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Author Vanessa Burton (pseudonym V. Romas Burton) writes fantasy stories of great adventure with encouraging messages for teens and young adults. Her first series, Heartmaker, (Heartmender, Heartbreaker, and Heartrender), is now available in a boxed set.

Her latest series, Legacy Chapter, includes Fortified (Book 1), Justified (Book 2), and Sanctified (Book 3) and is now available for purchase. Book 4, Unified, will be available on January 13, 2026.

Connect with Vanessa on her website, sign up for her newsletter, purchase her books through links to various retailers (including Amazon), and stay abreast of her upcoming books.

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After years of writing, rewriting, and shelving her first foray into biblical fiction, Marbeth Skwarczynski finally finished her novel Princess of Moab: A Novel of Ruth. It was contracted through Elk Lake Publishing and is now available on Amazon.

This is not Marbeth's debut project. She is a prolific author of several books, including The Rose Collection, a series of contemporary Christian novels that explores the deconstruction of a broken spirit to the reconstruction of a rescued soul. You can follow Marbeth on her website and/or follow her Amazon Author Page.

Her Rose Collection inc...

Laura Thomas is a prolific writer of many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children's books. Her newest Christian romantic suspense release, The Final Word, is Book 2 in her Bite of Betrayal Series.

Laura's previous Flight to Freedom Series includes The Glass Bottom Boat, The Lighthouse Baby, and The Orphan Beach. Her Tears Trilogy for teens includes Tears to Dancing, Tears of a Princess, and Tears, Fears, and Fame.

 Not only does Laura pen stories, but she is a Hope certified writing coach, as well. She says, "The perceived glamorous lifestyle of a writer—pe...

Heidi Gray McGill is a Selah Award finalist and best-selling author. Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi's writing true works of Christian Fiction, full of God's redeeming love.

Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who they are.

Heidi reaches deep into the reader's heart through masterfully written words and offers ways toward healing by seamlessly applying God's...

IyanuOluwa Olorode, known to most as Iyanu, is passionate about writing Christian Fiction that portrays the love of God in a broken world. She writes about the Master Fixer who puts back together broken hearts and souls.

When she's not writing, she's daydreaming and having conversations with her characters in her head. If she's not doing either of these, then she's listening to music (majorly Contemporary Christian Music), cooking and finding new recipes, reading novels and gushing about them online, watching movies with incredible storylines, scrolling on Instagram and sending funny reels to her reel-ationship partners or...

I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with author Amanda Wen. It quickly became clear the reason for her tagline, This is My Story, This is My Song. Not only is she a talented writer, but she is also an accomplished cellist and pianist.

In her own words, "I write inspirational split-time women's fiction, which is a fancy way of saying I write books with multiple timelines featuring strong, resilient women and a God who loves endlessly, who saves unconditionally, and who creates unfathomable beauty from even our most desolate ashes."

Her newest novel, Echoes of a...

Carolyn Jacobs is a passionate historical fiction author with a knack for bringing ancient worlds to life. A self-proclaimed "Bible study junkie," Carolyn's extensive research into the 650-550 BC period infuses her writing with authenticity and depth. Residing near San Antonio, Texas, her experiences living in Bolivia and on the U.S.-Mexico border enrich her storytelling. She balances her writing career with outreach to Muslims and leading Bible studies. Carolyn's unique voice and meticulous attention to historical detail set her work apart in the Christian fiction genre.

You can connect with Carolyn on her website, catch...

 Faith Ijiga is a Nigerian Christian author of geopolitical thrillers. She was a guest of Between the Lines last year when her novel Jungle Justice was released. In this episode, we discussed the challenges she has faced over the last several months, not the least of which is her blindness, and her latest novel.

The Silent Protest was inspired by real-life events and is set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, and the United States. It releases on September 23rd and is available for the incredible preorder price of only .99 until this date. It is also a...

Ann Harrison is an author, poet, and freelance editor who is totally blind. Aside from editing and writing, she loves to crochet while listening to podcasts or music. You can also find her with her hands in a book, reading on her electronic Braille display.

Her debut devotional is entitled Praying Through the Seasons: Seven Aspects of Prayer and Communion with God. It is available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. The paperback edition is in the works.  She also recently self-published a poetry book entitled The Spirit of Creativity: Inspirational Poems for the Creative at Heart. She i...

Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award–winning Christian author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. Since the 2016 release of her debut novel, Shadowing Stella (a gift to her newsletter subscribers), she has written over two dozen books spanning romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical fiction, and children's literature.

Elle's award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series blends faith and thrills against the backdrop of the state's stunning natural landscapes. She's also the author of the Endless Mountain series and a contributor to several multi-author projects, including the Lawkeeper, Blushing Brides, Heroes of Freedom Ridge, and Christmas in Redemption Ri...

