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The Because Fiction Podcast

Exploring Christian Fiction from its early days to the most anticipated upcoming books. We love all fiction that points the reader to Jesus. Let"s talk books!

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Episode 397: A Chat with Jill Williamson

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/18

Author of the beloved Blood of Kings series, Jill Williamson has teamed up with Sunrise Publishing to bring four new books in a spin-off series, Blood of Kings-Legends. Listen in to learn what's coming next in this series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Listening to Jill talk about this new series got me wildly interested in it. I've already bought the first book of the original series and I'm a few chapters in. So

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Episode 396: A Chat with Liz Tolsma

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Sometimes authors have to to extreme lengths to share their stories with their readers. Liz Tolsma learned about a part of her family history she'd never known, traveled to Poland, learned more, and then braved a horrible cold to come on the podcast to tell us all about it. Listen in and learn more about What I Left for You. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Book three in the Echoes of the Past Series, What I Let for You

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Episode 395: A Chat with Kelly Jo Wilson

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/10

What do you get when you take inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe and mix it into a contemporary romance? Finding Nevermore by Kelly Jo Wilson (which I just typed as Jelly Ko... great!). Anyway, Listen in to learn more and see the exciting Kickstarter that's coming! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. We talked about so many cool things (and laughed even more!) What did we talk about? Well, how about how Revelation 1:18 and

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Episode 394: A Chat with Debut Author, Jayna Breigh

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/07

I have a special place in my heart for debut authors... especially when their novels sound like something I can't possibly put down. Jayna Breigh ticks all the boxes with her legal thriller, The Hunted Heir. Listen in to how Jayna used her legal experience and her love for Los Angeles to craft this story! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I had a BLAST chatting with Jayna. We bonded over our love of books, our shared

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Episode 393: A Chat with Laurie Christine

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/06

When I heard about Laurie Christine's Dragon Slayer Bible series, I was so excited. I mean, Bible stories retold as fantasy elements? Listen in and learn what happens with Seth, the third named son of Adam and Eve goes on a quest to find out more about this Chosen One and how to defeat this dragon. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. My brain is going into over-drive as I consider all the things that Laurie Christine could

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Episode 392: A Chat with Karen Witemeyer

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/03

When I heard about Karen Witemeyer doing fairy tales in 19th-century Texas, I knew this would be genius. But when I heard about Cloaked in Beauty, a mashup of Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, her genius took on new proportions. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. A girl with a fortune and someone eager to kill her to get it? That might sound familiar, but nope... Witemeyer has taken a whole new

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Episode 391: A Chat with Tessa Afshar

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Beloved Biblical and historical fiction author, Tessa Afshar has a new series beginning, and wow! Persian history comes to life as we get to know Roxannah and how she became not only a cook in Queen Esther's house but also... the queen's friend! Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This new series focuses on fictional women who could have interacted with Queen Esther and even has "excerpts from the

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Episode 390: A Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/30

Author of historical, Amish, and contemporary women's fiction, Suzanne Woods Fisher has moved from Cape Cod and ice cream to the South and flowers. Listen in to learn what you'll find in this new series of novellas (all available in one book!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. "Flowers are in the business of happiness." Isn't that the most delightful picture? If that doesn't make you want to read more about flowers,

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Episode 389: A Chat with Roseanna M. White

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Always ready with a variety of excellent new books for us, Roseanna M. White has two recent releases-- An Honorable Disguise and of course, Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor. Listen in to learn more about these two books and the ones coming next year! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I couldn't imagine what on earth would possess someone to call their home, "Sugar Plum Manor," but of course, Roseanna managed to pull that off

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Episode 388: A Chat with Patricia Bradley

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/28

The queen of research questions that freak out the experts, Patricia Bradley is back with the final book in the Pearl River series. Listen in and learn what happens in this book and where she's taking us next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Revenge, second chances at a first chance, and a story that hits close to home with our present political climate (and all before it was a thing!), Bradley has a lot going on in this

