Over a century after her books were written, Grace Livingston Hill’s books continue to be popular among avid readers of Christian fiction—but why? And if you haven’t read any, where on earth would you start? The woman wrote over a hundred books! I've brought her up in two of my other episodes: Continue Reading
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The Crazy Things Some People Do for a Good Book
Do you ever wonder how some stories would play out in a different setting? Like The Little Princess… but in the Chicago Projects, or The Little Mermaid—in reverse. Sandy Barela from Celebrate Lit Publicity and Publishing joined me a couple of weeks ago for a couple of hours of brainstorming, and Continue Reading
Episode 16: A Chat w/ Melissa Wardwell about Scrumptious Independence
Ever wonder what makes someone start writing? What about where ideas for characters come from? Have you been eager to find out what’s coming in the Independence Islands Series? Have we got an episode for you! This week, we’re chatting with author Melissa Wardwell about her author journey, her Continue Reading
Episode 15: Author Recommendations & T.I. Lowe
Need a good book to read? Ask an author for a recommendation! You may be surprised at how perfect that recommendation can be. I was! This week on Because Fiction Podcast, I'm talking about why going to a favorite author for book recommendations might just be a way to find your next perfect read. Continue Reading
Can You Really Make Christian Fiction and True Crime Mesh?
When I heard about a new series blending historical fiction and true crime, well… I knew I’d have to find out more about these. I mean, people’s imaginations are nothing to what horrors actual people do. So, I figured we’d have a great series if… Well, if the authors could pull it off. Did Continue Reading





