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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 490: A Chat with Lori DeJong

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/15

After a pile of sweet romances, sometimes you need something with... teeth. You know? And what's better than a book with a bit of both? Listen in while Lori DeJong and I chat about Mistletoe and Malice! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This was such a fun conversation. And chatting about the fun of hiding from would-be abductors, reluctant bodyguards, and all the fun? How could it not be??? Mistletoe and Malice by

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Episode 489: A Chat with Rachel Hauck

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/14

What's better than a second-chance romance? Maybe one wrapped in a beautiful women's fiction story? Listen as Rachel Hauck and I chat about her latest book, The Sands of Sea Blue Beach. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Loves writing about characters healing their wounds and coming to the knowledge of Truth. Psst... don't miss Meet Me at the Starlight Inn, too! Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck Can anything

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Episode 488: A Chat with Jane Kirkpatrick

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2025/11/10

Writing with passion for women of the past, Jane Kirkpatrick is back with Across the Crying Sands, book one of The Women of Cannon Beach. Listen in to learn about the woman who inspired this book. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Women can be crazy resilient--using seemingly odd things to overcome difficulties. Taking on a mail route for mental health? Well, if that's what she needs, I'm all for it! I love the way Jane

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Episode 487: A Chat with Jenny Marceline

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/08

Chapter books about sharing Jesus with the world? Yes, please! Listen in as Jenny Marcelene and I chat about her new series and the heart behind her stories. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I keep thinking of this series as "Jumanji meets The Chosen Kids" but for new readers. How cool is that! Christmas is coming, and this would be a great stocking stuffer for a new reader in your life! The Dreamer by Jenny

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Episode 486: A Chat with J. L. Burrows

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Sometimes, the dystopian worlds of good fiction feel all too familiar when it shouldn't. Listen in to see why I couldn't help but draw parallels between the worlds of J. L. Burrows' Freefalling and certain sections of the world today. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Not only did we talk about Burrows' dystopian world, we also discussed the education system today and how it is and isn't serving our children. Freefalling

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Episode 485: A Chat with Katie Powner

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Some authors know just how to tug at my heartstrings before I even open the book. Listen in to see why I'm eager to read Katie Powner's latest book, When the Road Comes Around. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. If you're looking for books with depth, tackling tough topics with gentleness and grace, look no further. Powner shares her heart for story in this interview. You don't want to miss her books. They're sure to

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Episode 484: A Chat with Taylor S Newport

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/11/01

The one-year anniversary for book one of the Dauntless Defenders is TODAY! Listen in to my chat with Taylor S. Newport and learn all about the series and the latest in it, No Time to Die. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. The Dauntless Defenders series novels do not stand alone. Be sure to read the first book first. By the time we got done talking about these books, I was ready to forget the book I NEEDED to work on and

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Episode 483: A Chat with Sarah Loudin Thomas

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2025/10/31

When I looked at the cover of These Blue Mountains by Sarah Loudin Thomas, I couldn't help but think of the cover from the early editions of Anne of Green Gables. Listen in to see what Sarah has to say about that. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. We talked about so much that I have a hard time remembering everything, but I loved hearing about how Sarah writes the stories that inspired previous books and her next one, too.

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Episode 482: A Chat with Lara d'Entremont

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/27

When Lara d'Entremont began describing her YA portal fantasy, The Painted Fairytale, I knew this would be right up my alley. Listen in and see how art becomes the portal to other worlds! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Portal fantasy is my favorite, so I was crazy excited to learn about this one--especially the art tie-in. I can't wait to dive in myself. We chatted about her characters, the world, and the faith that

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Episode 481: A Chat with Patricia Bradley

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Oh, boy! Patricia Bradley is at it again! When you hear the lengths this author goes through to get things right, you can see why she's so beloved. Listen in for a chat about On the Edge of Trust! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Okay, so maybe Patricia didn't ask a ranger where a good place to hide a body is this time, but she sure did have a lot of fun research stories to tell. This Logan Point novel will keep you on

