The Because Fiction Podcast

Dec 06 2024 100 ep. 35 mins 12
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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 393: A Chat with Laurie Christine

Dec 06 2024 39 mins  
When I heard about Laurie Christine's Dragon Slayer Bible series, I was so excited. I mean, Bible stories retold as fantasy elements? Listen in and learn what happens with Seth, the third named son of Adam and Eve goes on a quest to find out more about this Chosen One and how to defeat this dragon. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no

Episode 392: A Chat with Karen Witemeyer

Dec 03 2024 32 mins  
When I heard about Karen Witemeyer doing fairy tales in 19th-century Texas, I knew this would be genius. But when I heard about Cloaked in Beauty, a mashup of Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, her genius took on new proportions. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. A girl with a f

Episode 391: A Chat with Tessa Afshar

Dec 02 2024 33 mins  
Beloved Biblical and historical fiction author, Tessa Afshar has a new series beginning, and wow! Persian history comes to life as we get to know Roxannah and how she became not only a cook in Queen Esther's house but also... the queen's friend! Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This

Episode 390: A Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher

Nov 30 2024 35 mins  
Author of historical, Amish, and contemporary women's fiction, Suzanne Woods Fisher has moved from Cape Cod and ice cream to the South and flowers. Listen in to learn what you'll find in this new series of novellas (all available in one book!) note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. "Flowers are in the business of

Episode 389: A Chat with Roseanna M. White

Nov 29 2024 33 mins  
Always ready with a variety of excellent new books for us, Roseanna M. White has two recent releases-- An Honorable Disguise and of course, Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor. Listen in to learn more about these two books and the ones coming next year! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I couldn't imagine what on

Episode 388: A Chat with Patricia Bradley

Nov 28 2024 35 mins  
The queen of research questions that freak out the experts, Patricia Bradley is back with the final book in the Pearl River series. Listen in and learn what happens in this book and where she's taking us next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Revenge, second chances at a first chance, and a story that hits

Episode 387: A Chat with Robin Jones Gunn

Nov 27 2024 40 mins  
Beloved author Robin Jones Gunn is back with another fabulous friendship series. This time, different friends are going off on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Listen in to see what tea has to do with elephants... and friends. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. So far it's a three-book series. We NEED more book

Episode 386: A Chat with Lynn Austin

Nov 26 2024 34 mins  
Readers who fell in love with Adelaide in All My Secrets will be excited to read this Christmas novella, Waiting for Christmas. Listen in and see why this book has all the vibes of beloved Christmas classics. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love Christmas, and Gilde-Age stories with their strong contras

Episode 385: A Chat with Colleen Marie

Nov 25 2024 40 mins  
College in Ireland? Sign me up! Colleen Marie has a fabulous new series with all things Irish and horses. Listen in to learn more. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I haven't read a lot of new adult fiction, but Teagan's Treasure is definitely going on my list. I love the idea of a mystery combined with all

Episode 384: A Chat with Mesu Andrews

Nov 24 2024 50 mins  
When I say Mesu Andrews is Brave to tackle the subject of David's wives (at least the first six of 'em), I'm not being "punny." That said, she is! As hard as it is to see beloved Bible heroes doing stupid things, firmly convinced it's "of the Lord" when... really? How often do we do the same thing? Listen in to learn why she wrote David and his first two wives the way she did.