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The Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Shannon Sue Dunlap about Hearts Aweigh If you've been waiting for the sequel to Love Overboard... It's HERE!  And no... you don't want to miss it.  Clara and the shippers are back, and the stakes are even higher. Listen in and hear all the fun stuff about this book (and how to help us beg for another one!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Okay, so talking about characters?  CHECK. About research and fun?  CHECK, CHECK. Learning about book three... RECORD SCRATCH Yeah. ...2025-06-2335 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jordan Millsaps about Mallory Bradford Is Not Having a Breakdown  Queen of the alliterative series titles, Jordan Millsaps has a new one for us--Marriage on My Mind!  Listen in as we chat about Mallory Bradford and her non-existent breakdown (or so she claims).  See why I opened it up on Kindle the moment we got out of the interview and read as I cooked dinner. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Move over "Boyfriend in the Bargain" series, "Marriage on My Mind" is here, and we're kicking off with a woman who just...2025-06-2136 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Laura Thomas about The Final Word  Love suspense that keeps you convinced that nothing will ever go right again?  Love characters you fall in love with on the first page?  Love wondering how these guys are going to get out of the terrifying situations authors put them in?  Well, you've not seen anything until you've read a Laura Thomas book. Listen in for a glimpse of what you'll find in her newest release, The Final Word. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  When it comes to research, Laura Thomas...2025-06-1638 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Margaret Philbrick about House of Honor  Oh, wow.  When I read the synopsis for House of Honor by Margaret Ann Philbrick, I knew this was going to be a fabulous book.  Forget all the endorsements and starred reviews, listen in to hear just how awesome this book is!   note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. When Margaret described the story within House of Honor, I not only learned a lot of art history, but I got a taste of Italy (sadly, without pasta and gelato... sniff). I can't wait to see...2025-06-141h 03The Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kristen Hogrefe Parnell about Watch Your Back  I don't know about you, but a book focused on Tampa's mafia?  Sign me up! Listen in as I chat with Kristen Hogrefe Parnell and discover a side of Tampa I've never heard about! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Suspense... romance... organized crime... and a COAST GUARD VETERAN?  Well, come on!   Kristen gives us insight into this book and what is coming up next! Watch Your Back by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell You can’t watch your own...2025-06-0932 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher about Capture the Moment Chatting with Suzanne Woods Fisher is always a pleasure, and this interview was delightful as well.  Learning all about her new series got me excited to read her latest release, Capture the Moment. Listen in and see what's up with her national parks series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Photography is something we don't see enough of in Christian fiction. Maybe I've just missed all the books, but I can only name a small handful with that as a key component of...2025-06-0732 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Rachel Keith about the Squad Rising Nothing says excitement like a middle-grade fantasy, and well, Rachel Keith's Squad Rising sounds perfect to me. Listen in and see why I'm excited about this new series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Rachel and I had a blast talking about the origin of this series, the videos she's made for YouTube (don't miss the Hershey's Kisses video!!!), and her little Calico Critters decked out to look like her characters. The Squad: Rising by Rachel Keith Peacekeeping i...2025-06-0337 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Lynn U. Watson about Frayed Promises  If you love historical fiction and want books set in places other than North America or England, Lynn U. Watson has a series for you. Listen in to see what you'll find in Frayed Promises. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Set in the late 19th century, Frayed Promises is full of family drama and life lessons we could all use a reminder on.   Frayed Promises by Lynn U. Watson Sequel to The BookFest® Award Winner, Tangled Promises Wurtte...2025-05-3131 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Megan Soja about the Harbor of Spies Series I love American history, and finding tidbits of unknown or misunderstood/inaccurate ideas are some of my favorite ones to discover.  Put it all in a boo about spies during the War for Independence? SOLD!  Listen in to see what you'll find in Megan Soja's Secrets of the Revolution. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. In this episode we had a great conversation about what other realities of life were like during the colonial era and what really happened during the Boston Te...2025-05-2637 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Crystal Caudill about Written in Secret Crystal Caudill is one of my favorite historical fiction authors, but when I found out that Written in Secret kicks off a new series that TIES INTO THE OLD ONE???  Totally jazzed. Listen in to find out about the goat.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. From a three-legged goat to someone killing off people and making an author look suspicious, what more can you expect??? Add in a heroine who not only writes as a man BUT... is determined to...2025-05-2438 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Heidi Gray McGill about Written on my Heart I've heard a lot of "whys" from different authors--why they started writing, wanted to write, began when they did. All the whys.  Listen in and learn why Heidi Gray McGill took her why for her career and reworked it into her new writing career (and why I think she was so successful!).  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. When I found out Heidi's series, Discerning God's Best, allows readers to watch characters grow up and learn to navigate life with (and without--not re...2025-05-1948 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Amanda Cabot about Echoes of Sunrise  One of the best romantic tropes out there is "marriage of convenience," but when you add strange dreams of a twin sister you don't actually have and a man trying to take away your stepson, it's hard to convince yourself that this could actually work.  Listen in to learn about another problem this couple has to overcome in Amanda Cabot's latest release, Echoes of Sunrise. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  We're headed to Carr Valley and the wonderful characters in some of C...2025-05-1735 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with J. A. Webb about The Seekers Series Christian dystopian thrillers are too few and far between, but author J. A. Webb has a great one for us. Listen in while we chat about his Seekers Series and the second book, Inheritance. