The Because Fiction Podcast

I love talking the Word with people who love The Word, and Mesu Andrews is definitely one of those folks. With her new book In Feast or Famine already raking in rave reviews, I knew I'd want to read this book as part of my quest to bring more Biblical fiction into my life, and after talking with her, I want to read it now. Like today. But I can't. I haven't read Potiphar's Wife, and while it stands alone, I definitely want to read that one first. Listen in to see why I think two books that could read as stand alones should still be read in order. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Do You Do When Freedom Adds a Strange Wife? In Feast or Famine takes a look at Joseph after he's released from prison and gives us a look at what that might have looked like.  Mesu chats about how she kind of wrote herself into a corner when she gave Joseph a romantic interest in Potiphar's Wife (and why she did it) that she has to remove from God's factual account. Because In Feast or Famine talks about the wife Pharaoh gives him isn't the Hebrew slave Mesu invented for him. The book talks about the difficulties on all sides and gives us a look at where she'll take her next series as well! In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews Thrust into an arranged marriage, the daughter of ancient Egypt’s high priest plays a pivotal role in Joseph’s biblical narrative in this powerful novel from the award-winning author of Potiphar’s Wife. After four-year-old Asenath’s mother is murdered by Egypt’s foreign rulers, the child is raised to be a priestess by her overprotective father—high priest of Egypt’s sun god. For fifteen years, Asenath is sequestered in the upper levels of Ra’s temple, convinced it is her destiny to heal the land by becoming queen to the next Egyptian pharaoh. But when Egypt’s foreign king instead gives her as a bride to the newly appointed vizier—a Hebrew named Joseph—her entire world is shaken. Beyond the walls of her tower, Asenath discovers treachery, deceit, and conspiracy that force her to redefine her destiny and weigh where her true loyalties lie. Can she still trust the gods of Egypt? Or is Elohim, the foreign God of her husband, the one who will heal her nation during the feast and famine to come? You can learn more about Mesu Andrews at her WEBSITE and sign up for her newsletter HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

I've always been fascinated by Janine Rosche and her books. I even have several on my shelf (unread, but not for long!). However, when I chatted with her about her upcoming release next week, I discovered a book that I feel like saying (and I think I actually did say), "Where have you been all my life?" Listen in to why Janine wrote about traumatic brain injury, who her favorite character is, and her opinion on walnuts in brownies. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why Losing Your Memory Makes You Feel Like You Lost Your Mind Amnesia stories are always fascinating, especially when you add in all the layers of family, friends, and, as Janine Rosche puts it, "you are an unreliable narrator" of your life.  Genius!  She's so right. This novel really dives into family relationships, grief, expectations, and the pain of having to rebuild after all that. If that isn't fodder for a great novel, I don't know what is.  As for readers familiar with my books, if you liked None So Blind, I'm pretty sure you'll love this one. With Every Memory by Janine Rosche Is the Life She Can't Remember One She'd Rather Forget? One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her. She is shocked to find that the life she was leading before the accident is unrecognizable. Her once-loving husband, Michael, is a distant workaholic she isn't sure she can trust and her once-bubbly daughter, Avery, has spent the last year hidden away in her room. For Avery, life stopped when she lost her twin. Now, if she wants to graduate high school, she'll have to accept help from Xander Dixon, her brother's best friend and the boy who relentlessly teased her for years. And if Lori wants to reconnect with her husband, she'll have to grapple with information her brain is trying to keep secret. With every memory that returns, she can't help but wonder if the life she can't remember is one she'd rather forget. You can learn more about Janine Rosche on her WEBSITE. Visit her BOOK PAGE to learn more about preorder specials with all the goodies (and 40% off from BakerBookHouse.com) Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Shannon Sue Dunlap isn't new to rom-coms, and her first book in the Sweetheart Series promises to be a literary riot, and it lives up to that promise. I'm only halfway through it and am thinking mean, ugly thoughts of everything keeping me from being able to escape into the crazy small-town politics and quirky characters. So far the com far outweighs the rom, which makes me thrilled to bits. Listen in to discover what makes Lone Star Sweetheart so much fun. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why Did This Author Write a Rom-Com about a Loveable Shrew? Well, I think we can safely blame Shakespeare for that. Shannon Sue Dunlap has taken inspiration from Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew in her Katherine, but unlike Katerina, Dunlap's character is actually trying to learn to tame the tongue. Maybe someone should send her over to the book of James. There's that whole bit about not being able to tame it, being an "unruly evil, full of deadly poison." Kate's isn't that bad, but not for lack of trying. Or something. Shannon Sue Dunlap isn't joking when she says that her Katherine is a "loveable" shrew. Seriously, I love this character. She's forthright, no-nonsense, and "what you see is what you get" in her approach to life. I respect that. Add to that her boss who has shaken up the town of Sweetheart, Texas, and you've got the makings of a great story. I'm loving Lone Star Sweetheart. But this isn't all Dunlap has written. Under the pseudonym, Shannon Kent, you can find her sweet and clean romances (including one Christian romance) inspired by Korean dramas. If you said I'd be not only chomping to read a sweet and clean romance about Korean tour guides and all that entails but also ready to watch a Korean drama on Netflix... Okay, I might not have laughed in your face, but I'd've been laughing on the inside. Best part... one of them ties into her Sweetheart Series Lone Star Sweetheart by Shannon Sue Dunlap Katherine Bruno’s passionate, unfiltered temper makes her the shrew of small-town Sweetheart, Texas. When she’s drafted to help the mayor’s wife run against her own husband, Katherine meets opposing big city political consultant Ryan Park. The good-looking, flirtatious campaign manager gets under her skin, but fraternizing with the enemy is off-limits. Katherine must battle her lack of experience, campaign sabotage, and her growing feelings for Ryan as she strives to succeed. His unprejudiced acceptance of her strong-willed character beckons her heart, but his jaded rejection of God is an insurmountable barrier. Will Ryan return to his faith and stay with her in Sweetheart or leave when the election ends? You can find out more about Shannon Sue Dunlap AND get that first novella in the Korean Crush series free on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!  

When I saw that Bryan Timothy Mitchell had written a book that took inspiration from Dante's Inferno, I knew I'd want to check out Infernal Fall right away. Listen in to see why Bryan decided to write this book! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Made This Author Use Hell as Inspiration for His Novel? Bryan Timothy Mitchell is probably the kind of student every teacher both dreads and delights in. Because at the core of it all, a guy like Bryan who really does grasp the idea and hold onto it for years, despite a lack of interest in much of the information being taught, is what it's about.  Well, he didn't disappoint, did he? Using Dante's Divine Comedy as inspiration, he sends his character in Infernal Fall through the circles of hell to discover Who he really needs to turn to for escape and purpose.  And to top it all off, not only do we have this exciting new book, but James L. Rubart narrated it for audio!  Audio listeners, you're in for a treat! Infernal Fall by Bryan Timothy Mitchell There is only one way out of Hell. Daniel Strong is a troubled young man with only one bright spot in his life—his girlfriend, Kristine. He hopes to propose to her on a hike in the mountains, but a mysterious artifact in a dark cavern ruins his plan. Things quickly go downhill—literally—as handling the ‘keystone’ causes Daniel to fall straight into Hell, leaving Kristine behind. A soul-harvesting demon tells him the only way out is through, that he must go to Satan and bargain for his freedom. But the shadow man responsible for leaving the keystone behind tries to show him there’s another way out. Against his better judgment, Daniel finds himself listening to the demon’s claims that appealing to the Master of the Underworld himself is his only choice. As the unlikely group traverses the many levels of Hell, hurt, anger, and fear hound Daniel, reminding him how hopeless his efforts truly are. All Daniel can do is push forward in hopes of making it back to Kristine. Will Daniel heed Kristine’s words to choose life? Or will he succumb to the lies pulling him down with every step? Infernal Fall is a modern twist on the classic tale: Dante’s Inferno. If you're a fan of Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti, you will love Infernal Fall. Grab your copy today and embark on a harrowing tale of light vs darkness and discover if there truly is only one way out of Hell. You can learn more about Bryan Timothy Mitchell on his website. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Kathleen Denly has done it again! Her next book in the Chapparal Hearts series releases on the sixteenth, and with a title like Murmur in the Mud Caves, it promises to be another delightful book. Everyone knows I'm a huge fan of this series, so listen in and learn some of the things Kathleen encountered in her research and writing. Oh, and help me convince her and her publisher that we really do want seven books in the series.   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Rumor Has It, Murmur in the Mud Caves Promises to Be Excellent! Note to all: I apologize for the lateness. Wrenched my ankle in Scotland yesterday and it took a while to get going today. At least it's still morning in the States!  Okay, as for this rumor, yeah. I started it. However, I totally stand behind it. 100%. If Kathleen Denly wrote it, I'm reading it. If it's in the Chapparal Hearts series, I guarantee I'll like it. Woot! Taking us out into the desert a bit, this book gives us a Civil War veteran, a few stubborn women, and bandits.  What more could we ask for? How about Kathleen's brilliant storytelling? That's what! If you have any doubts about my opinions on these books, you can check out reviews HERE. Murmur in the Mud Caves by Kathleen Denly He came to cook for ranch hands, not three single women. Gideon Swift, a visually impaired Civil War Veteran, responds to an ad for a ranch cook in the Southern California desert mountains. He wants nothing more than to forget his past and stay in the kitchen where he can do no harm. But when he arrives to find his employer murdered, the ranch turned to ashes, and three young women struggling to survive in the unforgiving Borrego Desert, he must decide whether his presence protects them or places them in greater danger. Bridget “Biddie” Davidson finally receives word from her older sister who disappeared with their brother and pa eighteen years prior, but the news is not good. Determined to help her family, Biddie sets out for a remote desert ranch with her adopted father and best friend. Nothing she finds there is as she expected, including the man who came to cook for the shambles of a ranch. When tragedy strikes, the danger threatens not only her plans to help her sister, but her own dreams for the future—with the man who’s stolen her heart. You can learn more about Chapparal Hearts and Kathleen on her WEBSITE. (and don't forget that you can get her novella by signing up for her newsletter! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

The latest in the Last Chance Fire and Rescue series releases soon, and I got to chat with author Emilie Haney about the book, her other books, her cover design business, and a tiny bit about her ghostwriting! Listen in and see why she auditioned to be part of this series and what other genres she's written in! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Exciting Things Does This Author Bring to Last Chance County? Expired Promise by Emilie Haney promises (no pun intended, I promise) to be chock full of suspense and romance, and I for one am on board. We chatted about her characters, what makes them tick, and... what she can't tell us because no one likes spoilers! (Okay, some people do but I'm not one of them. Save me from the spoilers!) In the end, we have a great romantic suspense novel by a woman who knows her romance, knows her mystery, and has worked with Lisa Phillips on this baby, so we know she knows her suspense now. And that's assuming she didn't before. Dumb assumption, don't you think? Learn about how she spent a lot of time ghostwriting, how she has another pen name for romance, and oh... that little mystery thing with Annie's Attic!  Check them out. They offer audio on some of their series now! Oh, and then there's that set we're both in this summer. You know, the one she's designing the cover for? Yeah. That one. Emilie Haney has a lot to offer us, and in this episode, we dip our toes into just a bit of it all. Seriously, we chatted for a long time before the show started, and I felt like I found a kindred spirit in her. She's thanking the Lord daily that I haven't moved into her area. Can you blame her? Expired Promise by Emilie Haney Fire. Family. Faith. A female fire-fighter and a hero ATF agent get a second chance at love, but when she's targeted, will the secrets of the past destroy them? She’ll stop at nothing to protect her family. Probie fire-fighter and EMT Andi Crawford loves her job, but when her family becomes the target of a dangerous drug cartel, she’ll have to choose between firefighting and protecting her family. Even if that means accepting help from the one man who broke her heart. The last thing he wants is to return home… Superstar ATF Agent Jude Brooks never thought he’d return to Last Chance County—and especially not to uncover information about the Crawford family, the family who rescued him as a teen. The last person he wants to see is Andi…mostly because of the love he still has for her. But working together to uncover the truth ignites all their old feelings and suddenly, he has to decide…the love he can’t forget, or a future he wants. But what happens when the past shows up to destroy it all… A romantic second chance at love suspense with a strong-but-wounded hero, a woman in danger, a found family, and a fight for justice with a surprise twist! Another riveting Last Chance County romantic suspense! Last Chance Fire and Rescue 1: Expired Return 2: Expired Hope 3: Expired Promise 4: Expired Vows (coming soon) Last Chance County by Lisa Phillips 1: Expired Refuge 2: Expired Secrets 3: Expired Cache 4: Expired Hero 5: Expired Game 6: Expired Plot 7: Expired Getaway 8: Expired Betrayal 9: Expired Flight 10: Expired End You can learn more about Emilie Haney on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

