The Christian Romance Podcast

This interview with debut author Rachel Chamberlayne dives deep into the beautiful, complex journey of writing her Christian romance novel, My Grumpy Editor . What began as a light rom-com unexpectedly transformed into a faith-filled story addressing themes of grief, trauma, and redemption. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel shares how surrendering her writing to God reshaped both her book and...

In this heartwarming episode, author Donna Wichelman joins us to chat about her historical romance novel A Song of Deliverance . Inspired by her travels through the lush hills of Ireland and the rugged terrain of Colorado, Donna weaves a poignant tale of hope, faith, and resilience. She shares the journey of her heroine, Anna Sullivan, a young Irish woman who emigrates to America after tragedy str...

In this episode we chat with Jennifer Mistmorgan, an Australian author of swoony World War II historical romances, whose writing is deeply rooted in faith, resilience, and emotional authenticity. Jennifer shares her powerful testimony—how a candy cane and a spirited scripture teacher sparked a family-wide transformation, and how those early seeds of faith eventually blossomed into her beautifully...

In this heartfelt episode, I chat with author Patti Stockdale about her latest historical Christian romance, His Unforgettable Bride . Patti shares how her journey from Iowa to published author was paved with unexpected detours, faithful perseverance, and beautiful encouragement. We dive into her Cinderella-inspired story that weaves themes of redemption, identity, and grace, all set against the u...

In this episode, Kelly sits down with the incredibly talented Gabrielle Meyer—author of Every Hour Until Then and the brilliant mind behind the Timeless series. Gabrielle shares how her early love of history (and a few legendary Bethany House titles!) inspired her storytelling journey, how she balances writing 44 novels with homeschooling, and the heart-stirring process of crafting dual-timeline r...

In this fascinating episode of The Christian Romance Podcast , we dive into the mind of sci-fi and fantasy romance author Karina Fabian . Karina shares the wild and wonderful inspiration behind her series The Madness of Canaan , where worldbuilding takes on a whole new level—because the planet itself is a character with its own desires. We talk about her unique writing journey, her deep-rooted fai...

In this episode, Leslie Gould shares how God shaped her journey from short stories to bestselling Amish fiction. We talk about how her background as a museum curator and love for Shakespeare influenced her writing, and how a cross-country road trip in a VW camper sparked a lifelong love of storytelling. Her latest book, The Shop Down the Lane, inspired by You’ve Got Mail , blends birdwatchin...

In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with bestselling author Terri Reed to chat all things romantic suspense, adorable working dogs, and the beauty of reconciliation. Terri shares the inspiration behind her new book Standing Watch , a thrilling tale of an estranged couple finding their way back to each other with the help of a loyal Labrador and a whole lot of faith. From...

We welcome back Suzanne Woods Fisher – and wow, what a joy this episode is! We dive into her latest release Capture the Moment , the first in her brand-new National Park Summer series. Suzanne shares the inspiration behind the book, born from a memorable anniversary trip to Grand Teton National Park. We explore the heart of her heroine, Kate Cunningham—a zoo photographer turned wilderness adventur...

In this inspiring episode, we welcome two beloved Christian fiction authors—Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse. These two powerhouse writers share the beautiful story of their decades-long friendship, how God led them to co-write their latest series The Jewels of Kalispell , and the deep themes of love, loss, and redemption in their newest book, An Unexpected Grace . From their research adven...

In this episode, Kelly sits down with award-winning author Nicole Deese to talk about the heart behind her newest release, The Voice We Find —a powerful story of redemption, brokenness, and unexpected grace. Nicole shares how her personal journey through adoption, a season of surrender, and a surprising “yes” from God inspired her writing career’s next chapter. They talk about the beauty of saying...

In this heartfelt episode of The Christian Romance Podcast , we sit down with bestselling author Melody Carlson to talk about her warm and hope-filled new novel, Welcome to the Honey B&B . Behind the charming small-town setting and sweet romance lies a deeply personal story—one inspired by Melody’s journey of caring for her husband through FTD dementia and eventually walking through the grief...

