Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa

By Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa

Discover the story behind the story of your favorite Christian Authors. Co-hosts, Naomi Craig and Lisa Renee interview authors, discuss Christian fiction, and the publishing journey.... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa episodes:

September 16, 2023 ep69 Behind the Story, Sara Beth Williams writes emotional Christian Romance in the Trinity Lakes multi-author series
Our Guest today is Sara Beth Williams Sara lives in Northern California, enjoys playing the guitar, gardening, reading spending time with her family. Sara is the token American in the Trinity Lakes Series.
Check out her new release, No Matter How Far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2GWDLJ8
For all her books, go to https://sarabethwilliams.com
Comment to enter the draw to win an ebook of No Matter How Far:
Midpoint Qu: Name a character you've read that portrayed authenticity.
Follow Naomi on YouTube to keep up to date on her Kickstarter with Donna E Lane https://youtube.com/@naomicraigbibfic
Get Naomi's free novella On Desolate Heights at https://naomicraig.com
Grab Lisa's free novella Fake Engagement Mistake at https://lisareneeauthor.com
Self-publishing for authors: https://thecollaborativepress.com
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story for more interviews and giveaways.
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32min
July 01, 2023 ep64 Behind the Story interviews Karen Witemeyer about her Snow White retelling, Fairest of Heart.
Our Guest today is Historical Romance author, Karen Witemyer. A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards.
Get her free novella from https://karenwitemeyer.com
Connect with Karen in her FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839437643052460
MIDPOINT Qu: Tell us of a book hero who shows great mercy.
** Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed paperback of Fairest of Heart by Karen Whitemeyer. https://kingsumo.com/g/2uqonr/fairest-of-heart-signed-paperback-us
Find out more about Naomi Craig's preorder bonus story at http://www.celebratelitpublishing.com/posts/book/sheerahs-legacy
Get Naomi's free Biblical novella, https://naomicraig.com
Download Lisa's free romcom novella from https://lisareneeauthor.com
Follow Lisa Renee's kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lisareneeauthor/be-the-character-in-book-boyfriends-and-lattes
Author services, check out https://thecollaborativepress.com
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story for more great interviews and giveaways.
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27min
June 15, 2023 ep63 Behind the Story with Iola Goulton, Christian debut author from NZ on writing your first book and a discussion on reader preferences for first person or third person POV.
Our guest today is Kiwi author Iola Goulton. Iola’s debut book, Always by My Side, is book 4 in the Trinity Lakes series. Iola is an editor, book reviewer and now an Author. She likes her Christian fiction a little edgier and with humor.
To enter to win an ebook copy of Iola's debut novel, answer either of our midpoint questions.
MIDPOINT Qus:
Were you the responsible sibling?
What point of view and tense do you prefer to read? ie. First, Third, Present tense, past tense?
Giveaways
Christian Romcom Audiobook bundle https://kingsumo.com/g/cwrors/christian-romcom-audiobook-bundle
Follow Lisa Renee's kickstarter project and be notified on launch https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lisareneeauthor/be-the-character-in-book-boyfriends-and-lattes
Get a free copy of the Biblical fiction novella, On Desolate Heights from Naomi Craig https://naomicraig.com
Grab a free novella from Lisa Renee at https://lisareneeauthor.com
Remember to subscribe for more great giveaways and interviews.
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31min
June 06, 2023 ep 62 Behind the Story with Mesu Andrews and her Biblical novel, Feast or Famine. Who is Asenath?
Our Guest today is Biblical Novelist, Mesu Andrews. If you follow Mesu on social media, you’ll find, humor, book talk and deep scripture. Since we last had her on, Mesu has published Deep-otionals, Devotions with depth as well as her steady fare of Biblical novels.
MIDPOINT Qus: Which Joseph books have you read? Had you heard of Asenath before?
**We have giveaways!!**
Win a paperback of Feast of Famine (US or eBook International) https://kingsumo.com/g/e43clh/feast-or-famine
Win Lisa Renee's Christian romcom AUDIOBOOK $40 bundle https://kingsumo.com/g/cwrors/christian-romcom-audiobook-bundle
Enter Biblical Fiction Aficionados Newsletter Sweep https://kingsumo.com/g/8j6mhz/biblical-fiction-aficionados-newsletter-sweep/wkjxrqw
Other mentions:
Check out Lisa Renee's Kickstarter campaign & Click "Notify me on launch"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lisareneeauthor/be-the-character-in-book-boyfriends-and-lattes
Interested in self-publishing? Check out https://thecollaborativepress.com
Don't forget to subscribe for more interviews and giveaways.
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35min
May 15, 2023 ep61 Behind the Story with Sandi Rebert. Christian screen plays to novels.
Our Guest today is Sandi Rebert. Sandi has written over twenty Christian plays, cantatas, musicals, and programs that have been used by churches across the US and several foreign countries, and is presently turning her most popular dramas into novels.
Find out more at https://dramaticdifference.com
*** Enter to win a copy of Redemption's Promise https://kingsumo.com/g/jstihc/redemptions-promise-ebook ***
MIDPOINT Qu: What hooks you to read the next chapter?
