Rume's Interviews
& Guests' Posts
Guest Articles
Why I wrote a Multicultural Novel
On the Australasian Christian Writers’ blog, Rume explains how her Nigerian childhood, faith, and Christmas memories inspired a multicultural Christian historical novel celebrating God’s mercy, hope, and redemption while offering Christian readers authentic cultural representation and encouraging faith.
Fiction Finder Interview
Rume Emma-Okerhe discusses her journey as a Christian YA author, explaining how her faith shapes every aspect of her writing. She shares her love of reading, early inspiration, and admiration for authors such as Francine Rivers and Tessa Afshar.
Australasian Christian Writers' Interview
Rume discusses her writing journey, inspirations, favourite writing process, and publishing challenges while sharing personal details about her background, love of books, and commitment to creating stories that communicate God’s love, hope, and redemption.
The Because Fiction Interview
Rume Emma-Okerhe discusses the inspiration behind Rains of Mercy, exploring adoption, loss, cultural identity, faith, and redemption. She explains her passion for writing emotionally authentic stories that offer hope, encourage readers, and reflect God’s transformative love.
Writers' Life: Young Christian Writers as Ruths
Rume encourages emerging Christian writers to emulate Ruth’s steadfast consistency. She argues that faithful, disciplined writing—even when unseen—builds character, strengthens craft, and prepares writers for God’s purposes. Consistency, rather than instant success, is presented as the foundation for lasting influence and ministry.
Writers' Life: Young Christian Writers as Esthers
Rume encourages young Christian writers like herself to embrace courageous faith and bold obedience. Drawing on Esther’s example, she argues that God positions writers for a purpose, calling them to use their voices fearlessly, trust His timing, and influence others through Christ-centred writing
Writers' Life: Young Christian Writers as Pauls
Rume shares on the need for young Christian writers to develop and retain their authentic voice rather than imitate others. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s distinctive ministry, she emphasises that God uses each writer’s unique perspective and message to serve readers, glorify Christ, and make a lasting impact.
Writers' Life: Young Christian Writers as Marys
Rume encourages emerging Christian writers to follow Mary’s example of humble faith and willing obedience. She emphasises trusting God’s calling, even when the path is uncertain, believing that steadfast faith and surrender to His purpose will equip writers to fulfil their God-given ministry through writing