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In this episode of Between the Lines, host Jennifer Sienes welcomes author Laura Thomas to discuss her upcoming novel,  Ribbons of Guilt , the highly anticipated third book in the Bite of Betrayal Series. Laura shares the inspiration behind this compelling romance novel and offers insight into the emotional journey of a married couple facing challenges that test their commitment, trust, and love....

Author Laura DeNooyer joins me for an illuminating episode of Between the Lines of Christian Fiction . In this episode, I sit down with her to explore the creative journey behind her latest novel, The Broken Weathervane. Laura shares how an initial spark from her father's family history inspired the premise, evolving into a completely fictional tale spanning two distinct eras.   We dive into the n...

Can faith survive the Hollywood spotlight? In this episode of Between the Lines , we sit down with author John Price to discuss his compelling novel, Whitman's Choice . The story follows a former child star family pushed to compromise their Christian values for a modern sitcom revival. John pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry, breaking down how 1980s sitcom remakes have abandoned...

How do you find the focus to write a sweeping historical romance when you're in the thick of homeschooling toddlers and preparing for a new baby? In today's episode, we sit down with  Emily Ann , author of the poignant WWI novel  When I Stand . Emily takes us behind the scenes of her "messy" writing style, explaining why she embraces a less-than-perfect first draft to get the story on the page. We...

In this episode, I sit down with multi-award-winning author D.M. (Demi) Griffin to discuss her upcoming release, Blaze of Honor , launching May 12th. Demi shares her unconventional but highly effective "series-first" writing strategy—where she completes every book in a series before releasing the first one to ensure a cohesive, God-led narrative. We dive into: The "Series-First" Philosophy: Why De...

What happens when the "perfect" Christian family faces a storm they can't control? In this episode, I sit down with debut author and pastor's wife Deena Adams to discuss her new contemporary Christian novel,  Stronger than the Storm Deena opens up about the inspiration behind the book—the personal heartaches she and her husband navigated with their own prodical child.   We also pull back the curta...

Author Heidi Gray McGill says writing is a ministry for her—a hands-on craftsperson more than an evangelist. She finds unintrusive ways to weave God through her stories and characters. Connect with Heidi on her website , sign up for her newsletter (and receive a free book), and follow her writing journey. Keeper of my Heart: A Shumard Oak Bend Novel 6 of 6 in Discerning God's Best Series She's nev...

Rachel Trautmiller is not only a published author, but she is also a graphic artist who loves to help others achieve their creative dreams. Her debut YA fantasy novel, The Fracture Within , is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. In need of a graphic artist to help create a book cover, website banner, or logo? Rachel can do that, too. You can connect with her on her website, Infle...

Christian romance author April Kidwell's tagline is Christian Romance for the Waiting Heart. She weaves her own life experiences into stories filled with hope and love for those who have felt forgotten. Her holiday novella, A Love for All Seasons, is available on Amazon in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. A Love for All Seasons  back cover copy: Claire Forsythe  hates weddings, but when her dad's adve...

Dianna Lanser is a Christian fiction author who says every story begins with a journey, and for her, sharing that journey is twice the joy. Her tagline is Transformational Christian Fiction, which means you won't be left untouched by the stories God puts on her heart. Her debut novel, Even This , is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback. She is also a Guideposts author included in the anthol...

Kerri Tracht writes stories that reveal the hand of God in everyday circumstances. Her professional writing journey is just beginning with her self-published debut novel, The Road Home . She says that the characters who have lived in her head for years are thrilled to escape as they find their way into readers' lives. You can connect with Kerri on her website at KerriTracht.com, where you can sign...

Mishael Austin Witty is a wife, mother, and a lover of Jesus and coffee. Not only is she an author, but she is also an editor, ghostwriter, and discipleship coach with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's Search for Jesus program. Her works of fiction present "real" people with real problems. Through these novels, she seeks to demonstrate how the power of God and His word is sufficient to h...

Emma Faye, the Clean Reads Queen, is an award-winning audiobook narrator passionate about bringing stories to life. With over 100 audiobooks recorded in her professional home studio and 20 years of acting experience, she excels at diving deep into characters and bringing each to life. Specializing in  Clean Reads , her favorite genres are YA fantasy, middle-grade fiction, clean/sweet romances, and...

Marbeth Skwarczynski is the author of a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These independently published novels are timely in that they focus on the healing process after spiritual abuse. Plague of Lies is the first book in this revised series and is now available with its new cover and updated writing on Amazon . See below for the back cover copy. Marbeth has also r...

Award-winning author Jewel Sample is a Child and Parenting Specialist who offers messages of hope and love in her children's picture books. Her latest, Love Floats , explores the bond between a mother and her child (in both English and Spanish) and is available through Amazon , Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers. Her previous picture book, Flying Hugs and Kisses , is a wonderful resource for...

Author, pastor, blogger, family man—Brady Cook does it all. Non-fiction books such as Lord Teach Us to Pray, King of Hearts, and Coffee and a Bible to His Parable Series, he has something for anyone who has a desire to dig deeper into the Word of God. The Broker and the Bum is the first book in the Parable Series, a modern retelling of the story of Lazarus. I'll Always Wait (the Prodigal Son), Fou...

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....

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 novel...

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...

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...

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 Cont...

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...

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...

  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 Repu...

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 Ki...