Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa

Our Guest today is Sara Beth Williams Sara lives in Northern California, enjoys playing the guitar, gardening, reading spending time with her family. Sara is the token American in the Trinity Lakes Series. Check out her new release, No Matter How Far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2GWDLJ8 For all her books, go to https://sarabethwilliams.com Comment to enter the draw to win an ebook of No Matter Ho...

Our Guest today is Historical Romance author, Karen Witemyer. A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards. Get her free novella from https://karenwitemeyer.com Connect with Karen in her FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839437643052460 MIDPOINT Qu: Tell us of a book hero who shows grea...

Our guest today is Kiwi author Iola Goulton. Iola’s debut book, Always by My Side, is book 4 in the Trinity Lakes series. Iola is an editor, book reviewer and now an Author. She likes her Christian fiction a little edgier and with humor. To enter to win an ebook copy of Iola's debut novel, answer either of our midpoint questions. MIDPOINT Qus: Were you the responsible sibling? What point of vi...

Our Guest today is Biblical Novelist, Mesu Andrews. If you follow Mesu on social media, you’ll find, humor, book talk and deep scripture. Since we last had her on, Mesu has published Deep-otionals, Devotions with depth as well as her steady fare of Biblical novels. MIDPOINT Qus: Which Joseph books have you read? Had you heard of Asenath before? **We have giveaways!!** Win a paperback of Feast of F...

Our Guest today is Sandi Rebert. Sandi has written over twenty Christian plays, cantatas, musicals, and programs that have been used by churches across the US and several foreign countries, and is presently turning her most popular dramas into novels. Find out more at https://dramaticdifference.com *** Enter to win a copy of Redemption's Promise https://kingsumo.com/g/jstihc/redemptions-promis...

Our guest today is Julie Christianson writes sweet romantic comedies—but only when she’s not reading them. After the library where Julie worked closed in 2020, she decided to try her hand at penning her own small-town romcoms. Her goal is to write books that make you laugh out loud, fall in love, and live happily ever after. MIDPOINT Qu: What's your favorite comedic moment? (from a movie, TV s...

Our guest today is Patty H Scott. In April 2020 she took a big leap and started writing sweet romance and have nine books under the name (Patty H Scott). In Dec 2021 Patty started writing closed-door romcom as Savannah Scott, with Friend(shipped) being the first book in the wildly popular Getting Shipped series. MIDPOINT Qu: Which character (from any author's books) do you want to see have the...

Our guest today is Australian author Meredith Resce. Meredith’s latest offerings include The Ocean Between Us, Daring Mr Darcy, He, She and Meant To Be, and the Luella Linley series. Her books are full of fun, and real life characters and situations. Find out more at https://meredithresce.com Order The Ocean Between Us here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8H1Z2PL **Enter to win a paperback copy for...

Our guest today is Biblical Novelist, Jill Eileen Smith. Jill is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Wives of King David, the Wives of the Patriarchs, Daughters of the Promised Land, the Heart of the King, and Star of Persia, Esther’s Story, along with the nonfiction books When Life Doesn’t Match Your Dreams, and She Walked Before Us. Her research has taken her from th...

Our Guest today is our good friend and writing machine, Tabitha Bouldin. Tabitha writes in many genres including Steampunk, Fairy Tale Retellings, Contemporary romance, and Historical mysteries. Her characters are real, and usually with a good dose of sarcasm.    0:00 Co-host book news  08:31 Interview  15:58 Midpoint question   Which of your favorite fairytales would you...

Our Guest today is Amanda Bedzrah. Amanda is a prayer minister, an inspirational speaker and an NHS professional. She is passionate about seeing people restored and living a full life beyond salvation. She has written several book including two Biblical novels: Leah Unnoticed Unwanted Unloved and Becoming Queen Bathsheba.    0:00 Co-host news  09:35 Interview  35:59 Giveaway &n...

Our guest today is Laura Thomas. Author of the Flight to Freedom Series, and The Christmas Cabin, Laura is a certified hope writers coach, and a chocoholic mom and nanny, married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they live in Kelowna, B.C. as audacious empty-nesters.   Find out more about Laura's books at https://laurathomasauthor.com Enter to win https://kingsumo.co...

