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
Tough Yet Tender
Never have I read a story about a wounded soldier that was so moving. Jody does a wonderful job of capturing all aspects of Brody McQuaid as he finds his way back to peace with God. He was always known as the tender heart in the family, but he was determined to fight in the Civil War, going against
Brother, Protector, Lover
In this episode we dig into the second book of Jody Hedlund’s Colorado Cowboys series, The Heart of a Cowboy. She brings her readers an irresistible cowboy who is a brother, protector, and lover. Fall in love with the second oldest sibling of the McQuaid family. Since Wyatt moved out west to create
Ruggedly Handsome Cowboy
Fall in love with a cowboy! Jody Hedlund’s novel A Cowboy for Keeps is the first in her five-book series, Colorado Cowboys. This is a series that takes you back to Colorado and into the arms of some mighty handsome cowboys! Meet the first cowboy you’ll fall in love with, Wyatt McQuaid. He is the ol
2023 Kickoff
Welcome back from the holidays! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful start to your new year! In this episode I will be kicking off our 2023 book club for historical Christian romance novels. Check out what we will be reading and learn about some new and exciting eve
2022 Wrap-Up
Wow friends! I cannot believe we are at the end of 2022! What an amazing year of reading we have had on the LiteraryScape Book Club podcast. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for joining us and reading along with us. In this episode I am taking you back through each of the series we
A Cowboy for Christmas
It’s just a couple of days away from Christmas! What a fun and beautiful time of year when we celebrate our Savior’s birth. I hope you and your family are able to enjoy time together to celebrate our Lord and the amazing gift He brought us! We are wrapping up the year with a Christmas novella by au
Last Chance Christmas
Last Chance Christmas by author Julie Lessman, is a sweet historical Christian Christmas romance novella. Grace is accident prone and when she enters Cole’s life, she brings excitement. What he didn’t expect was to fall in love with this vulnerable, sweet, young lady who capture’s his heart and th
4 Authors 1 Interview
Wow! What an incredible morning! We had the honor of hosting four amazing historical Christian romance authors along with their readers for a live Q&A session. In this bonus episode you will get to listen in as readers ask authors Margaret Brownley, Melissa Jagears, Julie Lessman, and Karen Witemey
Seamtress to Writer
Professional seamstress turns writer! Gina Renee Freitag is an indie author who has published four books in her Vessels series. Her books fall within the historical Christian fiction genre and have a pinch of romance thrown in. Her writing style will draw you in and keep you turning the pages as y