Weaving a cold case, the KKK, and a love of Sherlock Holmes in 1920s Denver, Patricia Raybon has burst onto the Christian fiction scene to rave reviews and accolades. We chat about how bestselling author, Patricia Raybon, got started in writing fiction after seven devotional books. Patricia Continue Reading
What Does My Dream Island Vacation Have to Do with a New Book?
"If you could visit any island in the world, which one would it be?" I've had people ask me this question before. I don't know how to answer it, frankly. Why Fiji and not Hawaii? Why Nantucket and not Prince Edward Island? For that matter, why Guernsey instead of Catalina? I've had a dream Continue Reading
I’ve Found an Excellent New (to Me) Romantic Suspense Author
I may never have read anything by Natalie Walters before this interview, but I promptly bought her first book and listened the moment the interview ended. Author of the recently released, Lights Out, Natalie writes romantic suspense that holds you riveted to the page (or your listening device if you Continue Reading
Solve a Murder, Avoid a Killer, and Remain Riveted to This Book
When I chatted with Natalie Walters about her latest release, Lights Out, I decided to start with her first book, Living Lies. Since I was headed across Tennessee, I decided to get it on audiobook. A perfect way to enjoy a long drive! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me Continue Reading
What Happens When You Fall in Love with a Brilliant Narrator and Wonderful Story?
A Holiday by Gaslight. The cover appeared in my Facebook feed... somewhere. Stunning. I knew I wanted to read it just by the cover! That was three years ago. I finished my last audiobook on November 30th, so I went scrolling through my Audible library. A Holiday by Gaslight appeared. WHAT? I Continue Reading
Only Jesus Can Keep Us All from Being Horrible Monsters at Heart
Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Only Jesus Can Keep Us All from Being Horrible Monsters at Heart Definitely, Michelle Griep's best book yet, Lost in Darkness delves into the horrifying world of mental and physical medical care Continue Reading
What Is Better Than a Great Movie? How about a Great Book & Tacos?
Betsy St. Amant released a book last month--one I've been dying to read but haven't had two seconds to breathe much less get to my TBR pile. However, I'm going on a retreat this weekend, and I think watching You've Got Mail and reading Tacos for Two should most definitely be part of that retreat. Continue Reading
What Kind of Fiend Would Break a Poor, Unsuspecting Nutcracker?
Twenty nutcrackers lay spread out before me. One by one, I grabbed my gold cord and tied it on. Must. Get. This done. Around me, young people walked through the house--first out to my son's "shed-room" and then back into the bathroom or to the kitchen for a drink and a piece of Hungarian coffee Continue Reading
Our Smartest Dog Used to Do This Crazy Thing All the Time
I was torn between the names Kemper and Mitzi. In the end, I think Kemper won, but I can't be sure. Why don't I remember my own dog's name? My Christmas present in 1985? Well, that Australian shepherd mixed mutt didn't stay whatever I named her for long. We'd just moved to "the property" in Continue Reading
What Do You Get When You Mix a Wild Adventure with Church History?
Author of a fascinating adventure saga taking place at the time of Constantine and the early church, Bryan Litfin offers a trilogy that'll keep you on the edge of your seat and rooting for brave and bold characters. Bringing years of academic and historical research to the table, Bryan writes with Continue Reading
Why Do Authors Hate Me (or at Least Hate My Need for Sleep)?
Two months ago, I received a request to read and review a book. Considering that I'd hounded the author for her first book before it was even published, it's no wonder that when I got the email for book three, I said, "YES!" Two months... surely that would be plenty of time. Right? Except that Continue Reading
Spaghetti Dragons and Apologetics? They Should Terrify and Delight You.
When I learned about Nicolas C. Day's middle-grade book, Into the Great Marinara, I had no idea what to expect. However, there's absolutely no way I could have imagined a story about a boy with control issues falling face-first into a plate of spaghetti and landing in a world where he had to Continue Reading
