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MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightCan a Christian and Wiccan Author Find Common Ground?In this engaging conversation, Jaime Jo Wright and Author Astrid Goossens from Belgium, discuss their diverse backgrounds in faith and spirituality, exploring how these experiences shape their writing. Astrid shares her journey from Catholicism to Wicca, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and connection to nature. Jaime reflects on the afterlife and the role of questions in understanding faith. The authors also delve into the cultural perceptions of witches throughout history and the significance of reader engagement in their writing process. The discussion further extends to afterlife beliefs in Wicca, the determination of right and wrong, and the importance...2025-06-051h 03
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightExploring Historical Romance - with, Author Ann GabhartHave a seat and eavesdrop on Jaime Jo Wright and Ann Gabhart as they discuss Ann's latest historical romance novel, 'The Pursuit of Elena Bradford.' They explore the historical setting of Graham Springs, while also touching on the intriguing ghostly element woven into the narrative You bet Jaime got excited about that! 2025-05-0827 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Help Your Teen Deal With Grief - with, Author Clarissa Moll
Join Jaime Jo Wright and Clarissa Moll for a poignant heart to heart about the complexities of teen grief, particularly in the context of loss and how it affects young people. Clarissa shares insights from her book 'Hurt Help Hope', co-authored with her daughter, which aims to provide resources and support for teenagers navigating grief and Jaime and Clarissa spend some time as they explore the unique ways teens experience loss, the importance of adult support, and how to address big questions about faith and grief. Don't miss this conversation!
2024-12-1328 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFamily Camp, The Skit Guys, and Screenplays - with, Author Rene GutteridgeIt's time to eavesdrop as Jaime Jo Wright chats with Rene Gutteridge, a talented novelist and screenwriter, who has recently written for The Skit Guys' movie, "Family Camp". Jaime and Rene discuss Renee's journey from writing novels to screenwriting, the differences between the two forms of storytelling, and the importance of humor in conveying spiritual truths. And of course, they chat all about the movie 'Family Camp' and better yet, the unique experiences of camp culture.
2024-11-1931 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo Wright1950's Agatha Christie Mystery Meets Inspiration - with Author Naomi StephensWant mystery and some Agatha Christie vibes? So does Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Naomi Stevens about Naomi's newly released book, 'The Burning of Rosemont Abbey.' A twin's quest to exonerate her brother accused of arson in a small English town, Jaime and Naomi dive headfirst into the 1950s mystery genre, character development, and the spiritual themes woven into the narrative. Eavesdrop away!
2024-11-0628 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightLove the Way You Lie - with Author Erica VetschOkay, so maybe don't lie, but writing a whodunnit is all about every character hiding a lie, and owning it. Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Erica Vetsch about Regency mysteries. Step back Jane Austen, there's another author in the manor. At least that's Jaime's pride and prejudice!2024-01-0431 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightAuthentically ROMANTIC? with Author Pepper Basham & Chloe?!?MadLit Musings has been HIJACKED this week! With Jaime Jo Wright busy making coffee, her teenage daughter Chloe along with the silly subterfuge of Pepper Basham, hijacked the podcast and are bringing all the ooey-gooey romantic chatter to this otherwise more well-balanced show . . . take a listen quick, before Jaime finds out!2023-12-0530 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightI've Been Wronged! What To Do About It, with Author Valerie Fraser LuesseFamily legacy got you down? Or do you just avoid family altogether? And what happens when you're trying to find healing between perceived wrongs--or crossing racial barriers? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse about Luesse's latest release, "Letters From My Sister" and the story behind the story. 2023-08-0830 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Simple Life - Author Elly GilbertIs there such a thing as the simple life? Even within the Amish Community? Chat with Jaime Jo Wright and Author Elly Gilbert on this episode of MadLit Musings!2023-07-2721 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWriters off the Rails - Nancy MehlWhen writers go off the rails and lose it during a podcast do we edit it out? No. No we do not! Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and Award-Winner author Nancy Mehl as they bring you behind the scenes to a real and raw podcast recording about life, losing it, and laughter.2023-07-2123 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightRomance with a ZING! (Billionaires) with Author Elizabeth MaddreyElizabeth Maddrey is an author you don't want to miss if you love billionaires, romance, and zing without the ooolalal (shut your eyes it's gettin' hot in here). Join Jaime Jo Wright and MadLit Musings as we go into the world of romance!2023-06-2923 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFulfilling My Life List Instead of My Bucket List - with Author Shelley Shepard GrayWhat is a "Life List"? Many of us create bucket lists of things we want to do before we die, but what about LIVING? Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright, best-selling author of "The Vanishing at Castle Moreau", as she chats with Author Shelley Shepard Gray about her new release and the STORY BEHIND THE STORY.2023-06-2227 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWomen's Rights in the Historical West - with Author Mary ConnealyJoin your host, Jaime Jo Wright on another MadLit Musings podcast today with Author Mary Connealy as they chat about Mary's new release and the FASCINATING Western history of minority rights and how that plays into this new book!2023-06-2023 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWestern Rendezvous and Early Rocky Mountain History with Author Misty M. BellerNot as much is known about the early Rocky Mountain history when white settlers and trappers were just beginning to explore Western territories. Misty M. Beller, author for Bethany House Publishing, sits down with your host Jaime Jo Wright to chat about interesting historical facts, early relations between the white man and the Indigenous People of the area, and how that can all be woven into fiction. 2023-06-1324 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow do you find joy? with Author Karen WitemeyerHow do you find joy? In a Snow White retelling, Karen Witemeyer chats with MadLit Musings Podcast Host, Jaime Jo Wright about being chased by tough times and finding joy within them. What is joy versus happiness, and can God really bring good out of evil?2023-06-0827 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow Can Grief, Johnny Depp, and Rum Change Your Mourning into Joy? with Author Janine RoscheIf nothing can bring joy to your life, how about the unorthodox and totally weird combo of funerals, rum, Johnny Depp, and grief? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Janine Rosche for a fun-filled chat about the SERIOUS things in life. Grief, unexpected loss, broken relationships, and the journey we take to find healing. This is NOT your normal story behind the story, folks, and if you're wanting a nicey-nice author interview...well, there are other podcasts available. :) 2023-06-0627 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightAppalachian Life and Family Secrets with Author Cindy SprolesJoin Jaime Jo Wright, your host, on today's MadLit Musings as she chats with Cindy Sproles about Cindy's latest Appalachian fiction from Revell publishing and all the secrets and traditions held dear to Appalachian life!2023-06-0124 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBONUS EPISODE: The Doors of Rome BOOK RELEASE - with R.A. DouthittJoin Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with Author R.A. Douthitt and chats about her latest release "The Doors of Rome"! It's a chat you won't want to miss if you want to hear about Italy, Rome marathons, fiction featuring middle-age romance, and more!2023-05-3019 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat Is the Secret to Happiness? with Guest Author Suzanne Woods FisherHave you ever wanted to know the secret to happiness? Is there a science behind happiness? What IF there was more to happiness than just ice cream, summer days, and love? Join best-selling and award-winning author and your podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with author Suzanne Woods Fisher who has sold over 1,000,000 copies of her books and counting! It's a chat you WON'T want to miss!2023-05-3031 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBONUS EPISODE: Can we find hope in the darkness - and what about that jerkface hero? with guest Author Crystal CaudillJoin your Madlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright in this bonus episode, as she chats with Crystal Caudill of Kregel Publishing about her trilogy of historical suspense as well as the story behind the story that includes hopeful endings, jerkface heroes, and can our past define us forever?2023-05-2718 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFinding Freedom, Passion & Happiness with Rachel Joy BaribeauAn epic MadLit Musings today, folks! With Rachel Joy Baribeau, Author of Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) chats with Christy Award Winning author and host, Jaime Jo Wright about joy and perspective.
Rachel developed #ImChangingtheNarrative with student-athletes in mind and a belief that one crooked course made straight is everything. One misstep not taken means one less victim in the world. And one less life thrown away because of a split-second bad decision.
At Rachel’s first visit sometimes they’re skeptical when the petite Latina woman is i...2023-05-2533 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightShowboats, Ohio River and the Olden Day Lore with guest author Ann GabhartJoin Jaime Jo Wright and her guest, Ann Gabhart as they chat about the history of the Ohio river, it's showboats, and the lure of the olden days!