Sarah Ruth Hickner is a dreamer and a doer. She's been obsessed with horses her entire life, which has led to some epic highs and really hard falls. Those experiences have been chronicled in short stories, magazine articles, and a memoir titled Finding Gideon.

Now she's blending the lessons she's learned about life and her love of romantic comedy novels for the sweet romance market.

When Sarah isn't at the barn, you can find her at home with her husband, two kids, and coonhound mix.

Her debut nov...

Emily Ann is a historical fiction writer with a passion for bringing the past to life through compelling characters and immersive storytelling. Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, she developed a deep appreciation for history and culture, which inspires her writing. Emily holds a bachelor's degree in education and homeschools her children. She is also an active member of her church community and enjoys gardening, crocheting, and photography.

We discussed the inspiration behind her debut novel, Book I in her Valiant Devotion Series, If I Go.

Connect with Emily via her website, where you can f...

Tabitha Caplinger writes stories with a touch of the fantastical for both young women and women who are young at heart. She admits to getting way too emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters, whether it's obsessing over a book or TV show, or getting lost in creating her own worlds. Tabitha is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, The Wolf Queen, The Wayward, and most recently, The Castle Rose.

She is a lover of good stories and helping others live chosen. When she's not writing book words, she's reheating her coffee, binge-watching...

Malissa Chapin has a heart for writing stories filled with humor, faith, and truth. She's always been an avid reader and turned that passion into writing.

Her Piper Haydn Piano Mystery Series includes Murder Goes Caroling, Murder Goes Solo, and Murder Goes Clamping. When you purchase any of these novels from her website at ShopMalissaChapin.com, you receive as a gift two printable paper dolls designed for the specific story. But her books are also available on Amazon.

Be sure to sign up for her newsletter to receive the printable "Reading Challenge Journal for Book...

Prolific author Carolyn Miller writes both regency and contemporary romance with hope, heart, and humor. Although Australian born and bred, her Muskoka Romance series and Northwest Ice Christian Hockey Series are set in Canada.

We chatted about life across the pond, new opportunities that await, and where she draws inspiration, as well as her latest novel, Muskoka Miracle. It was released in April and is available on Amazon in ebook and paperback.

You can learn more about Carolyn, sign up for her newsletter (for which you'll receive her gift of a book), and follow her...

Laugh-out-loud rom-coms are Shannon Sue Dunlap's specialty. In her words, "Books with a dose of laughter and a spoonful of love."

Her latest novel, Hearts Aweigh, releases on May 20th and is available on Kindle and in paperback. This is book two of her Love Overboard Series. 

We discussed the challenge of writing, teaching, and caring for elderly parents as she navigates the gift the Lord put on her heart.

Connect with Shannon on her website, Shannonsuedunlap.com where you can get a glimpse of all her books, sign up for her newsletter, an...

Author Heidi Gray McGill is a prolific author with works ranging from historical fiction to contemporary romance. Writing is her ministry, and she weaves well-crafted stories with inspiration, encouragement, and the love of Jesus into every novel.

Written on My Heart, the fifth installment of Discerning God's Best, is now available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited.

You can connect with Heidi via her website, heidigraymcgill.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter (and receive the prequel Deep in My Heart as a gift) and follow her social media platforms. Be...

Blossom Turner is an award-winning author, multiple-time Canadian Word Guild Awards recipient, and ACFW Carol Award finalist who began her writing career later in life. An adventurer at heart, she enjoys skydiving, gardening, and singing for fun. She has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other anthologies, worked as a newspaper columnist on health and fitness, and ultimately found her true passion in writing fiction with purpose. Her latest series, The Victory Series, brings to life spiritual warfare, weaving love, deep relationships, and hope into every page. She is also the author of the award-winning historical...

I love Lynn Watson's tagline: Stepping through time, stitching stories of faith.

She has written Cinnamah-Brosia's Inspirational Collection for Women with Book 1: Essence of Courage, Book 2: Essence of Joy, and Book 3: Essence of Humility.

Her newest novel, Frayed Promises is Book 2 of her Promised Destiny Book Series. It was released on April 2nd. It is available in paperback, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited.

You can connect with Lynn on her website, follow her on social media, sign up for her newsletter, and receive a cross-stitch pattern Lynn created as a gift.

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Megan Soja is a multi-award-winning author who writes stories filled with strong faith, rich history, and sweet romance. Her debut series, Harbor of Spies, is set in Boston at the start of the American Revolution.

When she is isn't writing, Megan enjoys reading, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, and spending time with her family. She is also a musician and has played the French Horn for over twenty-five years. She lives in Western New York with her husband and two daughters.

