I was so excited to FINALLY get to chat with Liz Tolsma on the podcast this week. Her book, A Picture of Hope, released in October and features an American journalist set on getting children out of occupied France before the Nazi regime decides they're expendable. Liz's passion for special needs Continue Reading
Because Fiction Podcast
I’m Excited for this Amazing WWII Novel Set in the City of Lights
Sarah Sundin, the queen of the WWII novel, talks about her upcoming release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and shares about her characters, their motivations, and made me fall in love with four-year-old Josie in just a few minutes of chatting about her. Additionally, she has teamed up with authors Continue Reading
Are You Ready for Riveting and Thought-Provoking Dystopian Fiction?
Taking YA dystopian to new heights with gorgeous covers, killer titles, and a social experiment concept that feels a little too close to home, Jess Corban's Nede Rising series is exactly what we need for a New Year's read. Two hundred years ago, fed up with the abuse and misuse of women, society Continue Reading
Sometimes the Greatest Truths Shine Best in Excellent Speculative Fiction
With a passion for great fiction for young people, Sara Shanning has several series to keep readers enthralled. From Biblical spec-fic, Steampunk, and Fantasy romance, Sara writes of light dimming darkness in her stories, many of which include angels--including an angel with amnesia! Listen in Continue Reading
A Beautiful Historical Romance Set in an Unusual Part of California
Author of the Chapparal Hearts series, Kathleen Denly talks about her series, the books, and the wonderful stories of San Diego during the Gold Rush era. Don't miss my review of Harmony on the Horizon. I hadn't read it as of this interview, but I did after it was over and wow.... Just Continue Reading
What Happens When You Mix Fascinating History & Mystery? Great Books!
Everyone knows I love a good mystery, so when I discovered that Antony Barone Kolenc had written a youth adventure and mystery series, the Harwood Mysteries, I knew I had to learn more about them. In this episode, we chat about his inspiration for the 12th-century series, the themes of the books, Continue Reading
I’m Thrilled to Share this Historical Mystery and Its Brilliant Author
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
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
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 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
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
Are You Ready for a Delightful and Unique New Christmas Tradition?
Suzanne Woods Fisher's Season on the Wind is more than a lovely romance set in Pennsylvania's Amish country. This beautiful story showcases the beauty of birds, of conservation, and more. In this interview, we talk about the annual Audubon bird count, rare birds and LBJs (little brown jobs, not Continue Reading
