example: "Please note: The books listed here cover a wide variety of genres and types, from traditional inspirational fiction authors such as June Masters Bacher and Janette Oke, to thrillers such as those written by Paul Meier and fantasy and science fiction titles by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. In addition, many titles address issues of faith from unconventional viewpoints. Some readers may question the suitability of titles that do not fit their personal view of what constitutes inspirational fiction; we simply ask that you keep in mind that individual readers' tastes vary." One library distinguishes between inspirational fiction and the smaller category of religious fiction by noting that "inspirational fiction is more broad based. Instead of dwelling on the religious aspects of faith, they emphasize morals, values and life lessons." Christian fiction In the United States and Canada the term "inspirational fiction" is often used to refer exclusively to "religious fiction," "faith-based fiction," or more narrowly "Christian fiction", which focuses on Christian values. Christian fiction is most frequently written for the evangelical Protestant market,<ref name=neal>Neal, Lynn S. Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction. University of North Carolina Press, 2006. . Through Google Books.</ref> although some examples of inspirational fiction have been written to appeal to Roman Catholic or Orthodox Christian readers. Janette Oke is considered to be one of the earliest and most prolific of writers in this category. Her books often focus on individuals, very often pioneers in the early West, who must draw upon a sense and awareness of faith to overcome adversity. Theological fiction Theological fiction "is fictional writing which shapes people's attitudes towards theological beliefs. It is typically instructional or exploratory rather than descriptive, and it engages specifically with the theoretical ideas which underly and shape typical responses to religion." Authors associated with theological fiction include C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald. Visionary fiction Some writers, including psychotherapist and author, Michael Gurrian, are promoting the term "visionary fiction" for some inspirational fiction, Gurian describes this subgenre as "fiction in which the expansion of the human mind drives the plot." Books like Gurian's own The Miracle: A Visionary Novel and Michael Murphy's Golf in the Kingdom'' have been suggested for this category. Other authors associated with visionary fiction include Theresa Crater and Jodine Turner. Gentle fiction Another category that is sometimes associated with "inspirational fiction" is "gentle fiction," which is often used to identify works