Megan is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. She has been a semi-finalist and...

Avellina Balestri is a Catholic author, editor, speaker, musician, and historian based in the scenic Pennsylvania-Maryland (Penn-Mar) borderlands, nearby the Gettysburg Battlefield and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Her Italian-American heritage is in synergy with her passion for spirituality and the arts.

Avellina's wide assortment of essays, stories, poems, and interviews have been featured in over forty print and online publications. Her historical fiction novels (chronicling the adventures of 12th century outlaws and 18th century redcoats) and her poetry collections (ranging from historical commemoration to social commentary), as well as various anthologies in which...

Indie author Constance Wyler (pen name C.O. Wyler) shares her two biblical fiction novels, Untaken and Untaken, Too. Although biblically based, they are contemporary settings.

Untaken follows the twelve hours after the Rapture. It was originally published in 2017, but Ms. Wyler updated it and rereleased it in 2023.

Untaken, Too follows the twelve days after the Rapture and was released in March of 2024.

For more information, she encourages her followers to visit RaptureKit.org.

Carrie Walker is an award-winning author who writes the kind of stories she loves to read—those that bring hope to a hurting world. Weaving romance among storylines of characters in struggle, she aims to show God working in all situations.

Her debut novel Emma's Hero (Faith Endures Series Book 1) released in April and Book 2 Right Before Their Eyes released earlier this month. You can find them both on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited.

Visit Carrie's website where you can read more about her and connect to her social media links.

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Demi Griffin (pen name, D.M. Griffin) is a prolific author with more than six series available to those who love biblical fiction. Her latest Encounter Series is based on unnamed women of the Bible. Book 4, Return of the Son is available on Amazon along with the first three:

The Crumbs Off Heaven's Table

The Crooked Daughter

Touch of Power

In Demi's words: For me, writing has been a gift that keeps me in step with the Spirit. Every book, each character, and the biblical themes knit my heart together in...

Stacy J. Ladyman is a writer, east coast transplant, food lover, master of small things, and a southerner at heart. Learn more about her on her website where you can connect with her social media platforms, read her blog posts, and discover the heart of who she is. And be sure to follow her Facebook Author Page.

You can purchase her novel Shep and the King of Hearts on Amazon. As of this podcast publication, it was also available on Kindle Unlimited.

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Historical fiction author Heather Wood grew up in the Chicago suburbs, loving history, classic literature, writing stories, and Civil War reenacting. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in Bible/Theology from Appalachian Bible College, she settled in Virginia with her husband David. Her early passions fuel her writing today, although she spends most of her days now working to infuse her love for God and good literature into the hearts of her four small children.

You can connect with Heather, follow her social media links, and learn about more of her beautiful work on her website.

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Barbara Tucker Ketchum's first career was in education where she taught middle school and coached high school softball. She then switched careers and enjoyed twenty-two years as an orthopedic physical therapist. A stage 4 cancer diagnosis led to her early retirement in 2020. Chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and God's grace allowed Barbara to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. Her family, cycling, hiking, pickleball, and reading keep her busy. She is a devoted follower of Christ. Some of her favorite things are the Arkansas Razorbacks, watching her grandkids play sports, chocolate, and Ford Mustangs.

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Pegg Thomas is a prolific, multi-award winning historical fiction author— four Selah, two Faith, Hope & Love, and two Will Rogers Medallion wins for her books.

She is the "spinner of yarns" both figuratively and literally as she owns and operates many antique spinning wheels. Newsletter subscribers are randomly selected to receive one of the shawls she creates to coincide with her novels.

Real History. Fictional Characters. American Stories.

Her latest release is Freedom's Promise, book 3 in her Path to Freedom Series and is now available on Amazon. Freed...

Would you like a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card? Act quickly. If you purchase Patti Shene's Christmas novella Cathy's Christmas Confession, take a picture of yourself holding the book (or the ebook cover on your tablet or phone) and send it to her at patti.shene@gmail.com, you will be entered for the giveaway when you sign up for her Newsletter.

Patti Shene was born and raised on Long Island in New York but has made her home in Colorado for over forty years. She is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers).<...

It was a delight to talk with author Miriam Thor. Her latest novel, A Kringle Family Christmas, is a contemporary romance now available on Amazon. Also available is her YA romance titled Listening to the Rain.

Connect with Miriam on her website where you can learn more about her and subscribe to her blog.

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Bethany Kringle is planning to skip Christmas, like she has both years since her mom died. She thinks it's the perfect plan…until her brother, Matt, tells her he's taking leave fr...

