"I'm almost done with The Fathers son. My book is dog eared, some pages are covered with my tears. The Father's Son draws you in as you become part of the story. Not only is it a must read, it should be required reading for every Catholic. A huge thumbs up from me & ☆☆☆☆☆!"

"I just finished "The Father's Son" last night. WOW! It was one of the best novels that I have read in quite a while. There were a couple of times where my heart skipped a beat and I choked up. It was beautiful. Thank you for writing this book." Bro James

"I have been a Catholic priest for 38 years and am a voracious reader. I am compelled to say The Father's Son is one of the 10 greatest books I have ever read. This is a book I will read again and refer to often." Fr. Mike jimsano.com

I was pleased to see awards announcement for the 2025 American Fiction Book Awards included: Joline - Finalist Award for Religious Fiction Gus Busbi - Finalist Award for Young Adult Fiction

Self Portrait was awarded the Catholic Media Association CMA Book Award for Catholic novel. It’s the 4th book in the Father Tom series. jimsano.com

"The Father's Son is incredible. I cannot recommend this book enough. This is a must read, for Catholic’s and non-Catholic’s alike. As a Catholic, I learned a lot, about the church and myself, and sobbed through many parts of this fantastic, brilliantly researched novel." SWC

"Jim Sano may very well be the Scott Hahn and Patrick Madrid of Fiction. His book, THE FATHER’S SON, is a poignant story and an entertaining way to enrich one’s knowledge of the Faith, or for anyone sincerely seeking answers about what the Catholic Church teaches (and why)." GH

Prayers appreciated for my sister, Florence, who has had a set back medically today. She is on the right below.

Many Catholics try to piece together the fullness of the faith Christ gave to us thru the multitude of great books available. If someone said - Can you give it to me in one place and make it relevant to life? I’d say:

Planning summer reading? Think about a Catholic novel that weaves the faith into an intriguing story. jimsano.com

It was nice to see “The Journey” (adventure story for middle grade readers) awarded the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval for editorial integrity and faithfulness to Catholic teaching. Good summer reading.

Jim Sano Reading Fallen Grace right now (I am going in chronological order). An excellent series with a lot of Catholic teaching woven into the story. I love the characters and the way previous protagonists make cameos in later novels.

People were so gracious in praying for my sister. I now have another favor to ask in praying for my sister-in-law, Carol. A wonderful faith-filled sister who has gone thru several tough years of surgery, radiation & chemo has found out the cancer is back. God bless and heal her.

The Catholic Media Association announced the results for the 2025 CMA Book Awards: First Place - The Father's Son for Faith-based Novels Second Place - Van Horn for Faith-based Novels First Place - Gus Busbi for Teen and Young Adult Novels

Weaving the wisdom of the faith Christ gave us into intriguing stories with relatable characters has been a blessing I hope readers enjoy. The books have received 31 Literary Book Awards & 7 Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval Awards, and I invite you to check them out.

I've written a story for the Father Tom Series called "The Fighter." I was wondering if there were any Catholic priests or laymen who have boxed competitively who might be interested in being a beta reader for this story to provide perspective & feedback. Draft cover