Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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By: Liz Tolsma

Reviews, author interviews, and discussion about the best in Christian historical fiction.

Episode 223 - Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron Author Chat
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Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron join us to chat about their new book, Land of Dreams. One of the pioneers in the Christian fiction industry, Lauraine now teams with Kiersti to continue to bring books that entertain and that strengthen our faith. We chatted about what working together is like, how a volcano kicked off Lauraine's writing career, and how important trusting God i...


Episode 222 - Tracie Peterson Author Chat
04/23/2025

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Tracie Peterson returns to the show this week to talk about her new book, A Constant Love. We discuss what the dying up winter was, how and why she tackles tough subjects, and how she got her start in publishing. Patrons hear about where and what time period she would travel to if she were a time traveler. 

A Constant Lov...


Episode 221 - Lauralee Bliss Author Chat
04/16/2025

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Lauralee Bliss returns to the podcast this week to discuss her latest release, When the Avalanche Roared. We talk about the history behind this fascinating slice of history, why it contains the theme of bullying, and what hikes she has planned for the future. Patrons get to hear about her garden and her plans for it this year.

When the Av...


Episode 220 - Book Clubs - The Usual and The Unusual
04/10/2025

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This week we chat about book clubs. What's a silent book club? What are some good online book clubs and how do they work? Are there disadvantages to them? What are some fun things people have done at their book clubs? Tune in to find out, then head over to my website or find us on social media and let us know what...


Episode 219 - Sarah Sundin Author Chat
04/03/2025

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Sarah Sundin joins us this week to chat about her new book, Midnight on the Scottish Shore. We talk about how different the hero and heroine are and how much time she spends developing the characters before she writes, about the different faith journeys in different books, and her trip to Scotland. Patrons get to hear me try to stump Sarah. 

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Episode 218 - Jennifer Deibel Author Chat
03/26/2025

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Jennifer Deibel transports us to Ireland this week as she comes for a chat about her new book, Heart of the Glen. In addition to talking about her favorite cuppa, we discuss the spiritual thread in her book and what life is like as a leftie. Patrons hear if she'll ever set a book in Vienna. 

Heart of the Glen 


Episode 217 - Author Chat with Donna Wichelman
03/20/2025

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Donna Wichelman, a first-time guest, joins us this week to talk about her new book, A Song of Deliverance. In addition to talking about the book, we discuss how her writing journey began, the importance of imagination, and her love for kayaking. If you're a patron, you'll get to hear about how she would spend a rainy day. 

A Song of...


Episode 216 - Jill Eileen Smith Author Chat
03/12/2025

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Jill Eileen Smith returns to the show this week to talk about her new book, Dawn of Grace. Among other things, we talk about her move from women of the Old Testament to women of the New Testament, what it means for God to call us by name, and what kind of games she likes to play on her phone. Patrons hear about w...


Episode 215 - Elizabeth Camden Author Chat
03/05/2025

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Elizabeth Camden makes a return appearance on the show this week, talking about When Stars Light the Sky. We chat about life in Berlin during WWI, the difference between academic and fiction publishing, and what she thinks about some of her reviews. Patrons will hear about her favorite Hitchcock movie.

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Episode 214 - KyLee Woodley Author Chat
02/26/2025

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KyLee Woodley joins us this week. I've had to change things around a little due to scheduling conflicts, but you're going to enjoy this conversation about her book, The Bandit's Redemption. We talk about what got her into writing, what a lab school is, and how her early life influenced her writing. Patrons will hear what she sees as differences between the Pacific No...