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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 432: A Chat with Crystal Caudill

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Crystal Caudill is one of my favorite historical fiction authors, but when I found out that Written in Secret kicks off a new series that TIES INTO THE OLD ONE??? Totally jazzed. Listen in to find out about the goat. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. From a three-legged goat to someone killing off people and making an author look suspicious, what more can you expect??? Add in a heroine who not only writes as a man BUT..

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Episode 431: A Chat with Heidi Gray McGill

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/19

I've heard a lot of "whys" from different authors--why they started writing, wanted to write, began when they did. All the whys. Listen in and learn why Heidi Gray McGill took her why for her career and reworked it into her new writing career (and why I think she was so successful!). note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. When I found out Heidi's series, Discerning God's Best, allows readers to watch characters grow up and learn

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Episode 430: A Chat with Amanda Cabot

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/17

One of the best romantic tropes out there is "marriage of convenience," but when you add strange dreams of a twin sister you don't actually have and a man trying to take away your stepson, it's hard to convince yourself that this could actually work. Listen in to learn about another problem this couple has to overcome in Amanda Cabot's latest release, Echoes of Sunrise. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. We're headed to

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Episode 429: A Chat with J. A. Webb

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Christian dystopian thrillers are too few and far between, but author J. A. Webb has a great one for us. Listen in while we chat about his Seekers Series and the second book, Inheritance. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Mix a corrupt secret society along with a priest on the run, and you've got a great mix. This series promises to be full of amazing twists and turns. Inheritance by J. A. Webb A Dystopian Thriller

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Episode 428: A Chat with Janelle Leonard

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Austen retellings are always a lot of fun, but make it happen in a contemporary setting and toss in some royalty, and you've got something unique. Listen in to see why I'm almost giddy over this new series (and the cover!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Talking with Janelle was such a delight. Adding to that learning how she went from working with the publisher to writing part of the series and then taking on the whole

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Episode 427: A Chat with Donna Wichelman

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/05

The series title, "Singing Silver Mine," was enough to not only grab but hold my attention. But... you'll have to listen in to learn what else Donna Wichelman has written that has me crazy excited! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Inspired by the Georgetown Loop, The Singing Silver Mine series takes us to Colorado where a new national mining law put in place in 1872 prompted the mine disaster Donna put in this first book in

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Episode 426: A Chat with Dell Vans

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/05/03

Have you ever wanted to visit Eden? Listen in as I chat with author Dell Vans about her YA fantasy series where siblings Josh and Judy find a portal... to Eden. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Portal fantasy is a particular favorite of mine, and going to Eden? Sign me up and gimme a few hours to read it, and... bliss. Right? Add to that all the best of fantastical and mythical characters from folklore the world over, and

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Episode 425: A Chat with Bethany Klassen

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/28

When Sins of the Past came out, author Bethany Klassen intended it to be a stand-alone. Listen in to learn how a sequel came about and why I'm so excited about it and her next release! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Our hero from Sins of the Past returns in Tomorrow's Promise, and with him comes other familiar characters and new ones as well. Bethany shares her joy in research (and how it can take over) as well as the

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Episode 424: A chat with Demi Griffin

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/26

Biblical fiction author turned fantasy with an eleven-book series? Sign me up, please! Listen in to learn more about this Biblical allegory fantasy with a tie to "the first shall be last and the last shall be first." note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Releasing one book a month in 2025, The Illumination Chronicles combines seven epic novels with four novellas in this can't-put-it-down series. EEEP! From before the

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Episode 423: A Chat with Hope Toler Dougherty

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/21

A few years ago I read a book about a woman who visited Ireland and the ensuing story. Well, last month I chatted with her about her Forever Series and especially, Forever Free. Listen in and see why I am excited to check out this series (especially #4!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved Hope's author history--from the book that people thought was about someone a lot like her to the opposite, to yet another opposite,

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Episode 422: A Chat with Becca Wierwille