Our Guest this episode is Liz Tolsma, host of Christian Historical Fiction Talk Podcast, world traveler and gifted Historical Fiction writer. If you follow Liz on Social media you’ll find posts about her latest interviews, engaging conversation starters and her lovely family.    **Enter the draw for her latest release in eBook https://kingsumo.com/g/n4byjt/what-i-would-tell-you-ebook-by-...

Happy New Year from Naomi and Lisa !  We have a giveaway when you subscribe to our channel.   Win a $45 prize pack which includes inspirational reader prints, a $10 Amazon voucher, an Ezekiel Song ebook & a Fake Identity at Stake audiobook. https://kingsumo.com/g/x3tsdd/behind-the-story-new-year-giveaway  Want our bonus freebies? Get On Desolate Heights ebook from https://naomic...

Our guest today is Award-winning author, Kim Vogel Sawyer. If you follow Kim on social media, you’ll likely find pictures of sunsets, old Christmas carol lyrics, Operation Christmas Child ideas, and of course, kitty pictures.    Kim's latest novel, Still My Forever, follows Disillusioned musician, Gilbert Baty, strives to get his career and love life back on track. Four years after leavi...

Our Guest today is Award-winning Tessa Afshar. Tessa was born to a nominally Muslim family in the Middle East and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She then moved to England, where she survived boarding school for girls, before immigrating to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of Tessa’s life forever.    From the bests...

A collection 25+ Full Length Sweet and clean Romantic Comedies, on sale for $0.99.  We are honored to have 4 of those books represented here on Behind the Story. We’re going to do a bit differently and interview these authors as if their characters are on a newlywed game show.    The heroes are deliciously imperfect, but the way they love will leave you breathless. It's a good thing...

Lauralee Bliss is all about adventure—both in her books and in life. Having written thirty books and hiked over 10,000 miles on many trails including the famous Appalachian Trail twice, Lauralee brings her passion for adventure to both readers and the wanderers. Her hope is that you will live well the journey God has planned for your life.    We are featuring, Escape from Amsterdam. Hele...

What if Judas Iscariot had heeded the warning Jesus gave at the Last Supper? Judas Iscariot, called by Jesus Himself to be one of the Twelve, thinks he can earn power and influence—and especially the money that comes with it—when Jesus becomes King of Israel. But Jesus won't take advantage of His popularity. And His teachings contradict everything Judas is working towards. How will Judas choose be...

Our Guest today is USA today best selling author Lorana Hoopes. In addition to writing, she also records and produces her own audiobooks as well as audiobooks for other clean authors. Lorana is still a part-time English teacher as well as a full-time mom. She also enjoys singing in the worship team at her church and acting on stage.   00:00 Book news from Lisa and Naomi  06:49 Lorana Hoo...

Our Guest today Susan K. Beatty is on her third career. She was a journalist, a state and national homeschool leader for thirty-five years and is now pursuing her life-long dream to be a novelist. Susan’s catalog includes several novelettes, a flash-fiction devotional, a debut novel, and her recently released second novel.   https://www.amazon.com/Fragrance-Violets-Faces-Courage/dp/19518...

What real life themes do you want to see more of in Christian Fiction? Comment below to be in the draw to win a copy of Her Tycoon Hero .   Our Guest today Narelle Atkins, is A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle is A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle's contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Aust...

Our Guest today is MESU ANDREWS, the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah’s Daughter whose deep understanding of and love for God’s Word brings the biblical world alive for readers.     "Rejected. Abandoned. Humiliated. Zuleika Longs for the Love of a Faithful Husband and a God who won’t fail her." Potiphar's Wife. **Enter the draw to win a paperback of Potiphar's Wife (US only) b...

Stacy Monzon is the award-winning author of The Chain of Lakes series, Her stories reveal an extraordinary God at work in ordinary life. Residing in the Twin Cities, she is the wife of a juggling, unicycling physical education teacher, and a proud mom, and doting grandma.   Stacy Monson Award Winning Author of Contemporary Inspirational Fiction Free sign up story https://www.subscribepage.com...

Ellie Hall is a USA Today bestselling author. If only that meant she could wear a tiara and get away with it ;) She loves puppies, books, and the ocean. Writing sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels gives her joy. Oh, and chocolate chip cookies are her fave. Ellie believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God’s gra...