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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 464: A Chat with Amy R. Anguish

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Everyone loves a good Cinderella retelling, and I think Amy R. Anguish has a super cool one for us. Listen in and see why it's sure to be a new favorite! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I just love the idea that instead of missing shoes and a mysterious dance partner, we're looking for who really painted a potentially prize-winning piece of art! EEEP! Rendersella by Amy R. Anguish Ella dreams of her artwork on display

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Episode 463: A Chat with Jenelle Hovde

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/05

I don't know about you, but I always think of archaeology as being in the Victorian period, instead of Regency! So, it shouldn't be any wonder that I was thrilled to find out about Jenelle Hovde's recent release and see that world from a Regency perspective. 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 book is more than a stunning cover and a story about an equally stunning mosaic. Overcoming pasts,

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Episode 462: A Chat with Mary Pat Johns

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2025/09/01

Romance is blooming in Valiant once again, and on this page of the tale, we have... Paige! Listen in while Mary Pat Johns and I chat about this second chance romance and learn all the fun details! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Waitin' on Paige by Mary Pat Johns Tavo Morales has returned to Valiant, Texas, to stir the embers of a relationship with the woman he has never stopped loving, but hidden reefs from his past

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Episode 461: A Chat with Roseanna M. White

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/31

One of my favorite things about Roseanna M. White's books is her attention to detail not just with historic facts but LOCATIONS. She does a fabulous job of ensuring that the faiths of her characters match their locales (she has a great blog post about this that you don't want to miss, too!). Speaking of research and faith, listen in to learn more what went into The Collector of Burned Books. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.

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Episode 460: A Chat with Christine Hill Suntz

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2025/08/25

Debut novelist Christine Hill Suntz has come up with a fabulous marriage of convenience story in this Christian historical romance, The Lawyer and the Laundress. Listen in to learn about the author's unexpected connection to the surrounding historical events! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Christine and I chatted about how much she loves romance, about the three-day rebellion of 1837, and how there were TWO rebellions--an

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30:47

Episode 459: A Chat with Angela Carlisle

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/23

By the time I got done talking to Angela Carlisle about her books, I'd already downloaded the audiobook of Secondary Target. Listen in and see why. Spoiler alert: I listened to Shadowed Witness immediately following. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Suspense is a broad category, but sometimes suspense borders on thriller. Angela and I had a great chat about the world and the circumstances in which she's set her characters

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Episode 458: A Chat with Sara Brunsvold

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/18

I've been excited to chat with Sara Brunsvold about The Atlast of Untold Stories since the last time I talked with her. Listen in to hear about this epic literary road trip that brings three women together note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. From Willa Cather to Frank L. Baum and Harold Bell Wright (among others), three women climb into an AC-free SUV and learning more about these authors, their books, and each other than

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Episode 457: A Chat with Dana Mentink

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/16

Oh, my. Anytime I have a chat with Dana Mentink, I know I'm going to have a great time AND get obsessed with a new book. This one is no different. Listen in and see why Fire Mountain is at the top of my fall reading list! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Well, this book erupts with smashing opening! (Okay, cheesy description, but come on! Couldn't resist!) A woman long hauler? A volcano? A baby from out of nowhere?

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Episode 456: A Chat with Amanda Cox

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/15

If you asked me who my top three women's fiction author are, I'd definitely add Amanda Cox--probably at the top. Definitely at the top if I've read one of her books in the past month or so. Listen in and see why The Bitter End Birding Society could be my favorite... again (they're always my favorite). note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Bitter End, Tennessee--a nowhere place at the top of a mountain. Learn how she found out

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Episode 455: A Chat with IyanuOluwa Olorode

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2025/08/11

A Hosea and Gomer retelling... in Nigeria? Yes, please! Listen in and learn about IyanuOluwa's inspiration, love of words, and love of the Lord and his people in Love's Beacon. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I had a lovely time chatting with IyanoOluwa about her The Way Home series and how she weaves faith, Nigerian culture, and Biblical inspiration into her contemporary romance stories. Love's Beacon by IyanuOluwa

