Books on the Ridge

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author.

In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunction with her ministry to children, Revival Fire For Kids. 

Fasten your seatbelts!

We here at Mt. Zion Ridge Press wear many hats. For a change of pace, Michelle gets to be the sole interviewer, while Tamera gets to sit in the hot seat and be interviewed as an author.

In this episode of Books on the Ridge, Tamera will put on her hat as Minister to Children and talk about one of the four curriculum offerings she has written, available through Mt. Zion Ridge Press, in conjunction with her ministry to children, Revival Fire For Kids. 

Fasten your seatbelts!

Welcome back for part 2!

We're delighted to introduce you to Mt. Zion Ridge Press author JPC Allen, who first brought us Rae Riley in a short story in the MZRP Christmas anthology. Rae Riley is a young woman on a quest to find the truth about her mother's past, and identify the man who tried to kill her before Rae was born. The problem is that same man could be her unknown father.

In A Shadow on the Snow, Rae has found her father, and been welcomed into his family with open arms. But someone who has a grudge against her mother is now targeting Rae to make her pay for her mother's shady past. Rae fears she will lose her new family if they know about her problems, so she tries to solve the mystery on her own.

We had a lot of fun digging into the background details of the book, Jennifer's writing process, and plans for future stories featuring Rae and her new family. We think you'll enjoy this chat, too. 

We're delighted to introduce you to Mt. Zion Ridge Press author JPC Allen, who first brought us Rae Riley in a short story in the MZRP Christmas anthology. Rae Riley is a young woman on a quest to find the truth about her mother's past, and identify the man who tried to kill her before Rae was born. The problem is that same man could be her unknown father.

In A Shadow on the Snow, Rae has found her father, and been welcomed into his family with open arms. But someone who has a grudge against her mother is now targeting Rae to make her pay for her mother's shady past. Rae fears she will lose her new family if they know about her problems, so she tries to solve the mystery on her own.

We had a lot of fun digging into the background details of the book, Jennifer's writing process, and plans for future stories featuring Rae and her new family. We think you'll enjoy this chat, too. 

And don't forget to come back next week for part 2!

Welcome back for part 2 of our chat!

First-time Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis joins us to talk about her first novel in the Abbott Island series. 

Join us to learn about the stories behind the story, of a young woman who returns to the happy haven of her childhood to escape an abusive relationship. Abbott Island is a fictional island in Lake Erie, but by the time you finish listening to the podcast or read the book, you're going to wish it was a real place!

First-time Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Penny Frost McGinnis joins us to talk about her first novel in the Abbott Island series.

Join us to learn about the stories behind the story, of a young woman who returns to the happy haven of her childhood to escape an abusive relationship. Abbott Island is a fictional island in Lake Erie, but by the time you finish listening to the podcast or read the book, you're going to wish it was a real place!

Make sure you come back next week for part 2 of this interview.

Join us for part 2 of our interview with author Bettie Boswell, discussing her first novel with Mt. Zion Ridge Press, "On Cue."

The basis for "On Cue" is Bettie's own experience writing a musical drama for her own local historical society. Did she fall in love, like her character, Ginny? (well, no, she's already married ...) But who knows what else is drawn from real life?

Listen and find out!

Join us for another interview with author Bettie Boswell, discussing her first novel with Mt. Zion Ridge Press, "On Cue."

Bettie draws from personal experience and historical research to tell the story of Ginny, a teacher and writer, who is talked into writing a drama about local historical events to support the local historical society.

When a college drama professor is talked into being the director, shadows and hurt from Ginny's past rise up to haunt her. Can she learn to trust her script to this stranger, and let old wounds heal?

Will their two mischievous dogs have their way and match these two independent, creative souls?

Welcome back to our discussion of the new split-time novel, "Free to Love," with Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Bettie Boswell.

 A young writer and composer is researching the Underground Railroad for a musical about the Underground Railroad, based on a historic house in her town, and learns about the lives of a young slave, Early, and her mistress, Missy, as they journey from Alabama to Ohio and freedom.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Books on the Ridge.

Today's guest is Mt. Zion Ridge Press author Bettie Boswell, discussing her new release as of July 1: "Free to Love," a story that flows between past and present.

Bettie's previous titles with Mt. Zion Ridge Press include "On Cue," which "Free to Love" can be considered a prequel to, and her short story, "Henry's Gift," which appeared in "From the Lake to the River," an anthology of stories set in Ohio, by Ohio authors.

While "On Cue" tells the story of the production of a historical musical, and the romance between the author/composer and the director, "Free to Love" follows the heroine as she researches her play about the Underground Railroad. She learns about the lives of two young women: Early, a slave in Alabama, and her mistress, Missy.

This is Part 1. Part 2 will be available next Monday -- all Books on the Ridge podcasts will release on Monday.

Thanks for joining us!