Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa

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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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February 16, 2023 ep55 Behind the Story with Amanda Bedzrah, Biblical fiction based on Leah and Bathsheba
Our Guest today is Amanda Bedzrah. Amanda is a prayer minister, an inspirational speaker and an NHS professional. She is passionate about seeing people restored and living a full life beyond salvation. She has written several book including two Biblical novels: Leah Unnoticed Unwanted Unloved and Becoming Queen Bathsheba.
0:00 Co-host news
09:35 Interview
35:59 Giveaway
Midpoint question Which Biblical novel has sent you back to the Bible?
*** Enter to win a paperback https://kingsumo.com/g/cfrjr3/becoming-queen-bathsheba-paperback ***
Bathsheba is taken against her will by the most powerful man in Israel. A month later, she discovers she carries the evidence of their secret, dangerous encounter. With her husband at war, this pregnancy could mean her death or untold greatness. When the king finds out that she is with child, he immediately summons her husband home from war, a cunning plan in mind.
Connect with Amanda and her books through her website https://amandabedzrah.com
Co-host freebies: https://naomicraig.com and https://lisareneeauthor.com
Remember to subscribe to stay in touch for more interviews and giveaways.
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38min
February 01, 2023 Behind the Story with Laura Thomas, Romantic Suspense author of The Christmas Cabin.
Our guest today is Laura Thomas. Author of the Flight to Freedom Series, and The Christmas Cabin, Laura is a certified hope writers coach, and a chocoholic mom and nanny, married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they live in Kelowna, B.C. as audacious empty-nesters. Find out more about Laura's books at https://laurathomasauthor.com Enter to win https://kingsumo.com/g/irany6/laura-thomas-ebook-giveaway Co-host freebies: https://lisareneeauthor.com https://naomicraig.com Remember to subscribe for future interviews and giveaways.
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30min
January 16, 2023 ep2 S3 Behind the Story with Liz Tolsma WW2 Historical Fiction author
Our Guest this episode is Liz Tolsma, host of Christian Historical Fiction Talk Podcast, world traveler and gifted Historical Fiction writer. If you follow Liz on Social media you’ll find posts about her latest interviews, engaging conversation starters and her lovely family.
**Enter the draw for her latest release in eBook https://kingsumo.com/g/n4byjt/what-i-would-tell-you-ebook-by-liz-tolsma
Check out her podcast here: Christian Historical Fiction Talk Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-historical-fiction-talk/id1530436391
Connect to Liz and join her newsletter here: https://liztolsma.com
Subscribe to Naomi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@naomicraigbibfic
**Get a free Biblical Fiction novella, On Desolate Heights from https://naomicraig.com
**Or Lisa Renee's free Christian romcom at https://lisareneeauthor.com
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story for more interviews coming soon.
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34min
January 01, 2023 Season 3 Happy New Year from Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisa
Happy New Year from Naomi and Lisa !
We have a giveaway when you subscribe to our channel.
Win a $45 prize pack which includes inspirational reader prints, a $10 Amazon voucher, an Ezekiel Song ebook & a Fake Identity at Stake audiobook. https://kingsumo.com/g/x3tsdd/behind-the-story-new-year-giveaway
Want our bonus freebies? Get On Desolate Heights ebook from https://naomicraig.comand Fake Engagement Mistake from https://lisareneeauthor.com
Subscribe for future episodes.
All the best for 2023 from Naomi and Lisa.
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11min
December 22, 2022 Behind the Story with Kim Vogel Sawyer, Christian author of 60 novels, contemporary and historical.
Our guest today is Award-winning author, Kim Vogel Sawyer. If you follow Kim on social media, you’ll likely find pictures of sunsets, old Christmas carol lyrics, Operation Christmas Child ideas, and of course, kitty pictures.
Kim's latest novel, Still My Forever, follows Disillusioned musician, Gilbert Baty, strives to get his career and love life back on track. Four years after leaving his hometown to “make it big” on the elite New York City music scene, Gil returns to Falke, Kansas, with his head held low. As he tries to rediscover his creativity, he can’t help being distracted by Ava Flaming, the baker to whom he was briefly engaged before he ended things—and who is finding herself even more drawn to Gil than she used to be . . . Discover the story behind Still My Forever.
