When I learned that Jubilee Lipsey started her Biblical fiction series by writing a Bible study of David & Jonathan, I knew this would be an author right up my alley! Listen in to learn why she chose to debut with that particular story, what she learned from it, and what to expect from her Continue Reading
Book Club Capers: May Part 2
If you’re just starting our craziness, here are the first installments of the interactive short story inspired by Chantel Reads All Day’s “Read Your Bookshelf Challenge” for 2022. Parts: ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE Ten (this one) I just Continue Reading
What’s Better Than Ice Cream on a Hot Day? A Great New Book!
Suzanne Woods Fisher is almost synonymous with rich characters, deep faith, and interesting situations, but now with the release of The Sweet Life, I suspect we might see ice cream added to that list. Having an ice cream "expert" who went to ice cream school living in her home doesn't hurt, but even Continue Reading
What Happens When the Past Rears Its Ugly Head and Murder Ensues?
Back in Episode 62 of the Because Fiction Podcast, I talked to Dana Mentink about her newest series, the Shake Shop Mysteries. Mentink's first book in the series, Pint of No Return featured Trinidad Jones as the newest resident of Upper Sprocket, Oregon--and an ad-hoc sleuth when not creating her Continue Reading
This Novel Isn’t Even Available Yet, and It’s in My Top 5!
Debut Author, Sara Brunsvold, is bursting on the Christian Women's fiction scene with an amazing book, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip. With characters who have captivated my heart from page one (and enough quirkiness to keep my attention to the last), Sara Brunsvold is sure to become a Continue Reading
What Wonderful Author Combines Romantic Suspense and Women’s Fiction Elements?
Restored Grace, the second book of the Bay Town Series by romantic suspense author, Kathleen Robison, releases in almost a month. Learn about her characters and some of their inspirations in this book. Don't miss out on the bonus short story she's giving away with preorders and the peek into an Continue Reading
Why Does Evil Lurk Among the Innocent and Vulnerable?
What happens when you combine romance, suspense, and the Amish? You get a totally new twist on some familiar genres and tropes, as you discover with Mary Alford's upcoming release, Among the Innocent. Listen in as we talk about the Amish, the location, and Mary's writing journey to where she is Continue Reading
Don’t Forget This Book (and Be in Two Places At One Time! Sorta).
Part of the Doors to the Past, split-time series, Liz Tolsma's A Promise Engraved combines the brutal events at the Alamo, a ring found at a flea market, and the stories that connect them together. As usual, Liz gives us hope, faith, and a bit of grit in her strong, resilient female characters. Continue Reading
Book Club Capers: May Part One
Hello there! We're late but hey. Sprained ankles totally mess with your hands, right? Okay, I did jam my wrists, too. Just a bit. If you’re just starting our craziness, here are the first installments of the interactive short story inspired by Chantel Reads All Day’s “Read Your Bookshelf Continue Reading
Ready for another Can’t-Put-it-Down Romantic Suspense Book?
She's back again! Author Elizabeth Goddard and I chatted about her last book in the Rocky Mountain Courage series (and a tiny bit about what is coming next) in this episode! We had a blast talking about writing, the complexities of research, and our favorite things about books. Listen in for Continue Reading
Is There Anything Better Than Finding a Fabulous New Author?
Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense for you. Is There Anything Better Than Finding a Fabulous New Author? This is my first Heroines of WWII book... but it won't be my last. Now. I wasn't confident going into this book. I knew Continue Reading
If I Were Looking for Great, Exciting, and Unconventional Date Ideas…
A friend recently asked my best idea for an unconventional date. Now while Rachel didn't ask for my actual unconventional dates, that's where my brain went, and I'll be honest. I had no idea how to answer the question. You see, my husband and I never dated. Not only that, but I never went on Continue Reading