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Mix a corrupt secret society along with a priest on the run, and you've got a great mix. This series promises to be full of amazing twists and turns.    Inheritance by J. A. Webb  A Dystopian Thriller of Decept...2025-05-1230 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Janelle Leonard about Northargyle Abbie  Austen retellings are always a lot of fun, but make it happen in a contemporary setting and toss in some royalty, and you've got something unique. Listen in to see why I'm almost giddy over this new series (and the cover!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Talking with Janelle was such a delight.  Adding to that learning how she went from working with the publisher to writing part of the series and then taking on the whole thing, well... All I can...2025-05-1047 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Donna Wichelman about the Singing Silver Mines Series The series title, "Singing Silver Mine," was enough to not only grab but hold my attention. But... you'll have to listen in to learn what else Donna Wichelman has written that has me crazy excited! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Inspired by the Georgetown Loop, The Singing Silver Mine series takes us to Colorado where a new national mining law put in place in 1872 prompted the mine disaster Donna put in this first book in the series!   A Song o...2025-05-0530 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Dell Vans about The Harrowing Adventures of New Eden Have you ever wanted to visit Eden?  Listen in as I chat with author Dell Vans about her YA fantasy series where siblings Josh and Judy find a portal... to Eden. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Portal fantasy is a particular favorite of mine, and going to Eden? Sign me up and gimme a few hours to read it, and... bliss. Right? Add to that all the best of fantastical and mythical characters from folklore the world over, and yeah. WOOT!2025-05-0334 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Bethany Klassen about Tomorrow's Promise When Sins of the Past came out, author Bethany Klassen intended it to be a stand-alone.  Listen in to learn how a sequel came about and why I'm so excited about it and her next release! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Our hero from Sins of the Past returns in Tomorrow's Promise, and with him comes other familiar characters and new ones as well.  Bethany shares her joy in research (and how it can take over) as well as the excitement tha...2025-04-2831 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Demi Griffin about The Illumination Chronicles Biblical fiction author turned fantasy with an eleven-book series?  Sign me up, please!  Listen in to learn more about this  Biblical allegory fantasy with a tie to "the first shall be last and the last shall be first."   note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Releasing one book a month in 2025, The Illumination Chronicles combines seven epic novels with four novellas in this can't-put-it-down series.  EEEP! From before the fall, through the garden, the war in heaven, and even through the New Te...2025-04-2636 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Hope Toler Dougherty about Forever Free  A few years ago I read a book about a woman who visited Ireland and the ensuing story. Well, last month I chatted with her about her Forever Series and especially, Forever Free. Listen in and see why I am excited to check out this series (especially #4!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved Hope's author history--from the book that people thought was about someone a lot like her to the opposite, to yet another opposite, and back to familiar territory (bu...2025-04-2134 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Becca Wierwille about Road Trip Redemption Nothing says "sign me up now" than a new book from Becca Wierwille. I had the pleasure of reading an early copy of Road Trip Redemption, and boy was I thrilled.  Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Full of wonderful lessons that appear naturally within the story rather than feeling placed there for maximum impact (read: SERMON), Road Trip Redemption ends the fabulous Road Trip Series with a bang--and an epic road trip.  I love th...2025-04-1944 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Chawna Schroeder about Illuminary If you love the children's classic, A Little Princess and story of Joseph from the Bible, imagine them set in a fantasy world filled with artists. Listen in while we talk about art academies and princes who don't want to be king! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Author of books like The Vault between Spaces and Beast, Chawna Schroeder does it again with a wonderful world of art and honor--and the things in between.  Don't forget to check out the se...2025-04-1438 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jeremiah Friedli about The Core Series Seth has three weeks to save his sister.  Just hack into the government and voila. All saved. No biggie.  Ahem.  Listen in and see what his sister's fate is if Seth fails! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. In a world with cameras everywhere, Jeremiah Friedli takes it to new levels in this sci-fi... well, he doesn't call it a thriller, but it sure feels like it might be one to me. If you liked Amanda G. Stevens' Haven Seekers series, I thi...2025-04-1237 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Allie Slocum about Character Club Lil Sibs series Christian chapter books for early readers are hard to find. Listen in and learn why Allie Slocum added subtle lessons about parts of speech in hers! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Where were these books when I was homeschooling young elementary kids?  The stories look like heaps of fun, and a lesson or two along that way?  Yes, please!  Joseph O'Tooley and the Escape of Herb the Verb by Allie Slocum Every kid struggles with humility from time...2025-04-0728 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Caitlin Miller about Our Yellow Tape Letters  I love American homefront stories from WWII. Make them epistolary novels and, well, that makes them just about perfect. Listen in to learn more about Caitlin Miller's Our Yellow Tape Letters. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  When Caitlin Miller said she was inspired by Amy Lynn Green's Things We Didn't Say AND that Green endorsed the novel, well... I knew this book would be excellent!  I've already started reading it, and so far it doesn't disappoint.   Our Yello...2025-04-0542 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jennifer Mistmorgan about These Long Shadows I'm so excited about the On Victory's Wings series by Jennifer Mistmorgan. We had a blast chatting and you won't want to miss out on the a mini brainstorming session we had. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. World War II had no end of amazing stories of heroism--in battle and on the home front. Sometimes it's a noble heart doing what might have been done at any time and in any situation but is made even more impressive by the difficult...2025-03-3136 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kelli Galyean about How Can It Be?  