Remember 2020? No not for that reason. I'm talking to Christian fiction readers here. You couldn't blink without seeing a cover--one specific cover--and hearing people rave about the book. Rain by Dana McNeely. Yeah, I was one of those people, and I kept ignoring it. Why? Because I'm an idiot, Continue Reading
Because Fiction Podcast
Riveting Suspense That’ll Make You Need Your Own Trauma Therapist!
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell started off writing YA suspense, moved to YA dystopian, and now has a romantic suspense series coming out in just a few days! Crossroads Suspense kicks off December 5, 2022, with Take My Hand. Listen in and see why her premise hooked me at the word "mafia." Note: links Continue Reading
Watch Out! This Book Will Send You on a Wild Ride through Palestine!
When I saw the title... The Gates of Hell, I had an image of what the cover would look like. Dark... ominous... and a whole lot of red. Well, I was partially right and pleasantly surprised. I mean, this cover is unique, appears to be spot on, and yet unexpected, too. I like that combination. Then Continue Reading
Nothing Says Merry Christmas Like Love, a Dare & a Pink Apron
One thing I love about Lila Diller's writing is how strong faith elements are at the core of every book. So, when I saw she wrote a Christmas novel, well... YEAH! Her A Christmas Repair is out, and I've already started it. So far, I like these characters. Okay, I'm not super fond of Jessica, but I Continue Reading
This Exciting New Series Adds Virtue to Faith and Romance!
Historical romance author, Edwina Kiernan, kicks off a nine-book series with her recent release, The Letter. With each book focusing on one element of the fruit of the Spirit, the Victorian Virtues series takes place in the fictional market town of Lindenfell and even features the daughter of a main Continue Reading
Who Doesn’t Love an “Enemies to Love” Romance with Salvation Mixed In?
A few months ago, one of my readers emailed me about a friend who had a book coming out soon and that led to learning all about Elizabeth Marie and her new series, the "Love Series," beginning with Love Under Investigation. Listen in and see what prompted an ex-atheist to take up writing Continue Reading
Don’t Home Renovations and Snipers Sound Like an Explosive Romance?
Only I could read someone's debut novel and not know it until she starts describing it, so listen in to find out what book Carmen Schober wrote that I didn't know I read. But on top of that, she talks about her upcoming release, Pretty Little Pieces, and the fun characters in there, as well as the Continue Reading
If You Love a Good Cinderella Story Here’s One with a New Twist
It all began with maple cheesecake. I don't know if it was actually in the book, or if she just got me thinking about it, but when I read Buying Love by Toni Shiloh it not only made me hungry for something I'd never had before, it also introduced me to an author who would become a dear friend. For Continue Reading
Are You Ready for a Reckless, Wild, Riveting Series Finale?
I was introduced to Natalie Walters through her first book, Living Lies, and as I chatted with her about her upcoming release, Blind Trust, I realized the reason the second book in that series felt different (and I stopped reading) was because I actually listened to the first book on audiobook! Continue Reading
So, Just How Awful Are Old Secrets Really?
When I saw the cover of The Bookshop of Secrets, I knew I had to read the book. And seriously, yeah. This book, guys! This book! Listen in as Mollie Rushmeyer and I chat about how this book came about, what kinds of things you'll find in it, what I thought was way over the top and then I realized I Continue Reading
We Love to Read about Great People Overcoming Terrible Circumstances
One of the hardest things (I would imagine) for Biblical Fiction authors has to be finding a fresh look at a topic people know really well without changing the facts of Scripture or presuming too much on it. Well, authors like Elizabeth Jacobson are particularly good at giving us another way of Continue Reading
Can Repeating History Ever Be a Good Thing?
The heroic stories of average people during time of war are one of the few things that will choke me up. Book, movie, verbal--doesn't matter. Tell me all the stories and watch me try not to sob. Lauralee Bliss captured one of the most inspiring stories of WWII in her recent release, Escape from Continue Reading