*** Check out Kim's website to learn about her books and where to get them. https://kimvogelsawyer.com
*** Enter to win 2 paperbacks from Kim if you are in the US, https://kingsumo.com/g/ml7yy5/kim-vogel-sawyer-paperbacks
Co-host freebies: Biblical fiction: https://naomicraig.com
Christian romcom: https://lisareneeauthor.com
Remember to subscribe for upcoming interviews and giveaways.
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23min
November 01, 2022 ep16 S2 Behind the Story with Tessa Afshar. The Hidden Prince - historical fiction in Bible times. Writing at a slower pace, honoring how God made me.
Our Guest today is Award-winning Tessa Afshar. Tessa was born to a nominally Muslim family in the Middle East and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She then moved to England, where she survived boarding school for girls, before immigrating to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of Tessa’s life forever.
From the bestselling author of Jewel of the Nile comes the thrilling tale of a woman who feels she has no future but soon discovers the fate of nations may rest in her hands.
***Enter to win a paperback copy of The Hidden Prince*** https://kingsumo.com/g/wfkzfu/the-hidden-prince-paperback-from-tess-afshar
0:00 Pre-show chat. Publishing updates from the co-hosts
08:46 Interview with Tessa Afshar
15:17 Midpoint question
15:54 Advice for authors
29:34 Show freebies
Show mentions:
Trinity Lakes Romance series preorders at 99c https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8YQYYK7
Naomi Craig's free novella On Desolate Heights https://naomicraig.com
Lisa Renee's free romcom audio or ebook novella https://lisareneeauthor.com
Tessa Afshar's website and a free ebook: https://tessaafshar.com
Thank you for joining us on Behind the Story. Please subscribe to be notified of future author interviews.
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31min
October 01, 2022 ep 15 S2 Behind the Story with the My Funny Valentine ROMCOM authors - Dating Game with their characters.
A collection 25+ Full Length Sweet and clean Romantic Comedies, on sale for $0.99.
We are honored to have 4 of those books represented here on Behind the Story. We’re going to do a bit differently and interview these authors as if their characters are on a newlywed game show.
The heroes are deliciously imperfect, but the way they love will leave you breathless. It's a good thing no one ever said the path to happily ever after would be easy. Inside the pages of this laugh-out-loud romcom boxed set, you'll find heartwarming and binge-worthy full-length romance novels filled with flawed and hunky heroes, sassy heroines, mixed signals, accidental attractions, dating disasters, unexpected twists, and huge jaw-dropping gestures to help balance out their many wrong turns along the way. You'll be cheering out loud for Mr. Right to finally get it right.
From secret admirers, to best friends hoping to become more, to exes dying for a second chance, to fake relationships, to mistaken identities, there's something for everyone in these all-new, standalone, contemporary romantic comedies from your favorite USA Today bestselling, award-winning, and rising star authors.
Buy it on iBooks, Nook or Kobo at https://Books2Read.com/FunnyValentine Also available on Amazon.
MIDPOINT Question: Which of these 4 books represented in the game show, would you like to read first?
Get your free novella from the co-hosts:
On Desolate Heights, historical fiction https://naomicraig.com
Lisa's romcom novella, Fake Engagement Mistake https://lisareneeauthor.com
Mentioned in pre-show chat: Self-publishing help at https://thecollaborativepress.com
Remember to get your 99c copy of My Funny Valentine https://Books2Read.com/FunnyValentine
Subscribe for more fun, inspiring author interviews.
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29min
October 01, 2022 ep 14 S2 Behind the Story with Lauralee Bliss WWII Escape from Amsterdam historical fiction
Lauralee Bliss is all about adventure—both in her books and in life. Having written thirty books and hiked over 10,000 miles on many trails including the famous Appalachian Trail twice, Lauralee brings her passion for adventure to both readers and the wanderers. Her hope is that you will live well the journey God has planned for your life.
We are featuring, Escape from Amsterdam. Helen Smit believed she was called by God to become a teacher. Little does she know that her care for kids will take a drastic turn for survival when the Germans occupy Amsterdam and Jewish children and parents begin to be deported. Now all she can think of is helping all the kids escape before it’s too late.
