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The 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 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Lori DeJong about Love's True Home  When I spoke to Lori DeJong last year, her True Calling series captured my interest right away. I mean, it isn't often you read stories where people truly have to choose what the Lord wants or what they want even if it seems as though choosing God is deciding against self. But Lori is BACK and she has another story--this time of two people in love with polar opposite paths. Listen in to see how that goes! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  2024-07-2632 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Amanda Cox about Between the Sound and Sea  Have you ever noticed that some authors do this annoying thing where they take what you thought was your favorite book and then tell you about another book coming and boom! You're all out of sorts because that one's totally going to be a favorite?  Well, now you know how I feel about Between the Sound and Sea. Listen in to see what book is the current fave and what probably will be.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Oh, boy!  I don't...2024-07-2331 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher about Love on a Whim  The Cape Cod Creamery series has been one of my favorites by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and can I just say I was disappointed when I realized I hadn't ordered Love on a Whim before chatting with Suzanne. Listen in to see what's in this book! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Oh, and can I just say that I was 100% wrong?  Yeppers. 100%. Bakerbookhouse.com says I absolutely did order it.  Finally found it.  Guess where?  Yeah! It was with the other two (already...2024-07-1923 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Linore Rose Burkard about Regency Time Travel  What better book option for Jane Austen July could you ask for than a time travel, time-slip novel full of all the romance and elegance of Regency England through the eyes of a contemporary US protagonist? Listen in to learn more from Linore Rose Burkard! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Beware shawls! You never know what they'll do to you?  Linore Rose Burkard has created a fabulous series full of wonderful characters and unique settings that converge in this portal time-travel ser...2024-07-1625 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Amanda Cabot about Into the Starlight  The Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing comes to a close with Amanda Cabot's upcoming release of Into the Starlight. Listen in to learn more about the series and about the mystery that has kept us all curious as we read through this series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  This whole series has fascinated me since the first time Amanda and I chatted about it.  I was certain that book two, After the Shadows would be my favorite, but... I don't know. Now that...2024-07-1227 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Patricia Raybon about Truth Be Told Patricia Raybon has such a compelling author voice, and combined with rich characters and historically riveting settings, her Annalee Spain mystery series keeps readers on their toes. Listen in to learn what inspires Patricia's writing and what you may learn from it. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  One of the coolest things about Patricia Raybon's writing is that it shows part of American history that we don't often see. We're familiar with KKK activity in the South, but Denver?   Add...2024-07-0936 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Laura Frantz about The Seamstress of Acadie If you've never heard of the Acadians, you're in for a beautiful treat in The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz. Listen in and hear why I am excited for this book and her upcoming release this month note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I've seen Laura Frantz's books for years, and had even bought a couple. But when another author told me to read her Courting Morrow Little, I knew this gal someone I need to read.  And learning how hard it is...2024-07-0531 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Rosey Lee about the Gardins of Edin Everyone knows I LOVE a good play on words, and when I listened to the audio sample of The Gardins of Edin, I was so excited that it really was a perfect one. But that's nothing to the story that unfolds in this book. Listen in to discover why Rosey Lee wrote this book. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   What could be cooler than four women of the Bible inspiring characters in a contemporary novel--four women who weren't ALL contemporaries of eac...2024-07-0230 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Laura Thomas about Captured in Frame You'll never look at postcards or silver cars the same in Laura Thomas' new romantic suspense, Captured in Frame. Listen in to learn all about Laura's new series, its cool location, and what we'll see with these three sisters. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   When Laura and I chatted about her upcoming release, Captured in Frame, I hadn't yet read it, but I have now, and wow.  A blend of edge-of-your-seat moments, wild rides (literally) and a total Wuthering Heights moment, the m...2024-06-2822 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastEpisode 341: A Chat with Debut Author, Nicole M. Miller I'd never heard of the horses rescued from the hands of the Nazis and the Russians in WWII, so when I discovered debut novelist Nicole M. Miller wrote a book about it, I couldn't wait to talk about it with her. Listen in to learn more about this amazing story. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Nicole M. Miller's passion for horses shines through this WWII novel of the Arabian horses in Poland. We often think of horses being a part of W...2024-06-2530 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kay DiBianca about Lacey's Star Chatting with Kay DiBianca is always a delight, and this award-winning author also has my all-time favorite opening scene of a book. Totally because of the characters. And now she's written a novel including a pilot! Listen in to learn more about her and Lacey's Star. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Kay and her husband just won awards for their respective stories, and when you listen to the episode, you can see why. This time a pilot is put in some s...2024-06-2135 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with D. M. Griffin about Biblical Fiction  What if you were one of the unnamed people who Jesus (sometimes through His people) healed?  D. M. Griffin explores the lives of those affected by those healings. Listen in and see what you'll find in these intriguing Biblical fiction novels. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Coming out one after the other, The Encounter Series looks at four women and their contact with the power of Jesus to change lives in both a physical and a spiritual way.  By the t...2024-06-1830 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with S. F. Baumgartner about Suspense & ThrillersWhen I found out that S. F. Baumgartner writes suspense/thriller but not romantic suspense, I knew I'd have to check out her books. Well, I did. And while I'm not quite done with the prequel, Buried Secrets (previously published as The Secret) to her Mirror Estate series, I'm enjoying it and totally lost (in all the best ways). Listen in to learn more about this series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Lovers of romantic suspense will love to learn Sylvia's publ...2024-06-1426 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kylie Beevers (Christian middle-grade fantasy)  I don't think I've ever heard fantasy authors say they wanted to emphasize light in their books, so when I began chatting with Kylie Beevers about her Rise of the LivingWood and she explained her heart for the story, I knew I'd found a book I needed to read.  Listen in to learn more about how a thirteen-year-old decided to write her first fantasy novel. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Some might take Kylie Beevers' goal for her series (to emphasize light...2024-06-1130 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jenny ErlingssonDon't know about you, but I love it when an author gets the whole "loathe to love" thing right, and it sure sounds like this new-to-me author nails it. Listen in to see why I am excited to read Jenny Erlingsson's Her Part to Play. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Jenny and I had a great time chatting about her debut novel (but check out her Christian nonfiction!) Her Part to Play.  I loved learning about her personal family histo...2024-06-0735 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Ann H. Gabhart  Talking with Ann Gabhart is always a pleasure, but this time we got to chat about a book that I feel like is going to be my favorite of all the books she's ever written--and definitely a favorite of 2024. Listen in to see why I'm so excited about The Song of Sourwood Mountain. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   With a story reminiscent of Catherine Marshall's beloved Christy, The Song of Sourwood Mountain touches at the heart of what historical romance readers love...2024-06-0435 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Denise M. Colby When I first saw the cover for When Plans Go Awry, I was probably more excited about that book than I've been about almost any book I've ever seen shared. Listen in to how a math whiz who wasn't much of an English "gal" ended up writing historical fiction.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  The one-room schoolhouse appeals to many readers--lovers of all things Little House, you know. But there was a lot more to that life than meets the eye.  Colby...2024-05-3135 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Jared N. Michaud  What if what is perceived as a negative thing by some here on earth turned out to be a superpower "out there" in the universe somewhere?  Jared N. Michaud has taken that idea and soared with it. Listen in to see how an autistic boy is the long-awaited prophecy in another galaxy! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Every once in a while, I get to talk to someone who is clearly brilliant.  I usually enjoy it, but once in a while it's...2024-05-2849 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Kimberley Woodhouse  Not all authors can step up to the plate and hit six home runs in a year, but if any can, I bet Kimberley Woodhouse is one of them.  With a packed year of novels to write and share with the world, is it any wonder that she and I chatted about two different historical fiction books in this episode?  Listen in to see which ones! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   First up, Set in Stone.  People who love plays on words mi...2024-05-2433 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Naomi Craig & Donna E. Lane I always have a blast chatting with Naomi Craig, so I knew this would be a great conversation, but Donna E. Lane, co-author of the four-novella set, And Their Numbers Grew, made this conversation extra fun. Listen in and see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Naomi Craig's love of Biblical fiction shines in every conversation you have with her about books period. Add to that her total attention to detail, and you get a great read.   I knew she...2024-05-2128 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Janine Rosche I've been singing about kickin' somethin' all down Route 66 ever since chatting with Janine Rosche about her upcoming novel of faith, family, and forgiveness as she takes us along the "mother road" in her upcoming release The Road before Us. Listen in to see why that "mother road" moniker fits this book so well! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Chatting with Janine is always a treat, and this was no exception. With a story that echoes something in her grandparents' past to...2024-05-1737 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Megan Schaulis (YA Fantasy) So maybe the synopsis intrigued me when I read about Megan Schaulis' Protector, but when she said "Ninja Ester retelling," I was hooked.  Listen in and see why this one popped into my cart before the episode finished recording! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  In a book that sounds a bit like Divergent and Enhanced meets the Bible in a futuristic world, an Esther-like character has a chance to compete as the king's bodyguard.   Who isn't going to be wowed...2024-05-1432 minThe Because Fiction PodcastThe Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Tim ShoemakerAuthor Tim Shoemaker has a heart for good fiction for middle-graders and YA readers, and as he describes his goals with his stories, you get a sense of his heart for the readers themselves.  Listen in and see why I immediately bought the books after chatting with him. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  When Focus on the Family considered the kids who had grown up on The Adventures in Odessey were growing up and needed something more age-appropriate, they turned to Ti...2024-05-1037 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 minAlong Came A Writer NetworkAlong Came A Writer NetworkChat 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 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. For a century, they worked the vineyard at their family home, la Casa de l...2015-01-2010h 51Get 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. 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