When a TV reboot fiasco polarized fans of the original show and seemed to contradict the actors' values, John R. Price did some digging. What he found in his investigation drove him to write a fictionalized version of what he thinks happened when Hollywood played fast and loose with the viewers' Continue Reading
Because Fiction Podcast
If You Love Suspense or a Great Mystery, You’ll Love This Author’s Books
Carole Brown, prolific author in several subgenres of mystery and suspense, chats with me about her books, the books she loves to read, and her new Nursery Rhyme Suspense Series. You won't want to miss these books about a young woman determined to find out who murdered her brother years ago and the Continue Reading
What Deep Subjects Did We Tackle with Laugher in Our Book Battle?
In this second "Battle of the Books" episode, Angela Ruth Strong and I "battle out" our takeaways and insights into the books we read, what we imagine about each character, and so much more. Basically, I begged shamelessly for MORE of all the stuffness, but while we won't get a series out of this Continue Reading
Join This “Battle of the Books,” A Look at 2 Different Romances
Angela Ruth Strong, author of mystery, romance, and books studios turn into movies, not to mention writing teacher, has a fabulous book releasing today--Husband Auditions. As we chatted about it a while back, we realized that our books have commonalities. Both her heroine from Husband Auditions Continue Reading
Amanda Cox Will Take You on an Incredible Emotional Journey
Amanda Cox wrecked me with her first book, The Edge of Belonging. And now she has another book coming out, another one set to destroy me as well. The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery is a multi-generational and split-time story. Even the synopsis wrecked me! I'm starting to get a complex. Continue Reading
What Does It Take to Change a Messed Up Man’s Life Forever?
What would happen if an addict who has alienated his family ended up on a trip with some "religious nuts" to the Holy Land. Author Steven Rogers takes that premise and runs with it. Told in a unique voice that seems to speak directly to the reader, the book takes the reader on a tour of Continue Reading
One Author’s Sensitive Look at a Difficult Subject Is Helping Readers
Mary Jo Thayer insists she's not an author by nature, but her editors, author friends, and fans might beg to differ. Sandy Barela graciously stepped in as host of this episode discussing a book that tackles the difficult subject of rape for me. I appreciate both her willingness to jump in almost at Continue Reading
Here’s the Best Way to Get More from Your Favorite Author’s Series
Back in Episode 66, we chatted with Lisa Phillips about her Last Chance County series and how much I LOVED that series. Well... now we have even more exciting news about the future of Last Chance County! Lisa Phillips has partnered with Sunrise Publishing to be a lead author in Season 5-- a brand Continue Reading
Why Authors Like This One Are Destroying My Productivity Goals
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
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
