HeyJaredThe Because Fiction Podcast
Exploring Christian Fiction from its early days to the most anticipated upcoming books. We love all fiction that points the reader to Jesus. Let's talk books!
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Episode 587: A Chat with Four Authors (opens the original)
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I love a good Christmas novella collection, and Lighting Up Christmas promises to be a fabulous one. Listen in as I chat with four Scrivenings authors about the collection and their books! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. If you knew the craziness that was this recording! Those poor women! Meanwhile, we managed, and now, I don't know about you, but I'm dying to get to it! :D Lighting Up Christmas by Amy R. Anguish, Heather Gre
Episode 586: A Chat with Becca Kinzer (opens the original)
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My favorite romance is romcom--always. And one of my favorite romcom authors has a new one out, I LOVED it. Listen in as Becca Kinzer and I chat about her latest book, Not What We Pictured. So funny. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. We had a great time talking about not just Not What We Pictured but also a Christmas novella I've forgotten the name of but listened to when we finished talking and... guys. It was great! Not What
Episode 585: A Chat with Jenelle Hovde (opens the original)
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Regency novels are always fun, but Jenelle Hovde takes them a step further in The Light of Stars by taking us to India! Listen in as she shares the story (marriage of convenience!) and history. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Talking to Jenelle is such a delight. I love her heart for the Lord and His people. YAY! The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls ca
Episode 583: A Chat with Elizabeth Goddard (opens the original)
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Nothing kicks off an excellent suspense novel like a deathbed confession! Listen in as Elizabeth Goddard and I chat about her latest novel and learn more about the first book in the new Mercy Ridge series. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love a great series, and this new one by Elizabeth Goddard sounds awesome! When the Silence Breaks by Elizabeth Goddard A deathbed confession. A decades-old secret. A mountain that holds th
Episode 582: A Chat with Terrie Todd (opens the original)
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Don't know about you, but I think a good historical event as the foundation of a story is one of the best there is. Terrie Todd's The Reluctant Healer of Halifax offers just that sort of foundation. Listen in and hear the story of how it became a part of this multi-author series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. The tragedy of Halifax is riveting enough by itself, but what Terrie Todd did with that story is nothing short of am
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