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Episode 454: A Chat with Emma Donovan

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2025/08/09

What happens when you take the Great War, train folks to be cryptographers and spies, and then send them home to live "normal lives" later? Listen in to what Emma Donovan shows in her book, The Victory Party. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. First up--cover. Can I just say it' STUNNING? I bought mine the minute we got off recording and... yeah. Still haven't read it but not for want of trying. Sooooooo looking forward to

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Episode 453: A Chat with Denise M. Colby

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2025/08/04

When Proverbs says we plan our ways but God directs our steps, it isn't kidding. Just ask Jenny and Ren! Listen in to see what's happening in Washton in the Best Laid Plans book #2 note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I'm loving what Denise is doing with this series. I love that she's not only writing about a community of characters who will encourage you in your faith but also writing about people you can relate to--who have

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Episode 452: A Chat with Cheryl Grey Bostrom

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/08/02

If you love beautiful, nature-filled stories that dig deep into the heart of lives so real you are certain you're invading someone's privacy, Cheryl Grey Bostrom may be the perfect author for you. Listen in and learn why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Talking with Cheryl Grey Bostrom a few weeks ago changed my upcoming book plans. Because guys, I NEED her books. Her deep love of nature and life in her corner of the

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Episode 451: A Chat with Sarah Hanks

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Split-time fiction focusing on contemporary issues and complementing them with historical ones? YEAH. Because while no one has ever had the temptation of screens at every moment of the day, the principle of that temptation is timeless. Listen in to see why I think this series is brilliant. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. **Each book in the Sister in Arms Collection can be read as a standalone. The collection can be read in

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Episode 450: A chat with Emily Hanlon

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/26

Love a good mystery? Me too. That's why finding out that Emily Hanlon has a super cool series with two opposites as sleuths made me nearly dance (it would've been loud on the recording!). Listen in to find out my favorite elements we discussed (book 1 is here and I'm eager to dig in! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Books 1 and 2 are available and let's all read and review so we get a dozen more, because this just sounds so

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Episode 449: A Chat with Avellina Balestri

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/21

WHEW! Guys, I had the BEST conversation with Avellina Balestri--nearly FOUR hours of chatting. And somehow I cut it down to less than an hour (okay, we didn't record the first hour). But... WHOA. This woman's historical knowledge is phenomenal. Listen in to see why I can't WAIT to read this book! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Seriously, there is WAY too much for me to try to put into shown notes. Zip me a message or

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Episode 448: A Chat with Nancy Naigle

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/19

I fell in love with Nancy's writing with The Shell Collector. Imagine my joy when I discovered she has a SEQUEL! Eeep! Listen in and discover which characters you'll find in To Light the Way Forward and what's coming next for one of America's favorite authors! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. It's been three years since Nancy and I had a chance to talk, and in that time, she's been BUSY. So in addition to falling in love

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Episode 447: A Chat with Cate Touryan

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/14

When I read the first chapter of Turning Toward Eden, I laughed so hard and enjoyed it so much that I immediately flipped back to the beginning and read it again. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Cate Touryan has written a brilliant book that takes place in the early seventies on California's central coast. Amid family drama and the threat of local "commies," Eden is trying to figure out who she is

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Episode 446: A Chat with Rachel Chamberlayne

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/12

Debut novelist, Rachel Chamberlayne, has an office romance (sort of) that'll keep readers smiling. Listen in and see why I got the hint of a While You Were Sleeping vibe. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Chatting with Rachel was a blast--from story ideas to what's next, we got it all. Don't know about you, but I'm sold! Psst... I'm halfway through with the book and loving it. My Grumpy Editor by Rachel Chamberlayne

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Episode 445: A Chat with Michelle Griep

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/07/07

If archaeology and second chance romance in 19th-century England are your jam (and if not, shouldn't they be?), you won't want to miss Michelle Griep's Of Silver and Secrets. Listen in to learn about the new archaeological site, the new university, and a new couple working together despite themselves... note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Chatting about different sites in England, the different sorts of Roman artifacts, and

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