Shows
Foster Care UncoveredFrom Policy Spin to Cupcake Propaganda: Just Another Week in FosteringThis week, Sarah and Louise go full investigative mode on a brutal few days for foster carers, and the uncomfortable truths that slipped out of power.After the now viral “you don’t work / it’s not a job” moment exposed what the government really thinks of carers, they unpack why this isn’t just offensive, it’s catastrophic for retention, recruitment, and trust in the system. From a hastily arranged DfE/TFN webinar that felt more like stage-managed theatre than genuine consultation, to inflated attendance figures, familiar talking points, and the same old “nothing new” reform scripts… the gas...
2026-02-1857 min
Foster Care UncoveredPolitical Theatre, Gaslighting and Permanent DamageThis week, Sarah and Louise don’t soften a single edge.They dismantle the government’s latest fostering “reforms” piece by piece, not the press release version, but the reality behind it. The language. The choreography. The careful tone. And what it’s really doing.They unpack the surge of anger across the workforce, but more importantly, the shift from emotion to evidence. Foster carers aren’t just frustrated anymore. They’re informed, organised, and increasingly unwilling to be patronised. That changes the balance of power.They ask whether the consultation is genuine or a containme...
2026-02-1358 min
Foster Care UncoveredAllegations: The Hidden TruthThis week, Sarah and Louise kick off a hard-hitting series on allegations against foster carers. We unpack why these claims aren’t just a carer problem. They’re a system-wide crisis affecting recruitment, retention, and children’s lives. From the shocking numbers that rarely get shared to the step-by-step failures of the allegations process, we explore the real impact on safeguarding, on carers' mental health, families, and livelihoods. This is just the first episode, and we’ll continue to dig deeper, call out bad practice, and discuss what must change if fostering is to survi...
2026-02-031h 14
Foster Care UncoveredRetention, Retention, Retention – When Will They Ever LearnThis week, Sarah and Louise pull no punches. They’re calling out the foster care sector’s obsession with shiny recruitment schemes while ignoring the real fulcrum of the system: retention. From exposing local authorities’ latest “retention” gimmicks to unpicking a decade-old policy disaster that still fails carers and children today, nothing is off-limits.Sarah takes us back to the 2014 Staying Put launch, where politicians were blindsided by the reality of policy, and shows how nothing has changed 12 years later. Louise dives into Somerset’s PR spin versus real-world losses, while Sarah critically analyses Nottingham’s LinkedIn updates, separ...
2026-01-231h 23
Foster Care Uncovered Illegal, Unsafe, Unacceptable: A Care System in Freefall, Still Not ListeningIn this episode of Foster Care Uncovered, Sarah and Louise delve into the shocking new report from the Children’s Commissioner, which reveals the harsh reality many children in foster care face today. From illegal and unsafe placements to carers under extreme pressure, this report lays bare systemic failures that can no longer be ignored.Sarah and Louise break down the report, share frontline insights, and discuss what can and must be done to protect vulnerable children. They also explain what FosterWiki is doing to support carers and improve outcomes, and give practical steps for listeners who wa...
2026-01-161h 06
Foster Care UncoveredThe Good, the Bad, and the Absurd in 2025 and What 2026 NeedsSarah and Louise take an unapologetically unfiltered look at foster care in 2025, the achievements, the bloopers, the ‘persons’ of the year, what needed to stop, what made them laugh, the moments that kept them going, and the low points that still defy explanation. They call out what mattered, dismantle what didn’t, and interrogate the absurdities. Looking to 2026, they ask the questions the sector keeps dodging: what must stop, who needs to step up, what should be gone, and whether this might finally be the year we stop performing care and start prioritising children.Sharp, reflec...
2026-01-081h 13
Foster Care UncoveredAll I Want for Christmas Is… Actual Support!A Foster Care Uncovered Christmas SpecialFestive hats on, rose-tinted myths off.In this Christmas special, we take a tongue-in-cheek but honest look at support during the festive period. Alongside plenty of foster carer humour, Louise reflects on Christmas at 16 after running away, and we explore trauma, contact, cost-of-living pressures, and the realities of Christmas for children in care.Plus, a cheeky look at “top tips for Christmas” written by people who’ve never fostered.Funny, thoughtful, and unapologetically real.All views shared in this podcast reflect the pe...
2025-12-171h 24
Foster Care UncoveredWhen Policy Meets the Street: A Social Worker Lifts the LidIn this episode, Sarah and Louise sit down with social worker Nana Abbey-Hagen, a practitioner who moves fluently between frontline reality, leadership conversations, and the community spaces where social work and lived experience intersect.Nana talks candidly about working conditions for social workers and whether those pressures ripple into foster care. We explore his work with the Chief Social Worker, Isabelle Trowler, and dig into the long-standing cultural gap between leadership and frontline practice, a gap foster carers know all too well.He talks about his Street Social Work Practice Model: why he created it...
2025-12-1047 min
Foster Care UncoveredThe Form F, one of fostering’s most entrenched processes and why it desperately needs a rethink.In this episode, Sarah and Louise roll right back to the start and take a deep dive into the Form F assessment, what it was meant to be, why it’s drifting so far from purpose, and how it’s shaping (and in too many cases misshaping) foster care, culture, and recruitment today.There’s a lot of serious ground to cover…and, as always with Sarah and Louise, just enough humour to keep the edges from getting too sharp.They tackle the theatre of panel, why it’s time for that curtain to finally fall, what...
2025-12-031h 18
Christian Faith and FictionNew Christian Fiction Books Releasing in December (E245)Here are some Christian fiction books that are releasing in December 2025. These are books that are listed on Amazon as Christian fiction. I have not read them myself so I can’t tell you what the content is like, how much Christian faith they contain or whether they contain any content that is not appropriate. If you know of any more Christian fiction books releasing in December please add them down in the comments below.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/VuNRRv6lcZIYou can comment on the blog post here: https://lo...
