Discover the Bold, Soul-Stirring Novel That Will Leave You Reflecting Long After the Last PageBacksliding: A Novel, Chicken Soup from Heaven for What Ails a People by E. Lloyd (WritingElk) Kelly is not just a book—it’s a journey into the heart of faith, community, and redemption. With a unique blend of Jamaican patois, poetic storytelling, and sharp satire, this contemporary fiction masterpiece dives deep into the secrets, struggles, and triumphs of a people searching for healing and truth Distinct voice blending fiction, cultural reflection, and spiritual satire.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Caribbean culture, this novel is a fearless exploration of morality, spirituality, and the human condition. When the church’s hidden truths spill out like dirty laundry, one man’s courage to speak up sparks a reckoning that will challenge everything you thought you knew about faith and forgiveness. Can redemption ever be clean again?
Perfect for fans of Zora Neale Hurston, Marlon James, and Toni Morrison,
Backsliding is a must-read for reflective readers who crave authenticity, layered storytelling, and a fresh voice in multicultural fiction. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, cultural insight, or a thought-provoking narrative, this book delivers it all with humor, heart, and unflinching honesty.
Why You’ll Love This Book:- A bold and original voice that blends cultural commentary with spiritual satire.
- Themes of redemption, community, and moral introspection resonate deeply.
- A unique perspective that bridges Caribbean identity with universal truths.
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Backsliding is more than a novel—it’s a mirror to the soul. Available now on Amazon Kindle.
The cleaning crew has been showing up at some of our churches in recent times and finding quite a hefty load in the wash baskets. The muck under the carpets needed heavy-duty lifting, too, at those other churches where a particular kind of people have been worshipping. Dirty church laundry has been piling up for much too long, and now the washing crew is sparing no effort or resource in attempting to clean up the mess. Look, the wash-day clothesline is growing longer by the day, laden heavy under the load. It’s stretching out behind the church building, but not far enough out of sight of curious passers-by and parishioners alike. Parishioners are mad as well at the whole debacle. If and when God finds out about these things, she’s going to be really upset, too. Some people are going to get what’s coming to them, not to worry about this or anything else, though. Because, as it applies to us, like you and me, everything is going to be all right, right? Yes, because…
The story is told in a richly blended language mix of poetry, Jamaican patois, nonsense talk, and sensational spelling. Yes, wordplay is the order of the day around here. Real Jamaican yardie sin ting. Yeah man, yes,
a Jamaica yaad mi cum fram. Oh! Sorry, I meant to say, I’m from Jamaica, born and bred—okay?
E Lloyd Kelly is the WritingElk, an Author, poet, and songwriter, among other things. Born in Jamaica, West Indies, to Raglan and Alma Kelly. Now resides in Montreal, Quebec.
