What do you get when mesh elements of Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and National Treasure? How about a YA Fantasy adventure that combines travel (especially in eastern countries and other worlds) with superpowers! Put out through Tyndale's Wander imprint, the Beacon Hill Series by D. J. Williams Continue Reading
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Watch Out! You May Never Look at Crosswords the Same Again!
After loving 26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse, I've been chomping at the bit to get my hands on 8 Down. Well, it's almost here, and it promises to be even better. I mean come on! Serial killer using crosswords and the threat of exponentially upping the death toll? EEEP Listen in to learn about Continue Reading
Why Historical Research Creates Some of the Best Fiction Ever!
Whenever I get a chance to chat with Joanna Davidson Politano, I know I'm going to have a good time, and this time was no exception. With her new book, The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple releasing this April, she has a lot of fun preorder stuff going on that you won't want to miss hearing about, but Continue Reading
Who Can Wait Another Week for This New Series?
If you ask Christian fiction readers who their favorite suspense authors are, Dani Pettrey is sure to come up quickly. I've enjoyed her books for years, but I have to say, her new Jeopardy Falls series threatens to be my favorite. I mean... a family of con artists turned Christian private Continue Reading
Sometimes Ignorance Is More than Bliss—It’s Dangerous!
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of her first book, Patricia Bradley's next book in the Pearl River series, Fatal Witness. Not only that she has all kinds of fun stuff planned (in addition to a great new book that sounds a bit chilling. EEEP! So, grab a hot drink and a cozy blanket, and listen Continue Reading
Why This Book Promises to Be One of My 2024 Favorites!
It might have to do with the fact that it's Sarah Sundin or even WWII. Maybe it's because we're dealing with the Blitz and yet not just England's resilience in the wake of its destruction. But I suspect I'm going to love this book because Sarah Sundin took a heartbreaking fact of WWII history that Continue Reading
Who Knew Reading about Cooking Old Family Recipes Would Be So Exciting?
I've been waiting for the release of The Divine Proverb of Streusel since before I opened my copy of Sara Brunsvold's first book! Listen in to see what might make a woman cook her way through an old, family cookbook and how it could help her troubled heart. note: links may be affiliate links Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