So a few weeks back, Tracie Peterson and I got on to talk about her upcoming release, and ended up chatting about another upcoming release--The Heart's Choice which is a new series, The Jewels of Kalispell, that she's written with e Woodhouse. If I recall correctly, this is a three-book series!! Listen in to learn what this series is about, what else they've written together, and what Tracie thinks about Kimberley's newest release, 26 Below!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What's Better Than One Great Author? How about Two Great Authors? And in a fabulous new series. Seriously, when Tracie talked about The Jewels of Kalispell, I knew I wanted to read them all. Like right now. EEEP!  Tracie talked about previous collaborations (single titles and series) and both women's love for Montana. Especially Tracie's love for Montana with Kimberley in it! ;) You can learn more about The Jewels of Kalispell on Kimberley Woodhouse's WEBSITE. The Heart's Choice (The Jewels of Kalispell Book 1) They must uncover the truth before it's buried forever. After witnessing a wrongful conviction as a young girl, Rebecca Whitman--the first female court reporter in Montana--is now determined to defend the innocent. During a murder trial, something doesn't sit well with her about the case, but no one except the handsome new Carnegie librarian will listen to her. Librarian Mark Andrews's father sent him to college hoping he would take over the business side of the family ranch, but Mark would rather wrangle books than cows. When a patron seeks help with research in hopes of proving a man's innocence, Mark is immediately drawn to her and her cause. In a race against time, will Rebecca and Mark find the evidence they need--and open their hearts to love--before it's too late? Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

When I chatted with Doug Powell at the end of February, I had no idea that it would be the last day I'd have internet... for a month. At least I got his Graham Eliot series ordered before it was too late! WHEW! So I got to chat with an apologist who decided to write archaeological thrillers. #BecauseReasons. Listen in to see how a graphic designer/songwriter became an apologist and novelist! When he said, "Think about it like Dan Brown only accurate," I knew I'd found a series for me! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Would You Like Better Than an Archaeological Thriller? Four? Well, I'd say five... six... seven, but at least we know we're getting five, thanks to this great chat with Doug. This was supposed to have come out near the end of March, but alas and alack... no internet. So... well... sigh. It's the first of May and now we finally get this great convo. If you love all things Biblical archaeology AND if you love Biblical ACCURACY, I think you'll love these books. I got mine in the mail just a week after I ordered them and I am so excited to read them! I suspect I'll be listening to one on my hikes around England during the next couple of weeks. EEEP! My conversation with Doug Powell (he was great and anticipated questions for me since I was so sick, Thanks Doug!) is full of fascinating information that made me want to dig right into those books. Great stuff, and I can tell he did his research (after all, he went all the way to Jerusalem to make sure the cats really are there. Okay... that's not quite how it happened, but you get the idea. ;) ) The Invisible Thread by Doug Powell When a Spanish priest learns of a skeptical organization’s PR stunt to replicate the Shroud of Turin, Graham Eliot becomes part of his plan to counteract the bad publicity with a new revelation about the Shroud’s authenticity. And the revelation relies on Graham secretly photographing the Shroud as well as the Sudarium of Oviedo—a relic believed to be a cloth wrapped around the head of Jesus as he died on the cross. On the day Graham is to begin, the project is canceled without explanation, and a video of him calling the Shroud a fake and accusing the church of hiding something appears online. To defend his reputation, Graham must rely on the help of his eccentric translator as well as the skeptic who posted the video. But the alliance is shattered when a death occurs during the skeptic’s annual convention in America—and Graham’s graduate student is the one suspected of the murder. You can learn more about Doug Powell and his books on his WEBSITE. You can also buy the books at Whitefire Publishing's website HERE and part of the proceeds will go to support the research Doug Powell used to write his books. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