2023-05-2322 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBONUS EPISODE: What's the difference between a hero complex and a heart to serve?Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Sunrise Publishing author, Megan Besing about her latest release "Expired Hope"! They go behind the story and discuss some of the deeper issues such as what is the difference between having a hero complex and having a heart to serve. Don't miss out on this fun chat!2023-05-2017 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat is the purpose of "Christian" fiction - with guest authors Tracie Peterson & Kimberley WoodhouseMadlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright, sat down with best-selling authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse to discuss not only their latest release, but the purpose behind Christian fiction. Is there a place for it in today's world of such a vast array of beliefs? Can lives be impacted by the story -- or the story behind the story? 2023-05-1837 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightIs God Good Regardless? with Guest Author Gabrielle MeyerIs God good regardless of our circumstances? And how do we choose where there's really no clear right or wrong answer? Join MadLit Musings podcast host Jaime Jo Wright as she and her guest author Gabrielle Meyer chat about Time Travel, God's goodness, American history, and more! 2023-05-1223 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhen God's Plan Isn't What We Thought - with Guest Author Stephenia McGeeWhat do we do when God's plan isn't what we thought? Is He wrong? Are we? How do we find our way with joy? Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and guest author Stephenia McGee as we chat about her latest release, "The Swindler's Daughter", and get to the story behind the story!2023-05-0928 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat is the Bataan Death March? - with Guest Authors, Marcus Brotherton & Tosca LeeWhat is the Bataan Death March? Has the Pacific front of World War II been forgotten? How can we keep the stories of the heroes of the greatest generation alive? Join Madlit Musings podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down to talk with New York Times best-selling authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee about their novel "The Long March Home"--a World War II novel of the Pacific. Hear the horrors of the Bataan Death March and the stories that we should never forget.
2023-05-0224 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightCan I be accepted when I don't achieve perfection?Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Author Emilie Haney as they chat about the persistent need to achieve in order to receive acceptance and love. Is it possible to have a love that doesn't come with a measuring stick? Join these two authors as they discuss this and Emilie's new release "Expired Promise", here on MadLit Musings podcast.2023-04-2821 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDivergent or Something Better? - Guest Author, Nova McBeeJoin Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings as she sits down with YA Author Nova McBee to chat about her super popular book series "Calculated" and the Hollywood movie franchise that's in the works to rival Divergent! 2023-04-2533 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow can we be there for the hurting? with Guest Author, Kim Vogel SawyerWith the hurting and those in need around us, how can be there for them and serve--especially if they don't ask for help or are resistant to it? Join Jaime Jo Wright on the podcast as she chats with Author Kim Vogel Sawyer about her latest novel, "Tapestry of Grace", and the story behind it that inspires us to give of ourselves.2023-04-2023 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBONUS EPISODE: What is the journey like to go from Reader to Author? - with Guest Author, Kendall HoxseyWhat is the journey like to go from Reader to Author? Can it be done? In this bonus episode, Jaime Jo Wright chats with reader and up and coming author, Kendall Hoxey on the journey to be published!2023-04-1921 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow do I Walk Through Grief Without Losing Myself? - with Guest Author Nicole DeeseJaime Jo Wright hosts this week's MadLit Musings podcast and chats with Christy Award-Winning Author, Nicole Deese as they share a mutual conversation about love, loss, and how to walk through grief without losing how you were meant to live life now. 2023-04-1121 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBONUS EPISODE: When Simple Meets Complex - with Guest Author, Christen KrummJoin Host and Christy Award-Winning Author, Jaime Jo Wright on this podcast episode of MadLit Musings as she chats with Author Christen Krumm about her latest release. As a woman who never thought she'd write Amish fiction, kick back and chat with how this author managed the simple and complex and created a story you won't want to miss!2023-04-1021 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat About Unconditional Love? with Guest Author, Natalie WaltersToday on MadLit Musings Podcast with your host, Award-Winning Author, Jaime Jo Wright, she sits down with fiction author of Revell Publishing, Natalie Walters to chat about Natalie's latest release and the themes of questioning if unconditional love can truly exist in relationships. Can relationships overcome the shortfalls and pieces of each other they don't care for and still remain faithful? 2023-04-0619 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightCan Culture, Media, and Fiction be Redemptive? with guest Executive Producer & Author DJ WilliamsJoin your host, Jaime Jo Wright for this kicked back casual chat with Executive Producer and Author of "Hunt for Eden's Star" as they chat about culture, media, and fiction. Can it be redemptive? What is faith's place in entertainment today? And what IS all the excitement around The Beacon Hill Series? 