2025-11-2713 min
Foster Care UncoveredIndefensible unforgivableIndefensible unforgivable.Sarah & Louise take apart today’s Government fostering stats - exposing the spin behind the headlines and the failings despite millions of taxpayer investment.All views shared in this podcast reflect the personal opinions of the hosts alone. They are not intended as factual assertions about any person or organisation, nor do they represent the views of any employer or professional body.
2025-11-2650 min
Foster Care UncoveredForces shaping the world that we all work in, who really designs the reforms in social work and children's services?Welcome to the second episode of Foster Care Uncovered.Today, Louise Allen & Sarah Anderson are joined by Dr Joe Hanley, a social worker, lecturer, researcher and author, as we take an unflinching look at the stranglehold some people and organisations have on our sector.It is quite the eye-opener, especially around the role of the new Children's Minister in these networks.Join us as we ask....is it crippling the reform that the children and the fostering sector so desperately need?You may ask what this has to do with us...
2025-11-251h 33
Foster Care UncoveredFoster Care UncoveredHosted by Louise Allen & Sarah AndersonThis podcast offers an unfiltered and straightforward exploration of the stories and headlines surrounding foster care.We aim to uncover the truths behind the system and advocate for progress in the foster care system.In this introductory episode, we will share information about our mission, the reasons for launching this podcast, and provide a preview of the topics we will cover in future episodes.All views shared in this podcast reflect the personal opinions of the hosts alone. They are not intended as factual assertions...
2025-11-1746 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 219: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in DecemberHere are all the Christian fiction books that I found and want to highlight that are releasing in December 2024.
Let me know which ones you want to read in the comments.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9lIRAd6uEd8
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2024/11/21/new-christian-fiction-releasing-in-december-2024/
Alaskan Wilderness Peril by Beth Carpenter
Ambush on the Ranch by Tina Wheeler
Cold Case Disappearance by Shirley Jump
Hunted on the Trail by Dana Mentink
Texas Kidnapping Target by Laura Scott
Tracking the Missing by Sami A Abram’s
What I Le...
2024-11-2619 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 190: Christian Fiction New Book Releases — April 2024Here are all the books that I could find that are listed as Christian fiction and are releasing in April 2024.
(I haven’t read any of these books so I can’t tell you what they are like, how much Christian content they contain or whether they contain anything that I would consider problematic)
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3cJ-w-SpyZk
You can comment on the blog post here: Christian Fiction New Books Releasing — April 2024 (Podcast E190)
Books mentioned:
Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright
Fatal Domain by Steven James
...
2024-03-2127 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 86: My Favourite Christian Fiction Books I Read in 2021Here are my favourite Christian fiction books that I read in 2021. They cover several different genres — historical, contemporary romance, fantasy, and steampunk.
What was your favourite book that you read last year?
Let me know in the comments.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hc_XJMHaXKU
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2022/01/14/top-10-christian-fiction-books-ive-read-this-year/
Books Mentioned:
A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson
The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
Chasing the White Lion by James R...
2023-11-2713 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 83: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (December 2021)Here are the Christian fiction and nonfiction books I’ve read recently as well as my other recent reads. It includes some Christmas books, Christian fiction, Christian nonfiction and children’s books.
Let me know in the comments what was the best book you read this month.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/12/30/december-wrap-up-christian-book-reviews-fiction-and-nonfiction/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6l6nQP11g0o
Books Mentioned:
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal
A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson
Hercule Poirot...
2023-11-2516 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 82: My Most Anticipated Christian Fiction Books 2022 (part one)Here are my most anticipated Christian fiction books that are releasing in 2022. They include historical fiction, romantic fiction, fantasy and mystery books.
Let me know in the comments if any of them sound interesting to you.
Also let me know if you are excited about any other Christian books.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/12/09/most-anticipated-christian-fiction-books-2022/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/02oWuN7dr_8
Books mentioned:
A Stranger’s Game by Colleen Coble
To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna M White...
2023-11-2509 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 81: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (December 2021)Hi everyone
Here are the Christian fiction and nonfiction books that I’ve finished reading in November 2021. I read some books on Narnia, some Christian devotional books, as well as fantasy, historical fiction and contemporary romance.
Have you read any of these books?
Have you read any other good books recently?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/12/03/november-wrap-up-christian-book-reviews-fiction-and-nonfiction/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_ARguoiTaIc
Books mentioned:
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White
Finding God in the Land of Narnia by...
2023-11-2515 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 80: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in December 2021Here are the Christian fiction books that I could find that release in December 2021. They are mostly historical fiction with one fantasy book.
Do you know of any more Christian books releasing this month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/25/new-christian-fiction-book-releases-december-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Vo-MHKDHcno
Books Mentioned:
Elinor by Shannon McNear
Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen
Proposing Mischief by Regina Jennings
The Finder of Forgotten Things by Sarah Loudin Thomas
2023-11-2305 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 79: What I Want to Read for Christmas and December (2021)Here are all the books on my Christmas TBR. They are mostly Christian fiction.
If you know any other Christmas themed Christian books — especially historical, mystery or fantasy/sci-fi — please let me know in the comments.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/18/all-the-books-on-my-christmas-tbr/You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rLHHgwQNPFI
Books mentioned:
A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (illustrations), Charles Santore
Baby It’s...
2023-11-2310 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 78: Book Nostalgia Tag (November 2021)This is the Book Nostalgia Tag. I was tagged to do this video by Cathryn at Read, Journal, Love. You can find her YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@ReadJournalLove?si=RpVEDLmS4y500iDC
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/book-nostalgia-tag/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/m5qgFaQM0I4
Prompts:
1. Oldest book from your life that you own
2. First loved library book
3. A book given to you
4. A book recommended to you
5. A buddy read book
6. A book(s) introduced at school
7. Genre...
2023-11-2313 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 77: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Reading Vlog— A Christian Perspective on the Chronicles of NarniaHere is the last instalment in my series — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia from a Christian Perspective — where I reread the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis looking for the parallels with the Bible and the Christian faith.