Erik Misman’s newfound love for Helen is tested when he joins a plot to help move Jewish children to a safe place in the countryside. If danger can foster a closer bond with Helen and save the lives of the little ones, he will do it all. But a German patrol that stumbles upon the farm where they are hiding with three children and a soldier who takes an unexpected interest in Helen, could well destroy their plans for safety and love.
https://www.amazon.com/Escape-Amsterdam-Heroines-Lauralee-Bliss-ebook/dp/B0B19CSN2J
Grab your copy of Naomi Craig's biblical fiction novella at https://naomicraig.com
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story
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25min
August 01, 2022 ep13 S2 Behind the Story with Lila Diller. What if Judas Iscariot had heeded the warning? Speculative Biblical Fiction.
What if Judas Iscariot had heeded the warning Jesus gave at the Last Supper? Judas Iscariot, called by Jesus Himself to be one of the Twelve, thinks he can earn power and influence—and especially the money that comes with it—when Jesus becomes King of Israel. But Jesus won't take advantage of His popularity. And His teachings contradict everything Judas is working towards. How will Judas choose between loyalty to Jesus and betraying Him for the thirty pieces of silver needed to free his long-long mother?
Our Guest today is Lila Diller. While Lila has historically been outnumbered by her husband, two energetic boys, and a hyper dachshund, she welcomed another female into her house, a hilarious calico cat. Lila also loves purple, sushi, dark chocolate, and stories. When she's not homeschooling her boys, caring for her animals, or writing, you'll find her reading, watching movies, scrapbooking, or painting. Lila, thanks for joining us on #behindthestory
Win (1) Hardback, Large-print edition of Loyal Judas by Lila Diller, (1) Paperback edition of Defending David by Barbara M. Britton, (1) hardback, lined journal, black cover, (1) set of Bible pens, (1) bookmarks & pens from Barbara M. Britton, (2) scented soaps, (1) necklace https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/2eb5f2d73
Lila Diller, Author https://liladiller.comGet a FREE book: Her Heart's Decision
Pre-show chat. Lisa's romcom anthology at 99c preorder https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Back-Into-Love-Collection-ebook/dp/B09Y2CB3S9
Get Naomi Craig's new release https://www.amazon.com/Ezekiels-Song-Yahwehs-Legacy-Book-ebook/dp/B09SGRMF7M and claim your bonus story from https://naomicraig.com
Visit Naomi's website for a free novella, On Desolate Heights, https://naomicraig.com
Remember to subscribe to Behind the Story to be notified of new interviews.
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25min
July 01, 2022 Behind the Story with Lorana Hoopes, USA Today Christian Romance author and narrator. Win a boxset.
Our Guest today is USA today best selling author Lorana Hoopes. In addition to writing, she also records and produces her own audiobooks as well as audiobooks for other clean authors. Lorana is still a part-time English teacher as well as a full-time mom. She also enjoys singing in the worship team at her church and acting on stage.
00:00 Book news from Lisa and Naomi
06:49 Lorana Hoopes Interview
14:09 MIDPOINT QUESTION Do you like Unrequited Love stories? Give a book example to enter the draw to win a boxset from Lorana Hoopes.
22:19 Narrating Audiobooks
26:26 Advice for Authors uploading audiobooks to YouTube
Check out Lorana's YouTube channel for free audiobooks https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorLoranaHoopes
Website: https://www.authorloranahoopes.org
Download Lorana's free novella https://mybookcave.com/direct/0d26893d
Join Naomi's newsletter to get a copy of On Desolate Heights https://naomicraig.com
For Lisa Renee's free Christian romcom on audio or ebook go to https://lisareneeauthor.com
Preorder My Funny Valentine, 25 novels for $0.99 at https://books2read.com/funnyvalentine Both Lorana and Lisa have a full novel in this boxset. Co-host, Lisa Renee has new releases and pre-orders mentioned in this episode here: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Renee/e/B07VXPD47T
Remember to subscribe to our YouTube or Podcast to keep in touch with more Christian author interviews and giveaways.
Get a bonus entry when you subscribe and comment DONE on any platform or social media post where you listen or watch this episode.
Thank you for joining us on Behind the Story.
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39min

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.