Kate Goodwin writes stories of love and redemption that encourage the soul. Her first book Every Step After is a second-chance romance novel on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Her second novel Reckless Love released on October 3rd and is also available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Follow Kate's blog and stay connected via Substack.

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A pregnant girl

A desperate woman

The God who sees them both

Amina Abdel's sheltered world is turned upside down when she finds...

The Alcuin Letter is Book two in Award-Winning author Jeff Raymond's International Intrigue series. He writes Christian thrillers with intrigue, history, and a desperate search for answers. On this podcast, we discussed his work, the intense amount of research involved, and his next project.  

Jeff says this about the inspiration for his novels: "When I read, I'm pulled into characters who find themselves in difficult situations outside of their everyday experiences. I want to follow those characters and discover how they develop and grow because of their circumstances. I have attempted to bring those types of relatable ch...

Emily Golus is an award-winning author of YA Fantasy who has been dreaming up fantasy worlds since before she could write her name. A New England transplant living in the Deep South, she's fascinated by how culture shapes the way individuals see the world.

Golus aims to create stories that engage, inspire, and reassure readers that the small choices of everyday life matter. She shares on her website, "The world of young adult fantasy has become a kind of Wild West, where some publishers are pushing explicit content to entertain adults—ignoring the teens the books are su...

Faith Ijiga is a young, Nigerian author who has overcome many physical and cultural obstacles to write her political thriller Jungle Justice. It released on May 12, 2024, the second anniversary of the stoning of the Nigerian girl who inspired the novel.

When Faith isn't writing, she is working in communications and broadcasting, co-hosting a morning radio show that discusses the political issues her country faces, and hosting her own author podcast.

Although Faith does not have a website, you can connect with her via her author Facebook page.

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Laura Thomas is a prolific writer of many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children's books. Her newest release Captured in Frame is Book 1 in her Bite of Betrayal Series is Christian romantic suspense.

Laura's previous Flight to Freedom Series includes The Glass Bottom Boat, The Lighthouse Baby, and The Orphan Beach. Her Tears Trilogy for teens includes Tears to Dancing, Tears of a Princess, and Tears, Fears, and Fame.

Not only does Laura pen stories, but she is a Hope certified writing coach, as well. She says, "The perceived glamours lifestyle of...

Leslie Tally's debut novel, Safely Kept, is a romantic suspense with a thread of faith woven throughout the storyline. It is set in the South and spans three generations. The book has a somewhat complicated plot inspired by the lives of her grandparents. One of her goals in writing this story was to accurately depict the way a legacy of faith can transcend all elements: time, trappings, and most importantly: human failings.

While Leslie has a gift with the written word, she was also named Mississippi's Teacher of the Year in 2021.

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Christine Dillon is a prolific writer of both contemporary and Biblical era fiction as well as non-fiction. She is a hybrid author with both traditionally and indie published titles. I enjoyed discussing not only her newest book, Trust and Trickery, but also her twenty-year writing journey. So many tidbits of truth woven throughout this podcast, you will be blessed by listening to it.

You can connect with Christine on her website, StoryTellerChristine.com where you can read through all she has to offer her readers, as well as purchase her books. Although her books are available on...

Not many authors can create an entire series from her family's background, but that's exactly what E.V. Sparrow did. Her prelude novella to Those Resilient Muldoon's Series, Muldoon's Minnesota Darling, released several months ago. You can find it on her website or Amazon for only .99! On July 16th, the much-awaited Book 1, Muldoon's Misfortunes, will release. Preorder the ebook version for a special price of only $2.99 for a limited time.

Visit E.V.'s website (link above) to learn more about her, connect, and/or sign up for her newsletter.

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Sara Beth Williams is a published author of Contemporary Christian romance, an ACFW and CIPA member and freelance writer. She has a background in freelance publicity, blog managing, newspaper journalism and ten years in the field of education. Two of her novels have been nominated for a Selah Award. A Worthy Heart (2020) and Anchor My Heart (2022). She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. When she's not held hostage by the keyboard, she enjoys playing guitar, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Connect with her at www.sarabethwilliams.com where you can also sign...

The Medici Quest is Jeff Raymond's debut novel—and what an undertaking it must've been. This Christian thriller is available in print, ebook, and Kindle Unlimited. Visit his website to connect with him on social media, read his bio, and experience sample chapters of his book.

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Unlock the secrets of the past and embark on a modern-day treasure hunt.

In the heart of Florence, Italy, Ethan Montgomery and Chloe Conrad cross paths for the first time. Little do they know, their encounter will set them on a journey sp...

I love Lynn Watson's tagline: Stepping through time, stitching stories of faith.

