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
Because Fiction Podcast
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
This Author Does One Really Brilliant Thing with Her Books
J.L. Crosswhite and I had a chat about her books, specifically her romantic suspense series--the Hometown Heroes and the In the Shadows series both! We also digressed and talked about readership, publishing, and the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing. All with tons of Continue Reading
Why I Think This Guy Makes Biblical Fiction Come Alive
Biblical fiction, first-person perspective. The books have everything against them, but M.D. House got me excited about reading The Barabbas Trilogy before we'd spoken for five minutes. House offers us a look at what could have been based on what we know of what was. Just reading the "Look Continue Reading
How an Unfortunate Time in History Inspired a Fabulous Series
In this episode, I chat with historical romance author, Carrie Turansky about her McAlister series and the British Home Children who came over from England to Canada. This series began with No Ocean Too Wide and continues in her June release, No Journey Too Far. Learn what inspired this story and Continue Reading
This Author Gives Us Excellent Historical Fiction
A master of creating relatable situations and characters you feel as if you'd know if you met them on the street, Rachel Fordham began writing at the advice of her husband for a "creative outlet" and hasn't stopped since! Her latest release, A Lady in Attendance, releases today and you won't want Continue Reading
