Book Talk: Kelly Goshorn Listen to the episode with Kelly Goshorn In today’s episode of Book Talk, I have the pleasure of bringing my friend Kelly Goshorn onto the show to talk about her latest novel The Undercover Heiress of Brockton. I loved writing in a novella collection with Kelly a couple years ago, so I loved getting the chance …
Book Talk: Connie Mann
Book Talk: Connie Mann Listen to the episode with Connie Mann Y’all, there are rare moments when I read a book and think, “I wish I’d written this one.” Connie Mann‘s book that comes out in the spring is one of those (spoiler alert: I endorsed it!). But her current book, The Liar’s Treasure is soooo good. That’s why when …
ACFW 2025 Recap
Last week found me traveling to Springfield, Missouri, a seven hour sojourn by my trusty GMC to reach the hotel where the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference was held this year. Each year this is my few days to spend time with my writing friends, interact with editors and agents, and get to spend rare time with readers. Each year …
Book Talk: Kim Duffy
Book Talk: Kim Duffy Listen to the episode with Kim Duffy I have known Kim Duffy (also writing as Kimberly Duffy) for several years, and it was past time to have her on as a guest. She is someone I love brainstorming with and spending time with because she’s wicked smart and has this wry sense of humor I enjoy. …
Book Talk: Kristen Hogrefe Parnell
Book Talk: Kristen Hogrefe Parnell Listen to the episode with Kristen Hogrefe Parnell For today’s episode of Book Talk, it’s a treat to welcome Kristen Hogrefe Parnell back. Kristen writes page-turning romantic suspense, and her novella in Truth started with a what-if when she was on vacation at Rosemary Beach. She kept adding layers until she had the plot for the …
Book Talk: Sarah Hamaker
Book Talk: Sarah Hamaker Listen to the episode with Sarah Hamaker For today’s episode of Book Talk, I’m so pleased to introduce you to Sarah Hamaker. On her website, Sarah hosts quick takes with authors, a great way to learn about what authors are working on and their newest books (you can listen to my part in one recent episode …
Book Talk: Paul Bradley Carr
Book Talk: Paul Bradley Carr Listen to the episode with Paul Bradley Carr One of the things I enjoy most about hosting Book Talk is making new writing friends. I love connecting with writers I’ve known for years, but today I get to introduce you to a new friend. Paul Bradley Carr and I hadn’t met before we recorded, but …
A bouquet of pencils and a helping of grace
There’s something about the middle of August. It’s a time of bouquets of sharpened pencils and kids starting school. The temperatures are still blisteringly hot here in Indiana, but my kids started school this week. I have a senior and a sophomore in high school. And my recent college grad moved over the weekend and started his grown-up job after …
Book Talk: Bethany Turner
Book Talk: Bethany Turner Listen to the episode with Bethany Turner It is so much fun to welcome Bethany Turner back to Book Talk. She was my first guest at the very beginning of Book Talk, and it is a delight to have her back as we discuss her latest romantic comedy, Wes and Addie Had Their Chance. I was …
Book Talk: Lisa T. Bergren
Book Talk: Lisa T. Bergren Listen to the episode with Lisa T. Bergren Today, it’s a thrill to get to introduce you to the delightful Lisa T. Bergren. The author of more than 70 books, Lisa is a wonderful person who writes fantastic novels. Today we’re talking about her River of Time series. This series is one of my favorites, …