She has written Cinnamah-Brosia's Inspirational Collection for Women with Book 1: Essence of Courage, Book 2: Essence of Joy, and Book 3: Essence of Humility.

Her newest novel, Tangled Promises is Book 1of her Promised Destiny Book Series. It releases on May 21st and is now available for preorder. In order to receive your preorder gift, you must have your Amazon order number handy and fill out the required form. 

You can connect with Lynn on her website, follow her on social media, and s...

Denise Barela's passion for fiction, her faith, and general creativity define her life. In all things, she strives to glorify God, though especially in and through her writing. She has spent the past six years working for a publicity company and five years working as the head editor for a publishing company. With an MFA in Creative Writing and a Professional Writing certificate, Denise enjoys using her education and work experiences to help authors achieve their own writing dreams. When she's not working away at her desk, you might find her reading a good book or following Alice down...

Becca Wierwille is an author of middle grade fiction whose tagline is Live Wonderfully Created. She writes stories about extraordinary kids, unexpected adventures, and forever friends.

Her latest book, Road Trip Rescue, is a 2024 Selah Award finalist. It is Book 1 of her Road Trip Series and is geared for children ages 8-12. Although, I'm far beyond that age range, I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook.

Book 2, Road Trip Return, is in the works and awaiting Kickstarter funds to be launched.

You can connect with Becca, sign up for her newsletter, and follow her blog...

Jennifer Hallmark's tagline is Stories from Off the Beaten Track: A twist here, a revelation there. Southern through and through which says it all. She creates stories with unforgettable characters—a little eerie and otherworldly but with a positive turn.

Jessie's Hope, her first YA novel, was a Selah Award nominee for First Novel. Her latest book, Smoking Flax, was released in January 2024.

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Almost nineteen-year-old Reed Anderson wants to belong in a world where he hasn't always fit. Three days after graduation, he decides to...

Sara Beth Williams is a published author of Contemporary Christian romance, an ACFW and CIPA member and freelance writer. She has a background in freelance publicity, blog managing, newspaper journalism and ten years in the field of education. Two of her novels have been nominated for a Selah Award. A Worthy Heart (2020) and Anchor My Heart (2022). She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. When she's not held hostage by the keyboard, she enjoys playing guitar, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Connect with her at www.sarabethwilliams.com where you can also sign...

Doralyn Moore has a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto and over thirty-years' experience in social services, working with diverse populations. This has informed much of the storyline of Seventy Times Seven. She has also been involved for many years in Christian ministry, both as a home group leader and as a lay pastor. 

Doralyn hopes the journey of the characters in her books will encourage readers to consider seriously the life-changing news of salvation through Jesus Christ and to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God. Her tagline is Writing That Makes a...

Admittedly, although I enjoy a good romance story, I'm not a fan of medieval times. Ashely Worrell's historical romance, The Radiance of the Moon is going to change that. This is her debut novel and Book 1 in The Hebridean Shield Series. It's no surprise it made it to the semi-finals in the ACFW Genesis Contest.

This indie-published novel, which was written via dreams the Lord gave Ashley, will release on February 27th. It will also be available on Kindle Unlimited. Be sure and pre-order you copy today. I have no doubt you won't be disappointed.

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Christine Boatwright isn't sure she's earned the title "author" since she hasn't yet had her novel published. As the 2022 winner for historical fiction of the ACFW Genesis contest, it's only a matter of time. She is the president of ACFW Upper State South Carolina, an avid reader, and skilled at Instagram reels.

You can learn more about her, connect with her, and sign up for her newsletter on her website.

It was a pleasure to meet with E.V. Sparrow, historical fiction author. She writes inspirational stories (her tagline is Encounter God's Unexpected Presence) and has recently signed a three-book contract with Celebrate Lit Publishing. Connect with her on her website and be sure to sign up for her newsletter.

Her novella, Muldoon's Minnesota Darling is available on Amazon. 

A heartsore widower with hidden fears and little faith...
The naïve daughter of a farmer guarding a repulsive secret...
A township unaware of the hidden menace amongst them...

New York Ci...

Tema Banner is the first author I've interviewed who hasn't yet been published, although I'm sure it won't be long. Her novel, Book One of her series Daughters of the King, is titled The Weaver's Dream. It took second place in the 2023 Blue Ridge Christian Writer's Conference Foundation Award for pre-published authors.

It was a thrill for me to talk to Tema about this book and what she has planned for other novels in this series. You can connect with Tema on her website and learn more about her and future projects.

Are you looking for a unique tale of adventure for your child that also teaches leadership skills? Does your child love dogs? Then look no further. Philip Martin's Tales from Tibet is here. With beautifully drawn illustrations combined with his vast experience in leadership, this book will quickly become a favorite of your child's while teaching the skills we all need to hone.

