The 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 353: A Chat with Ken Urbansky

After talking with Ken Urbansky about his The Timeless Apostle , I think I've figured out my favorite way to read Biblicalish fiction! If you do a time travel mashup and send someone back to interact with folks in that era... yes, please! Listen in to learn more about Ken and his books. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. The idea of going back in time to walk and talk with Biblical characters and to see the reality of the Biblic...

Aug 09, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 353

Episode 352: A Chat with Sue A. Fairchild

When I learned that Sue Fairchild's Changing Tides deals with a widower learning to process his grief and shows the value of community, I was all in. When I learned it isn't a romance, I did a jig. Listen in to see what Sue has planned for this book and subsequent novels! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. With a cover that makes me wish for the days of travel agents where you would go in and show a picture and say, "I want to g...

Aug 06, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 352

Episode 351: A Chat with Heather Wood

Spinning has always fascinated me, but instead of "wool gathering," I turned to spinning stories. Well, Heather Wood has "spun a yarn" that promises to touch hearts, encourage faith, and show a bit of history--of our country and in the weaving industry. Listen in to learn more about Weaving Roots by Heather Wood. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. With a title like Weaving Roots , it isn't any wonder that this book is part of a ...

Jul 30, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 351

Episode 350: A Chat with Lori DeJong

When I spoke to Lori DeJong last year, her True Calling series captured my interest right away. I mean, it isn't often you read stories where people truly have to choose what the Lord wants or what they want even if it seems as though choosing God is deciding against self. But Lori is BACK and she has another story--this time of two people in love with polar opposite paths. Listen in to see how that goes! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expe...

Jul 26, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 350

Episode 349: A Chat with Amanda Cox

Have you ever noticed that some authors do this annoying thing where they take what you thought was your favorite book and then tell you about another book coming and boom! You're all out of sorts because that one's totally going to be a favorite? Well, now you know how I feel about Between the Sound and Sea . Listen in to see what book is the current fave and what probably will be. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Oh, boy! I ...

Jul 23, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 349

Episode 348: A Chat with Suzanne Woods Fisher

The Cape Cod Creamery series has been one of my favorites by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and can I just say I was disappointed when I realized I hadn't ordered Love on a Whim before chatting with Suzanne. Listen in to see what's in this book! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Oh, and can I just say that I was 100% wrong? Yeppers. 100%. Bakerbookhouse.com says I absolutely did order it. Finally found it. Guess where? Yeah! It was with...

Jul 19, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 348

Episode 347: A Chat with Linore Rose Burkard

What better book option for Jane Austen July could you ask for than a time travel, time-slip novel full of all the romance and elegance of Regency England through the eyes of a contemporary US protagonist? Listen in to learn more from Linore Rose Burkard! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Beware shawls! You never know what they'll do to you? Linore Rose Burkard has created a fabulous series full of wonderful characters and uniq...

Jul 16, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 347

Episode 346: A Chat with Amanda Cabot

The Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing comes to a close with Amanda Cabot's upcoming release of Into the Starlight . Listen in to learn more about the series and about the mystery that has kept us all curious as we read through this series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This whole series has fascinated me since the first time Amanda and I chatted about it. I was certain that book two, After the Shadows would be my favorite, but...

Jul 12, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 346

Episode 345: A Chat with Patricia Raybon

Patricia Raybon has such a compelling author voice, and combined with rich characters and historically riveting settings, her Annalee Spain mystery series keeps readers on their toes. Listen in to learn what inspires Patricia's writing and what you may learn from it. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. One of the coolest things about Patricia Raybon's writing is that it shows part of American history that we don't often see. We'r...

Jul 09, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 345

Episode 344: A Chat with Laura Frantz

If you've never heard of the Acadians, you're in for a beautiful treat in The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz. Listen in and hear why I am excited for this book and her upcoming release this month note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I've seen Laura Frantz's books for years, and had even bought a couple. But when another author told me to read her Courting Morrow Little , I knew this gal someone I need to read. And learning h...

Jul 05, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 344

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