LiteraryScape Podcast

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will be next Saturday October 5th from 9:00-10:00am EST. Enjoy an hour of book talk with authors Julie Lessman, and Lynn Shannon. This is a free event, but you do need to register to save your spot. Head on over to www.literaryscape.com/events to registe

Welcome to the Blog Tour for What's the Story, Morning Glory? by Julie Lessman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! If you follow our podcast and have listened to Julie Lessman’s most recent interview with us, then you know all about her ‘novotional’. It is a devotional unlike any other. I have li

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will be on October 5th from 9:00-10:00am EST. Enjoy an hour of book talk with authors Julie Lessman, and Lynn Shannon. This is a free event, but you do need to register to save your spot. Head over to www.literaryscape.com/events to register today. We lo

Terry Whalin shares insights on book proposals, emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted proposal as a business plan for authors. He discusses the impact of book proposals on the publishing process and provides valuable tips for authors to stand out and succeed in the industry. Takeaways: • A b

In this conversation, Melissa and Julie Lessman discuss the Heart of San Francisco series. They talk about their favorite characters, the family dynamics in the books, and the themes of waiting for the right man and the power of prayer. Julie shares some behind-the-scenes insights, including histori

In this episode Jessica and Melissa dicuss Julie Lessman’s novella Grace Like Rain. This story features Blake the rake and concludes the Heart of San Francisco series. We loved seeing Blake find Jesus, love, and grace. Topics we discuss: Working with children with special needs. How our sin hurts t

Marlene discusses her experience writing books set in the 1960s and 70s and the challenges she faced in finding a publisher. She shares how she decided to go the indie publishing route and the freedom it has given her to write from her heart. Marlene emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord

In this episode Jessica and Melissa discuss the third novel in Julie Lessman’s Heart of San Francisco series titled Surprised by Love. This love story features Bram and Megan. Their love moves from friendship to lovers and the change is scary and challenging for both of them. Plus, we finally get t

In this episode Jessica and Melissa discuss the second book in Julie Lessman’s Heart of San Francisco series titled Dare to Love again. This love story is stocked full of twists, humor, inspiration, and romance. You will love the supporting characters in this novel, especially little Miss La Di Da.

In this conversation, Sara R. Turnquist and Melissa discuss various aspects of writing, including researching historical events, handling sensitive topics in Christian fiction, and the importance of bringing hope and light into the world through writing. Sara also shares information about her latest