When I read that Kelli Galyean's novel explores an unwanted abortion and the fallout that follows, I knew I had to read it.  Listen in to discover the twist that cemented that decision. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Abortion is such a difficult topic to begin with, but when it's forced on you by parents looking out for their political ambitions... things get a whole new level of painful and complicated. Add to that the grief, the need for Jes...2025-03-2933 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Cheri Swalwell about The Redemption of Green Pines Cheri Swalwell has a fabulous series, the Redemption of Green Pines, is finally complete. Listen in to learn more about the entire series and specifically what you'll find in this award-winning conclusion.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I love that Swalwell has brought the series "full circle" with this series. It's such a great way to wind it up.  I also love the idea that we might get more from this world. EEEP. But what I love mos...2025-03-2444 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Antony Barone Kolenc about Incarnate I love it when authors get ideas and go into new directions with their writing because of it. For Antony Kolenc, his middle-grade/YA medieval mysteries are followed by a supernatural thriller exploring what would happen if they managed to have Jesus' blood and cloned Him today. Listen in to learn about what Antony did with the chilling possibilities of trying to play God in this technologically advanced age. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  With AI taking over nearly everything (tried t...2025-03-2237 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Hannah Currie about Hold Her Close I don't know about you, but I love a good fairy tale... throw in a few twists and turns and an unlikely romantic lead, and you've got me hooked. Listen in and see why I'm eager to read the whole Crown of Promise series and especially, Hold Her Close. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Expectations, disappointments, out of character behavior, threats to the kingdom.  What doesn't Hold Her Close have in store for us?   Hanna Currie has a fabulous story h...2025-03-1736 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Zack Samo about Exodus 2065  What happens when you add apocalyptic elements to a dystopian world and splash a bit of sci-fi in it?  Exodus 2065.  Listen in as I chat with author Zach Samo about his exciting genre mashup! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  While I am not an expert on spec-fic, I've never quite heard of anything like this, especially in Christian Fiction, which I find refreshing.  I also loved that Zack has created a lot of YouTube content around his book so you can...2025-03-1528 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Tara Johnson about To Speak His Name One of the best things about historical fiction is when authors show parts that we might not know as much about. Listen in as I chat with Tara Johnson about the Irish slaves sent to the Americas and the abolitionists who tried to put a stop to slavery altogether! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Too few books show the full scope of the ugly slave trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, but Tara Johnson has kicked off an excellent series f...2025-03-1046 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Terri Reed about Trained to Protect  EEEP! Suspense and K-9 protection?  What more could you want?  How about it written by an author with lots of experience with fast-paced, exciting Christian romantic suspense novels under her belt?  Listen in while Terri Reed and I chat about her latest Love Inspired Suspense novel. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Author of dozens of books,many of which are published by Love Inspired, Terri Reed knows how to deliver everything readers of romantic suspense love in a good book.  And, as a...2025-03-0829 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Carrie Walker about Right Before Their Eyes  Carrie Walker brings us back to the characters we met in Emma's Hero with Right Before Their Eyes and again tackles some really difficult topics. Listen in to learn why this series is one of my most anticipated reads! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  The Faith Endures series is really focused on Mason... but it shows him in the light of others and his interactions with them. So we see more than just his personal story. I really love that about them...2025-03-0327 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kurt Mahler about The Way Back to Eden Book two in the Jaguar Oracles series is out and wow!  Things are getting intense in Texas! Listen in to see what adventures away in this next exciting installment  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   I seriously love the premise of this series.  How often do we forget "our name" (our identity) in Christ and need a wakeup call!  And is it just me or did we start this environmental mess in Eden? I mean, we didn't have to fight nature until then...2025-03-0144 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with E. B. North about Dog Knights and the Orb of Power I've always been a huge fan of children's fiction, and these new chapter books featuring a dog who thinks he's a knight fighting dragons in search of "the orb of power" and other adventures is exactly the kind of thing kids love! Listen in to hear about the exciting Kickstarter coming up. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   If singing, dancing vegetables (fruits, really) aren't your kids' thing, then perhaps dogs storming the "castle," battling "dragons," and on a quest for the "or...2025-02-2444 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with KyLee Woodley about The Bandit's Redemption  Okay, Old West outlaws are a staple in Western fiction but... a reluctant outlaw? A French reluctant outlaw?  Listen in to see why I was determined to read this book the minute I read the synopsis! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Kylee Woodley's new Outlaw  Hearts series promises to be a fresh take on a familiar genre. We had a great time chatting about the books' settings, the history of the time, and more!  The Bandit's Redemption by KyLee Woodley2025-02-2234 minThe Christian Romance PodcastThe Christian Romance PodcastInterview with Chautona Havig: Tropes, Faith-filled Fiction, and Slow Burn RomanceIn this episode, Kelly sits down with USA Today Bestselling author Chautona Havig, a prolific storyteller with over 130 books to her name. They dive into Chautona’s journey into writing, from the childhood books that shaped her love for stories to the beautiful chaos of motherhood that sparked her creativity. Chautona shares insights into her diverse book series, including Random Acts of Shyness and Not a Word, where she tackles real-life struggles within Christian romance. Together, they explore the nuances of slow-burn romance, the challenge of writing in first person, and the joy of crafting stories that ul...2025-02-2053 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Tabitha Caplinger The Castle Rose  Eclectic authors are right up my alley, and Tabitha Caplinger is no exception. Listen in and see why I bought The Castle Rose before we finished our interview!   