In this reading vlog I look at The Last Battle.
If you want to watch the other videos in this series you can find them here:
Chronicles of Narnia playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgRQVtZ5QKnLgbBVsRtQusJn
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/the-last-battle-a-christian-perspective-on-the-chronicles-of-narnia/
You can watch the...
2023-11-2216 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 76: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (November 2021)Hi everyone
Here are some book reviews for the Christian books I’ve been reading recently, as well some other recent reads.
Let me know in the comments what you’ve been reading recently.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/christian-fiction-book-reviews-and-other-recent-reads/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GH8OVSLTCx8
Books mentioned are:
The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Chasing the White Lion by James R. Hannibal
We Are the Winter People by Jenny Rowbory
You Are Never Alone by Max Lucado
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
No Grea...
2023-11-2214 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 75: What I Want to Read in November 2021This month I need to finish several books so that I can start on the Christmas books I want to pick up in December. I have a number of Christian fiction and Christian nonfiction books that I still haven’t finished.
What are you hoping to read in November?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/28/november-tbr-finishing-all-the-books/You can watch the video here:https://youtu.be/9B8e-11QRIs
Books Mentioned:
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Shadow by Kara Swanson
A Po...
2023-11-2204 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 74: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in November 2021Hi everyone
Here are the Christian fiction books I could find that are releasing in November 2021.
Can you think of any more?
Books are in the following genres: historical fiction, mystery and suspense, romance, fantasy and sci-fi, true life.
Do you think you’ll read any of these books?
Books Mentioned:
Lost in Darkness by Michelle Griep
As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin
Every Word Unsaid by Kimberly Duffy
The Lost Dutchman’s Secret by Rebekah Jones
The Nutcracker’s Suite by Chautona Havig
Dead...
2023-11-1811 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 73: How Do I Deal With Bad News? Christian Faith Chat and Discussion (October 2021)This month’s Christian Faith Chat and Discussion video is all about dealing with bad news.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/15/how-do-i-deal-with-bad-news-christian-faith-chat-and-discussion/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O1iuAbsBBVo
Do you have any examples of when you received bad news that you’d like to share and how did you react?
Was there anything that helped you come back to a place of faith and peace?
Would you have reacted in the way the Shunammite did when she lost her son?
You can connect with...
2023-11-1816 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 72: 20 Questions Tag (Book tag October 2021)I was tagged by Celestria to do this tag. Here is her video: https://youtu.be/N-vSKaOE34w
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/10/07/20-questions-tag/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Xgc-ZVFKP0Y
Here are the 20 Questions to answer:
1. How many books is too many books in a series?
2. How do you feel about cliffhangers?
3. Hardcover or paperback?
4. Favourite book?
5. Least favourite book?
6. Love triangles, yes or no?
7. The most recent book you just couldn’t finish?
8. A book you’re currently reading?
9. Last book you reco...
2023-11-1816 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 71: What I Want to Read in October (2021)Here are the Christian fiction and Christian nonfiction books I’d like to read in October 2021.
What are you planning to read next?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/09/30/october-tbr-the-christian-books-id-like-to-read-this-month/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rlAXUIxfQdY
Books mentioned:
To Save a King by Rachel Hauck
Finding the Peacemakers by Dan Morrice
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White
Authentically, Uniquely You by Joyce Meyer
Shadow by Kara Swanson
Bookshop by th...
2023-11-1704 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 70: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in October 2021Here are the Christian Fiction new books that I could find that release in October 2021.
Do you know of any more?
Which of these books are you most interested in reading?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/09/23/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-october-2021/You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6r4ja44WDRk
Books Mentioned:
A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma
The Heart of a Cowboy by Jody Hedlund
A Deep Divide by Kimberley Woodhouse
A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott
...
2023-11-1712 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 69: The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis Reading Vlog — A Christian Perspective on the Chronicles of NarniaThis week I am sharing with you my reading vlog for The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis. This is part of my series where I look at the Chronicles of Narnia from a Christian perspective and see if I can find any similarities to the Bible and the Christian faith.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/09/09/the-silver-chair-reading-the-chronicles-of-narnia-from-a-christian-perspective/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QffHJifc7yo
Chronicles of Narnia playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgRQVtZ5QKnLgbBVsRtQusJn
You can connect with me...
2023-11-1719 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 68: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (September 2021)Here are my reviews of the Christian Fiction books I’ve read recently.
You can find links to my written book reviews on my blog post where you can also leave your comments: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/09/03/recent-reads-all-the-christian-books-ive-read-recently-6/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TKQaXXXjx9Y
Here is my reading vlog for The Voyage of the Dawntreader: https://youtu.be/lwS1AIEJdyc
Books mentioned:
The Voyage of the Dawntreader by C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Once Upon a Summer by Andrea Boyd, Toni Shiloh, Te...
2023-11-1613 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 67: What I Want to Read in September 2021Here are the Christian fiction and nonfiction books I’d like to read in September.
Do you know what you’d like to read next?
You can comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/08/26/my-september-tbr-the-christian-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-i-want-to-read/You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/axsRs3eRLQ4
Books mentioned:
Finding the Peacemakers by Dan Morrice
Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L Busse
To Save a King by Rachel Hauck
We are the Winter People by Jenny Rowbory
The Last Battle by C.S. Lewi...
2023-11-1606 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 66: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in September 2021Here are the Christian fiction books that I’ve been able to find that release in September 2021. If you have any more to add, please do so in the comments.
I’ve split the books up into genres: Historical fiction, romance, contemporary fiction, fantasy and sci-fi, mystery and suspense, and poetry.
I’ve read out the first paragraph of the book description but if you want more information on each book you can find it on my blog post.