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Episode 480: A Chat with Tracie Peterson

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2025/10/20

A chat with Tracie Peterson is always a treat, and this was no exception. Listen in as we talk about A Moment to Love, the last in the Hope of Cheyenne series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I've been loving what Tracie is doing in this Cheyene series, but something about this book really hit home. I think the themes of revenge for heinous crimes and the indignity of our work being stolen are things we relate to whether

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Episode 479: A Chat with Connilyn Cossette

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2025/10/18

From a master of Biblical Fiction, Connilyn Cossette is back with a new book set in the time of Saul and David. Listen in to learn more about The King's Men series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved chatting with Connilyn about this series. One thing that struck me was that the time period--I'd never thought about how things that happened in the Bible happened during historical "ages" like the Iron Age. Whoa. This

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Episode 478: A Chat with Julie Klassen

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/17

There's something extra special about historical romance at Christmastime, so chatting with Julie Klassen about A Sea View Christmas was guaranteed to be a fun time. Listen in to hear about Julie's latest novel. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Julie shared about research, the series, and how Christmas looked in Regency times. A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered

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Episode 477: A Chat with Kate Angelo

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Kate Angelo is one of the best "new" authors out there. I LOVE her suspense (and so did my mom!) But The King Legacy takes this to a new level. Listen in and see why I'm crazy excited for this series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. The King Legacy deals with a guy who runs a gym where law enforcement officers workout in the same place as at-risk kids. Wouldn't a place like that be a game changer in cities all over the

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Episode 476: A Chat with Katie M. Reid

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Christmas is beautiful any time of year--whether it's in autumn to prepare you for the upcoming season, in winter while you're in active holiday mode, prolonging the joy into spring, or having fun with Christmas in July (when we often need the illusion of cool!) Listen in to see what's up in Bavarian Falls this summer! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I had a blast learning about Katie's planning, choosing the place, the

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Episode 475: A Chat with D. T. Powell

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/06

There aren't enough authors willing to tackle the difficult stories. There just aren't. Many (guilty here!) feel inadequate to the task, want to escape the tough stuff rather than confront it--so many reasons. Listen in as I chat with D. T. Powell about what made her write, With Mercy's Eyes. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Loved chatting with Powell about her heart for those who often find it hard to interact with

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Episode 474: A Chat with Ann Swindell

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Ann Swindell's world of Leathersby stole a piece of my heart and now... it's back to grab some more with another book in the series. EEEP! Listen in for what's happening in Love in the Castle Library and our discussion on how writing helps authors in their faith. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I think my favorite part of our conversation is how we talked about how we meet Jesus in our writing of characters and understand

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Episode 473: A Chat with Jennifer Willcock

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/10/03

We've all met someone who challenged us--our hopes and dreams or maybe our determination to avoid such frivolous things. Jennifer Willcock's Hymn of Life shows how that plays out in the lives of two very different people... and the romance that unsettles everything. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved chatting with Jennifer about how she came to writing, how she moved into fiction, and her heart for stories. Hymn of

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Episode 472: A Chat with Shelley Shepard Gray

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/29

It may seem weird, but my favorite way to read Amish fiction is with mystery or suspense added. I think I like the juxtaposition of the "simple, quiet" life and the upheaval. Listen in to my chat with Shelley Shepard Gray about her newest book, Unshaken. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. There are so many questions about the Amish, their ways of life, and their differences from us and from each other. We talked about the

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Episode 471: A Chat with Heather Wood

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/27

I absolutely judge books by their covers, and as one of the top covers I've seen all year, Sowing Hope doesn't disappoint. Listen in to learn how Heather Wood weaves parts of history many don't know much about into amazing stories! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love that Heather writes about skilled Irish artisans before the potato famine. She also shared about how she wrote to show how slavery was getting worse, how

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