Meet Sashi (inspired by Philip's late Tibetan terrier) and Tashi (the newest addition to his home) on an adventure as they travel back to their roots. Each stop along the way gives t...

It was a pleasure to meet author Terry Overton and discuss her newest book release The Journey, Book 5 in her Underground Book Readers Series. Along with this middle grade series, she also has the well-received The Newton Chronicles series (also for young readers) as well as contemporary Christian novels and devotionals. You can connect with her via her website

Terry Overton is a retired university professor of educational and school psychology. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her professional experience includes teaching public school, teaching at the university level...

Turning Life into Comedy is Janetta Fudge Messmer's tagline. The genre she writes in is Christian Comedy (with a touch of Romance). Janetta also writes devotionals since life on the road in a camper gives her plenty of material. When she's not writing, she teaches classes on how to "Tell Your Story." The inspiration for the class came when she asked her mother questions about her life. Janetta, her hubby (Ray), and their pooch (Maggie) are full-time RVers. Most days, you'll find them out sightseeing…but first Janetta has to sit down and write a few words.

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As a kid, Jessica Wakefield penned really bad Anne of Green Gables fan fiction. Nowadays she lives in Newcastle with her husband and two daughters where she has greatly improved her writing skills to create inspiring contemporary romance novels.

Jessica has a lifelong love of Sweet Valley High books and is a recovering Gilmore Girls addict. When she's not fawning over Ginny, her fluffy Mini Groodle (which we in the states call a goldendoodle), you'll find her baking in her kitchen, dancing around the house, or walking her dog.

In today's podcast, we discussed...

Self-professed Curvy-Girl Heidi Gray McGill is an Amazon Best Selling author for both historical fiction and young adult romance. She writes stories that connect with readers in a real way, such as Dial P for Perfect starring a curvy-girl heroine who struggles to love herself the way God made her. She began her writing journey during Covid, and since then has completed several novels and novellas.

This is Heidi's second visit with me, and I'm excited for you to hear about her newest project, the Suamalie Island novella A Deeper Love. Join us to learn h...

Connect with Dr. Donna Lane via her website - https://thedoctorslane.com

 If readers sign up for her newsletter they receive two free novellas - the prequel to Infidel Wars, entitled Time Forgotten, and a Bible Study on the gospel of Mark entitled Recognizing Jesus. 

The sign up is on another website - https:thedoctorslane.com/sign-up 

 You can also follow her Youtube channel where she discusses parenting, grief and loss, trauma, and the books of the Bible. You will also be able to view book trailers. Go to:  https://www.youtube.com/channe...

Jean Saxby has a Bachelor of Science and Diploma of Education. She is a multi-award-winning and #1 Best-Selling author on amazon.com.au

Jean was a teacher librarian for around thirty years and taught a Drug Education program. She writes fiction, children's books, and blogs with themes of wellness.

She also offers a Better Life website especially for those with addictions and anxiety: https://towardsrecovery.com.au 

Jean initially entered the world of publishing as an illustrator of three cookbooks. Her inspirational romance, The Craving, J F Saxby, won the 2020 CALEB YA Award, and a YA 202...

Marbeth Skwarczynski is a prolific author of several books including The Rose Collection, a series of contemporary Christian novels, that explores the deconstruction of a broken spirit to the reconstruction of a rescued soul. Her most recent novel, The Art of Persisting, released in July of this year. You can follow Marbeth on her website and/or follow her Amazon Author Page.

Her Rose Collection includes:

The Plague of Lies

Twists, Turns & Curves

No Longer Invisible

Reinvention

Wise & Mighty

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Inspirational romance author, Danielle Grandinetti, writes both historical and sweet romance. She has a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Culture and is a 2023 Finalist in the FHLCW Reader's Choice Award. She has also won the UNW Distinguished Faith in Writing Award and the CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she now lives along Lake Michigan's Wisconsin shoreline with her husband and their two young sons.

Danielle's Strike to the Heart Series (historical romance with suspense) includes Stand in the Breach, A Strike to the Heart, and Silent as the...

Karen Randau is a prolific Indie author of inspirational romantic suspense series. You can find her on Amazon and her website.

            Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense: Small town clean novels that take you on a thrill ride of adventure and romance (3 books)

            Frankie Shep Mystery Series: A lonely widow gets a second chance at love after discovering a mass grave on her ranch (3 books)

            Kayla Walsh Mystery Suspense Trilogy: A young woman embarks on an international quest to deliver justice to a brutal killer (3 books)

            Rim Country Mysteries: An Arizon...

