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
Purity
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels. Before we dig into today’s inspirational moment, I want to
Packed with Punches
Hope’s Highest Mountain is the first book in Misty M. Beller’s Hearts of Montana series. This novel will run you through the wringer! Misty is not afraid to pack her story with several punches as she takes her readers on an incredible adventure that few could survive. Micah Bradley is the hero of
God Pursues You
Psalm 66:10-12: For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance. Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical
Forgiveness
Ephesians 4:32: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels. Ahh forgiveness. Something we eagerly accept yet struggle to give. It’s natural that when someon
Crystal Caudill
Did you know the Secret Service cases in Crystal’s book are real? We loved connecting with author Crystal Caudill! She has such a passion for her writing and the research she completed for her Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. In this episode you will get the behind the scenes look at this boo
Waiting on Love
Song of Songs 8:4: Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. Waiting to have sex until you are married is a topic that is near and dear to my heart for two reasons. One I have watched so many family and friends suffer the consequences of having sex outs
God is in Control
Job 12:10: In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels. What peace that verse brings. For there are no more capable hands than God’s. It is such a blessing to know he holds us and the
Nail Biting
Crystal Caudill takes her readers on a nail-biting adventure with her newest addition to the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series, Counterfeit Hope. If you enjoy books filled with danger, adventure, nail biting scenes, and romance you’ll get it all in Counterfeit Hope! Not to mention you’ll be ro
Trust God for Your Provisions
Matthew 6:30: If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels. What peace this verse brings du