You can also comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/christian-fiction-new-books-releasing-in-september-2021/You can watch the vi...
2023-11-1611 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 65: How Do I Pray - Faith Chat and DiscussionToday is going to be a faith chat and discussion video about the question: How do I pray?
Now I don’t class myself, by any means, as an expert in prayer. This is a journey that I’ve been on for most of my life, and particularly in the last few years I’ve been trying to grow more in prayer.
So what I’m going to do is split this video into three sections and at the end of each section I’m going to put a question up on the screen. And I would love for you to pau...
2023-11-1521 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 64: The Voyage of the Dawntreader Reading Vlog — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia From a Christian PerspectiveI’ve been keeping a reading vlog as I reread The Voyage of the Dawntreader by C.S. Lewis. This time I’ve been deliberately looking for the parallels with the Bible and the Christian faith.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/the-voyage-of-the-dawntreader-reading-the-chronicles-of-narnia-from-a-christian-perspective/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lwS1AIEJdyc
Goodreads description of the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/386343.The_Voyage_of_the_Dawn_Treader
“Lucy and Edmund, with their odious cousin Eustace in tow, journey on board the gallant ship the Dawn Treader to the Ea...
2023-11-1514 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 63: What I want to read in August (2021)Here are the Christian fiction and nonfiction books I want to read in August.
Do you have any plans? Let me know in the comments.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/07/29/august-tbr-christian-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-i-want-to-read/You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DrRunfaZsSQ
Books Mentioned:
The Ice Swan by J’Nell Ciesielski
Finding the Peace Makers by Dan Morrice
Shadow by Kara Swanson
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
To Save a King by Rachel Hauck
Secret...
2023-11-1504 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 62: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in August 2021I take a look at some of the Christian fiction books releasing in August 2021. If you know of any others, leave them down in the comments. Which books are you most excited about reading? Are there any that you would add to your future wishlist?
You can comment on the blog here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/07/22/christian-fiction-new-releases-august-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EKaG-YFgfhs
Books mentioned:
Yours is the Night by Amanda Dykes
To Write a Wrong by Jen Turano
Crossed Lines by Jennifer De...
2023-11-1411 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 61: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (July 2021)I’ve been keeping a vlog of my recent Christian fiction book reviews and other books I’ve read recently.
I’ve found that my reading has slowed down these last couple of months.
How are you getting on?
Have you read any good books recently?
Let me know in the comments.
Link to my Prince Caspian vlog: https://youtu.be/qJBHnrVRNOc
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/07/15/recent-reads-christian-fiction-book-reviews-2021-5/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/A6xLp9yofJI
Books Mentioned:
The Captiv...
2023-11-1407 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 60: What I Want to Read in July (2021)Here is my July TBR. It contains Christian fiction and Christian nonfiction books.
I’m also participating in Camp Nanowrimo. I’m hoping to write some poetry and song lyrics.
This month I hope to make videos on the August new Christian fiction book releases, my favourite book covers of the year and my recent reads video. Make sure you are subscribed to see those.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/07/02/july-tbr-christian-books-i-want-to-read-camp-nanowrimo/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AgvHCHYDlhQ
Here is the link for Toni Shiloh’s Yout...
2023-11-1407 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 59: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in July 2021Here are some of the new Christian fiction books releasing in July 2021. I’ve split them into different genres. If you know of any more books, feel free to share them with the community in the comments. Are you planning to read any of these books?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/06/25/christian-fiction-books-new-releases-july-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/8mHKSmi16LY
Books mentioned:
A Man With a Past by Mary Connealy
The Ice Swan by J’Nell Ciesie...
2023-11-1311 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 58: My Most Anticipated Christian Fiction New Book Releases 2021 (part 2)Here is the second part in my most anticipated Christian books 2021 series.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/06/18/most-anticipated-christian-fiction-books-2021-part-2/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6IrdUN_ItRw
You can watch the first part here: https://youtu.be/frZeY1qmtCQ
I’ve now seen many of the books coming out in 2021. These are the ones that I personally want to read soon. There is a mixture of Christian fantasy, romance, historical and nonfiction.
I plan to put out a new releases video and blog po...
2023-11-1310 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 57: Prince Caspian Reading Vlog — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia From a Christian PerspectiveI’ve been reading through the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and looking at the similarities between it and the Bible. C.S. Lewis made no secret of his faith and we can see how it shaped his stories, whether consciously or unconsciously. In this video I look at Prince Caspian and compare it to stories in 1 & 2 Samuel.
Have you seen any other biblical principles in the this book? Let me know in the comments.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/06/10/prince-caspian-by-c-s-lewis-a-christian-perspective-on-the-chronicles-of-narnia/
You can watch the video he...
2023-11-1313 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 56: What I Want to Read in June (2021)Here are the Christian fiction books I’d like to read this month. I’ve tried to give myself a selection from fantasy, historical fiction, romance novels/novellas and biblical fiction. If you’ve read any of these books and can recommend them, let me know in the comments.
Also let me know what you’re planning to read this month. I’m really unsure what I’m going to feel like as we start to go back to normal again after five months.
Later in June I hope to make videos about Prince Caspian, the Christian Fiction new releases for...
2023-11-1207 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 55: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in June 2021Here are some of the Christian fiction books and Christian fiction audiobooks that are coming out in June 2021. I’ve separated them into genres — historical fiction, mystery and suspense, romantic fiction, contemporary fiction, Biblical fiction, Fantasy and Sci-fi.
I hope you find some new book recommendations amongst them.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/05/21/christian-fiction-new-releases-june-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kr-k8NI5IWk
Books mentioned:
Along a Storied Trail by Ann H Gabhart
Sustaining Faith by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund
The...
