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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

Using story to connect YOU to the Master Storyteller

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What Makes an Author Give Up and Then Start Over Again?

One of the best parts of having this podcast is getting to meet new authors and learn their stories. I think today's guest, Karen Tucci, has one of the most inspiring stories out there.  It's been a decade since she released her (formerly) one and only book and now she has three and six more coming Continue Reading

Amanda Trumpower

Are You Ready for a Great Middle-Grade Superhero Adventure?

Chatting with Amanda Trumpower (finally!) yesterday was a whole lot of fun. She has fun, adventure-filled middle-grade fiction that is available on eBook, in print, and in audiobook!  Listen in to why she writes Christian middle-grade adventure and what kind of stories you'll get from Continue Reading

Izaic Yorks

Looking for a Fantastic New Fantasy Series for the New Year?

Back in November, I had a great conversation with Izaic Yorks about his Saga of Valor Series, starting with Ascendant. Well, we know what happened in early December, but like another author, his episode didn't get scheduled, so he had a delay on top of a delay!  So finally we have his episode and Continue Reading

The Secrets Beneath

Why You’ll Dig This Fascinating New Series!

Grab your hats, your trowels, and you fine brushes, because it's time to dig through a great new series with Kimberley Woodhouse.  Her Treasures of the Earth series just kicked off a couple of months ago with The Secrets Beneath, and her next book in the series is coming out soon!  Listen in to hear Continue Reading

Jamie Ogle Of Love and Treason

Why Is Of Love and Treason My Most Anticipated Read of 2024?

My most anticipated read of 2024 is Of Love and Treason by debut author, Jamie Ogle. This exploration of St. Valentine's life takes us out of the modern idea of "Valentine's Day" back to Valentine's "day" to see what may have sparked the legend surrounding him. Listen in as we talk about what Continue Reading

misty m. beller

Are You Ready to Take a Romantic Trip to the Rocky Mountains?

First off, my apologies to Misty M. Beller for both forgetting to schedule her episode release and THEN getting it pushed back after my husband's accident. She got a double whammy (as did one other author) and she's been amazingly gracious.  But you need to hear about the great new series she Continue Reading

Why This Year Promises to Be Great for Amish Fiction

Shelley Shepard Gray has a slew of new books out and coming out, including Her Secret Hope from the Season in Pinecraft series as well as a novella in a collection that just released, Amish Love Letters.  Listen in for all the news about past series (and how to get more of Ross County!!) and what's Continue Reading

Lost and Found

What Do Amish Troubles, Ice Cream, and Flowers Have in Common?

Whew! We're back! I was supposed to take 2.5 weeks of December off, but my husband's accident on December 1, ended the podcast for the year, so I'm playing catch-up on a few episodes!  Apologies to Suzanne Woods Fisher for being so late with it, but hey! I had a great time chatting with her about Continue Reading

tangles and tinsel

How One Great New Christmas Novella Made It on My List!

If you're looking for a great Christmas read, Jennifer Siennes has a new Christmas novella you won't want to miss. Part of the Bedford County series, Tangles and Tinsel offers a new start for Kimberly and a second chance at love for Jax. Listen in to learn more! Note: links may be affiliate Continue Reading

Falling for a Real Cowboy

Why Did This Romance Author Switch to Cowboy Romance?

Historical fiction author, Karen Baney, recently branched into contemporary with The Air I Breathe and now with her new Vargas Ranch series.  Recently, Falling for a Real Cowboy released, and soon her Falling for a Shy Cowboy will release as well.  Listen in to how she came up with this series and Continue Reading

Denise L. Barela

Why an Almost Love At First Sight Mystery Actually Works!

Having the chance to chat with a dear friend about her book is always a treat.  So when Denise L. Barela chatted to me about her mystery, Silencing the Siren, I knew we'd have a lot of fun. Boy, did we. From the first ideas on this mystery through the new series she's considering, and where she Continue Reading

melanie dobson

How a Family Mystery Sparked the Idea for a Beautiful Story

I chatted with Melanie Dobson a few weeks ago, and boy was it a wonderful time of talking about my favorite books of hers and her latest release, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton. Listen in to the heartwrenching story that sparked the idea for the book and the delicious (and fascinating) research she Continue Reading

