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
Episode 201: Conrad Kingston, Fake Dating & Real Danger: A Christian Romance Book Club Review of Susan May Warren’s Minnesota Kingstons Series
LiteraryScape Ep. 201 reviews Conrad by Susan May Warren — fake dating, real danger, and a hockey hero with a secret. Listen to our Christian romance book club now!
Episode 200: Jack Kingston, Second Chances, and Dangerous Secrets: Susan May Warren’s The Minnesota Kingstons
Celebrating Episode 200! We review Jack, Book 1 of Susan May Warren’s Minnesota Kingstons — a sweet Christian romantic suspense full of second chances and danger.
Episode 199: Faith, Fiction, and 150 Books: Tracie Peterson on Writing Christian Historical Romance That Heals
On this episode of the LiteraryScape podcast, host Melissa LaShure sat down with Tracie to talk about her Hope of Cheyenne series, her writing process, and the courageous decision to tackle topics like suicide, revenge, and spiritual doubt in her stories.
Bonus: Writing Suspense, Romance & Faith with Susan May Warren: The Call of the Wild Series
Bonus EpisodeSusan May Warren talks Christian suspense romance, search and rescue dogs, and the new Call of the Wild series on LiteraryScape.Hosts Melissa LaShure Jessica Tiffanie Mom Share Episode[dssb_sharing_buttons use_sharing_title="on" sharing_title_inline="on"...
Episode 198: A Moment to Love: Tracie Peterson’s Final Hope of Cheyenne Book Delivers Romance, Redemption & Arranged Marriage
Tracie Peterson’s A Moment to Love — the Hope of Cheyenne finale. Arranged marriage, stolen research, a Pinkerton’s revenge quest & unexpected love.
Episode 197: Designed with Love by Tracie Peterson: A Story of Faith, Loss & Unexpected Romance in the Wild West
LiteraryScape reviews Designed with Love by Tracie Peterson — Hope of Cheyenne Book 2. Faith, second chances & historical Christian romance in the Wild West.
Episode 196: A Constant Love: Faith, Grief & Second Chances in Tracie Peterson’s Hope of Cheyenne
Episode 196LiteraryScape reviews A Constant Love by Tracie Peterson — Book 1 of the Hope of Cheyenne series. Faith, grief, healing, and historical romance.Hosts Melissa LaShure Jessica Tiffanie Mom Share Episode[dssb_sharing_buttons use_sharing_title="on"...
Episode 195: Sara R. Turnquist Returns: The Convenient Risk Series, Historical Fiction, and a Brand-New Book on the Way
Episode 195In Episode 195 of the LiteraryScape Podcast, host Melissa LaShure sits down with bestselling Christian historical romance author Sara R. Turnquist to discuss the Convenient Risk series — now eight books strong and growing.Hosts Melissa LaShure Jessica...
Episode 194: A Less Convenient Arrangement: Sweet Historical Romance, Small-Town Scandal & Hard-Won Faith
LiteraryScape Ep. 194 reviews A Less Convenient Arrangement by Sara R. Turnquist — sweet historical Christian romance, small-town drama, and slow-burn faith.