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Episode 387: A Chat with Robin Jones Gunn

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/27

So far it's a three-book series. We NEED more books so read, review, and beg the publisher for more FRIENDSHIP books. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn Ever since they met as teenagers volunteering at a conference center in Costa Rica 20 years ago, Fern Espinoza and Lily Graden have shared a close friendship, even though they live in different states. They can hardly believe it

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Episode 386: A Chat with Lynn Austin

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Readers who fell in love with Adelaide in All My Secrets will be excited to read this Christmas novella, Waiting for Christmas. Listen in and see why this book has all the vibes of beloved Christmas classics. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love Christmas, and Gilde-Age stories with their strong contrasts between the wealthy and poverty-stricken offers great fodder for stories, but add in a bit of "fish-out-of-water"

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Episode 385: A Chat with Colleen Marie

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/25

College in Ireland? Sign me up! Colleen Marie has a fabulous new series with all things Irish and horses. Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I haven't read a lot of new adult fiction, but Teagan's Treasure is definitely going on my list. I love the idea of a mystery combined with all things horses and Ireland! Woot! Teagan's Treasure by Colleen Marie Teagan O'Reilly has one goal upon

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Episode 384: A Chat with Mesu Andrews

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/24

When I say Mesu Andrews is Brave to tackle the subject of David's wives (at least the first six of 'em), I'm not being "punny." That said, she is! As hard as it is to see beloved Bible heroes doing stupid things, firmly convinced it's "of the Lord" when... really? How often do we do the same thing? Listen in to learn why she wrote David and his first two wives the way she did. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Tackling the

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Episode 383: A Chat with Amanda Cabot

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/22

One little boy's dream becomes a sister's determination in this beautiful historical romance. Listen in as Amanda Cabot talks about her Sweetwater Crossing Christmas Novella, One Special Christmas. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Readers couldn't get enough of Sweetwater Crossing, and Amanda didn't disappoint. Drawing new characters into familiar scenes, she gives us a beautiful look at new hope and joy at

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Episode 382: A Chat with Kurt Mahler

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Christian fantasy takes a new twist in Trail to the Lonely Tree. I chatted with Kurt Mahler about his series recently--all the way from the other side of the world. Listen in and see what he did with a story about animals remembering the names that Adam gave them... and what that means! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love the idea of animals remembering the names Adam gave them--and how that would affect mankind. And

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Episode 381: A Chat with R. M. Ruiz

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Feel like kids need a picture of what Spiritual warfare looks like? R.M. Ruiz shows it in this family saga of missions from God to thwart evil beings and how He prepares them for it. Listen in to learn what's up in Iowa! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. The cornfields of Iowa may not seem like a place for battle, but don't tell the Chosen Kids that! Amid dealing with troublesome monsters, they also have to work through

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Episode 380: A Chat with Jenny Gossell

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/12

When I read about this anthology and the group that sponsored it, I couldn't contain my excitement. Jenny Gossell signed up for the dream school for aspiring young authors and this anthology shows just how brilliant the program is. Listen in to learn more about her, her book, and the school that helped produce it! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I feel like this college alternative is a brilliant idea, and boy do I wish I

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Episode 379: A Chat with E. H. Underhill

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/08

I love a good dystopian novel, and New Heroes by E. H. Underhill sounds sooooo good! I am so excited to get my hands on this book! Listen in and see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love this idea of a dystopian series. The Solar Storm Chronicles: New Heroes by E. H. Underhill In the gripping dystopian thriller, "The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes," author E.H. Underhill plunges readers into a

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Episode 378: A Chat with Holly Varni

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/05

Welcome back to the charming community of Moonberry Lake. It's time to get to know the crazy antics taking place in the florist's shop and wow... let's just say I couldn't stop laughing. Listen in to hear what you'll find in The Blooming of Delphinium. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Moonberry Lake, Minnesota features such a unique and charming cast of characters in this fabulous series. This second book offers even more

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