The LiteraryScape Podcast
The LiteraryScape podcast serves both readers and writers of historical Christian romance with a sprinkling of contemporary Christian suspense books. We read, discuss, review, and rate books in this unique romance sub-genre. For authors, we bring inside tips and tricks from those who have gone before us. LiteraryScape is the one stop shop for both readers and authors to connect, learn, and grow together.
Featured Episode
Behind the Scenes of Lynn H. Blackburn’s Defend and Protect Series
Romantic suspense author Lynn H. Blackburn reveals the insider secrets behind her Defend and Protect Secret Service series. Discover how real Secret Service experience shaped her research, which scenes were inspired by true events, why readers love Gil and Under Fire, and the creative challenges of writing authentic law enforcement romance. Plus, Lynn discusses disability representation, her writing process, and what’s next in her Gossamer Falls series. Perfect for romantic suspense fans and aspiring authors interested in the craft of research-driven fiction.
All Episodes
Never Settle in Marriage
In this episode Tiffanie and Melissa discuss the second book in Beth White’s Daughtry House series, The Reluctant Belle. Joelle and Schuyler’s love story has some very unexpected events. Topics we discuss: • The Golden Rule • Grandmama is growing on us. • We reap what we sow. • A crazy court scene.
Love at First Sight
Announcements Next Saturday April 20th we will have another Coffee and Books event. Join authors Sarah Sundin, Jodi Basye, and Karen Witemeyer from 1:00-2:00pm EST for a live Q&A. Enjoy a lively conversation with your favorite coffee! Authors registration for the HCRW online mini conference opens t
Interview with Author Lynn H. Blackburn
Lynn H. Blackburn discusses her dive team investigation series and the unique aspects of writing contemporary suspense romance in the Christian fiction genre. She emphasizes the importance of hope in Christian fiction and how it sets it apart from secular fiction. The themes of God’s sovereignty and
A Long Time Love
In this episode Jamie and Melissa discuss One Last Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn. This is the final book in her Dive Team Investigations series. We have enjoyed this contemporary Christian suspense romance and are looking forward to our interview with Lynn next week. Topics we discuss: • Holding conv
Sales Funnels & Marketing Strategies with Becky Kopitzke
Sales Funnels and Marketing Strategies
From Beyond the Grave
In this episode Jamie and Melissa discuss In Too Deep by Lynn H. Blackburn. This is the second book in her Dive Team Investigations series. We have thoroughly enjoyed her series and the inspiration she has packed into these amazing novels. I know it is a bit outside of our genre, but I highly recomm
Best Friend’s Sister
In this episode, Jamie and Melissa discuss our first contemporary Christian suspense romance novel. We read Lynn H. Blackburn’s book Beneath the Surface. This was a change from our normal and we loved it! We dive in with the first book, Lynn H. Blackburn’s Dive Team Investigations series. The golde
Author Advice with Sara R. Turnquist
In this episode, Tiffany, Jamie, and Melissa interview author Sarah R. Turnquist. They discuss the indie publishing journey, lessons learned in the writing industry, and go-to resources for writing. Sara has been an amazing teacher for HCRW members. Her insights during this interview are just as va
ISIS to Hitman to Redeemed
We did not have an author interview to wrap up our most recent series and initially, I was just going to skip an episode for today. However, a couple of Sundays ago, I heard an incredible testimony that I just had to share. A missionary shared how God had used him to reach a former ISIS member tur