2023-11-1214 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 54: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Other Recent Reads (May 2021)Here are all the books I’ve read recently. The mainstream books I’ve read I’ve given a rating, but the Christian Fiction books I’ve reviewed in full. This month I’ve read historical fiction, contemporary romance, fantasy and mystery and suspense as well as rereading one children’s book. This video would be great for those looking for Christian book recommendations or Christian audiobooks.
Here is the list of books in order:
Third Girl by Agatha Christie
Mrs McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
Songkeeper by Gillian Bronte Adams
To Love a Prince...
2023-11-1211 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 53: The Horse and His Boy Reading Vlog —Reading the Chronicles of Narnia From a Christian PerspectiveI kept a reading vlog whilst I reread The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. This is a children’s classic book and a personal favourite of mine. In this series I share the similarities between the Chronicles of Narnia and the Bible. I look in depth at the Christian faith of Lewis, as seen through his fiction. The video contains spoilers for the story so I highly recommend you read the book first.
Have you read The Horse and His Boy?
Did you spot any spiritual truths in the story?
Let me know down in the co...
2023-11-1112 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 52: What I Want to Read in May (2021)In this video I talk about the Christian fiction books I want to read in the month of May. I’ve picked one for each of the following genres — Biblical fiction, fantasy, historical, contemporary romance, mystery and suspense and children’s books.
I’m continuing with my re-read of the Chronicles of Narnia with Prince Caspian. All the books I’m reading this month are by Christian authors that are already familiar to me.
Which books do you want to read this month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/04/30/may-tbr-all-the-christian-fiction-books-i-want-to-read-this-month/
You can watch the video...
2023-11-1103 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 51: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in May 2021Are you searching for some Christian fiction authors or new Christian fiction book recommendations?
Here are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in May 2021.
I’ve separated them by genre into:
Christian Mystery and suspense books
Biblical fiction
Christian historical fiction
Christian romance books
Christian Fantasy and Sci-fi books
If you know of any more, please add them down in the comments.
Will you be reading any of these books?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/04/23/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-may-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/pQ2CjLAxDlg
Bo...
2023-11-1108 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 50: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and other recent reads (April 2021)Here are the books that I’ve been reading recently.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/04/09/my-recent-reads-2021-3/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6Pp--5-Ght4
Books mentioned:
A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie
All of You Always by Lindsay Harrel
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson
Mary...
2023-11-1017 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 49: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Reading Vlog — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia From a Christian PerspectiveRecently I have reread The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I kept a video diary/vlog of my thoughts about the book and the Bible themes that it contains.
Let me know your thoughts about the book in the comments.
You can comment on my blog here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/a-christian-perspective-on-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hy6LPb3o68wYou can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram:
2023-11-1026 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 48: What I Want to Read in April (2021)What’s on your April TBR?
Let me know in the comments.
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/april-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AQloX9D-pAk
Books Mentioned:
Risen by Angela Hunt
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
Songkeeper by Gillian Bronte Adams
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Three Missing Days by Colleen Coble
Song of...
2023-11-1004 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 47: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in April 2021Here are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in April 2021.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/03/26/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-april-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3rHhRt8eMns
If you know of any more, please add them in the comments below.
Books Mentioned:
Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham
A Piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry
When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown
Winning the Gentleman by Kristi Ann Hunter
Is It Any Wonder by Courtney...
2023-11-1009 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 46: The Wish List Tag (booktube tag — March 2021)I was tagged by Stephanie at Quilting, Beauty and Books to do The Wish List Tag which she created. The challenge is to go to your wish list and find an author’s surname for every letter of the alphabet. Then choose a book by that author that you want to read. How many letters are you missing?
Here is Stephanie’s original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11IReIsVu4Q
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/the-wishlist-tag-plus-a-sneak-peak-of-my-goodreads-list/
You can watch the video here:
2023-11-1015 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 45: The Magician's Nephew Reading Vlog — Reading the Chronicles of Narnia from a Christian PerspectiveI’ve been re-reading The Magician’s Nephew and looking at the similarities and differences between C.S. Lewis’s story and the Bible. I’ve kept a reading vlog of my thoughts throughout.
Have you read the book? What did you think of it? Did you see any connections to the Bible?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/03/05/reading-the-chronicles-of-narnia-from-a-christian-perspective-the-magicians-nephew/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6m0ORcWPzxI
You can connect with me in the following places:
On my blog:
https...
2023-11-1020 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 44: What I Want to Read in March (2021)Here are the books I’d like to read in March 2021.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/02/26/march-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0VXPWvrRfBo
Books Mentioned:
True to You by Becky Wade
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
Songkeeper by Gillian Bronte Adams
A Time to Die by Nadine Brandes
A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
A Portrait of...
2023-11-0908 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 43: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in March 2021Here are some of the Christian fiction books that are coming out in March 2021.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/02/19/christian-fiction-new-book-releases-march-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/VhD2zJ_cxYY
Which books are you most excited about?
Do you know any others coming out in March?
Books mentioned:
At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie
Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
All at Once by Lindsay Harrel
4:50 From Paddington by Agatha Christie
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Gr...
2023-11-0912 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 42: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Recent Reads (February 2021)Here are the books that I’ve read in the last month.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/02/05/recent-reads-christian-fiction-book-reviews-2021-2/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_H7Il2IA2Yc
Lindsay Harrel’s newsletter: https://www.lindsayharrel.com/subscribe/
Books mentioned:
At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie
Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
All at Once by Lindsay Harrel
4:50 From Paddington by Agatha Christ...
2023-11-0912 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 41: What I Want to Read in February (2021)How easy do you find it to predict what you’re going to want to read during the month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/february-tbr-2/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/CKYEkfwr6WQ
Books mentioned:
The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
Orphan’s Song by Gillian Bronte Adams
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
Finding God in the Land of Narnia by Kurt Bruner and Jim Wa...
