Popular author of contemporary romantic suspense, Lisa Harris wows her readers with novels of danger, intrigue, and justice. Or, at least that's what I've found in the ones I've read! Lisa and I chatted about her US Marshals series and her latest book (just released this month), The Chase. We Continue Reading
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Why Is There So Little True, Great Steampunk in Christian Fiction?
S.A. Shaffer writes what some would call "classic steampunk" adventure, but as we discussed in the opening of our episode, that genre has shifted since the days of Jules Verne. So while his books fit the classic definition of the genre, he classifies them as "sci-fi/fantasy" to ensure readers find Continue Reading
You’re Going to Love the Unique Story Behind this Historical Romance
A new author to me, Valerie Fraser Luesse writes brilliant historical Southern romance with a unique perspective and delightful story ideas. We chatted about where she gets her ideas, how her role as Senior Travel Editor for Southern Living Magazine gives her fun insights into books, and all from Continue Reading
Middle-Grade Books Are Fun, & Kids Need Great Books, Too
Personally, I think middle-grade books are highly underrated by adult readers, but kids are smart enough to know how awesome they are, and Christy Hoss has a fun series for us. If you doubt my opinions on middle-grade books, I give you Narnia. Christy, however, gives you a fabulous rag-tag, Continue Reading
What if a Bestselling Author Let You Write in Her Fictional World?
Fans of Susan May Warren who want more from those worlds will be delighted to learn their dreams are coming true thanks to new authors like Rachel D. Russell. Writing in the world of Deep Haven from a couple of Susan May Warren's series, Rachel and a couple of other authors bring us new looks and Continue Reading
What on Earth Does Mental Health Have to do with Love and Romance?
With the release of her latest book, Anchor My Heart, Sara Beth Williams talks about how mental illness plays a role in her most recent second chance book. For the record, Sara Beth doesn't write rom-coms. Thought you oughtta know. We also went on a fan-girl gush over J'nell Ciesielski and a few Continue Reading
Is This Author Harnessing the Power of Youthful Passion?
I'd never heard of Matt (not Mike!) Mikalatos before receiving information about his Sunlit Lands series, but wow! The premise of the series is amazing, and the reason he wrote them is even better. A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, Matt Mikalatos brings over two decades of Continue Reading
This Unique New Book Will Excite You about Politics Again
When you meet a new friend at a murder, you know you've made a friend for life--or death. Today's guest, Dave Milbrandt, and I met at an interactive murder mystery fundraiser and I immediately wanted to know more about his Jim Mitchell series. I reviewed the third in that series back then, but Continue Reading
Ready for a Crazy Ride in an Interview about Four Fabulous Books?
This week we're talking to one of the most entertaining, gracious, and inspiring authors out there, Bethany Turner! Think I'm joking? Not only did Bethany allow me to tell the story of how I didn't like her first book, but she also let me put her on the spot and allowed me to ask her if she thought Continue Reading
How Many Awesome Authors Have I Been Missing Out On?
If her books aren't entertaining enough, just a chat with Becky Wade will keep you on your intellectual toes as you navigate tough topics and realistic romance--all while chuckling, no less. Becky Wade's latest book, Let It Be Me, will have you cracking up from the first page. Great and realistic Continue Reading
What Is So Great about this Popular Mail-Order Bride Series?
I suppose you could say that mail-order brides have been a thing since the Garden of Eden--if you change the spelling just a smidge. In today's episode, I tell about a large, multi-author series featuring mail-order brides with a twist of suspense. The Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Bride Continue Reading
If You Love Books and History, This Is the Book for You
I'm so excited about this week's interview with author Ann H. Gabhart. I've loved her work for years, so when I learned that she wrote a book about the packhorse librarians of the Depression era, Along a Storied Trail, I knew I was going to love it. Ann + librarians? What's not to love? Ann Continue Reading
