In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, Mom and I discuss Julie Lessman’s Christmas novella, The Best Gift of all. This novella is part of the many O’Connor family stories. John Brady and Lizzie from A Passion Redeemed are featured is this incredible Christmas novella. 

Topics We Discuss:

The balance between spouse and children.

God’s design for the family structure.

Redeeming  broken relationships.

In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, Mom, and I discuss A Whisper of Hope by Julie Lessman. This novella features one of the infamous O’Connor couples, Mitch and Charity. Being a big Julie Lessman fan, I of course love this novella. However, I also love all of the characters in the O’Connor family and highly recommend every book in the series.

In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, Mom, and I discuss Sarah Sundin’s novella, I’ll Be Home for Christmas. We loved reading this novella as it takes place in our home state and features our favorite university. It was also interesting to find out that the candy store featured in the story still exists today. Taking a trip there will be in our future!

In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, my mother, and I discuss the novella Christmas Threat by Lynn Shannon. This is the second novella in her Christmas novella collection. You can read all of three for free on Kindle Unlimited. Most, if not all her books are available on KU. As always Lynn delivers an action-packed romance you cannot put down.

In this episode we discuss Lynn Shannon's Christmas novella, Christmas Danger. It is packed with suspense and makes for quick holiday romance read. We also discuss the Clark Griswolds in our families and share one our favorite Christmas treats.

In this episode, Melissa celebrates the upcoming launch of her first historical romance novel, 'Unwavering Faith,' and shares insights about the Bounty Brothers series. She discusses the creative process behind the book cover, character dynamics, and the unique approach to self-publishing. Additionally, she highlights upcoming events and community engagement opportunities for readers and writers.

In this episode of the Literary Escape podcast, host Melissa welcomes author Abbey Downey to discuss her latest release, 'An Unexpected Catch.' Set in 1907, the novel features a female umpire and a pitcher navigating their unexpected romance amidst the challenges of their time. Abbey shares insights into her characters, the historical context of the story, and the research that informed her writing. The conversation also touches on the dynamics between characters, the role of supporting figures, and the challenges of writing compelling antagonists. Abbey hints at her future projects, including a new book that breaks away from the sports theme.

Author Lynn Shannon discusses her journey from being a lawyer to becoming a self-published author. She talks about her Triumph Over Adversity series and how it came to be based on reader requests. Lynn shares her writing process and how she develops suspenseful storylines. She also mentions some of her favorite authors and books in the Christian romantic suspense genre. Lynn discusses her favorite Bible verse and what readers can expect from her next. The conversation ends with a discussion on her Christmas novellas and how listeners can connect with her.

In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, and Melissa discuss Tactical Force by Lynn Shannon. This is the final book in her Triumph Over Adversity series. It was the perfect ending to this edge of your seat suspenseful romance series.

In this episode Tiffanie, Jessica, and Melissa discuss the novel Covert Mission by Lynn Shannon. This book is part of her Triumph Over Adversity series. Lynn writes incredible contemporary Christian suspense romance novels that our local libraries cannot keep on their shelves. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this amazing story!

Nuggets of truth/wisdom:

·      Praying your way through grief

·      God is always there

·      Death can come at any moment

In this conversation, Melissa, Kim, and Liz discuss their experiences and insights in the editing process, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between authors and editors. They share their backgrounds in education and writing, the different types of editing, and the emotional journey of authors as they navigate the publishing world. The discussion highlights the significance of professional editing in producing quality work and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.

In this episode Jessica, Tiffanie, and Melissa discuss the fourth book in Lynn Shannon’s Triumph Over Adversity series, Strategic plan. Due to the stalker wearing a pig mask, Tiffanie and Melissa were reminded of their visit to a haunted hog house when they were teenagers, something they would never do again!

In this episode Jessica, Jamie, Tiffanie, and Melissa discuss Necessary Peril by Lynn Shannon. This is the third book in her Triumph Over Adversity series and is a contemporary Christian suspense romance story.

A verse that is highlighted in this story is Joshua 1:9. Given the miracles and devastation surrounding hurricane Helene it is such a sweet reminder that God is with us always.

In this episode Jamie, Jessica, Tiff, and Melissa discuss Critical Error by Lynn Shannon. This is the second book in her Triumph Over Adversity series. Her contemporary Christion suspense romance series will keep you turning the page! We discuss the book, haunted hog houses, and situational awareness. Enjoy this laughter filled conversation.

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 linked Julie’s interview in the show notes for this episode.

In this episode Jamie, Tiffanie, Jessica, and Melissa discuss the first book in Lynn Shannon’s Triumph Over Adversity series titled Calculated Risk. This is the second contemporary Christian suspense romance series we have featured this year. Typically, we stick with historical Christian romance, but we do enjoy this sub-genre as well.

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.

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 historical facts she included in the books. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Melissa discuss the quirky elements in Julie's books, the twists and surprises, and the impact they had on readers. They also talk about Julie's new devotional book and her initial resistance to writing nonfiction. Julie shares the process of writing the devotional and the spiritual attacks she faced. They also discuss Julie's future writing plans and how readers can stay connected with her through her newsletter and social media.

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 the ones we love.

The power of prayer.

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 and following His guidance in the writing process. She also gives a sneak peek into her newly released book, 'All Men Are Liars,' which is part of the Jesus Revolution Romance series.