Romantic women's fiction author, Lila Diller had a short chat with me about her "Love Is" series. Beginning with a contemporary romance through the first year of marriage, this four-book (so far) series is a labor of love placed on Lila's heart by the Lord. We had a quick chat the other day and Continue Reading
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Guess What! I Found My Name in a New Favorite Author’s BOOK!
It all started with a joke. Lisa Phillips (not Harris) and I were teasing each other on Avid Readers of Christian Fiction one day, and we challenged each other to use the other's name in a book. Well... Let's face it. I got the easy job I mean, Lisa Phillips... or Chautona Havig. Which is easier to Continue Reading
Why I Knew I’d Love This New Series Reading the Cast of Characters
If there would be any point in history that I would not enjoy reading about, it's usually the first three centuries AD. So, of course, what do I do? I fall in love with a historical mystery by Lisa E. Betz taking place in mid-first-century Rome. #becausereasons Death and a Crocodile by is Continue Reading
I Love Being Totally Surprised in Romantic Suspense
What does a reader do when she thinks an author writes historical fiction and opens her Kindle to find herself in the middle of nail-biting romantic suspense? SHE SQUEALS! Or, at least this reader did! For reasons I cannot fathom, I've always thought Elizabeth Goddard wrote historical romance, Continue Reading
All Great Historical Fiction Has One Thing in Common
The second of our compilation interview episodes (first HERE), this episode features three historical fiction authors. Join me as I chat with Amanda Cabot about her latest release, Dreams Rekindled. I also spoke with Jill Eileen Smith about her latest release, Miriam's Song. Marguerite Martin Gray Continue Reading
How Is a Fabulous Freakshake Related to Murder and Mayhem?
If I have a favorite genre, it's definitely mystery and/or suspense, and cozy mysteries like Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink is a perfect read--especially with summer coming. Add to this fun, quirky whodunnit, a release fun FREAKSHAKE contest, and what more could you ask for? This mystery in Continue Reading
Why I’m So Excited about These New Love Inspired Trade Books
Romantic Suspense author, Jerusha Agen is the second author in a new line from Love Inspired. This new trade line offers full-length novels, and Rising Danger is a doozy! Whooeee! Hold onto your hats and grab your life vests, this novel will flood you with action, danger, and an explosion or Continue Reading
Only a Master Storyteller Handles Mental Illness with Delicacy, Humor, and Grit
I never imagined that T.I. Lowe could possibly outdo herself after the Carolina Coast series, but... Under the Magnolias...wow. This combination coming-of-age and women's fiction novel offers a serious look at mental illness in a novel set back in the eighties. That combination of a relatable Continue Reading
My Favorite Suspense Books Keep Me Up at Night & My Fingernails Trimmed
Last month, I had the privilege of chatting with Christian author, Tom Threadgill about his Amara series (Collision of Lies and Network of Deceit) and about his Jeremy Winters series (for just a bit). Mostly, I gushed about the awesome characters he's created and the unique situation he gets himself Continue Reading
What’s Better Than a Suspenseful Book? What about a Romantic One?
I've never searched for a book longer or harder. Where on earth could it be? Rather than pulling out every book on my shelves, looking under tables and behind furniture, I had to search emails, computer files, accounts, and my Kindle. But it wasn't there. Around two o'clock, I gave up and went Continue Reading
What Book Showed Me the Great Author I’ve Been Missing Out On?
One of the best ways to temper the heaviness of a book dealing with hard subjects is the judicious use of humor. Cynthia Ruchti is a new author to me (forgive my stupidity, won't you?) but the brilliant use of humor to open Facing the Dawn set up a beautiful way to see the personality of a Continue Reading
How a Relational Journey Became an Amazing and Beautiful Spiritual One
In Erin Bartels' latest release, All That We Carried, two sisters go on a journey not only of reconciliation but of spiritual discovery as well. This book spoke to me on so many levels and I can't recommend it enough. Listen as we discuss her why--her heart behind the story and how it still Continue Reading