2023-11-0906 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 40: Christian Fiction New Book Releases - January and February 2021Here are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in January and February 2021.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/christian-fiction-new-releases-january-february-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/M3aTGQK8cak
My 2021 Christian Fiction Goodreads Shelf:https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/90783108?shelf=2021-christian-fiction#
Books Mentioned:
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke
A Cowboy for Keeps by Jody Hedlund
Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson
...
2023-11-0920 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 39: The Best Christian Fiction Books I Read in 2020What was the best book you read in 2020?
Here are my favourite Christian fiction books that I read in 2020. These books were not all released this year but they were new to me.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/the-top-9-christian-fiction-books-i-read-in-2020/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QHkWEWkEKqo
Books Mentioned:
The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron
On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna M White
Cry of the Raven by Morgan L Busse
The Fifth Avenue...
2023-11-0912 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 38: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Recent Reads (January 2021)Have you read any good books recently?
Here are my book reviews for the books I read in December and over Christmas.
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/07/recent-reads-christian-fiction-book-reviews-2021-1/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HxjWnYTlehM
Books Mentioned:
Like a Christmas Dream by Lindsay Harrel
12 Days at Bleakly Manor by Michelle Griep
Christmas by the Sea by Melody Carlson
While it Was Snowing by Tari Faris
All is Calm, All is Bright...
2023-11-0921 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 37: What I Want to Read in January (2021)What books are you reading in January?
Here are the books I would like to read in January 2021.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/january-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PeEdKe0WyuY
Books Mentioned:
An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
All of You, Always by Lindsay Harrel
Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson
Songkeeper by Gillian Bronte Adams
2023-11-0804 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 36: My Reading Goals for 2021Do you make yearly reading goals?
If so, what are your goals for this year?
You can comment on my blog post here:https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/my-reading-goals-2021/
You can watch the video here:https://youtu.be/9m9gWClYgDsYou can connect with me in the following places...
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
2023-11-0810 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 35: My most anticipated Christian Fiction new book releases 2021 (part 1)Here are some of the Christian fiction books I’m most looking forward to reading:
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/12/30/my-most-anticipated-christian-fiction-books-2021/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/frZeY1qmtCQ
Books mentioned:
The Thief of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep
All of You, Always by Lindsay Harrel
Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson
The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson
‘Til I Want No More by Robin W. Pearson
The Prince of Spies by E...
2023-11-0813 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 34: The Christy Awards Finalists and Winners 2020I recently saw the list of winners of the Christy Awards 2020. There were some books mentioned that I’d never heard of. Here are the shortlisted books and the eventual winners:
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/christy-award-winners-and-finalists-2020/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xgHa8IZaXs4
Books mentioned:
Contemporary Romance
Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh
Sweet on You by Becky Wade
Now and Then and Always by Melissa Tagg
First Novel
The Means That...
2023-11-0805 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 33: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Recent Reads (December 2020)Here are my book review vlogs for October and November.
You can leave a comment on the blog post: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/12/09/recent-reads-2020-8-christian-fiction-agatha-christie-and-some-classics/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/CvQUna4jqqI
Books Mentioned:
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Dust by Kara Swanson
In the Shadow of Croft Towers by Abigail Wilson
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie
The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
Persuasion by Jane Austen
...
2023-11-0816 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 32: What I Want to Read in December (Christmas TBR 2020)Here are some of the Christmas Christian fiction books that I might read this month.
Have you read any of them?
What are you reading this month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/picking-my-december-christmas-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IMc2qkpbfDI
Books Mentioned:
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
While It Was Snowing by Tari Faris
A Christmas by the Sea by Melody Carlson
12 Days at Bleakly Manor by Mi...
2023-11-0808 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 31: Christian Fiction Series I Need to Finish and Bookshelf Tour (November 2020)This week I went through my bookshelves looking to see which series I still need to finish. I want to make finishing series a goal in 2021, or at least catching up with the books that are already published.
Do you finish series or do you have a habit of starting and not finishing?
Have you ever bought the whole series of books without reading the first one?
Series Mentioned:
Songkeeper Chronicles by Gillian Bronte Adams
Macdonald Family Trilogy by Carla Laureano
Hope and Glory Series by Elizabeth Camden
The...
2023-11-0707 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 30: What I Want to Read in November and NaNoWriMo (2020)This month I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month but I also hope to get some reading done. I’ve got some books I want to finish as well as some rereads.
You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/11/07/my-november-tbr-and-nanowrimo/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2HEtgK-qcVE
Let me know in the comments:
Which books are you reading this month?
Which books do you like to reread?
Books mentioned:
Persuasion by Jane Austen
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bisc...
2023-11-0704 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 29: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in November and December 2020Here are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in November and December 2020.
You can find links to their book descriptions on Goodreads and comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/10/30/christian-fiction-new-releases-november-december-2020/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/zq63wxGXuBY
Books Mentioned:
The Promised Land by Elizabeth Musser
The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson
Christmas Dinner by Pat Simmons
Things We Didn’t Say by Amy Lynn Green
The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Th...
2023-11-0710 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 28: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Recent Reads (October 2020)Hi everyone
Here are the four books that I’ve read recently.
What have you been reading?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/10/10/recent-reads-christian-fiction-2020-7/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/sFSKo1AEFhg
Books Mentioned:
Warrior: Caleb by Francine Rivers
Pride and Prejudice (Seasons Edition) by Jane Austen
The Fairest Beauty by Melanie Dickerson
Influential by Jo Saxton
You can connect with me in the following places...
...
2023-11-0611 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 27: What I Want to Read in October (2020)Here are the books I’d like to read in October (or very soon).
What do you plan to read in October?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/october-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2rKFZIynYQA
Books Mentioned:
In the Shadow of Croft Towers by Abigail Wilson
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Dust by Kara Swanson
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof
A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White
...
2023-11-0608 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 26: Finally Fall Book Tag (September 2020)Autumn is here and I was looking for a good tag video to try. I found this one on Rissi JC’s channel.
