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
What is a Biblical Marriage?
This week’s inspirational moment is not coming from a historical Christian romance novel, but rather we are sitting down with Sarah Turnquist and Gregg Bridgeman to talk about what is a biblical marriage. As you know a biblical marriage is a topic I hold dear and near to my heart. We live in a cult
A Fight for Love
In this episode Tiffanie and I will be discussing the third and final book in Julie Lessman’s Daughters of Boston series, A Passion Denied. We dig into this shocking romance story and share some funny memories that are like what the O’Connor family experiences. If you have been reading this series
Forgiven
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels! You Are Forgiven 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Julie Lessman packs her novel, A Passion Denied, with words of w
Rising From the Ashes
In this episode Tiffanie and Melissa discuss A Passion Redeemed. This is the second book in Julie Lessman’s Daughters of Boston series. Fall further in love with O’Connor family with this passion packed romance! We left off with Mitch heading back home to Dublin with a broken heart after giving Fai
Unequally Yoked
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels! Unequally Yoked 2 Corinthians 6: 14 – Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? In Julie Lessman’s book
2 Sisters 2 Men
In this episode Tiff and I are discussing Julie Lessman’s book A Passion Most Pure. We get to follow Patrick and Marcy into parenthood as they help their children navigate adult life and love. Sibling rivalry is rife in this novel as our leading lady Faith is in a constant battle with her younger
Jealousy & Passion
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels! The Green-Eyed Monster 1 Corinthians 3:3 – You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? Paul had called the Corinthians inf
A Rogue and An Angel
In this episode Tiffanie and I discuss Julie Lessman’s prequel to her Daughters of Boston series, A Light in the Window. This is the love story of Marceline Murphy and Patrick O’Connor, the matriarch and patriarch of the O’Connor family. Julie captures her readers with an introduction to our hero,
Thwarted View
2 Corinthians 6:18: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels! First of all, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer break! As we head back into the school year, I