The other day, I got to chat with Dani Pettrey about her new, fan-requested novella releasing... I think on Tuesday!  And the whole time we were chatting, I was so sad that I hadn't read this series.  Guys. I've read two of the three books. What on earth is WRONG with me?  So, listen in and learn all about the heretofore undiscovered New Mexico... coast. Or not.   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Favorite Romantic Suspense Author Also Defies Geography? You guessed it... Dani Pettrey! I was so excited to get to talk to her about this book. I also want to give another shout out to Bethany House Publishing for being so great about allowing Dani to use characters that are under contract for a book that isn't. Not all publishers will do that, so kudos to you guys! Meanwhile, we have a North Carolina Coast Guard on the hunt for his grandfather's killer in New Mexico and the woman he's been getting closer to throughout the whole series there with him. What could go wrong? Or right!! Dani also gave us a sneak peek at her next series, and whooee! A family of private investigators?  In New Mexico?  Take my money now! I'm so excited. And yes, I said there would be a new Book-tris T-shirt in the shop, and Lorna Rose is working on it! EEEP! The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey An elusive killer. A false identity. A deadly maze of lies. When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent LOGAN PERRY’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, EMMY THORTON, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her, but carries a secret that he knows will tear them apart. Emmy knows Logan will pursue the investigation no matter the cost, and she won’t let the man she loves plunge into a dangerous situation alone. She needs to be at his side, even if he believes friendship is her only reason for joining him. What looks like a robbery gone wrong rapidly shifts, drawing Emmy and Logan into a dizzying maze where nothing is as it appears. Every lead slips through their fingers as threats against them grow deadlier at each turn. Having only each other to rely on, their love for one another deepens, but will they live long enough to admit their attraction to each other? They’re in the killer’s sights. One wrong move puts their future together and their lives on the line. When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent LOGAN PERRY’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, EMMY THORTON, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her, but carries a secret that he knows will tear them apart. Emmy knows Logan will pursue the investigation no matter the cost, and she won’t let the man she loves plunge into a dangerous situation alone. She needs to be at his side, even if he believes friendship is her only reason for joining him. What looks like a robbery gone wrong rapidly shifts, drawing Emmy and Logan into a dizzying maze where nothing is as it appears. Every lead slips through their fingers as threats against them grow deadlier at each turn. Having only each other to rely on, their love for one another deepens, but will they live long enough to admit their attraction to each other? They’re in the killer’s sights. One wrong move puts their future together and their lives on the line. You can learn about Dani Pettrey and her books on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Expired Hope by Megan Besing just released today, and she chatted with me about how she went from writing a historical mail-order bride story to part of Lisa Phillips' Last Chance County series with Last Chance Fire and Rescue (part of Sunrise Publishing). Listen in to see why I am CRAZY excited to read this book (hint: it's the synopsis, guys. Killer synopsis!). Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. How Did One Author Go from Historical Romance to Fast-Paced Suspense?   When I learned that Megan Besing had written a historical romance with a mixed-up mail-order bride who thought she was answering a teaching advert, I definitely wanted to read it. But just when I thought there'd be nothing like that going on in Expired Hope, I had to think again. Just reading the synopsis tells you that I was wrong, but know what else does?  