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September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

A Book-chat about Worthy of Legend with Roseanna M. White & a Review of Moondrop Miracle by Jennifer Lamont Leo

Christy Award-winning author Roseanna M. White joins us for a chat about writing, time management, launching a line of princess books (WhiteCrown,) and her latest release Worthy of Legend. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book! (Enter here.)

Today’s Pinch of the Past is hosted by Liz Tolsma. Did you know that the famed Alamo Mission was built in 1718 and included up to 5 acres of land?

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. If you love historical fiction, period dramas, or grew up admiring the Mary Kay lady with her pretty pink cosmetics, then you simply must try Moondrop Miracle by Jennifer Lamont Leo! You can connect with Angela at AuthorAngelaBell.com (View full review here.)

September 5, 2022September 22, 2024

St. Augustine Lighthouse Part 2

The audio version of post was first shared in Episode 39: A Book-chat about The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane with Michelle Griep & a Review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin

Today we take a peek at the women who served at St. Augustine Lighthouse, World War II and beyond.

***St. Augustine Lighthouse***: Photo credit-Darcie Fornier

September 5, 2022September 22, 2024

A Book-chat about The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane with Michelle Griep & a Review of Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin

Join Christy Award-winning author Michelle Griep for a chat about her novel The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane, and don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

August 22, 2022September 22, 2024

This Hallowed Ground by Donna E. Lane

The audio version of this review was first shared in Episode 38: Guest Tracie Peterson and a Review of This Hallowed Ground by Donna E. Lane

THE BOOK

How much can war steal from one man?

Georgia, 1861. As the tides of war sweep south, Aidan MacAlister is drawn north like water up a reed by the inexorable pull to defend his land. After tragedy strikes at Gettysburg, Aidan spirals into unfamiliar, dark places of unbridled fury, earning him the nickname, the Fourth Horseman.

August 22, 2022September 22, 2024

Episode 38: Guest Tracie Peterson and a Review of This Hallowed Ground by Donna E. Lane

Tracie Peterson gave her life to Jesus at the age of six. She knew at an early age that God was calling her to ministry. Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 132 books, most of those historical. Join Tracie for a chat about her book BEYOND THE DESERT SANDS, book 2 in the Love on the Santa Fe series and don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

August 6, 2022September 22, 2024

Episode 37: Guest Naomi Craig and a Review of Diamond in the Rough by Jen Turano

Join KyLee and Darcy for a chat with author Naomi Craig– an avid reader, and pastor’s wife who loves reading and writing Biblical fiction. When she’s not serving in various areas at church or trying to stay on top of mountains of dishes, you’ll most likely find her enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee. Learn more about her latest release, Ezekiel’s Song here.

July 25, 2022September 22, 2024

Episode 36: Guest Parker J. Cole & a Review of Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham

Interview: Our featured book today is A Chance for Genevieve. Parker J. Cole is an author, speaker, and radio host with an obsession with the Lord, Star Trek, K-dramas, anime, romance books, old movies, speculative fiction, and knitting. An on-and-off Mountain Dew and marshmallows addict, she writes to fill the void the sugar left behind. (Enter the giveaway for her book here.)

July 18, 2022September 22, 2024

Episode 35: Guest Elizabeth Musser & a Review of Lost in Darkness by Michelle Griep

Interview: Our featured book today is By Way of the Moonlight. ELIZABETH MUSSER writes ‘entertainment with a soul’ from her writing chalet—tool shed—outside Lyon, France. Find more about Elizabeth and her novels at www.elizabethmusser.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and her blog.

July 16, 2022August 1, 2022

Special Episode: Story Fest 2022

Our guest today is an award winning fiction and non fiction author, Cynthia Ruchti. She serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, and shares a very special event on this episode.

Created with Christian Fiction Reader-Fans in mind: the 2022 ACFW Storyfest! Come be part of our inaugural year of hosting ACFW Storyfest (formerly the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat). It all takes place Thursday, September 8, 2022 afternoon-Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information go to www.ACFWStoryfest.com

July 12, 2022August 1, 2022

Episode 34: Lynn Austin and a Review of On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright

Interview Lynn Austin shares the development of her story Long Way Home. In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won’t discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith.

Pinch of the Past: Newspapers discovered that train wrecks fascinated their readers, and took to covering them in gory detail, even giving sensational names to individual accidents. One accident involving the deaths of 42 people after a car fell off a bridge and caught fire was called the “Angola Horror.” (Read full article here.)

Bookworm Review: On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright is another great time split story from Wright with characters everyone can relate to—a man battling past scars through addiction and two women from different time periods trying to find their worth and handling that trauma in unhealthy ways. (Read full article here.)

You can connect with Lynn at her website LynnAustin.org, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Goodreads.