Aras: Becoming Fire & Lightning released on May 19, 2026, and is the first installment in an exciting, clean speculative fiction series designed to entertain, build rich and memorable worlds, and introduce unforgettable characters who remind readers that God is always at work, even in the most unexpected places.
About the Book: Sometimes God leads us through fire before revealing the lightning within. Dr. Michael Jenkins thought his greatest battles were behind him. After surviving a terrorist attack that changed his life forever, he returns home determined to heal and reconnect with family. Instead, he is pulled into the mysterious realm of Aras, a world unlike anything he has ever known.
There, danger lurks in the shadows, powerful forces stir, and the line between courage and fear grows thinner with every step. As Michael struggles to survive in this unfamiliar land, he begins to understand that his scars may hold purpose, his trials may carry meaning, and his faith may be the key to something far greater than he imagined.
Adventure awaits. Purpose calls. Faith endures.
Terrance Niedziela Jr. grew up in Wisconsin, USA. He started writing books in the 4th grade, and that passion continued into adulthood. He received his BS in Ancient Middle East History with a minor in Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MA in English and Creative Fiction Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. His fiction has earned a first-place Foundation Award at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, a Fiction Carolina Christian Writers Award, and a second-place Florida Tapestry Award. He enjoys spending time with his wife, watching cartoons, reading, being in nature, and seeing his students’ light bulbs turn on. He currently lives in South Carolina with his beautiful wife, Shauna, and their dogs. He teaches English to middle schoolers, writes speculative fiction as well as devotions for The Man Cave blog on Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes’ website. In 2024 and 2025, his devotions were included in published devotions.
Dressed In Love Press is a faith-based publishing company dedicated to sharing stories that inspire, heal, and uplift. Rooted in Christian values, it focuses on meaningful works across genres like Christian living, romance, suspense, and children’s literature — all with the goal of spreading hope and love through storytelling.
More information can be found at: DRESSED IN LOVE PRESS | Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Media Contact: To request additional review copies or an interview with Terrance Niedziela Jr, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
