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 193: Red Flags, Romance & the OK Corral — Our Review of An Inconvenient Acquaintance
We review An Inconvenient Acquaintance by Sara R. Turnquist — a Tombstone-set historical romance full of red flags, green flags & the OK Corral.
Episode 192: A Convenient Escape: Dan & Lily’s Story of Love, Survival, and Faith
In Episode 192 of the LiteraryScape Podcast, we review A Convenient Escape — Book 4 of Sara R. Turnquist’s Convenient Risk series.
Episode 191: A Less Convenient Path Book Review | Christian Historical Western Romance | Convenient Risk Series Book 3 by Sara R. Turnquist
LiteraryScape reviews A Less Convenient Path by Sara R. Turnquist — a Christian historical western romance about two wounded souls finding hope on the frontier.
Episode 190: An Inconvenient Christmas Review — Holiday Drama, Faith & Family in Sara R. Turnquist’s Convenient Risk Series
LiteraryScape reviews An Inconvenient Christmas by Sara R. Turnquist — a Christian historical Christmas novella full of family drama, faith, and holiday heart.
Bonus: Bleeding Kansas, Underground Railroad & Historical Fiction: Sandra Lou Taylor on the Hadley Hope Series
Bonus EpisodeDiscover the history behind Sandra Lou Taylor's Hadley Hope series on the LiteraryScape Podcast. In this episode, author Sandra Lou Taylor talks about her new historical fiction novel More Than a Little Turmoil — Book 3 in her award-worthy series set...
Episode 189: Wild West Romance Meets Unlikely Marriage: LiteraryScape Reviews The Convenient Risk
LiteraryScape reviews Book 1 of Sara R. Turnquist’s Convenient Risk Series — a clean Wild West romance with Billy the Kid, faith, and a marriage of convenience. Ep. 189.
Christian Romantic Suspense Author Carol Post on Writing 26 Books, Earthquake Research & Canine Search and Rescue Stories
Melissa LaShure interviews Christian romantic suspense author Carol Post, who shares how she went from zero writing experience to 26 published novels. Carol discusses her book Detecting Deadly Threats, researching real locations, writing for Love Inspired Suspense, and her top advice for aspiring authors.
Episode 187: Wild West Christian Fiction | Bounty Hunters, Murder Mystery & Forbidden Love | Uncharted Trials
In Episode 187 of the LiteraryScape Podcast, host and author Melissa LaShure joins us to discuss her latest Wild West Christian fiction novel, Uncharted Trials — Book 2 in the Bounty Brothers series.
Episode 186: Western Romance Books: Unwavering Faith Book Club Discussion
Western romance books meet faith and adventure! LiteraryScape reviews Unwavering Faith by host Melissa LaShure — a Wild West Christian romance you won’t put down.