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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 fai...

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 Sara...

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...

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...

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 des...

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 Apri...

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...

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 con...

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 foun...

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 2 nd . It is available in paperback, Kindle, and Kin...

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-f...

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...

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...

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 bo...

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 keep...

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...

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...

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. He...

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...

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 Islan...

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. Back Cover Copy of A Kringle Family Christmas : Bethany Kringle is planning to skip Christ...

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 3 rd and is also available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Follow Kate's blog and stay connected via Substack. Reckless Love: A Redemption Story Back Cover Copy A pregnant girl...

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 t...

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 websi...

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...