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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 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

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

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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35:42

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

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

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

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

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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Episode 470: A Chat with JPC Allen

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Riddles? Hidden treasure? Secrets? Sounds like things are causing chills in Marlin County! Listen in to see what fearsome things Rae Riley will face in JPC Allen's latest mystery! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I just love Allen's world in Marlin County, Ohio, and seeing her back with this new book is the highlight of my autumn. I mean, how much more Octobery can you get than a book with "Riddle" and "lonesome October" in

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Episode 469: A Chat with Niki Florica

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/20

If you loved Jill Williamson's Blood of Kings series, you're in for a treat. Jill, working with Sunrise Publishing, has new authors publishing in her world, and I got to chat with one! Listen in to see why I'm really excited about Niki Florica's book in this series (and why I love her cover the best!). note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Niki and I had a great time chatting about fantasy, the world of the Blood of Kings,

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Episode 468: A Chat with Ann H. Gabhart

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/19

I had a fascinating chat with Ann Gabhart recently. She's always full of wonderful stories about Kentucky, and this was no exception. Listen in to learn what about her story... is true! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Hearing about the hot springs and the girl who danced for one night made me wish I had a Tardis. Wouldn't you love to go back in time and follow her so you could find out what happened? The Pursuit of

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Episode 467: A Chat with Elizabeth Goddard

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Lovers of romantic suspense know the name Elizabeth Goddard. How could they not? I had a chat about her most recent release, Perilous Tides, and boy does this one sound great! Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. In this book, we head up to Washington state and encounter bad weather, murder, an ex-Green Beret (are you ever ex special forces, though? Really?), and a whole lot of danger! Perilous

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Episode 466: A Chat with Jennifer L. Wright

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/13

With the 125-year anniversary of the Galveston flood this year, a book about the events surrounding it? Sounds great to me. Listen in to see why I think Jennifer L. Wright is a perfect choice to do it. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Loved this chat with Jennifer (always do!). It was great to catch up, see what she's been working on, and learn all about her research into the Galveston flood. Oh, and don't miss the book

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Episode 465: A Chat with DiAnn Mills

The Because Fiction Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Don't know about you, but I LOVE a good suspense novel, and DiAnn Mills? She writes some of the best. Listen in to hear why I'm excited about Canyon of Deceit. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. DiAnn shared about how the park rangers are volunteers because it's so remote and DESERTY. I loved learning that I'm not alone. DiAnn also gets so immersed that she forgets the world around her as she writes. After listening to her

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