In this joyful episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Toni Shiloh returns to chat about her newest release, The Nature of Love , and the heart behind her Love in the Spotlight series. We talk about video games, Hallmark Christmas dreams coming true, and the beauty of opposites attracting in Christian romance. Toni shares her journey of balancing career, faith, and personal fulfillment—and remin...

In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with debut author S.R. Crickard to dive into her faith-filled journey to becoming a writer, the creation of her enchanting debut novel Misshelved Magic , and the importance of cultivating virtue through storytelling. S.R. shares how her love of fantasy, her Catholic faith, and her homeschool mom life beautifully weave into her writing,...

This episode dives deep into the heart behind Hannah Currie’s medieval Christian romance series Crown of Promise . Hannah shares how a life-altering diagnosis rerouted her missionary dreams and unexpectedly opened the door to storytelling that ministers across the globe. From princesses struggling with hidden pain to heroes who would give up kingdoms for love, Hannah reveals how her characte...

In this heart-filled episode, we’re joined by bestselling romantic suspense author Dani Pettrey as she opens up about her powerful writing journey, one that’s been shaped by faith, perseverance, and a life-shaking diagnosis. Dani shares how God met her in the hard moments and lovingly redirected her steps—not just as a writer, but as His daughter walking through uncertainty. She also gives us a pe...

This episode with debut author Janelle Leonard is one for the books—literally and figuratively. Janelle shares the heart behind her debut Christian romance novel Northargyle Abbie , a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey with a royal twist. We talk about what it’s really like growing up as a pastor’s daughter, navigating identity and self-worth, and how God used her imagination...

This episode with Joanna Davidson Politano dives deep into the world of Victorian-era romance with a twist of mystery and a lot of heart. Joanna shares how her background in medical writing surprisingly paved the way for her creative storytelling, and how being a discovery writer means letting God lead each plot twist. We chat about her latest novel, The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House —a sto...

In this powerhouse episode, author Megan Schaulis joins us to talk about her dystopian duology The Susa Chronicles , which reimagines the biblical story of Esther through the lens of YA, romance, and sci-fi adventure. We chat about her lightning-strike inspiration, hearing God’s call to write, and how a camper journey across America helped lay the foundation for her beautiful, faith-filled stories...

In this heartfelt episode, Kelly had the absolute joy of chatting with Laura Conaway—author of gripping romantic suspense and the woman behind the inspiring tagline “Triumph through Trials.” We dove into her newest release Rescue Duty , a powerful story filled with danger, redemption, and a second-chance romance between a fire and rescue squad member and an investigative reporter with a shared pas...

In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with the incredibly prolific and inspiring Patricia Johns, author of over 56 sweet romances—many set in the beloved world of Amish fiction. Patricia opens up about her journey from NICU nurse to full-time author, how her faith weaves through her storytelling, and the joy (and surprises) of co-writing with God. We chat about empty nests, writing through har...

In this heartfelt episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, bestselling author Tracie Peterson returns to share the story behind her new release, A Constant Love , part of the Hope of Cheyenne series. Tracie opens up about her incredible 30-year journey with Bethany House, the personal inspiration behind her latest book, and how faith has shaped her storytelling. Through deep conversations about g...

In this episode, Lynn H. Blackburn, bestselling romantic suspense author and certified “romance girly,” is here to bless us with her journey. In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Lynn shares how her path from engineering to writing suspenseful love stories was filled with divine detours and unexpected inspiration (spoiler: it involves a spy dream and Scarecrow & Mrs. King!). We dive int...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back the delightful Mary Connealy to share about her new book Whispers of Fortune! We’re diving into Mary’s latest Western adventure filled with romance, family, and the thrill of a long-lost treasure hunt. Mary shares the inspiration behind her characters—like Brody, the responsible doctor searching for his runaway brothers, and Ellie, the tough ranc...

In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast , we sit down with bestselling romantic suspense author Elizabeth Goddard to talk about her incredible writing journey—from childhood storytelling dreams to becoming a multi-published author. Elizabeth shares how God placed the desire to write in her heart and how He continued to guide her through every challenge and opportunity. We discuss her late...