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Not all romance soars on silver-lined clouds with Not all romance soars on silver-lined clouds with a #9 dangling from it. Some people can't get it right no matter how hard they try. Meet Heath Karras. Bless him, he's about as awkward with women as they come. Need proof? How about the fact that he has a string of first dates and no second dates.  Or what about the gal who went home and informed her mother that he'd be single for the rest of his life?
https://amzn.to/45Vo3rV
#AffiliateLink
#ChristianFiction
#ChristianRomCom
#AwkwardRomance
#KindleUnlimited
Bentley Girard’s about to propose… to a guy she do Bentley Girard’s about to propose… to a guy she doesn’t even love.
Not THAT way anyway.
After studying everything the Bible has to say about marriage, she’s decided she wants in. Now. So who’s going to take her up on that offer?
And just why did no one remind her that those vows include that little word, “love?”
Oops!
With her Bible in her hip pocket and a shiny new ring on her finger, Bentley navigates this new world of marriage with grace and… oh, who is she kidding? She flounders until she gets a sure footing and hangs on tight.
Grab the first book of this unusual series today! https://amzn.to/49UP8Oh #affiliatelink
Available on Kindle Unlimited, too!
#Christfic
#ContemporaryChristianRomance
#MarriageOfConvenience
CrossWords--an absolutely fictional store inspired CrossWords--an absolutely fictional store inspired by a real and lovely treasure in Greeneville, Tennessee.  Have a slice of pizza at The Gentry with Milton and Atticus, grab a cup of coffee from Catalyst or Iris Books and Coffee, but whatever you do, don't leave town without grabbing a salted caramel bachelor's button from Peggy Ann's Bakery. YUM.
And if only Christian Books & Gifts would create that Airbnb for me... because it's all about me, right?  WRONG! It's about the lovely folks @christianbookandgiftgrv.  Thanks for letting me fictionalize you! I'm having a blast!
#ChristFic
#BookishBooks
#CrossWords
#Bookstrings
Not all romance soars on silver-lined clouds with Not all romance soars on silver-lined clouds with a #9 dangling from it. Some people can't get it right no matter how hard they try. Meet Heath Karras. Bless him, he's about as awkward with women as they come. Need proof? How about the fact that he has a string of first dates and no second dates.  Or what about the gal who went home and informed her mother that he'd be single for the rest of his life?
https://amzn.to/45Vo3rV
#AffiliateLink
#ChristianFiction
#ChristianRomCom
#AwkwardRomance
#KindleUnlimited
Bentley Girard’s about to propose… to a guy she do Bentley Girard’s about to propose… to a guy she doesn’t even love.
Not THAT way anyway.
After studying everything the Bible has to say about marriage, she’s decided she wants in. Now. So who’s going to take her up on that offer?
And just why did no one remind her that those vows include that little word, “love?”
Oops!
With her Bible in her hip pocket and a shiny new ring on her finger, Bentley navigates this new world of marriage with grace and… oh, who is she kidding? She flounders until she gets a sure footing and hangs on tight.
Grab the first book of this unusual series today! https://amzn.to/49UP8Oh #affiliatelink
Available on Kindle Unlimited, too!
#Christfic
#ContemporaryChristianRomance
#MarriageOfConvenience
Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assign Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assignment with The Agency be his last?

One missing man. One new agent. One chance to keep the (uncertain) client alive
The prequel novel to The Agency Files, Induction is Keith Auger's interview and... well.. induction into The Agency. Listen FREE on YouTube to the audiobook narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo .
Listen to each chapter separately for ease of finding where you are OR the whole book in one video.
Also available from most audiobook retailers!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJaJiSo6mQ2AIQHYt1g3cWoBPneeilsa

#ChristianRomanticSuspense
#ChristFic
#Audiobooks
#ChristianAudiobooks
#FreeAudiobooks
CrossWords--an absolutely fictional store inspired CrossWords--an absolutely fictional store inspired by a real and lovely treasure in Greeneville, Tennessee.  Have a slice of pizza at The Gentry with Milton and Atticus, grab a cup of coffee from Catalyst or Iris Books and Coffee, but whatever you do, don't leave town without grabbing a salted caramel bachelor's button from Peggy Ann's Bakery. YUM.
And if only Christian Books & Gifts would create that Airbnb for me... because it's all about me, right?  WRONG! It's about the lovely folks @christianbookandgiftgrv.  Thanks for letting me fictionalize you! I'm having a blast!
#ChristFic
#BookishBooks
#CrossWords
#Bookstrings
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