You know I love a book that’s set during World War II, especially when it brigns to life real events. That’s why I was intrigued by Hidden Yellow Stars from the first moment I started seeing about it. In this novel the author has created a compelling story that brings to life the fight to save Jewish children in Belgium. …
On my first trip to Berlin I had the privilege of listening to stories of people who experienced the wall going up and the wall going down while sitting at a breakfast table. One of the transformative experiences of my young adulthood was when the wall collapsed. The woman we stayed with was my age, and the night the wall …
Book Talk: Steven James Listen to the episode with Steven James From the moment I read my first Patrick Bowers novel, I’ve been a huge fan of Steven James‘ books. Then I met him at ThrillerFest. Since then we’ve interacted through ACFW and other organizations, and I’ve come to admire Steven as a master writer and teacher of writing. That’s …
Book Talk: Angela Bell Listen to the episode with Angela Bell Today it is such fun to introduce you to my friend and debut author Angela Bell. There is something so sweet about that first, full-length book, and when you tackle something that blends Around the World in 80 Days with Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies you get the …
If you were to create a bookmark, what quote would you add to it? I hope you enjoy these! I’ve found I can never have enough bookmarks. Back to editing! And if you’re looking for a book to read, don’t forget you can preorder The Vanished. It’s releasing in April, and I can’t wait for you to read it! …
Book Talk: Elizabeth Camden Listen to the episode with Elizabeth Camden Do you love a novel that incorporates the Gilded Age, romance, and mystery? Then you will love reading novels by Elizabeth Camden. In this episode of Book Talk, I loved chatting with Elizabeth about her latest novel While the City Sleeps, and her writing in general. As a former …
Book Talk: Mitch Albom Listen to the episode with Mitch Albom Today it’s a delight to introduce you to Mitch Albom. I have enjoyed each of his books that I have read including Tuesdays with Morrie and The Stranger in the Lifeboat, so I was intrigued by his latest novel The Little Liar. We live in a day where truth …
Book Talk: Mary Connealy Listen to the episode with Mary Connealy It’s always such fun to chat with my friend Mary Connealy. She’s at 75 books, y’all. 75! Our careers have run on parallel tracks, so I am truly in awe of the way she writes so many books that are all so unique with strong heroines, and cowboys. The …
Book Talk: Dani Pettrey Listen to the episode with Dani Pettrey Who doesn’t love a good romantic suspense? Especially when it blends romance with suspense in a way that welcomes the reader back to the pages again and again? That’s why I love reading my friend Dani Pettrey’s novels. It was such fun to welcome her back to Book Talk …
Book Talk: Sarah Sundin and Amanda Barratt Listen to the episode with Sarah Sundin and Amanda Barratt Today it’s so much fun to introduce you to Sarah Sundin and Amanda Barratt. These two write amazing World War II fiction, the kind that pulls you in, yanks out your heart, and leaves you thinking hard about what you’ve read. They each …