In this episode, Jessica chats with indie author Rachel Blanchard about her journey in Christian romance writing, the importance of sharing good books, and balancing motherhood with a writing career. They explore themes of faith, character flaws, and the future of Christian fiction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Blanchard

00:50 Why sharing books is a Christian duty

03:04 Inspiration behind The Rancher's Reason

03:58 Rachel's experience with horses and rural life

05:30 Why romance readers love stories with flawed characters

06:59 The significance of secrets and redemption in her stories

09:21 The importance of clean, faith-based books for young readers

11:00 Resources for Christian fiction readers and writers

12:47 Upcoming projects and audiobook releases

16:52 Rachel's favorite romance trope and writing style

18:40 Balancing motherhood and writing

29:22 Connecting with Rachel online and future plans

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In this episode, Christine Hill Suntz discusses The Heiress and the Woodsman, a historical fiction novel set in 1830s Canada. She shares what inspired the story, why she chose this era and setting. She even talks about her life on her hobby farm!

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• Why the 1830s Canadian setting stood out
• Research sources
• Writing realistic wilderness scenes
• How the character of Mrs. Norris became more complex
• Themes of home, identity, and belonging

Chapters:

00:00 Exploring Historical Fiction's Untapped Periods

02:57 Setting the Scene: The Canadian Wilderness

05:56 Researching the Wilderness: A Personal Journey

08:41 The Allure of Forbidden Love

11:42 Class Struggles and Social Dynamics

14:39 Character Development and Unexpected Twists

17:34 The Meaning of Home

20:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects

22:58 The Journey of Writing and Upcoming Projects

24:34 Exploring Historical Recipes

27:39 Life on the Hobby Farm

30:28 Literary Influences and Childhood Reads

33:40 Guilty Pleasures

38:01 Connecting with Christine Online

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In the podcast's first bonus episode, historical fiction author Jenelle Hovde discusses her novel The Light of Stars, exploring themes of faith, identity, and the Regency era's allure. She shares insights into her writing process, the significance of the book's title, and more in this short episode.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jenelle Hovde

01:45 Premise of 'The Light of Stars' in four sentences

02:15 Describing the book in five words

03:11 Why some might not enjoy the book

04:13 Significance of the title The Light of Stars

05:12 Themes of trust and trusting God's plan

08:13 Appeal of the Regency era to modern readers

09:47 Favorite social class to imagine living in Regency

11:19 Experiences with Regency-themed events and costumes

12:11 Where to find and purchase Jenelle Hovde's books

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In this episode, Lynette Eason shares insights into her romantic suspense series, the fun behind series over standalones, how she sprinkles clues and balances suspense with romance, and of course her recent release Twilight Tactics.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Lynette Eason

02:00 The appeal of series in romantic suspense

09:09 Inspiration behind Broken Chains Ranch

11:52 Researching trauma and PTSD for authenticity

17:04 Sprinkling clues in suspense novels

18:59 Favorite scenes and balancing romance with suspense

22:53 The aftermath scene and emotional depth

23:51 Upcoming books in the series

24:56 Fun facts and personal interests

33:59 Connecting with readers and social media

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Join me as I chat with author Stephanie Mack about her novel Twenty Something Else, exploring themes of aging, marriage, and self-discovery through magical realism. Discover her writing process, character development, and insights into relatable storytelling for women in midlife. We also chat about the perks of being a girl mom, books, and more!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stephanie Mack and her novel

01:53 The concept and inspiration for Twenty Something Else

02:26 Magical realism elements

05:21 The importance of older characters in contemporary fiction

07:04 Why authentic age representation enhances reader connection

08:52 Exploring Stephanie's unique voice and writing style

09:34 Balancing honesty, vulnerability, and fictional storytelling

11:28 How her nonfiction and mom blogging background shape her fiction voice

12:48 Personal details in her characters and handling of real-life influences

15:38 The realistic portrayal of marriage and the importance of relationship work

16:24 The symbolism of balloons and planning her story's timeline

18:18 The creative process behind her heroine's journey and profession choices

21:06 Favorite scenes and the significance of her "Matterhorn" chapter

22:48 The lessons Sutton learns about appreciating her life and aging
27:27 - The importance of nuanced portrayals of marriage and self-image

28:42 The universal experience of women aging and self-acceptance

33:07 Upcoming book releases

36:24 Her experience as a girl mom and her daughters' personalities

40:18 Favorite recent reads of 2026 and the joy of discovering new authors

44:45 Nostalgic memories of childhood books and favorite stories

50:33 Her family's movie nights and classic film favorites

52:19 Connecting with readers online

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In this episode, author Angie Dickinson discusses her reimagining of fairy tales, the role of magic in Christian fiction, and the creative process behind her fantasy world. I had so much fun chatting with Angie about The Star Blessed!