note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Fantasy of all sorts (light or deep) seems to be Tabitha's strength, but when you mash up Beauty and the Beast with Phantom of the Opera and set it in New Orleans...  Add in beignets and... well... score!   The Castle Rose by Tabitha...2025-02-1735 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Naomi Stephens about The Scarlet Ribbon (and more!)One of my favorite books of 2025 has been The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens. Imagine my surprise when I learned she also has done historical romance with Biblical retellings--and I'd read one!  Her latest is The Scarlet Ribbon. Listen in to see how she managed such different genres! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  This Rahab retelling set against the backdrop of the War for Independence promises to tear at the heartstrings of readers as they see the familiar story play...2025-02-1540 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Enewerome about Ready to Be Loved by You With her debut romance novel, Ready to be Loved by You, Enewerome offers readers not only a wonderful slow-burn romance but also an exciting look into Nigerian culture (and food!) Listen in to see why I popped this book on my Kindle Unlimited shelf before we finished speaking! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. While I loved learning about the Nigerian culture Enewerome put into her novel, I have to say talking about why she wrote the book and when she did a...2025-02-1027 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Melissa LaShure about Unwavering Faith  A new historical romance series is coming, Bounty Brothers. Listen in to discover what to expect from the series and the first book, Unwavering Faith. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. As a lover of "the damsel in distress" trope, Melissa LaShure gives it a fresh twist in this series. I'm excited to find out what it looks like.   Even better, book two is coming out in May/June.  And... don't forget, you can only get the books on her webs...2025-02-0835 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Handful of Valentine's RecommendationsValentine's Day is coming, and with it come thoughts of love, romance, and all things pink and red hearts, right? I've compiled a list of contemporary books (I left out historical this time) that might just tempt you if you haven't read them yet. Listen in to see what I thought of these books! The Books (note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. An Overdue Match by Sarah Monzon: Comes out February 18th. RomCom. The GoodReads Giveaway: https://goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose...2025-02-0347 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Cher Gatto by Something Else  As much as many of us read to escape the evil in the world, sometimes we need to get a picture of what we're fighting against, what people are dealing with, what to pray for. Authors like Cher Gatto do the hard work for us. Listen in and see what we'll get for the sequel to Something I Am Not. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Cher is back with more about Billy, but wow.  We so often think about getting people out of...2025-02-0139 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Debut Author, Megan Soja  If you're looking for a Christian thriller with international impact, Faith Ijiga has a wild ride full of twists and spins just waiting for you. Listen in and see why I am crazy excited for the new Ryder Jackson series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Faith Ijiga, a native of Nigeria, has a few books out there, but her new Ryder Jackson series promises to be something extra special. Codes and ciphers combine with the CIA and terrorist organizations in this fa...2025-01-2734 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Um Daoud about The Life I Now Live  As an author writing stories featuring Muslims yielding to Christ, Um Daoud provides a unique perspective to contemporary Christian fiction. Listen in and learn how that looks in the life of a Muslim! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Writing about Muslims in different Islamic predominant nations, Um Daoud shows the vast differences between different schisms and cultures.  I think I was most fascinated by the way Muslims will return to the faith of their childhood for a time before fina...2025-01-2034 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jill Williamson about Squire of Truth  Author of the beloved Blood of Kings series, Jill Williamson has teamed up with Sunrise Publishing to bring four new books in a spin-off series, Blood of Kings-Legends.  Listen in to learn what's coming next in this series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Listening to Jill talk about this new series got me wildly interested in it.  I've already bought the first book of the original series and I'm a few chapters in.  So far, I'm loving it. I alread...2025-01-1835 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Liz Tolsma about What I Left for You Sometimes authors have to to extreme lengths to share their stories with their readers. Liz Tolsma learned about a part of her family history she'd never known, traveled to Poland, learned more, and then braved a horrible cold to come on the podcast to tell us all about it. Listen in and learn more about What I Left for You. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Book three in the Echoes of the Past Series, What I Let for You offers a lo...2025-01-1430 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kelly Jo Wilson about Finding Forevermore  What do you get when you take inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe and mix it into a contemporary romance? Finding Nevermore by Kelly Jo Wilson (which I just typed as Jelly Ko... great!).  Anyway, Listen in to learn more and see the exciting Kickstarter that's coming!  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  We talked about so many cool things (and laughed even more!) What did we talk about?  Well, how about how Revelation 1:18 and Psalm 121: 7-8 inspired the title?   Where the serie...2025-01-1034 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Debut Author, Jayna Breigh about The Hunted Heir  I have a special place in my heart for debut authors... especially when their novels sound like something I can't possibly put down. Jayna Breigh ticks all the boxes with her legal thriller, The Hunted Heir. Listen in to how Jayna used her legal experience and her love for Los Angeles to craft this story! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I had a BLAST chatting with Jayna. We bonded over our love of books, our shared experiences in Los Angeles, and our...2025-01-0735 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Laurie Christine about Dragon Slayer Bible Stories When I heard about Laurie Christine's Dragon Slayer Bible series, I was so excited.  I mean, Bible stories retold as fantasy elements?  