Michael Duty, who writes under the name of O. Michael Duty, is a contemporary author of Christian mystery/suspense and romance. He's lived in various parts of the United States, including Boston and Santa Fe. He attended the University of Arkansas where he completed his degree in Architecture.

His first book Egg Crate Beginnings was published in 2021 with High Bridge Books. It is an autobiography, In March 2023, his second book Canaan Found was released. It is a fictional account of main character Caleb Atwood, modern-day cowboy who returns to the place of his birth in the Ozarks—an...

Alexis A. Goring is a college graduate with a degree in print journalism from Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland. Writing is her passion. She hopes that her stories will touch hearts, bring smiles to faces, and inspire minds to seek God whose love for humanity is unfailing.

She is an author, blogger, journalist, and screenwriter. She has several published books— Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God (a devotional), A Second Chance (romance novel), Hope in My Heart (romance novella), and her latest release, inspirational romance novel Love in Pictures.

In ev...

Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of the Revolutionary Faith series—Hold Me Close, Surround Me, Bring Me Near, Draw Me to Your Side, and Wait for Me—and the Gardens in Time series—Labor of Love and Promise of Purity. In this podcast episode, we discuss her Suamali Island Series book, Room for Love, which releases on July 25, 2023.

She enjoys studying history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she has degrees in French, Spanish, and Journalism, and a MA in English. Presently, she is an online High School Spanish and French teacher who live...

Shannon Sue Dunlap (AKA Shannon Kent) is a Christian contemporary fiction author. Her penchant for happy endings began early, and she was thrilled to find more of these in the fun and flirty world of Korean Dramas. Her trip to their beautiful homeland offered many colorful experiences that she included in her two stories for the My Korean Crush Series, Flower Boy Tour Guide and Reality Show Romance. She likes to share her opinions with fellow fans under the pen name Dramarookie at the Dramas with a Side of Kimchi blog. Shannon recently released book one of her Sweetheart...

Michele Olson has been in communications for over forty years as a radio DJ, voice artist, speaker, and interviewer. She's taken all that experience and created her Mackinac Island Series, starting with Book #1, Piper Penn's story Being Ethel (In a World that Loves Lucy). Book #2: Being Dorothy (In a World Longing for Home); Book #3: Being Alice (In a World Lost in the Looking Glass); Book #4: Being Wendy (In a World Afraid to Grow Up); Book #5: Being Nancy (In a World Lost in Mystery).

You can connect with Michele on her website, sign up for her n...

Jane Daly is a Christian author, columnist, and speaker. She and her husband sold everything and moved into a home on wheels – Eleanor Rigsby. Midlife crisis? Maybe. Fulfilling a lifelong dream? Yes!

When she's not watching beautiful scenery roll past her RV, she can be found hunched over her computer, writing stories to inspire and challenge her readers. Her novels Girl in the Cardboard box, Broken: A Story of Redemption, and Broken Silence shine a light on the gritty side of life and the redemption that can be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Her non-fiction wo...

Between the Lines : Of Contemporary Christian Fiction does not generally feature authors who write dystopian fantasy, but I made an exception in Christina Cattane's case. She has three novels in her Christian series: Lost in the Land of the Midnight Sun (2019); Alone in the Land of the Midnight Sun (2021); Shaken in the Land of the Midnight Sun (to be released this summer.)

Christina is also the co-host of the Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, mother of 4, grandmother of 2, pastor's wife, and Bible Study teacher. 

Growing up with her nose always in a book, Christina's head was f...

KC Hart writes contemporary, small town, Southern fiction. Her Katy Cross Cozy Mystery Series is set in Skeeterville, Mississippi. Don't y'all try finding it on a map because it doesn't exist outside of her imagination. She has eight books in this one series starring home health nurse, Katy Cross turned amateur sleuth!

Her newest series (small town romance that touches your heart) is her Carson's Bayou Series set in Louisiana. Book 5, Kid Smarts & Wistful Hearts just released this past March 15th. Previous books are Fresh Starts & Small Town Hearts, Business Smarts & Reckless Hearts, Car Smarts & B...

Leigh Lincoln never intended to write a book, but she was so moved by the homeless situation in our country, she felt compelled to take notes. Those notes inspired a fictionalized story which became a book—The Road Home which was a passion project. It was intended to be a standalone story in which she tries to show that every life is a broken road that only Christ can fix.

Because of the popularity of The Road Home, written in 2016, Leigh was moved to continue with three more novels—Road to Freedom (2020), Finding the Real Road (2021), and The...

Laura Thomas is a prolific writer in many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children's books. Her newest release The Christmas Cabin is a stand-alone Christmas novella from her Flight to Freedom Series.

