About the Book

Book: How to Make a Miracle (How to Be a Hero Book 2)

Author: Carol Schlorff

Genre: Middle-grade action and adventure

Release Date: February 17, 2026

Three teenagers. One perilous quest. A miracle worth risking everything for.

Trapped in the Past … A visit to an old palace takes an unexpected turn when Stefan, his sister Julia, and their friend Hugo are mysteriously hurled into the harsh, unpredictable world of the Bible, where they meet Nasiya, a young slave girl caught in a dreadful fate.

Danger and Destiny … In a land where any shadow can hide an enemy, the trio must summon every ounce of faith to survive. For Stefan, however, the battle isn’t only against ruthless warriors—it’s against the anger and guilt holding him captive for too long. As the teens embark on a dangerous journey, Stefan must face the wounds of his past before they shatter his future.

A Race Against the Clock … With time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Stefan must discover that the greatest miracles aren’t about changing the world—they’re about renewing the heart. Fast-paced, richly immersive, and carrying a powerful message of redemption, this middle-grade adventure will grip readers from the first page to the last.

 

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About the Author

Carol’s passion is to write exciting stories that encourage, inspire, and boost the reader’s faith, possibly because she has always felt like an outsider. She was born in North Africa to American parents and grew up in France. At age 15, her family’s abrupt move to Philadelphia resulted in a rough transition to American life.

After graduating from Penn State, Carol joined the Army in search of adventure. She was stationed in exotic—for her—locations like California, Arizona, and Texas.

Since then, Carol has lived in Krakow, Poland, where she teaches English and organizes language camps. She also writes a blog on faith-related topics.

Carol enjoys watching or reading a good murder mystery and getting nervous while watching NFL games.

More from Carol

The idea for a middle-grade novel came to me while I was listening to a series of sermons on meditating on God’s Word. How could I show that the Bible is exciting, far from boring, relevant to our lives, and has the answers we seek about our purpose in life? And do so in a way that is fun and intriguing, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats? Write a time-travel adventure into the Bible, of course! Granted, the premise may not be new, but I aimed to write it in a way that is fresh and stimulating, giving valuable insights into the Bible.

The result of this crazy idea is the How to Be a Hero series, of which How to Make a Miracle is the second installment, although each book can be read as a standalone novel.

I targeted middle-grade readers because it’s an awkward age when young people begin to question what their parents have taught them and seek answers for themselves (speaking from experience, here). If my books can encourage them in their faith, I will consider my writing a success.

I chose the book themes based on issues young people struggle with. How to Make a Miracle addresses the problem of anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness, which I don’t need to tell you are far too prevalent in our society. The solution is forgiveness—and we all need to learn how to forgive each other, regardless of age.

Author Interview

• Are you a one project at a time author or do you have multiple projects going at once?

Recently, I’ve been working on two projects at once. While editing How to Make a Miracle, I was also writing the first draft of How to Mess up Christmas, the third and final book in the How to Be a Hero series. Now that How to Make a Miracle is finished, I’m only working on one project, editing How to Mess up Christmas to get it in good enough shape to send it to a few beta readers. Once I start working with the beta readers, I think I’ll be able to start another book, also a middle-grade action and adventure story, set in Ukraine at the beginning of the war. We’ll see how that goes.

• How has your life experience helped in your writing journey?

Over the years, I’ve learned that when God calls me to something, I’d better listen and do it. When I say “called,” I mean an internal conviction so strong that I just know it’s from the Lord. I received such a call to go to the mission field in Poland. Another time, I knew I had to make a songbook of worship music in Polish. So when the idea of writing a time-travel series set in the Bible came to me, I knew I had to do it, even though I was terrified.

I don’t mean to imply that I don’t make mistakes in hearing God’s voice, but the confirmation that the call came from God is that it comes to pass despite long odds. I’m still in Poland after over thirty years. I published the songbook after three years of work. And How to Make a Miracle is the second book in the How to Be a Hero series, with the third installment hopefully out by Christmas 2027. God brings about what he calls us to. He leads us step by step along the way.

• Who is your favorite author? Why?

My favorite author is CS Lewis, largely because his Narnia series had a big impact on me as a child. My parents initially read them to me, and I’ve since read and re-read them multiple times (even as an adult—I still read them from time to time). The character of Aslan always fascinated me, and I believe he helped draw me to Jesus.

I’ve read many of CS Lewis’ other books, which have challenged my thinking, but I will always love Narnia the most.

• Do you have extensive outlines when writing or do you write a book as you go?

Before I start writing a book, I must first create an outline. It doesn’t have to be very extensive, but I need to know where I’m going before I begin. I could never write a book as I go. To help create the outline, I use the general beat sheets from the book Save the Cat! Write a Novel because I’ve found they offer a helpful roadmap. That said, my outline isn’t something I can’t change once I start writing. Quite the opposite. As I progress through the story, I often come up with new ideas and plot twists that alter the direction I was heading.

• What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?

My writing space is my bedroom, which is small but big enough to fit my bed, a wardrobe, a dresser, some narrow cabinets, and, most importantly for writing, my desk with my laptop. To the right of my desk is a floor-to-ceiling window that offers a fifth-floor view of the trees and the dirt road below, where everyone walks their dogs. I don’t need anything special to stay focused because once I’m in “the zone,” nothing distracts me. What matters most to me is the time of day. If I try to write in the evening when I’m tired—well, let’s just say it doesn’t go very well.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 17

Simple Harvest Reads, March 18 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, March 19

Artistic Nobody, March 20 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, March 21

Guild Master, March 22 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 23

Fiction Book Lover, March 24 (Author Interview)

Books Less Travelled, March 25 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, March 25

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, March 26 (Author Interview)

Vicky Sluiter, March 27

History, Hope & Happily Ever After, March 28 (Author Interview)

For the Love of Literature, March 29 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 29

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 30 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Carol is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/OTSG5/how-to-make-a-miracle-celebration-tour-giveaway