Listen in and learn what happens with Seth, the third named son of Adam and Eve goes on a quest to find out more about this Chosen One and how to defeat this dragon. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   My brain is going into over-drive as I consider all the things that Laurie Christine could do with this series.  The l...2024-12-0639 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Karen Witemeyer about Cloaked in Beauty When I heard about Karen Witemeyer doing fairy tales in 19th-century Texas, I knew this would be genius.  But when I heard about Cloaked in Beauty, a mashup of Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, her genius took on new proportions. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  A girl with a fortune and someone eager to kill her to get it?  That might sound familiar, but nope... Witemeyer has taken a whole new take on both fair...2024-12-0332 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Tessa Afshar about The Queen's Cook  Beloved Biblical and historical fiction author, Tessa Afshar has a new series beginning, and wow! Persian history comes to life as we get to know Roxannah and how she became not only a cook in Queen Esther's house but also... the queen's friend!  Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  This new series focuses on fictional women who could have interacted with Queen Esther and even has "excerpts from the queen's journals" which is a really cool way for...2024-12-0233 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher about A Year of Flowers Author of historical, Amish, and contemporary women's fiction, Suzanne Woods Fisher has moved from Cape Cod and ice cream to the South and flowers. Listen in to learn what you'll find in this new series of novellas (all available in one book!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  "Flowers are in the business of happiness." Isn't that the most delightful picture?  If that doesn't make you want to read more about flowers, nothing will.  And then there's... Capture the Moment-- a n...2024-11-3035 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat about Christmas at Sugarplum Manor & An Honorable Deception Always ready with a variety of excellent new books for us, Roseanna M. White has two recent releases-- An Honorable Disguise and of course, Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor. Listen in to learn more about these two books and the ones coming next year! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I couldn't imagine what on earth would possess someone to call their home, "Sugar Plum Manor," but of course, Roseanna managed to pull that off beautifully.  With a Nutcracker-inspired story, add...2024-11-2933 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Patricia Bradley about Deadly Revenge The queen of research questions that freak out the experts, Patricia Bradley is back with the final book in the Pearl River series. Listen in and learn what happens in this book and where she's taking us next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Revenge, second chances at a first chance, and a story that hits close to home with our present political climate (and all before it was a thing!), Bradley has a lot going on in this book. A...2024-11-2835 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Robin Jones Gunn about Tea with Elephants Beloved author Robin Jones Gunn is back with another fabulous friendship series. This time, different friends are going off on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Listen in to see what tea has to do with elephants... and friends. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.    So far it's a three-book series. We NEED more books so read, review, and beg the publisher for more FRIENDSHIP books. Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn  Ever since they met as teenagers volunteering at a con...2024-11-2740 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Lynn Austin about Waiting for Christmas  Readers who fell in love with Adelaide in All My Secrets will be excited to read this Christmas novella, Waiting for Christmas. Listen in and see why this book has all the vibes of beloved Christmas classics.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love Christmas, and Gilde-Age stories with their strong contrasts between the wealthy and poverty-stricken offers great fodder for stories, but add in a bit of "fish-out-of-water" and a little mystery, and you've got the makings of a fabulous stor...2024-11-2634 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Colleen Marie about Teagan's Treasure College in Ireland?  Sign me up! Colleen Marie has a fabulous new series with all things Irish and horses. Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I haven't read a lot of new adult fiction, but Teagan's Treasure is  definitely going on my list. I love the idea of a mystery combined with all things horses and Ireland!  Woot! Teagan's Treasure by Colleen Marie  Teagan O'Reilly has one goal upon graduation to be accepted into...2024-11-2540 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Mesu Andrews about Brave When I say Mesu Andrews is Brave to tackle the subject of David's wives (at least the first six of 'em), I'm not being "punny." That said, she is! As hard as it is to see beloved Bible heroes doing stupid things, firmly convinced it's "of the Lord" when... really?  How often do we do the same thing? Listen in to learn why she wrote David and his first two wives the way she did. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Tackling the...2024-11-2450 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Amanda Cabot about One Special Christmas  One little boy's dream becomes a sister's determination in this beautiful historical romance.  Listen in as Amanda Cabot talks about her Sweetwater Crossing Christmas Novella, One Special Christmas. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Readers couldn't get enough of Sweetwater Crossing, and Amanda didn't disappoint. Drawing new characters into familiar scenes, she gives us a beautiful look at new hope and joy at Christmastime. One Special Christmas by Amanda Cabot  It will take a miracle to salvage her dreams...2024-11-2235 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kurt Mahler about The Trail to the Lonely Tree Christian fantasy takes a new twist in Trail to the Lonely Tree. I chatted with Kurt Mahler about his series recently--all the way from the other side of the world. Listen in and see what he did with a story about animals remembering the names that Adam gave them... and what that means! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   I love the idea of animals remembering the names Adam gave them--and how that would affect mankind.  And taking place in Texas? Yes, ple...2024-11-1947 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with R. M. Ruiz about another Chosen Kids novel  Feel like kids need a picture of what Spiritual warfare looks like?  R.M. Ruiz shows it in this family saga of missions from God to thwart evil beings and how He prepares them for it.  Listen in to learn what's up in Iowa! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   The cornfields of Iowa may not seem like a place for battle, but don't tell the Chosen Kids that! Amid dealing with troublesome monsters, they also have to work through their own relat...2024-11-1541 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jenny Gossell about Voices of The Future: Stories of Family and Fearlessness When I read about this anthology and the group that sponsored it, I couldn't contain my excitement. Jenny Gossell signed up for the dream school for aspiring young authors and this anthology shows just how brilliant the program is. Listen in to learn more about her, her book, and the school that helped produce it! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I feel like this college alternative is a brilliant idea, and boy do I wish I could have had that opportunity.  Tha...2024-11-1232 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastEpisode 379: A Chat with E. H. Underhill  I love a good dystopian novel, and New Heroes by E. H. Underhill sounds sooooo good!  I am so excited to get my hands on this book!  Listen in and see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   I love this idea of a dystopian series.    The Solar Storm Chronicles: New Heroes by E. H. Underhill  In the gripping dystopian thriller, "The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes," author E.H. Underhill plunges readers into a world reshaped by solar...2024-11-0827 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Holli Varni about The Blooming of Delphinium  Welcome back to the charming community of Moonberry Lake. It's time to get to know the crazy antics taking place in the florist's shop and wow... let's just say I couldn't stop laughing. Listen in to hear what you'll find in The Blooming of Delphinium. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Moonberry Lake, Minnesota features such a unique and charming cast of characters in this fabulous series.  This second book offers even more amusing and heartwarming moments.   Don't miss the first...2024-11-0557 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with D. M. Griffin about Biblical Fiction The Encounter series by D.M. Griffin looks at four women who each had a brief encounter with Jesus and its profound effect on their lives. The final book, Return of the Son just released. Listen in to see what you'll find in the covers of this Biblical fiction novel.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Have you ever wondered who the "Widow of Naim" might have been?  Griffin takes a look at what could have led up to the heartbreaking moment that...2024-11-0127 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with M.D. House about Crossroads of Awakening Memory After chatting with him about his Barabbas books in the past, readers might expect a new Biblical fiction series, but next up from M. D. House... Fantasy!!! EEEP!  Listen in to see what you'll find in this exciting new series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  The End Times Convergence series opens with Crossroads of Awakening Memory, a fantasy that deals with multiple worlds serving the same God with portals! The portals are "awakening."  Add to that a tie-in with end...2024-10-2942 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Steven A. Guglich about Piercing the Veil  The world could always use more fantasy novels, and after my chat with Steven A. Guglich, I'm sure Piercing the Veil is a great addition to the genre. Listen in to learn about how he wrote this series and what's to come. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  By nature, fantasy novels are about journeys--to places, to things, to ideas... but journeys. Steven Guglich has a new twist on it (well, it's new to me!) with fantasy that explores what happened when magi...2024-10-2549 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Liz Johnson about Meddling with Mistletoe  A chat with Liz Johnson is always a lot of fun, but a chat about another Red Door Inn book?  Listen in to learn what you'll find in Meddling with Mistletoe note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Okay, so we talked about more than Meddling with Mistletoe. Yes, we learned what we'll find in that book, but... we also had to have a chat about Christmas at the Red Door Inn (a personal favorite) and about her new series coming next year!   M...2024-10-2246 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kit Tosello (about her debut women's fiction novel)  I have a special place in my heart for debut novels, and I especially love ones that deal with broken people who find healing in Jesus and His people, so imagine how excited I was to hear about The Color of Home by Kit Tosello! Listen in to learn more about her, her books, and even how her home town inspired her fictional town! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Okay, so there's a lot to love about Kit Tosello, and not all o...2024-10-1831 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat about Christmas in the Cascades Listen in and learn about how bell towers won out over clock towers and became a big part of each of the novellas in the Christmas in the Cascades collection. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  In this episode, I chatted with April Kidwell and Marline Williams about their collection set in the Cascades in Oregon. All centered around a bell tower and... Christmas of course.  We talked about them getting to know each other, about how they learned about bel...2024-10-1540 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kathleen Rouser about the Stone Creek Brides An heiress, a widow, and a fish-out-of water walk into a series... Listen in and see who you'll meet in the Stone Creek Brides series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Kathleen Rouser's Stone Creek Brides series offers strong heroines, each with something they'd rather keep quiet.   This latest novel, Scandals and Mercies, dives deep into the conflict between expectations and obligations and how the Lord handles those. Scandals and Mercies by Kathleen Rouser  He’s a reporter determ...2024-10-1136 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Ann Swindell about Christmas in the Castle Library  I've discovered a ridiculous love for castles that probably originated when author Cathe Swanson lived in one and I visited. But Ann Swindell has ramped it up a huge notch with her fictional kingdom of Lethersby, a historical secret, and of course, Christmas! Listen in and see why I can't wait for more from her! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Look, one book about castles and fictitious kingdoms, and hundred-year-old mysteries is pretty awesome, but learning it's the first in a ser...2024-10-0832 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with S.F. Baumgartner about Hidden Secrets After listening to her Buried Secrets on Audible, I couldn't wait to chat with S.F. Baumgartner about her latest book in the Mirror Estate series, Hidden Secrets. Listen in and see what we'll see in this next thriller in the series! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   If you love suspense and thrillers without all the romance, this is the series for you! While there are romantic elements to some of the books, Baumgartner leaves it minimal, focusing on the suspense prima...2024-10-0424 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Melody Carlson about The Christmas Tree Farm  No one does Christmas like Melody Carlson, and her latest Christmas release, The Christmas Tree Farm promises to be one of her best. Listen in and see why I was so excited to read it that I opened my mail while we chatted to get it! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Melody was such a trooper, fighting all kinds of technological glitches (that thankfully you can't hear!) and learning new things to get me recordings and such. I so appreciate her. 2024-10-0126 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Chris Fabry about The Forge  Author of one of my top reads of the year, June Bug, Chris Fabry is also the novelist for the Kendrick Brothers' beloved movies including the most recent, The Forge. Listen in as we discuss the story and the process of writing from a screenplay! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Chis Fabry, author of so many beloved novels and the podcaster behind Moody's Chris Fabry Live, has teamed up with the Kendrick Brothers again to bring the book version of the story...2024-09-2738 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Angela Ruth Strong about Fiancé Finale  No one does romantic comedy like Angela Ruth Strong--part hilarity, part depth, the stories always have that extra level of richness that we so love in her work. Listen in and see why I'm sure Fiance Finale will be no different. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Author of Husband Auditions, Hero Debut, and now, Fiance Finale (see what she did there?) Angela Ruth Strong has created a brilliant trilogy of romcoms that combine the kind of realistic, awkward moments best found in a r...2024-09-2437 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher about A Healing Touch  I always love a chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher. She writes a lovely variety of genres, and her Amish is some of the best out there, so chatting about her new book, A Healing Touch was the highlight of this summer!  Listen in to learn about "Dok" Soltzfus, Annie, and the baby! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Next up in the Stony Ridge community, Fisher tackles several serious topics--an ex-Amish doctor (if I recall correctly), her Amish assistant, a found baby, and on...2024-09-2019 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with T.I. Lowe about Lowcountry Lost  Author of brilliant Southern fiction, T.I. Lowe's latest release, Lowcountry Lost has such a super-cool premise. Listen in and learn about how Avalee totally renovates a ghost town! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Okay, so I love me a good home renovation show, but in a book?  And a whole TOWN not just one building?  YES, PLEASE! T.I. Lowe combines a second-chance romance with some hard-hitting topics AND... a lot of fun, whimsical moments with quirky characters to cre...2024-09-1831 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Carrie Walker about Emma's Hero  I love it when authors tackle the hard things in life with hope and redemption, and Carrie Walker's Emma's Hero feels like exactly the sort of book I love most. Listen in while we learn about this book, the series, and more! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Carrie Walker talks about bad decisions, difficult consequences, and the joy and hope God can bring within these circumstances. I have to say I love her hook. "God won't give me more tha...2024-09-1328 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Michelle Griep about Of Gold and Shadows One of my all time favorite authors has another book coming out in a couple of weeks, and I for one, am crazy excited to see what she's done with this new series!  Listen in to find out what the Time's Lost Treasures series has in store and more about the first book! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Author of Dickens reimaginings, Regency stories from a different perspective, the Blackfriars Lane series, and the Monsters & Men series, Michelle Griep is a ge...2024-09-1029 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Becca Wierwille about Road Trip Return  When I learned that Becca Wierwille was taking a trip to Guatemala in Road Trip Return, I knew I was going to like this book!  Listen in to see why Guatemala and what's coming in this sequel to her debut novel! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Daniel from Road Trip Return is back in this international story of family, friendship, and finding peace with the things that happen in our lives.  Becca shared her own history with Guatemala, how she wor...2024-09-0632 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Marline Williams about a Jesus Revolution Romance When Marline Williams told me about her book, All Men Are Liars, and explained it was about the Jesus Revolution time in the early seventies, I knew she had a winner.  There's NOTHING out there yet (although I know of another series coming!).  So listen in to see why Williams wrote this book and where the series is going! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   As a very young kid in the seventies (born in 1970) I was pretty clueless to the Jesus Revolu...2024-09-0356 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Malissa Chapin about Murder Goes Caroling I don't know about you, but nothing says "Christmas is coming!" like a good cozy mystery full of all the Christmas things AND... maybe some yummy-sounding treat.  Listen in to see why Murder Goes Caroling did it for me! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Malissa and I had a great time chatting about her writing, how this book went, and even why she made some of the choices she did. We also got a tiny hint of future books and...2024-08-3037 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with DiAnn Mills about Lethal Standoff (romantic suspense) Buckle up your seatbelts (and maybe grab a 3-point harness, too), because we're about to go on a wild ride with DiAnn Mills as we talk about her upcoming release, Lethal Standoff. Listen in to learn how we came up with a book idea while chatting! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I've always enjoyed DiAnn Mills' books, but boy, recently, they feel like they've kicked up an extra notch. Learn about her research, personal lessons she learned, and a nod to wh...2024-08-2738 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Sara R. Turnquist about Her Historical Romances Author of a lovely variety of historical romances, Sara R. Turnquist has something for everyone--including a cool split-time series that has me mesmerized. Listen in to learn more! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I knew I'd be interested in Sara's books when I perused Amazon, but oh my gravy, I had no idea of the variety she offered. By the middle of our discussion, I'd already bought two of the audiobooks. This isn't uncommon, however, my eagerness to get s...2024-08-2344 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Carrie Turansky Carrie Turansky is back with another fabulous split-time novel, A Token of Love. This time we're looking at a foundling home and a journalist out to uncover well-hidden secrets. Listen in as Carrie talks about her research and get a hint at what isn't coming next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  A total aside here, but aren't bookstores really orphanages for books seeking shelfie families?  