Be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy of The Star Blessed! Enter the giveaway by clicking here. (giveaway for US entrants only, ends on 7/30/26)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Angie Dickinson and her books

01:04 Angie shares her background and inspiration for The Star Blessed

02:13 The role of magic in Christian fiction stories

04:38 The imaginative power of storytelling and childhood wonder

05:38 Difference between retellings and reimaginings

06:04 Why readers are drawn to reimagined fairy tales

07:26 Details about the fairy tale Cat-skin and its influence

09:20 Incorporating motifs from Rumpelstiltskin and Cat-skin

10:18 Creating a fantasy world: world-building and magic systems

12:19 Challenges of writing a believable fantasy world

14:52 Appealing to both YA and adult audiences

16:26 Themes and messages in Angie’s stories

17:34 Upcoming projects and writing journey

19:36 How stories can teach and inspire faith

20:39 Favorite fairy tales and childhood books

21:57 Guilty pleasures

23:20 Angie’s background in theater

24:44 Connecting with readers through newsletters

27:43 Giveaway details and closing remarks

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In this episode, author Shelley Shepherd Gray shares her journey into Amish fiction, the evolution of the genre, and insights into her latest series, The Amish Widows Club. Discover how her characters (an older heroine in book one!), find support and purpose, and get a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process and future projects.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Shelley Shepherd Gray

00:55 Shelley's Journey into Amish Fiction

03:47 The Evolution of Amish Fiction Genre

10:47 Inspiration for The Amish Widows Club Series

13:00 Choosing Older Women as Main Characters

17:58 Themes of Faith and Unexpected Life Changes

24:11 Writing Supportive Women’s Groups in Fiction

27:03 Upcoming Books in the Series

32:08 Shelley's Favorite Reading and Baking Habits

38:03 Memorable Childhood Books and Library Love

42:00 Travel Dreams

45:10 Connecting with Shelley Online

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Today's episode highlights the significance of ordinary people in espionage during WWII and the fascinating historical inspirations behind the book. In this engaging conversation, Roseanna M. White shares insights into her writing process, upcoming novels, and the historical inspirations behind her stories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Roseanna

01:31 The Spy Keeper of Marseille: A Historical Overview

04:52 Crafting Unique WWII Stories

06:47 Dual Perspectives

09:38 A Complex Backstory

13:16 Researching Historical Figures

16:46 Animal Names and Historical Inspirations

19:30 Upcoming Novels

23:37 Fun Questions

32:12 Connecting with Readers and Community

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Thank you to our sponsor for this week - Turning Toward Eden⁠⁠! If you're looking for a book unlike any other - this is the book for you!

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Today I'm thrilled to be chatting with Jennie Goutet. We chat about her writing journey from memoir to historical romance, her insights on book covers, writing in the Georgian era, and the importance of clean fiction. She also chats about living in France!

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00:00 Introduction to Jennie Goutet

03:00 Jennie's Journey to Authorship

05:56 The Art of Book Covers

08:57 Living in France as an Author

11:51 Exploring the Georgian Era

14:59 Researching Historical Settings

17:56 Crafting Love Triangles in Fiction

22:19 Navigating Complex Character Dynamics

24:29 The Challenge of Writing Believable Romance

25:47 The Appeal of Historical Romance

27:23 The Rise of Clean Fiction

30:07 Bridging Faith and Fiction

32:11 Creating Uplifting Narratives

33:21 Upcoming Works and Future Projects

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In this episode of A Baker's Perspective Podcast, author Callie Murray shares her journey to writing her debut novel The Brunswick, inspired by true events from 1939. She discusses her research process, themes of foster care, adoption, and the importance of community support, along with insights on balancing romance and history in storytelling.

Join us for this enlightening conversation!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Callie Murray and Her Journey

03:03 The Process of Becoming an Author

06:09 Exploring the Historical Context of 'The Brunswick'

08:39 Themes of Foster Care and Adoption

11:52 The Role of Romance in Historical Fiction

14:48 Lessons and Takeaways from 'The Brunswick'

17:47 Future Projects and Inspirations

21:01 Fun Personal Insights and Recommendations

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