2023-04-0429 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow Fiction Can Address Dark Issues Like Abuse - Guest Author, Amanda CabotIs Christian fiction an effective place to tackle tough topics like abuse? Join MadLit Musings podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Amanda Cabot about her latest release and the darker topics she tackles through the lens of faith and fiction.2023-03-2824 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat About Faith & Fantasy? Can the Two Co-Exist? - Guest Author Ruth DouthittOn MadLit Musings podcast, your host Jaime Jo Wright chats with Author Ruth Douthitt about fantasy and faith. Can the two co-exist? Do dragons and Jesus go together? 2023-03-2119 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat About Family Legacy? Is it Important - with Guest Author, Candace WestToday, on MadLit Musings podcast, our host Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Ozark Author Candace West. Candace is a historical author who sets her stories in her homeplace of the Ozarks where legacy, ancestry, and tradition is cherished. They chat about the importance of family legacy, how generations affect future generations, and how history has a special importance in each of our lives.2023-03-1616 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDo Women Have the Power to Influence? - with Author Jessica R. PatchIt's not uncommon that within faith circles, women struggle with their role. But how powerful are women really, in the influencing for positive and negative relationships? Join Christy Award-Winning and your host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Jessica R. Patch about this topic and Jessica's latest thriller suspense, "A Cry in the Dark".2023-03-1518 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhen We Shouldn't Carry Burdens Not Meant For Us, with Author Tracie PetersonAuthors Jaime Jo Wright and Tracie Peterson gravitate toward deep things of faith, and this podcast is no different. As they chat about Tracie's latest release "Remember Me", they also explore what it means to carry burdens that aren't of your own making and were never meant for you to carry. Is it all right to let things go? Is it okay to be freed from guilt and shame? Check out what Tracie Peterson has to say about the topic on this episode of Mad Lit Musings.2023-03-0928 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightPost-Partum Depression & Faith Through History, with Author Kimberly DuffyAuthor Jaime Jo Wright is joined by Author Kimberly Duffy in this tough look into post-partum depression through history, and how faith has or has not impacted a woman's struggle in a positive way. Join them as they discuss this tough but critical issue, while also chatting about Kim's latest release, the Weight of Air. It's all on MadLit Musings podcast!2023-03-0728 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightIs There a Difference Between Justice & Vengeance? - with Author Steven JamesJoin Jaime Jo Wright on Madlit Musings as she sits down with Steven James, a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim! But today, they dive into the question IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEEN JUSTICE & VENGEANCE? And they also chat about Steven's new release, "Broker of Lies".2023-02-2827 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Find Purpose in Singlehood with Author Hannah SchermerhornJoin Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings Podcast today as we DEBUT our first non-fiction author, Hannah Schermerhorn and chat about her new release "A Single Life to Live". What does it mean to be single in today's society? Is it okay to WANT to be single? How do you manage the many nuances of singleness? Join Jaime and Hannah for this fun chat with poignant conversation.2023-02-2326 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFinding Your Purpose with Author Jennifer DeibelAuthor Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Author Jennifer Deibel on the latest episode of MadLit Musings podcast to chat Ireland, finding your purpose, and more! Don't miss this coffee chat where they don't just talk story, but life and the deep questions.2023-02-2124 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat is Magical Realism and Can it Unite with Faith? with Author Shawn SmuckerEver wonder what Magical Realism is and if it can actually walk side by side with faith in a story? Join MadLit Musings Podcast and Author Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down and chats with fellow author Shawn Smucker about imagination, the unexplained in life, and how to reconcile fact and faith. 2023-02-1615 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Story of Eve - with Author Jill Eileen SmithHave you ever wondered what it was like at the beginning of the world? To be the first woman? To commit the first sin? Join MadLit Musings podcast, hosted by Jaime Jo Wright, as she chats with Author Jill Eileen Smith about her latest release "Daughter of Eden" and how an author attempts to write Biblical history when research options are scarce. 2023-02-1427 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightCourage. When to Speak Up, When to Stay Silent with Author Sarah SundinIt's a new MadLit Musings podcast today, hosted by Christy Award-Winning Jaime Jo Wright. Today, she welcomes Christy Award-Winning author Sarah Sundin who writes fabulous World War II fiction and is celebrating her new release, "The Sound of Light". But in typical MadLit Musings fashion, they're quick to dive into the deeper story elements and this time, the focus is on courage and knowing when it's wise to speak up, and when we need to stay silent. 