Books on the Ridge

Join editors Tamera Lynn Kraft and Michelle Levigne chatting with Bettie Boswell about her newest novel, a split-time romance, HOPING FOR TREASURE. This book is a follow-up to her previous novels with Mt. Zion Ridge Press: ON CUE and FREE TO LOVE.   Ginny and Scott, our heroine and hero from ON CUE, are newlyweds. As the months pass, they deal with disappointments and losses and challenges, while...

This week is Part 2 of our chat with Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis, about her newly released devotional, "Hope for Today's Heart," a collection of nature-themed devotions.  Get ready for a fun, insightful chat with Penny, discussing what went into writing this book, how long she's been writing nature-themed devotionals, her love for nature, and future writing...

This week is Part 1 of our chat with Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis, about her newly released devotional, "Hope for Today's Heart," a collection of nature-themed devotions.  Get ready for a fun, insightful chat with Penny, discussing what went into writing this book, how long she's been writing nature-themed devotionals, her love for nature, and future writing...

Join host Tamera Lynn Kraft and guest host Penny Frost McGinnis, as they chat with author (and managing editor) Michelle Levigne about "The Second Time Around," Book 1 in Year 1 of the Tabor Heights, small-town inspirational romance series. Tabor Heights is "A friendly little town on Ohio's North Coast, where sweet romance is always in the air." This is a re-launch of the...

This week is Part 2 of our chat with Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis, about her newly released novel, Home Away From Home -- Book 2 in her Abbot Island series.  This one is a later-in-life contemporary romance, set on her fictional island in Lake Erie.  Marigold and Johnny have been friends for years, but recently they've discovered their friendship has deepened. Can they mov...

This week is Part 1 of our chat with Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis, about her newly released novel, Home Away From Home -- Book 2 in her Abbot Island series.  This one is a later-in-life contemporary romance, set on her fictional island in Lake Erie.  Marigold and Johnny have been friends for years, but recently they've discovered their friendship has deepened. Can they mov...

Join us for the second half of the interview, where Penny McGinnis, marketing director for Mt. Zion Ridge Press, and Executive Editor Tamera Lynn Kraft grill Michelle Levigne on her new book that came out February 15.   "Dancing on My Grave" is the 2nd book in the Book & Mug Mysteries cozy mystery series, set in the small town of Cadburn Township. At the center of the action is the r...

This episode, we're turning things around. Penny McGinnis, marketing director for Mt. Zion Ridge Press, joins Executive Editor Tamera Lynn Kraft to grill Michelle Levigne, Managing Editor, on her new book coming out February 15.   "Dancing on My Grave" is the 2nd book in the Book & Mug Mysteries cozy mystery series, set in the small town of Cadburn Township. At the center of the...

Join us for the first part of our chat with Alisha Bozarth about her grief devotional, "Faith Unraveled." What do you do when tragedy strikes, and all the tried-and-true sentiments of faith and trust in God just don't seem to help?  Alisha's life of faith and service was tragically shattered on the death of her husband, and she shares her journey of learning and growth and heal...

Join us for the first part of our chat with Alisha Bozarth about her grief devotional, "Faith Unraveled." What do you do when tragedy strikes, and all the tried-and-true sentiments of faith and trust in God just don't seem to help?  Alisha's life of faith and service was tragically shattered on the death of her husband, and she shares her journey of learning and growth and heal...

Welcome back as we continue to chat with co-publisher Tamera Lynn Kraft and guest host, Penny McGinnis, about Tamera's new historical novel.   Join us to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work that went into "The Seasoning of Elizabella," set in the early years of Jamestown. Her heroine, Elizabella, would have done anything to stop her sister from going to Jamestown as a bride...

Today we turn the tables on co-publisher Tamera Lynn Kraft and put her in the guest chair. Plus, we're delighted to introduce you to a guest host, Penny McGinnis, a Mt. Zion Ridge Press author, and our new marketing director.   We're going to chat about "The Seasoning of Elizabella," Tamera's new historical novel set in the early years of Jamestown. Her heroine, Elizabella...

Join us for Part 2 of discussing The Kiss of Peace: A Contemporary Exploration into Song of Solomon. This study allows readers and students to step into the action as actors in a play, where believers are the Bride of Christ and Jesus Christ is their Groom. Diane Virginia guides readers in exploring Song of Solomon as a love-letter, and receiving the divine love and peace the Groom offers.  We con...

The Kiss of Peace: A Contemporary Exploration into Song of Solomon, allows readers and students to step into the action as actors in a play, where believers are the Bride of Christ and Jesus Christ is their Groom. Diane Virginia guides readers in exploring Song of Solomon as a love letter, and receiving the divine love and peace the Groom offers. Join us as we talk with Diane about her journey of...

Do you have a special needs child or know someone who is? Room at the Table: Encouraging Stories from Special Needs Families, is the brain-child of two mothers with special needs children. A son with cerebral palsy and a daughter with Down syndrome. They have co-authored a collection of real-life experiences from families, guardians, caregivers, and individuals with special needs. These stories of...

Do you have a special needs child or know someone who is? "Room at the Table: Encouraging Stories from Special Needs Families," is the brain-child of two mothers with special needs children. A son with cerebral palsy and a daughter with Down syndrome. They have co-authored a collection of real-life experiences from families, guardians, caregivers, and individuals with special needs. Thes...

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author.   In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunctio...

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author.  In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunction...

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author. In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunction...

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author. In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunction...

Welcome back for part 2!   We're delighted to introduce you to Mt. Zion Ridge Press author JPC Allen, who first brought us Rae Riley in a short story in the MZRP Christmas anthology. Rae Riley is a young woman on a quest to find the truth about her mother's past, and identify the man who tried to kill her before Rae was born. The problem is that same man could be her unknown father.   In...

We're delighted to introduce you to Mt. Zion Ridge Press author JPC Allen, who first brought us Rae Riley in a short story in the MZRP Christmas anthology. Rae Riley is a young woman on a quest to find the truth about her mother's past, and identify the man who tried to kill her before Rae was born. The problem is that same man could be her unknown father. In A Shadow on the Snow, Rae ha...

Welcome back for part 2 of our chat! First-time Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis joins us to talk about her first novel in the Abbott Island series.  Join us to learn about the stories behind the story, of a young woman who returns to the happy haven of her childhood to escape an abusive relationship. Abbott Island is a fictional island in Lake Erie, but by the time you finish list...

First-time Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis joins us to talk about her first novel in the Abbott Island series. Join us to learn about the stories behind the story, of a young woman who returns to the happy haven of her childhood to escape an abusive relationship. Abbott Island is a fictional island in Lake Erie, but by the time you finish listening to the podcast or read the book,...

Join us for part 2 of our interview with author Bettie Boswell, discussing her first novel with Mt. Zion Ridge Press, "On Cue." The basis for "On Cue" is Bettie's own experience writing a musical drama for her own local historical society. Did she fall in love, like her character, Ginny? (well, no, she's already married ...) But who knows what else is drawn from real...