Other Flight to Freedom Series novels include The Glass Bottom Boat, The Lighthouse Baby, and The Orphan Beach. Her Tears Trilogy for teens includes Tears to Dancing, Tears of a Princess, and Tears, Fears, and Fame.

Not only does Laura pen stories, but she is a Hope certified writing coach, as well. She says, "The perceived glamours lifestyle of a...

Stacy T. Simmons wrote uplifting fiction to delight the reader's romantic sensibilities. Her debut novel (A Promise for Faith) was published in January 2022 and her novella (Christmas in the Cotswolds) was published one week before her untimely passing in October 2022. A Journey for Hope, the second of three planned novels in her Briar Creek Love series, was Stacy's last complete manuscript.

A multi-year president of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers, Stacy was an inspiration to many fledgling and aspiring writers. Her determination helped her to finally realize her dream of becoming a...

Heather Norman Smith's goal as an author is to use the written word to entertain and encourage while illuminating the redemptive love of God. She lives with her family near the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and uses this beautiful area as the setting for her inspirational Southern fiction novels.

Two of her novels released in 2019—Grace & Lavender and Where I was Planted. In 2020, she released Shenanigans followed by New Transportation Wine Country in 2021. Her newest novel Songs for a Sunday is available this month. As you can see, she can't write fast enough for the st...

Anne Perreault admits her life has been exciting. She grew up in Germany and was able to travel extensively even as a child. She found at a young age that she loved books and making up stories. When she was fourteen, her family moved to Dubai in the UAE. It was where she discovered her love for skating and decided she would pursue a career as a vet. If she wasn't at the rink skating, she was either riding or training Arabian horses.

At seventeen, she moved to Austria to attend an American boarding school. Upon graduation...

Christine is Australian and was a physiotherapist but now she writes 'storyteller' on any airport forms. She can legitimately claim to be this as she has written two books on storytelling and spends much of her time either telling Bible stories or training others to do so. She was based in Taiwan from 1999-2021 but has recently returned to Australia, although continuing to work with OMF International. Believing so much in the power of stories has led her to fiction. Her first novel, Grace in Strange Disguise was released October 2017 and in 2021 she completed the sixth novel in the s...

Cheri Swalwell is a Christ follower, wife, mother, author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the author of the Redemption of Green Pines Series, Meeting Up with Love Series, as well as non-fiction books. You might want to delve into her Jesus in the Every Day which offers inspiration, devotions, and podcasts to keep you connected to the Lord. All this is available via her website where you can connect with her and/or follow her Amazon Author Page.

Shannon Kent is the pen name of Shannon Sue Dunlap. Her penchant for happy endings began early, and she was thrilled to find more of these in the fun and flirty world of Korean Dramas. Her trip to their beautiful homeland offered many colorful experiences that she included in her two stories for the My Korean Crush Series, Flower Boy Tour Guide and Reality Show Romance. She likes to share her opinions with fellow fans under the pen name Dramarookie at the Dramas with a Side of Kimchi blog. Shannon has also released her first inspirational romantic suspense novel...

Melissa Wardwell—Faith, Fiction, & Coffee—is the author of the Independence Island Series (with five books), Promise from Above Series, and A Hometown Wedding Series. She is also a blogger and reviewer with Back Porch Reads.

Connect with Melissa at her website www.MelissaWardwell.com and/or follow her Amazon Author Page where you can access all of her titles.

Meghann Whistler is the Love Inspired author of Falling for the Innkeeper and The Baby's Christmas Blessing.

When she's not writing, reading, or jamming out to Christian rock music, you can find her enjoying a relaxing evening with her rocket scientist husband (seriously—he's a rocket scientist) or playing with her three kids.

Connect with Meghann Whistler at www.MeghannWhistler.com and/or follow her Amazon Author Page to access her books.

Self-professed Curvy-Girl Heidi Gray McGill is an Amazon Best Selling author for both historical fiction and young adult romance. She writes stories that connect with readers in a real way, such as Dial P for Perfect starring a curvy-girl heroine who struggles to love herself the way God made her. She began her writing journey during Covid, and since then has completed several novels and novellas. Join me as we dive into the challenges she faces, such as being legally blind, and how she uses them to create real characters. You can connect with her at Heidi Gray McGill...

Author Carolyn Miller is a prolific writer of both contemporary and historical Christian fiction. Although she resides in Australia, she is contracted with the Steve Laube Literary Agency, well-known in the Christian writing market here in the U.S. She publishes both traditionally and indie and has many of her novels in audio book. 

In today's episode, Carolyn shares personal tidbits, how she was able to write 80,000 words during NaNoWriMo (no, that isn't a typo), and from where she draws inspiration for her novels. You can connect with her via Carolyn Miller Author website where you can f...