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
From Suspect to Love Interest
In this episode Tiffanie and Melissa discuss Colors of Truth by Tamera Alexander. This is the third book in her Carnton series. Our discussions have been very interesting as they center around hot topics of today. We talk about: • Why our kids need discipline and love. • Why we are kind to our enem
Deep POV with Liz Tolsma
Liz Tolsma is an author, editor, podcaster, mother, and wife. She loves editing and helping new authors hone their skills and start their author journey. In this conversation, Liz Tolsma discusses the concept of Deep Point of View (DPoV) and provides tips and tricks for writers to achieve it in the
Book Launch with Abbey Downey
Abbey Downey is our guest author for this bonus episode. Abbey started writing inspirational romance stories during naptime when her kids were babies and found she couldn’t stop. She previously published two books with Love Inspired Historical under the pen name Mollie Campbell. She also works with
A Real Life Love Story
In this episode Tiffanie and Melissa, discuss With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander. This is the first novel in her Carnton series. You will want to read her novella first titled, Christmas at Carnton. Our discussion of this book was fun. The fact that this novel is based on real people and real eve
Christmas, Love, and War
In this episode Tiffanie and Melissa discuss Tamera Alexander’s novella Christmas at Carnton. This is a lively discussion in which we touch on some hot topics of today that were present during the Civil war. We talk about: • Women in the military • Southern viewpoints of the Civil War • How women f
Author Advice with Julie Lessman
This week’s Writers Wednesday episode brings back one of our favorite authors here at LiteraryScape, Julie Lessman. Julie is an award-winning author whose tagline of “Passion With a Purpose” underscores her intense passion for both God and romance. A lover of all things Irish, she enjoys writing clo
A Race to Love
In this episode, I am flying solo as I bring you a review of Abbey Downey’s newest release, An Uncertain Road. This is the first book of three in her series and it is releasing on February 27th. You can pre-order this adventurous novel now with the link in the blog post of this episode. Let’s dive
Interview with Robin Lee Hatcher
In this episode of the Literary Scape podcast, host Melissa interviews author Robin Lee Hatcher about her Boulder Creek romance series and her writing career. Robin shares her hope for readers to be entertained and inspired by her books and discusses her favorite characters and scenes in the series.
Fiance Switch
In this episode, Jamie and Melissa discuss All She Ever Dreamed by Robin Lee Hatcher. This is the second book in her Boulder Creek Romance series. This is a fiancé switch-a-roo love story. When we first meet Sarah, she is engaged to Warren. His older brother, Jeremiah, comes home and Sara soon find