I believe the original creator’s video has been deleted so I can’t link to that one.
You can find out more information or leave your comments on my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/09/26/finally-fall-autumn-book-tag/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TF_3munq9zY
Questions:
1. In autumn, the air is crisp and clear: name a book with a vivid setting!
2. Na...
2023-11-0612 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 25: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Recent Reads (September 2020)Hi everyone. Here are the books I’ve read recently. Most of them are Christian fiction. You can find out more information about them and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/09/10/christian-fiction-recent-reads-2020-6/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/r4eAcR1Ese4
What have you been reading recently?
Books mentioned:
One Little Lie by Colleen Coble
The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright
A...
2023-11-0516 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 24: Christian Fiction New Book Releases (September and October 2020)Here are some of the Christians fiction books coming out in September and October 2020.
Which ones are you most interested in?
Find out more about these books following the links on my blog and comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/08/26/christian-fiction-new-releases-september-october-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/AChSRTFDCv0
Books mentioned:
The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson
Here for You by Pat Simmons
Until I Met You by Tari Faris
The Key to Love by Betsy...
2023-11-0516 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 23: Christian Fiction Book Reviews (August 2020)Here are the Christian Fiction books I’ve read recently in July and August 2020:
You can read more or comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/08/12/christian-fiction-recent-reads-2020-5/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/gHv55abTL8A
Books Mentioned:
The Trouble With Love by Toni Shiloh
The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien
Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan
You can connect with me in the following places...
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On...
2023-11-0511 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 22: Summer Book Tag (August 2020)Hi all,
I wanted to do a quick fun tag today.
I first saw this Summer Book tag on Bookables channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUD2hFlwbvg
And I believe misskaelyn was the original creator of the tag:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i3t3u7IabE
You can watch the video here:https://youtu.be/KvFH3EKdnbk
You can comment on my blog post:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/08/04/summer-book-tag/
Books mentioned:
Beach Haven by T.I. Lowe
The Dating Charade by...
2023-11-0507 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 21: Christian Fiction Book Reviews (July and August 2020)Here are the Christian Fiction books I’ve read recently in July and August 2020.
You can comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/08/12/christian-fiction-recent-reads-2020-5/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/gHv55abTL8A
Books Mentioned:
The Trouble With Love by Toni Shiloh
The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien
Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan
You can connect with me in the following places...
...
2023-11-0514 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 20: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (July and August 2020)Which Christian fiction books are you most excited about this summer?
Here is a link to my list of books releasing in July and August 2020, that I like the sound of: you can comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/06/26/christian-fiction-new-releases-july-august-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/wMQ0OnAuGVM
Books mentioned:
Under Scottish Stars by Carla Laureano
The Peasant’s Dream by Melanie Dickerson
The Truth About Fame by Toni Shiloh
The Price of Dreams by Toni Shiloh
...
2023-11-0412 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 19: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (May 2020)Here are my thoughts on the Christian fiction books I’ve read recently.
You can find out more about these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/05/28/reading-vlog-recent-reads-3-christian-fiction-and-lotr/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/1TEJZd9RRu4
Books mentioned:
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
The Solid Grounds Coffee Company by Carla Laureano
The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien
Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble
The Fifth Avenue St...
2023-11-0413 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 18: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (May and June 2020)These are some of the Christian fiction books releasing in May and June 2020.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the dates may change. Certainly in the UK I can’t get hold of any newly released books because Amazon has (quite rightly) prioritised shipping food and medical supplies.
You can find more information about these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/04/30/christian-fiction-new-releases-may-to-june-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Da5HklBkQIM
Books mentioned:
A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly Duffy
...
2023-11-0408 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 17: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (March 2020)Hi everyone! This is my Christian fiction reading vlog for February and March. As you’ll see I read several books in February and then Coronavirus hit the country and everything has been up in the air. I pray that you are all safe. We are in isolation here.
Let me know how you’re doing and what you’re currently reading in the comments.
Find out more and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/christian-fiction-reading-vlog-february-march-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/qQYZe7iZBS8
Books mentioned:
Books...
2023-11-0415 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 16: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (March and April 2020)Here are some new Christian fiction books releasing in March and April 2020.
You can find out more and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/christian-fiction-new-releases-march-to-april-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/5dNuMWMNdpg
Which of these books interest you the most?
Books mentioned:
Chasing the White Lion by James R Hannibal
The Happy Camper by Melody Carlson
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
For Whom the Sun Sings by WA Fulkerson
...
2023-11-0410 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 15: Christian Fiction Book Reviews and Reading Log (January 2020)This month I’ve read some good Christian books. I’ve been ill more than I’d like but here’s my January reading vlog and wrap up.
You can find out more about the books I’ve read and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/02/07/january-christian-fiction-vlog-and-wrap-up/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/8dzAEynrtBE
Links I mentioned —:
The Read Scripture App
https://www.readscripture.org/
The Bible Project
https://thebibleproject.com/
The Bible Project YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/jointhebibleproject
Jenna Van Mourik’s interview with Mesu Andrews
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2023-11-0425 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 14: New Christian Fiction Book Releases (January and February 2020)There are loads of Christian fiction books coming out in January and February 2020. I’ve picked eight of them to talk about. These are the ones that really interest me from their Goodreads’ descriptions.
You can find links to these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/christian-fiction-new-releases-january-february-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/eacjKis72Gw
Which books are you most looking forward to in January and February?
Books mentioned:
On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna M. White
2023-11-0313 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 13: Christian Fiction Books I’ve Read Recently (December 2019)This is something new for me. I’ve kept a vlog throughout December of my thoughts on the Christian fiction books I’ve been reading and the ideas on Christian faith that they inspired.
You can find more information about the books I’ve mentioned and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/01/03/december-vlog-and-wrap-up/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/weK3nxyJzy0
Let me know what you think of the new format.
Do you have any reading plans for January?