Co-host freebies:
On Desolate Heights: https://naomicraig.com
Fake Engagement Mistake https://lisareneeauthor.com
Subscribe for more interviews and giveaways.
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35min
May 01, 2023 ep60 Behind the Story with Julie Christianson, sweet romcom author. How she discovery writes, links her series, the characters and much more.
Our guest today is Julie Christianson writes sweet romantic comedies—but only when she’s not reading them. After the library where Julie worked closed in 2020, she decided to try her hand at penning her own small-town romcoms. Her goal is to write books that make you laugh out loud, fall in love, and live happily ever after.
MIDPOINT Qu: What's your favorite comedic moment? (from a movie, TV show or book)
Grab Julie's free novella His Third Second Chance when you sign up for her newsletter: https://juliechristianson.com
Download co-host Lisa Renee's free novella in ebook or audiobook, Fake Engagement Mistake: https://lisareneeauthor.com
If you like historical fiction, download a free novella, On Desolate Heights, from co-host https://naomicraig.com
*** Enter the giveaway to win a copy of Julie's newest release https://kingsumo.com/g/9tpomd/that-time-i-kissed-the-groomsman-grump-ebook-giveaway ***
Follow Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliechristiansonauthor
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story for more giveaways and interviews.
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32min
April 16, 2023 ep59 Behind the Story with Savannah Scott, sweet romcom author, and how she developed the "Getting Shipped" series.
Our guest today is Patty H Scott. In April 2020 she took a big leap and started writing sweet romance and have nine books under the name (Patty H Scott). In Dec 2021 Patty started writing closed-door romcom as Savannah Scott, with Friend(shipped) being the first book in the wildly popular Getting Shipped series.
MIDPOINT Qu: Which character (from any author's books) do you want to see have their own story?
*** Enter the giveaway https://kingsumo.com/g/be5y4g/getting-shipped-paperback
Follow Savannah Scott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savannahscott_author
Visit her website: https://pattyhscott.com
Co-host freebies:
Free Sweet romcom novella https://lisareneeauthor.com
Free Historical Fiction novella https://naomicraig.com
Remember to subscribe for more fun interviews and giveaways.
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30min
April 04, 2023 ep58 Behind the Story with Meredith Resce: Should we avoid controversy in Christian Fiction?
Our guest today is Australian author Meredith Resce. Meredith’s latest offerings include The Ocean Between Us, Daring Mr Darcy, He, She and Meant To Be, and the Luella Linley series. Her books are full of fun, and real life characters and situations.
Find out more at https://meredithresce.com
Order The Ocean Between Us here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8H1Z2PL
**Enter to win a paperback copy for Australian residents, eBook for international winner. https://kingsumo.com/g/kji2xp/the-ocean-between-us
**Qu: Do you prefer your Christian Fiction filtered to suit mainstream beliefs?
**Co-host freebies:
Biblical Fiction free novella https://naomicraig.com
Christian Romantic Comedy https://lisareneeauthor.com
Remember to subscribe for more interviews and giveaways.
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37min
March 15, 2023 ep57 Behind the Story with Biblical Novelist, Jill Eileen Smith explores Eve's point of view.
Our guest today is Biblical Novelist, Jill Eileen Smith. Jill is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Wives of King David, the Wives of the Patriarchs, Daughters of the Promised Land, the Heart of the King, and Star of Persia, Esther’s Story, along with the nonfiction books When Life Doesn’t Match Your Dreams, and She Walked Before Us. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times.
MIDPOINT QU: What are one of the struggles you think Eve had?
**Enter the giveaway to win a paperback copy of Daughter of Eden https://kingsumo.com/g/bxcgfw/daughter-of-eden-paperback
Sign up to get Jill's freebie https://jilleileensmith.com
Download a free copy of On Desolate Heights by Naomi https://naomicraig.com
If you'd like a free Christian romcom novella, Lisa Renee is offering an audiobook or ebook from her website here: https://lisareneeauthor.com
Thanks for watching and remember to subscribe for more interviews and giveaways.
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22min
March 01, 2023 ep56 Behind the Story with Tabitha Bouldin who writes steampunk, mysteries and contemporary romance.
Our Guest today is our good friend and writing machine, Tabitha Bouldin. Tabitha writes in many genres including Steampunk, Fairy Tale Retellings, Contemporary romance, and Historical mysteries. Her characters are real, and usually with a good dose of sarcasm.
0:00 Co-host book news
08:31 Interview
15:58 Midpoint question
Which of your favorite fairytales would you like to read a retelling or mashup? Enter the giveaway to win 2 ebooks from Tabitha https://kingsumo.com/g/5ihvjr/lost-in-wonderland-robbing-the-races-ebook-giveaway
Show Freebies:
https://tabithabouldin.com
https://naomicraig.com
https://lisareneeauthor.com
Order Lost in Wonderland here: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Wonderland-Beyond-Book-ebook/dp/B0BH17Z48T Remember to subscribe to the show for more giveaways and interviews.
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FAQs about Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa:

How many episodes does Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.