2023-02-0933 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightPermission to Grieve, with Author Christina Suzann Nelson (BLOOPERS INCLUDED!)MadLit Musings podcast with Jaime Jo Wright brings a heartfelt and humorous blooper-included podcast with Christy Award-Winning author, Christina Suzann Nelson as they discuss the concept of giving oneself permission to grieve. While this doesn't sound like a humorous topic--and in many ways this podcast is very serious--Christina and Jaime both boast a bit of silliness in life and they embrace it fully on this episode! Join us for a listen, subscribe, and share with a friend!2023-02-0726 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Value of Actions with Author Elizabeth GoddardMadit Musings podcast and Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright brings you Author Elizabeth Goddard, her new release, and a conversation about actions speaking louder than words. In a society where words are often misinterpreted, taken wrong, or simply ill-placed, do actions communicate better?2023-02-0223 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Importance of Coming Alongside with Author Lisa PhillipsMadLit Musing podcast brings you Author Lisa Phillips! Chatting with Christy Award-Winning author Jaime Jo Wright goes in depth with Lisa as they chat about coming alongside one another in mentoring and friendship. Helping to support one another is so critical, and in the world of story, cheering one another along becomes a community of support! Need encouraged today? Hang out with with Jaime Jo and Lisa!2023-01-3125 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhy We Need Christian Fiction - with Author Luana EhrlichAs someone who not so long ago didn't even read Christian fiction, Luana Ehrlich has made her mark in the Christian genre of spy thriller! Join MadLit Musings podcast and award winning author, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Luana all about the need for fiction with a message!2023-01-2627 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDoes God Waste our Hurts? with Author D.L. WoodFiction is one thing, but in real life, #anxiety can be debilitating and worse, it can seem as if we've wasted precious moments. In this week's MadLit Musing's podcast with Author Jaime Jo Wright, she chats with USA Today best-selling, romantic suspense author D.L. Wood about D.L.'s own struggle with anxiety and how she has learned to not only manage it, but discover that hurt isn't wasted. 2023-01-2427 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightIs a Cross's Beam Too Heavy To Bear? with Author, Dr. Bryan LitfinIN THIS BONUS EPISODE of MadLit Musings podcast, Christy Award-Winning, Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Author and Dr. Bryan Litfin of Liberty University to chat about the third installment of his Biblical Historical Trilogy, Constantine's Empire. With 3 novels featuring the early church and a background in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia and a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary as well as 16 years as a professor at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and 3 years as an editor and writer at Moody Publishers, Dr. Litfin brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic--both fictional and historically...2023-01-2020 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Surrender & Trust with Author Laura FrantzIs surrendering and trusting the same thing? How does a person go about making the decision to "give up" and let go. Christy Award-Winning author Jaime Jo Wright chats with Author Laura Frantz about "the most emotional of all" of her books "The Rose and the Thistle" and how fiction intersects with faith. 2023-01-1738 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFaith as the Fabric of Life with Author Shelley Shepard GrayMadLit Musings podcast brings you faith and fiction today with Author Shelley Shepard Gray and hosted by Christy Award-Winning author, Jaime Jo Wright. We chat about the simple life. How faith can be woven into the fabric of daily life and how to take time to slow down. Do you need to slow down at the beginning of this new year? Chat inspirational Christian fiction, but more than that, go deeper with the author into what makes our Spiritual lives tick. This is not your average author interview, so join us this podcast with Revell Publishing's author!2023-01-1023 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBeing Your Unique Self with Author Erin BartelsCreativity got you down? Do you feel like you're not able to be all that you were meant to be? And how does our families influence the people we become? Chat with Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright as she welcomes Author Erin Bartels from Revell Publishing to the podcast and they discuss just that! Plus, hear about Erin's new book "Everything is Just Beginning", hitting fiction aisles January 17th, 2023!2023-01-0527 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightLearning to Let Go with Author Kate BreslinLetting go is not something most of us are good at or even want to do. Join Christy Award-Winning author Jaime Jo Wright and award-winning Author Kate Breslin as they discuss how to let go, how to live a life of letting go, and how that impacts the life that we live! Hear about her latest release "In Love's Time" by Bethany House Publishers and Baker Publishing Group too!2023-01-0426 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDo You Have Imposter Syndrome? A candid chat with Author Regina JenningsAs Regina Jennings writes captivating historical romance, she also takes her characters through faith lessons that are as applicable to us in real life as they are in fiction. Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome? That whole, this isn't really who I am thing that keeps you from being all God created you to be? Join Regina Jennings and Christ Award-Winning author Jaime Jo Wright as they chat about fiction, faith, and dive deep into what it means to be made to do something bigger!2022-12-2629 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhen Life Hands You Gondolas, with Author Amanda Dykes & Author Jaime Jo WrightLife isn't always beauty and culture. Sometimes it's canals and swamps! Listen in to multi-Christy Award-Winning novelist Amanda Dykes as she chats with fellow Christy Award Winning author, Jaime Jo Wright. It's Italy, it's St. Mark's square, it's heartbreak, and through it all, is woven deep faith. Join us!2022-12-2134 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDefining Culture and Fiction for a New Generation, with Author Carmen SchoberCulture wars, the new woke experience, progressive Christianity, and more! Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright sits down to chat with best-selling author, Carmen Schober about defining culture and fiction for a new generation of readers. Is Christian fiction still relevant? How relevant is Jesus in our culture today and does He still resonate within fiction? Join these two authors for a spirited and passionate conversation about faith and fiction.2022-12-1338 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightTrusting as a Type A - Can we do it? And a Special CHRISTMAS Novella, with Author Amanda WenCan you trust and have faith as a Type A? God doesn't really communicate as well as He should, right? Join Author Amanda Wen and Podcast host and best-selling Christian author, Jaime Jo Wright as they chat about faith and Amanda Wen's new release just in time for the holidays!2022-12-0621 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow Are Hymns Still Relevant - in life and fiction? with Author Susan May WarrenAre hymns still relevant today? The dusty, boring old melodies and words--can they bring life into our faith and into our fiction? Join Christy-Award Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Award-Winning Author Susan May Warren about how hymns inspire Susie's stories, her faith, and the faith threads in her latest release from Baker Publishing Group / Revell Publishing!2022-11-2926 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightSimplicity in a Technological World - Author Suzanne Woods FisherHow do we explore simplicity in a world where chaos seems to be the popular thing? Is there a place for forgiveness and stillness? Join Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright and Author Suzanne Woods Fisher as they dive into the deeper parts of fiction and faith!2022-11-2121 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightBound by Past, Freed for the Future - with Author Tracie PetersonAuthor Tracie Peterson and Jaime Jo Wright chat new book release and also dive into the topic of forgiveness--but specifically, forgiving yourself! When you're bound up in the past, it's hard to see a future. Join these two best-selling authors as they chat Christian fiction, but more than that, as they discuss self-forgiving and how God can redeem your future!2022-10-3124 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightOf Dragons & Faith with Author R.A. DouthittHave you ever wondered how faith and fantasy work together to make great fiction? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Author R.A. Douthitt as they chat all things fantasy and faith as well as feature her new release, Dragon Riders.2022-10-2521 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightFinding Freedom with Author Stephenia H. McGeeWhat's inside yourself that holds you trapped from freedom and joy? Listen in as Jaime Jo Wright chats with Author Stephenia H. McGee about finding freedom through faith, forgiveness, and hope. Learn about her new release, The Secrets of Emberwild, a historical romance set in Mississippi. A perfect read for equestrian lovers!2022-10-1825 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHoliday Preparedness & Reaching the Lonely, with Author Melody CarlsonDo you find yourself lonely during the holidays? What about others around you? What can we do to make the holidays special this year? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Melody Carlson about Melody's latest novella release " A Quilt for Christmas" and how the story of one woman's journey to find a place for the holidays is as pertinent in real life as it is in fiction.2022-10-1019 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhat Sacrifice Demands - with Author Hallee BridgemanWhat costs do our military men sacrifice--and their families--when they commit to serve our nation? How does faith weave through military lives differently than some of our lives? Join Author Hallee Bridgeman and Author Jaime Jo Wright as they have a candid discussion about Hallee's new release and the pieces of life threaded through fiction. 2022-10-0331 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to bring darkness into Christian Fiction with Author Melissa KoslinHow does a reader and a writer justify reading and writing dark topics in fiction? Is there a place for it, and how do we honor our faith and our morals with it's hard? Join authors Jaime Jo Wright and Melissa Koslin as they chat about Melissa's novel, human trafficking and faith.2022-09-2618 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightGolden Nuggets About Unconditional Love with Author Kimberley WoodhouseSick of offering unconditional love? Yeah! It's exhausting!! Sacrificial love IS that, though. So how can be effective at loving one another? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Kimberley Woodhouse as they discuss her latest novel release and the themes that thread from fiction through our lives!2022-09-1925 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightIs Discontent Eating You Alive? - Chatting God's Will with Author Kim Vogel SawyerHow do you know when you're NOT where God wants you to be? Can you be content and discontent at the same time? What if you're TOO comfortable where you are? Join authors Kim Vogel Sawyer and Jaime Jo Wright as they discuss the deeper things of fiction and life.2022-09-1222 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDo You Draw Your Faith from Legacy? - Author Jane KirkpatrickDo you draw your faith from legacy? How has the past influenced your today? Dive deep with author Jane Kirkpatrick who has sold over 1 million copies of her historical fiction and who chatted with author Jaime Jo Wright about so much more than just a story!2022-09-0533 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightLoving with Sacrifice - Author Sara BrunsvoldAre there a thousand ways to die? This may not be quite what you're expecting. Join authors Jaime Jo Wright and Sara Brunsvold as they discuss a form of death that has nothing to do with the scary, and everything to do with faith and going deeper!2022-08-2921 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWalking through Grief with Author Elizabeth MusserElizabeth Musser's recent release "By Way of the Moonlight" was chosen as one of Publisher's Weekly top 10 books of 2022. Join Jaime Jo Wright as they chat not only about this fabulous release, but the depths of grieving, losing a parent, and walking through the memories. It's a chat over coffee you will not want to miss!2022-08-0827 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightComing Home - with Author Liz JohnsonWhen characters come home broken, can they go deeper and find restoration? Author Liz Johnson and Jaime Jo Wright chat about her newest release and hold their own conversation about diving in to the tough parts of life!2022-08-0321 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightConspiracies and Romance with Author Elizabeth GoddardAre you a conspiracy theorist? Romance with a twist? Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Author Elizabeth Goddard in this funny and lighthearted episode of MadLit Musings. Venture into the minds of suspense authors and all the conspiracy they can possible dream up in a half-hour episode!2022-07-2519 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightSuspense and Faith with Author Patricia BradleyPatricia Bradley is known for her suspenseful stories and her latest release, "Deception", will not disappoint! But how does the "truth set you free" in fiction? And can suspense and faith reconcile in story form? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Patricia about all things DEEPER in fiction.2022-07-1820 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Road of Grace - with Author Rachel FordhamDoes grace seem in short supply these? Toward ourselves and toward others? Go deep with Jaime Jo Wright and Rachel Fordham as they discuss not only her new release, but that difficult word called "grace" -- and you may even be interrupted by a fire alarm! Don't forget to listen all the way for a special offer ONLY for MadLit Musing listeners!2022-07-1120 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightA Character's Faith Journey - Author Mary AlfordJoin Authors Jaime Jo Wright and Mary Alford as they chat about fiction and building faith journeys into a character's story that will also resonate with a reader. Go deeper behind-the-scenes and learn about Mary's new release with Bethany House Publishers!2022-06-2716 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWriting Love through the Ages - with Author Elizabeth CamdenJoin Authors Elizabeth Camden and Jaime Jo Wright as they chat about writing love throughout the ages. The times of handwritten letters, telegrams, and more! Hear about Elizabeth's new release too and stay tuned for a special LISTENERS ONLY offer!2022-06-2019 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightAll about the sweet lifeJoin authors Jaime Jo Wright and Suzanne Woods Fisher as they chat about Suzanne's latest release and tackle the topics of faith in fiction, relationships with characters but also in real life, and more! A pleasant start to your podcast week!2022-06-0718 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhen You Aren't Your Own HeroPotiphar's wife hasn't gotten a great rap throughout Biblical history. But Award-winning authors, Mesu Andrews and Jaime Jo Wright chat about a different perspective and what it's like when life seems to influence into becoming the "anti hero" of our own story. And of course, they'll be chatting about Mesu's most recent release, "Potiphar's Wife" and the story between the cover!2022-06-0626 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDon't Steal God's Journey, with Author Misty M. BellerWhen God takes you on a journey, do you go willingly? Join Jaime Jo Wright & Misty Beller as they discuss Misty's latest novel and the concept of going on journeys we simply don't want to take. 2022-05-2317 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightAll About Wildflowers & Growing with Author Ann H. GahbartJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Ann Gabhart as they chat about Ann's newest release "When the Meadow Blooms" and how God keeps the wildflowers growing regardless of our circumstances.2022-05-0920 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Face Anxiety/Depression & PTSD, with Author Leslie GouldJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Author Leslie Gould as they discuss her latest release and touch on the topic of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. A chance to honor the sacrifices our military personnel have given on our behalf.2022-05-0220 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightRecovering from Betrayal, with Author Natalie WaltersHave you experienced betrayal? How do you come back from that--or can you? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Natalie Walters, author of "Lights Out" as they discuss this difficult to process topic and also chat about Natalie's latest release! Be sure to listen for a SPECIAL OFFER from Baker Book House to our faithful listeners!2022-04-2524 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightCasting Our Cares On Him with Author Lisa HarrisDo you run on stress or faith? What is your gasoline for life this day and age? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Author Lisa Harris as they explore the essence of faith in this episode of MadLit Musings.2022-04-1223 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightRevisiting Our Pasts - Author Erin BartelsSit in with Jaime Jo Wright and Author Erin Bartels as they chat about revisiting our pasts, learning to overcome, and the challenge to forgive. Also hear about Erin's latest release, "The Girl Who Could Breathe Underwater"2022-04-0426 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhen Forgiving Means Forgetting - with Author Jill Eileen SmithWith "forgiveness" being a resounding theme this year in fiction, join Jaime Jo Wright & Jill Eileen Smith as they discuss the story of Joseph, Jill's latest release, and the idea of "forgetting" behind forgiveness.2022-03-2223 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightAll About Forgiveness with Author Tracie PetersonJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Tracie Peterson as they discuss the need for forgiveness in our lives and how Tracie weaves the theme of forgiveness through her latest releases.2022-03-1420 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Forgive When There Isn't Justice - with Author, Susan May WarrenJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Award-Winning author, Susan May Warren as they discuss forgiveness, injustice, and the tensions in relationships that come from betrayal or wounded hearts. And hear about Susan May Warren's latest release, "Sunrise" in her Sky King Ranch series.2022-03-0722 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightLiving Minute by Minute - with Author Lynn BlackburnJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Lynn Blackburn as they chat about life, minute by minute living, and how to survive in the chaos we face today. Chat about her new release, Malicious Intent, and learn how life influences Blackburn's stories.2022-03-0324 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow Do You Achieve Work-Life Balance? - Author Amanda CabotJoin Jaime Jo Wright and author, Amanda Cabot, as they discuss the deeper theme of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in writing, reading, and all things life! Hear some highlights about Ms. Cabot's new release, "A Spark of Love"!2022-02-2825 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightMentoring the Younger Generation - with Author James R. HannibalWhy is it so important to reach the younger generation with the foundations of the faith? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Author James R. Hannibal as they chat about the youth of the faith as well as a foundational new project Lightraiders, including a interactive game, book, and other resources for the growing faith warriors in your world!2022-02-2118 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhy is Community Important - with Author Christina Suzann NelsonJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Author Christina Suzann Nelson as they chat about community, its importance in our lives, and why it's so so so difficult to accept help. Also hear how this theme resonates with Christina in her latest release, "Shaped by the Waves".2022-02-1026 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow to Navigate Trusting through Trial - with Author Toni ShilohJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Author Toni Shiloh as they get vulnerable in their chat about trusting during trials when resolutions aren't coming in the way we'd prefer. Hear how her latest release, "In Search of a Prince" mirrors this theme as well as introduces a fabulous new princess novel!2022-02-0920 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightHow To Overcome Stereotypes - with Author Jennifer DeibelJoin Jaime Jo Wright and Author Jennifer Deibel as they probe into the dangerous world of preconceptions and stereotypes, as well as discuss how the same topic impacts the characters in her newest release "The Lady of Galway Manor".2022-02-0926 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightManaging Our Fear - with Author Kimberley WoodhouseWith two new book releases, Author Kimberley Woodhouse chats with Jaime Jo Wright about fear in fiction and also how to manage to our fear in everyday life!2022-02-0317 minMadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightWhere Does Self-Worth Come From? - Author Sarah SundinJoin Jaime Jo Wright and award-winning author, Sarah Sundin, as they discuss the deeper theme of SELF WORTH in Sarah's recent release "Until Leaves Fall in Paris". Writing World War II fiction for Revell Publishing, Sarah discusses spiritual gifts and our value as it relates to our relationship with God. 2022-01-3126 min
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightThe Dangers of DeepThe Dangers of Deep -- What happens to our purpose during times of unending trial? What is our purpose when life is mundane and routine? Can we ask the tough question of "what is the point?" without betraying our faith? Join Author and Speaker, Jaime Jo Wright as we traverse the dangerous and prepare for a journey of Tough.2021-11-2913 min