I had a delightful chat with historical romance author, Tracie Peterson, a couple of weeks ago, and boy did I learn some cool stuff! Listen in to find out what prompted Tracie to write about trains and New Mexico and just what horned toads have to do with any of it. She even gives us a sneak peek Continue Reading
Because Fiction Podcast
Ready for a Fun, Funky, Romance-Filled Road Trip This Summer?
In today's episode, Christian Romance author, Amy Anguish and I talk about her latest release, the first book in her Road Trip Romance series... Destination Romance. Learn about the three friends who make up this series, the fun stories for each, and what kind of road trip they all go on. You'll Continue Reading
Get Ready for a Great Start to a Wonderful New Series with Sunrise
Sunrise Publishing's newest collection just released, and I'm crazy excited about Carrie Padgett's One Fine Day. This book and the others in this series take place in Rachel Hauck's Heart's Bend. Learn about her characters' backstories, how I cracked up in the opening scene, and what we might expect Continue Reading
How Will This Detective Stop a Serial Killer?
Christian author, Steven C. Harms began his writing career in an unusual way and continues it today in an equally unusual way. He writes mainstream novels with titles straight from Scripture, a struggling Christian protagonist, and deep Christian themes. With a goal to give Christian readers Continue Reading
What Makes This Author’s Southern Fiction So Great?
A couple of weeks ago, Jennifer Sienes and I got together to chat about her new release, Night Songs, and had a blast talking about her other books, about writing, about what the Lord does in our lives, and well... a whole lot of things! Listen in to see what's up in her writing life! Note: Continue Reading
Can You Imagine a Better Beach Read than Action & Mystery in Hawaii?
Looking for a bit of fantasy? How about some suspense? Maybe you are looking for a mystery or a procedural police story? Well, good news. James R. Hannibal has them all! His upcoming release, Elysium Tide, takes us to Hawaii with a doctor who doesn't know how to do this "vacation" thing and gets Continue Reading
What about 2020 Prompted Authors to Write about This Great Friendship?
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
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
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