History is riddled with the horrifying secrets within different foundling homes and orphanages, but it n...2024-08-2025 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Audiobook Narrator Christa DelSorbo  Have you ever wondered what happens behind the microphone in an audiobook narrator's booth?  Listen in and see what Christa DelSorbo gets up to while narrating and how you can listen to some of her work FREE. Because the only thing better than a great audiobook is a FREE great audiobook, right? note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Christa DelSorbo is a dear friend who happens also to be my primary audiobook narrator.  She's done Southern women's fiction, romance, romantic suspense, historical Itali...2024-08-1653 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Sarah Hamaker about her Seeking Justice Series Readers of mysteries and suspense tend to love that moment where justice is served, but Sarah Hamaker's Seeking Justice series picks up where justice failed her characters. Listen in and see why her newest release, Justice Delayed, zipped to the top of my TBR.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Author of the Cold War Legacy series (amazing series. Definitely check it out!), Sarah Hamaker picks up a new series and kicks it off with a woman who served prison time for a cr...2024-08-1335 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Ken Urbansky about a time-traveling Biblical fiction mashup After talking with Ken Urbansky about his The Timeless Apostle, I think I've figured out my favorite way to read Biblicalish fiction!  If you do a time travel mashup and send someone back to interact with folks in that era... yes, please! Listen in to learn more about Ken and his books. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  The idea of going back in time to walk and talk with  Biblical characters and to see the reality of the Biblical account? It soun...2024-08-0941 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Sue A. Fairchild about Changing Tides  When I learned that Sue Fairchild's Changing Tides deals with a widower learning to process his grief and shows the value of community, I was all in. When I learned it isn't a romance, I did a jig. Listen in to see what Sue has planned for this book and subsequent novels! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   With a cover that makes me wish for the days of travel agents where you would go in and show a picture and say, "I wa...2024-08-0633 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Heather Wood about Weaving Roots (Historical Christian Fiction)  Spinning has always fascinated me, but instead of "wool gathering," I turned to spinning stories. Well, Heather Wood has "spun a yarn" that promises to touch hearts, encourage faith, and show a bit of history--of our country and in the weaving industry. Listen in to learn more about Weaving Roots by Heather Wood. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   With a title like Weaving Roots, it isn't any wonder that this book is part of a multi-generational saga and about historical textile creati...2024-07-3032 minBehind the Story with Naomi and LisaBehind the Story with Naomi and LisaEpisode 7 Behind the Story with Chautona Havig, prolific author of more than eighty booksOur Special guest is prolific author and insatiable Reader, Chautona Havig. With hundreds of books in progress and over eighty published, Chautona writes about fictional people who have real problems, weaknesses, and triumphs. Through their stories, she attempts to share the Hope that is within her. In other words, she offers Christian fiction without pretense or apology–lived, not preached. She uses story to connect YOU with the Master Storyteller.    Get a free download from her website https://chautona.com Download a free novella from the hosts: https://naomicraig.com and https://lisareneeauthor.com   Subscribe to get...2021-07-0735 minChristian Publishing ShowChristian Publishing ShowHow to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona HavigIt is possible to make a full-time living as a writer. One way to do so is to write one book that sells like crazy. Another way is to write a bunch of books. Our guest today makes a full-time living with her writing. She has written over 70 books. Whether offering a critique of […]You can listen to this episode How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show2020-06-0941 minChat Noir Mystery and Suspense—Author Chautona HavigHi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig).  Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.  ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25 Those aren’t just words o...2018-09-0532 minDownload New Releases Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LiteraryDownload New Releases Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LiteraryDeepest Roots of the Heart Audiobook by Chautona HavigListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Deepest Roots of the Heart Subtitle: Legacy of the Vines, Book 1 Author: Chautona Havig Narrator: Thom Rivera Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: During WWII, Avelino Carrillo spent four harrowing years in the South Pacific with one thought driving his survival: to return to his beloved home in Napa Valley. The Carrillos have a history in the valley that stretches deep, like grapevine roots in the soil. For a century...2015-01-2010h 48Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeDeepest Roots of the Heart by Chautona HavigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/224241 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Deepest Roots of the Heart Series: #1 of Legacy of the Vines Author: Chautona Havig Narrator: Thom Rivera Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 51 minutes Release date: January 20, 2015 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: During WWII, Avelino Carrillo spent four harrowing years in the South Pacific with one thought driving his survival: to return to his beloved home in Napa Valley. The Carrillos have a history in the valley that stretches deep, like grapevine roots in the soil. For a century, they worked the vineyard at their family home, la Casa d...2015-01-2003 minGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeDeepest Roots of the Heart by Chautona HavigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/224241to listen full audiobooks. Title: Deepest Roots of the Heart Series: #1 of Legacy of the Vines Author: Chautona Havig Narrator: Thom Rivera Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 51 minutes Release date: January 20, 2015 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: During WWII, Avelino Carrillo spent four harrowing years in the South Pacific with one thought driving his survival: to return to his beloved home in Napa Valley. The Carrillos have a history in the valley that stretches deep, like grapevine roots in the soil. 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