Stacy Padula’s Faith: A Journey of Inspiration and Guidance

Stacy Padula, an accomplished author, mentor, and entrepreneur from Plymouth, Massachusetts, has woven her faith deeply into her life’s work, particularly through her literature and educational pursuits. Her faith is not just a personal belief system but serves as a cornerstone for her storytelling, mentorship, and community engagement. Faith in Literature Stacy Padula is bestContinueContinue reading “Stacy Padula’s Faith: A Journey of Inspiration and Guidance”

Stacy Padula: Weaving Faith into the Fabric of Literature

Stacy A. Padula, an acclaimed author known for her “Gripped” and “Montgomery Lake High” series, has made a name for herself not only through her storytelling but also through the integration of her Christian faith into her work. Padula’s journey of faith is not just a personal one but one that she shares with herContinueContinue reading “Stacy Padula: Weaving Faith into the Fabric of Literature”

Spiritual Growth Through Stories: Why the Montgomery Lake High Series Belongs in Church Youth Groups

Stacy Padula’s “Montgomery Lake High” series offers a narrative journey through the trials and tribulations of high school life, touching on themes that resonate deeply with Christian values such as redemption, forgiveness, and the power of community. Here’s an exploration of why this series should be a staple in church youth groups, enhancing both spiritualContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Growth Through Stories: Why the Montgomery Lake High Series Belongs in Church Youth Groups”

Exploring the Role of Christianity in Stacy Padula’s Montgomery Lake High Series

Stacy Padula’s “Montgomery Lake High” series delves into the intricacies of teenage life, with themes that include drug abuse, peer pressure, and the search for identity. Among these, Christianity plays a significant yet nuanced role, influencing characters’ decisions, relationships, and personal growth. This article examines how Christianity is woven into the narrative, its impact onContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Role of Christianity in Stacy Padula’s Montgomery Lake High Series”

Exploring the Depths of Spiritual Warfare in Stacy Padula’s “The Forces Within”

Stacy Padula’s “The Forces Within” delves into the realm of spiritual warfare, presenting it not as an abstract theological concept but as a palpable, everyday battle with implications for the lives of its young characters. Here’s an in-depth analysis of how Padula explores this theme: The Contextual Framework “The Forces Within” sets its narrative inContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Depths of Spiritual Warfare in Stacy Padula’s “The Forces Within””

Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath”

Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life.  She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.  In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath””

A Heartwarming Tale of Deliverance for Teens

Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is about to start her senior year of high school, and she has been homeschooled most of her life.  She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.  In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB withContinueContinue reading “A Heartwarming Tale of Deliverance for Teens”

A Male’s Review of Stacy Padula’s Novel: The Battle for Innocence

In The Battle for Innocence by Stacy A. Padula, a Young Adult/Realistic Fiction novel, the main character, Jon Anderson, is thrown into just what the quote above says: a whirlwind. The story is set in western Massachusetts, and is a back-story to the Montgomery Lake High book series.

A High School Senior Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula

Charlotte’s Thoughts: In “The Battle for Innocence,” the reader gains valuable insight into the background of the Montgomery Lake High characters. This book is important for the audience to understand how many of the relationships in the present day came to be, like Chantal and Jon’s friendship. It is surprising to see how much theirContinueContinue reading “A High School Senior Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula”

It Begs the Question – Can Faith & Reason Co-exist?

Can faith and reason co-exist? Every day, teenagers are faced with difficult situations that challenge their faith and moral compass. The Aftermath follows a group of students from Montgomery Lake High School, specifically Jason Davids and Jessie Robins. At age fifteen, Jason appears to have it all together: high grades, popular friends, a beautiful girlfriend, and any drug that promises enjoyment at his disposal. Despite this, there is a persistent emptiness inside his heart. After attempting to fill the void with achievements, relationships, and illicit substances, Jason finds himself intrigued by Jessie, a quiet and rather plain girl, who is the daughter of a local pastor. How is it possible that she stands for everything Jason opposes yet possesses the one thing he has been searching for all along?

A Teen’s Take on the MLH Characters

Written by Elizabeth Harvey of Needham, MA (Class of 2017) Chris: Chris is a compassionate young man, but has always been an unintentional troublemaker since the 7th grade. Chris’s parents both work a lot and frequently travel, leaving Chris in the care of his older cousins who love to party. Because of his parents absenceContinueContinue reading “A Teen’s Take on the MLH Characters”

The Spiritual Battle in “The Aftermath”

Written by Elizabeth Harvey of Needham, MA Jason has been at war with himself for a long time. He has such a strong void in his life and he knows that something is missing and he hates that feeling. Jason relies on drugs and alcohol to cope with the missing piece in his life: God.ContinueContinue reading “The Spiritual Battle in “The Aftermath””

Spiritual Warfare in The Forces Within

Montgomery Lake High #5: The Forces Within After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone but his own thoughts, Andy Rosetti finally wakes up from the coma that controlled his life for one month. But upon awakening, Andy finds himself and his friends in an unfamiliar setting: a mansion riddled with secretContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Warfare in The Forces Within”

Holiday Sale!

From now until New Years Day, all Kindle editions of the “Montgomery Lake High” book series will be on sale for $2.99! These can be read on all iPhone, iPad, and Android devices with the free Kindle App.  Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a blessed 2017!

Review of When Darkness Tries to Hide by Stacy A. Padula

Kids have a lot of questions… that is no secret! But someone has a haunting secret (and plethora of questions) bound within the pages of When Darkness Tries to Hide by Stacy Padula.

Inmates from Atlanta Read & Review Stacy Padula’s Novels

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Radio Interviews Today & Tonight

Stacy will be interviewed about the Montgomery Lake High book series by WATD 95.9 FM and WSMA 90.5 FM on April 26th.  Tune in to listen: 8:40am on 95.9 FM (for information click here) 5:00pm on 90.5 FM (His Kids Ministry)