Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa

BRENNAN S. MCPHERSON writes epic, imaginative biblical fiction with heart-pounding plots and lyrical prose, for readers who like to think biblically and feel deeply.   *** Win the first three audiobooks of the Fall of Man series,  Eden, Flood, and Babel. *** https://kingsumo.com/g/szfpux/eden-flood-and-babel-audiobooks-from-the-fall-of-man-series  Check out Brennan's website:  ...

Our Guest today is Jennifer Uhlarik. Jennifer discovered the western genre as a pre-teen when she swiped the only “horse” book she found on her older brother’s bookshelf. A new love was born. Across the next ten years, she devoured Louis L’Amour westerns and fell in love with the genre. In college at the University of Tampa, she began penning her own story of the Old West.   Remember to...

Barbara M. Britton lives in Southeast, Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it accumulates under three inches. She is multi-published in Biblical Fiction and loves bringing little-known Bible characters to light in her stories. Her WWI Historical Until June released in 2020. Barbara has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate.   https://barbar...

Meet Summer. Your best-reading-buddy-that-you’ve-never-actually-met who's obsessed with writing romance books.  She’s a stay home mom to 6 and has a slight need to escape the laundry and diaper chaos. Summer turned her ability to see the humor in anything into a lineup of books that get readers to laugh and smile at the embarrassing situations she puts characters in.  Her superpower? Bes...

Jess Mastorakos writes sweet military romance books that feature heroes with heart and the strong women they love. She is a proud Marine wife and mama of four. The happy family is currently stationed in Hawaii. She loves her coffee in a glitter tumbler and planning with an erasable pen.  The Proposal came out on Dec 23 and is the first book in the Brides of Beaufort 2022 series.   ...

Kathleen Denly writes historical romance stories to entertain, encourage, and inspire readers toward a better understanding of our amazing God and how He sees us. Award winning author of the Chaparral Hearts series, she also shares history tidbits, thoughts on writing, books reviews and more at KathleenDenly.com. **Win the eBook of your choice from The Chaparral Hearts Series, by clicking here: ht...

Award-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer. As a wife, mother, grandmother, song-singer, cat-petter, and active participant in her church’s music and women’s ministries, Kim’s life is happily full. But her passion lies in penning stories that share the hope we can all possess when we place our lives in God’s capable hands. Keep in Touch with Kim: https://www.facebook.com/KimVogelSawyer. Au...

Our guest today Rachel Hauck, has won more awards than we have time to mention. Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was filmed for an Original Hallmark movie. Two more of her titles are under film contract. She teaches workshops and leads worship at the annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year. In the real world, she’s a wife, writer, worship leader and work...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: LISA TAWN BERGREN is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 50 books, including the USA Today bestseller God Gave Us Easter. Her beloved God Gave Us children’s series has sold more than 2 million copies.   Bergren’s work spans many genres, from children's books and devotionals to adult fiction. Her books have been featured in numerous media outlets including...

Our guest today is Biblical Fiction Author, Katrina D. Hamel. Katrina is a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom of four, from Alberta, Canada. She writes with a passion for New Testament History, especially firstcentury women. When she's not lost beneath stacks of research, she's consuming copious amounts of coffee, good books, and board games.   Connect with Katrina:   Website: https://katr...

Our guest today is award winning Donna E Lane. Donna’s books span from Christian fantasy to Bible Studies to Historical Fiction. She has spent her life helping people, equipping clients, children, couples, families, and yes, even nations in crisis to tap into who God created them to be, understand how He has wired us as human beings, and discover that the Kingdom of God is within us – always. Usin...

Liz Tolsma, author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a U.S. Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and c...

Our guest today is Christian Rom-com author, Sarah Monzon. Sarah is  A HOLT Medallion and Selah award winner, she is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a navy chaplain's wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her. Sarah, wel...

Our guest today is Biblical Fiction Author, Jenifer Jennings.  Life was all about survival for Jenifer until she met her Savior as a teenager.  During college, her eyes were opened to the amazing detail of God’s Word and His expert way of hiding priceless gems among His stories. Jenifer has developed a passion for digging out those treasures with in-depth Biblical study, historical resea...

Joining us today, we have Naomi Craig. Naomi writes Historical Fiction set in Bible times. She loves reading the Bible and imagining how things were at the time. When She’s not wrangling social media or trying to stay on top of mountains of dishes, you'll most likely find her enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee or trying to convince Her rescue dog, Freeway to be cute on command for Instagram...

Joining us today, we have Eleanor Bertin from the Mosaic Collection Authors. From her home in central Alberta, Canada, Eleanor Bertin writes women's fiction that ponders the depths of God’s love and mercy to humanity. She is the author of The Ties That Bind series, Lifelines, Unbound, and Tethered, as well as the memoir, Pall of Silence, about her late son, Paul. She lives with her husband of 40 y...

With Carrie's signature grace and inspirational style that has earned  her numerous accolades and thousands of loyal fans, award winning  author Carrie Turansky reveals the much-anticipated  conclusion to the McAlister Family Saga in No Journey Too Far (Multnomah, 6/8/21), a historical romance chronicling the  heartbreaking familial separation experienced by so many British &nb...

USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle writes hope-filled love stories set in small towns. Several of her novels are now Hallmark Channel movies. Her current release, The Shell Collector, is set on the coast of North Carolina where mysterious inscribed shells are bringing peace and love to those who need them most, and reached #20 on the ECPA Christian Fiction list.    Giveaway https:...

We are celebrating Lisa Renee's fourth release of the Single Again series, No Filter.   As a critique partner of Lisa’s, Naomi has come across phrases or words which she doesn't understand or ones which have a different meaning.   First off, we’re going to have some fun, Australianisms verses American phrases.  Hear Naomi attempt an Australian accent. ;-)   Lisa Ren’ee is...

Our guest on this episode is South Australian Author, Meredith Resce, who has been writing since 1991, and has had books in the Australian market since 1997. Her series, “Heart of Green Valley” was published in Australia, UK and USA. Meredith also speaks on issues relevant to relationships and emotional and spiritual growth.   Meredith co-wrote and co-produced the 2007 feature film produ...

Our guest today is Contemporary Romance author, Tabitha Bouldin. Tabitha writes adventure with heart where there are spiritual arcs and characters who are not afraid to be real. Sometimes they’re sarcastic too. Tabitha loves a good banter between characters, whether they’re siblings arguing over who deserves the last cookie or romantic interests dancing around their feelings.   **Get Tabitha'...

Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring God glory and to learn more about His goodness. Her novel, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist and Risking Love is a 2020 Selah Award finalist.   Learn more at http://tonishiloh.com  In this episode, Toni shares how her publishing journey, the lessons she's learned an...

KD Holmberg is a retired flight attendant who turned an empty nest into a workshop for creating stories around remarkable women. She and her husband, Keith, live in South Carolina and love to travel and golf. They have five children, and eight extraordinary grandchildren. She welcomes new friends at www.kdholmberg.com.    ^^Remember to subscribe to this PODCAST channel for upcoming inspi...

Our Special guest is prolific author and insatiable Reader, Chautona Havig. With hundreds of books in progress and over eighty published, Chautona writes about fictional people who have real problems, weaknesses, and triumphs. Through their stories, she attempts to share the Hope that is within her. In other words, she offers Christian fiction without pretense or apology–lived, not preached. She u...

Our Special guest is regency and contemporary author, Carolyn Miller. Carolyn Miller lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of romance, Carolyn loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.   Subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com...