#tistheseasonathon vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ntdU...
2023-11-0325 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 12: New Year’s Resolutions Book Tag (December 2019)Today I’m going to be doing the New Year’s Resolutions Book Tag.
I first saw this tag on Heather’s channel Bookables here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsCQYbvUFq4
You can comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/12/30/new-years-reading-resolutions-2020/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/dxd55c-FOi0
Questions:
Q1: An author you’d like to read (that you’ve never read before)
Q2: A book you’d like to read
Q3: A classic you’d like to read
Q4: A book you’d lik...
2023-11-0310 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 11: My Most Anticipated Christian Fiction New Book Releases 2020 (part 2)Here are the Christian fiction books that I’m most looking forward to reading in 2020. (Listen to my last episode if you want to hear me talk about my most anticipated sequels.)
In truth, most of these books are from the first half of the year as I haven’t been able to find much information about any books releasing later in 2020.
Let me know in the comments which books you’re most looking forward to reading next year.
Find out more about these books and comment on my blog post here:
https://louall...
2023-11-0308 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 10: My Most Anticipated Christian Fiction New Book Releases 2020 (part 1)These are my most anticipated Christian fiction releases of 2020. In this first episode I’m going to talk about the sequels, that is, sequels to books that I have already read or plan to read.
Some of these novels continue the story directly from the first book and some are companion novels.
I won’t go into too much detail in the descriptions in case you haven’t read the previous books.
In part two I’ll cover my most anticipated standalones (and first books in a new series) that are coming out this year...
2023-11-0307 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 9: My Favourite Christian Fiction Books I Read in 2019These are my top 10 favourite Christian fiction books that I’ve read this year. They haven’t necessarily come out in 2019 but they were new to me.
You can find out more about each book and comment on my blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/12/16/my-top-10-christian-fiction-books-ive-read-in-2019/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Ikk0nKPj6W0
Books mentioned:
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
The Masterpiece by F...
2023-11-0308 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 8: All the Christian Fiction Books I’ve Read This Year (2019)These are all the Christian fiction books I’ve read from December 2018 to November 2019.
You can find a list of books and the links to their Goodreads pages and comment on my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/12/12/all-the-christian-fiction-books-ive-read-this-year/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Xn3sMItDDDU
Books Mentioned:
The Christmas Dog by Melody Carlson
The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
Dear Mr Kn...
2023-11-0306 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 7: Christian Fiction New Book Releases (November and December 2019)Here are some of the Christian fiction books which will be released in November and December 2019.
These are the ones that have most interested me from their descriptions and book covers. I’ve listed them by the dates that they are released in the USA.
You can find out more about theses books on my blog, where I’ve also provided you with links to their Goodreads pages so you can add them to your own TBR shelves.
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/christian-fiction-new-releases-november-december-2019/
You can watch the video here:
2023-11-0309 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 6: Why Did You Become a Christian? #fortheonechallenge (2019)Today I’m going to be doing the #fortheone challenge 2019.
This challenge is to answer one question in under one minute and share it with at least one other person.
The question for 2019 is:
Why did you decide to become a Christian?
You can find the written version of my answer and comment on the blog post here:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/why-did-you-decide-to-become-a-christian-fortheonechallenge-2019/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/3WHnPPrATyA
You can connect with me in the following places...
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/...
2023-11-0201 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 5: Christian Fiction Book Reviews (October 2019)These are the Christian fiction books that I’ve been reading recently:
The Healer’s Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
Kingdom’s Dawn by Chuck Black
You can find more information and comment on my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/book-review-wrap-up-the-healers-apprenticewhose-waves-these-arekingdoms-dawn/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/WmJm4Dk0vWY
You can connect with me in the following places...
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodre...
2023-11-0206 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 4: Christian Fiction New Book Releases (September and October 2019)Hi everyone
Today I'm going to be talking about some of the Christian fiction books releasing in September and October 2019.
Which books are you most eagerly anticipating? Let me know in the comments.
You can find the Goodreads links to all the books I mentioned today and comment on my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/08/27/christian-fiction-new-releases-september-to-october-2019/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/bP5UGJhXu1c
Books Mentioned:
The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden
Diamond in the Rough by Jen Turano
Christmas...
2023-11-0209 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 3: Christian Fiction Books That I’ve Read Recently Plus Some That I Want To Read Next (August 2019)Here’s my wrap up of all the Christian fiction books that I’ve read recently. I read three full novels and one novella. Then I have three books for you that I'd like to read next.
The links to all the books are in my blog post:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/christian-fiction-wrap-up-and-tbr-2/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Q-q-oFeNp4E
Books Mentioned:
Up From the Sea by Amanda Dykes
Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey by Bethany Turner
2023-11-0109 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 2: Christian Fiction New Book Releases (July and August 2019)These are my most anticipated Christian fiction new releases coming out in July and August. These are the books I would buy if I had unlimited time and money!
You can find more information about each book and their Goodreads links on my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/christian-fiction-new-releases-july-to-august-2019/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/gZt80cEP668
You can connect with me in the following places...
On my blog:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/
On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/
On Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
2023-11-0106 minChristian Faith and FictionEpisode 1: Christian Fiction Books I’ve Read Recently and What I Want to Read Next (July 2019)Hi everyone.
This is my latest Christian fiction Wrap Up and TBR. You can find links to all the books I’ve mentioned on Goodreads by going to my blog post:
https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/christian-fiction-wrap-up-and-tbr/
You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Qg7O0wUOOvw
Books Mentioned:
The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Up From the Sea by Amanda Dy...
2023-11-0106 min
The Struggling Artist Podcast ArchiveStruggling with Stephanie Louise Allen Stephanie Louise Allen Reoccurring guest cohost of The Movie Cellar talks with Trev about how to raise children in a Covid-19 world. They also dive deep into some Mental Health talk.Struggling Artist Link TreeState Line Records
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