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/19

Nothing says "sign me up now" than a new book from Becca Wierwille. I had the pleasure of reading an early copy of Road Trip Redemption, and boy was I thrilled. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Full of wonderful lessons that appear naturally within the story rather than feeling placed there for maximum impact (read: SERMON), Road Trip Redemption ends the fabulous Road Trip Series with a bang--and an

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Episode 421: A chat with Chawna Schroeder

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/14

If you love the children's classic, A Little Princess and story of Joseph from the Bible, imagine them set in a fantasy world filled with artists. Listen in while we talk about art academies and princes who don't want to be king! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Author of books like The Vault between Spaces and Beast, Chawna Schroeder does it again with a wonderful world of art and honor--and the things in between. Don't

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Episode 420: A Chat with Jeremiah Friedli

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/12

Seth has three weeks to save his sister. Just hack into the government and voila. All saved. No biggie. Ahem. Listen in and see what his sister's fate is if Seth fails! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. In a world with cameras everywhere, Jeremiah Friedli takes it to new levels in this sci-fi... well, he doesn't call it a thriller, but it sure feels like it might be one to me. If you liked Amanda G. Stevens' Haven Seekers

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Episode 419: A Chat with Allie Slocum

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Christian chapter books for early readers are hard to find. Listen in and learn why Allie Slocum added subtle lessons about parts of speech in hers! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Where were these books when I was homeschooling young elementary kids? The stories look like heaps of fun, and a lesson or two along that way? Yes, please! Joseph O'Tooley and the Escape of Herb the Verb by Allie Slocum Every kid

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Episode 418: A Chat with Caitlin Miller

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/04/05

I love American homefront stories from WWII. Make them epistolary novels and, well, that makes them just about perfect. Listen in to learn more about Caitlin Miller's Our Yellow Tape Letters. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. When Caitlin Miller said she was inspired by Amy Lynn Green's Things We Didn't Say AND that Green endorsed the novel, well... I knew this book would be excellent! I've already started reading it,

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Episode 417: A Chat with Jennifer Mistmorgan

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/03/31

I'm so excited about the On Victory's Wings series by Jennifer Mistmorgan. We had a blast chatting and you won't want to miss out on the a mini brainstorming session we had. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. World War II had no end of amazing stories of heroism--in battle and on the home front. Sometimes it's a noble heart doing what might have been done at any time and in any situation but is made even more impressive by the

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Episode 416: A Chat with Kelli Galyean

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/03/29

When I read that Kelli Galyean's novel explores an unwanted abortion and the fallout that follows, I knew I had to read it. Listen in to discover the twist that cemented that decision. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Abortion is such a difficult topic to begin with, but when it's forced on you by parents looking out for their political ambitions... things get a whole new level of painful and complicated. Add to that

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Episode 415: A Chat with Cheri Swalwell

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Cheri Swalwell has a fabulous series, the Redemption of Green Pines, is finally complete. Listen in to learn more about the entire series and specifically what you'll find in this award-winning conclusion. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love that Swalwell has brought the series "full circle" with this series. It's such a great way to wind it up. I also love the idea that we might get more from this world. EEEP.

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Episode 414: A Chat with Antony Barone Kolenc

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/03/22

I love it when authors get ideas and go into new directions with their writing because of it. For Antony Kolenc, his middle-grade/YA medieval mysteries are followed by a supernatural thriller exploring what would happen if they managed to have Jesus' blood and cloned Him today. Listen in to learn about what Antony did with the chilling possibilities of trying to play God in this technologically advanced age. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra

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Episode 413: A Chat with Hannah Currie

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/03/17

I don't know about you, but I love a good fairy tale... throw in a few twists and turns and an unlikely romantic lead, and you've got me hooked. Listen in and see why I'm eager to read the whole Crown of Promise series and especially, Hold Her Close. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Expectations, disappointments, out of character behavior, threats to the kingdom. What doesn't Hold Her Close have in store for us? Hanna

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