Having Megan say she is the "Scooby Doo" of the Last Chance Fire and Rescue authors. Bring it on! This book promises everything I love--snappy dialogue, tension galore, and a race to save folks from more than just themselves (but that, too) And then there's more coming from her if you enjoy fiction from Annie's Fiction (it's not showing up yet, but give it time!). I said at the end that I should've put suspense in my book releasing today... and I did. Just for you, Megan (I know that totally matters to you). Snort. Expired Hope by Megan Besing “Peter, you are not at war. Look for Joey in your backseat. Do you see him?” Natalie Atkinson gripped the steering wheel of her Volkswagen Beetle and put on her hazards. If only counselors had emergency lights. “Stand down.” She spoke loud and clear over the phone connection. “There’s no enemy.” Not one they could see. She battled every fire she ever faced. He’s risking everything for the chance to belong. Veteran and therapist Natalie Atkinson watched her Army career explode in her face. All she ever wanted was to help people carry their burdens. Seeking a new future in Last Chance County doesn’t start so well when she’s the one being rescued from a client’s burning house. To make matters worse, now she’s stuck evaluating the truck and rescue squads for the fire department. When the chief overhears why she left her last job, she’s determined to prove to him and her boss that she’s still the right therapist to assess his crew. You can learn more about Megan Besing on her WEBSITE. You can also find the interview with Lisa Phillips about this series HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

When I saw the latest book out by Tosca Lee, The Long March Home, I was both excited and confused. I knew her as an author of Biblical/Ancient fiction and a bit of suspense. I didn't know she'd written dystopian, too... and here she was with a new WWII novel about three friends who went through the war together--including the Bataan Death March. Listen in to learn about this upcoming release, co-written with author Marcus Brotherton!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Unexpected Stories Will You Read in This Exciting New Novel? Coming out on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, The Long March Home is actually a split-time novel with the past and  "current" stories of three friends from Mobile, Alabama and their experiences in the Pacific Theater (beginning with cool stuff in the Philippines) in WWII. One of the most fascinating bits of information I got just from the conversation as how that some US servicemen stationed in Manila had done their boot camp training in the Philippines instead of before they shipped out! Additionally, I loved learning about the collaboration between Tosca Lee and Marcus Brotherton. A combined twelve years of work went into this project, and the research sounds fascinating! If that's not enough to grab you and shake you by your lapels... Tosca then throws out a preorder special that has me drooling all over the place! Guys! You can get not only an exclusive epilogue that isn't actually in the book, but also the audiobook if you send in your purchase receipt!  Learn all about that at https://thelongmarchhomebook.com. (and this is where you enter your proof of purchase). To get the best deal on the book, you can go to Baker Book House for 40% off AND Free Shipping! (That's what I'm going to do! I thought I had, but it says not. So, like on tests when you were in school, definitely go for the FIRST answer that comes to mind. ;)  ALSO!  They have a lot of books at 50% off right now, so check that out while you're there! The Long March Home by Tosca Lee and Marcus Brotherton Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire. Life in the Philippines seems like paradise--until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history. What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive. Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope. Learn more about Tosca Lee on her WEBSITE and Marcus Brotherton on his WEBSITE. Also, don't forget to submit your proof of purchase HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

The next book in The Stained-Glass Legacy Series, Window of Peace, released today, and I chatted with Regina Rudd Merrick about it a couple weeks back. Jumping from the 1920s in the first book to 1970s and the Vietnam War, Merrick gives us more of the Dunne family, more of the chapel, and another great story connected to both and to that window!  Listen in while we chat about historical fiction, the 70s, and what's coming next for Regina!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Do a War, Two Vets, and a Beautiful Window Have in Common? Surprisingly, a lot! I had a lovely chat with Regina Rudd Merrick the other day, and I felt like I was sitting on her front porch sipping sweet tea. Shh... don't tell. I prefer mine barely sweetened, but she was gracious, so I sipped away! (Just kidding. There was no tea involved on my end, but I did drink a ton of water. And tea really is mostly water, so...) As one of the four women who were on the same writing retreat that sparked the idea of The Stained-Glass Legacy Series, Regina was also one of the two authors who had to dip their toes into historical fiction to make the series work. Each book is set approximately fifty years apart, so you end up with a fascinating glimpse into how the world and this particular little area of Tennessee changes over the series. Regina talked about dipping into childhood memories, researching things she remembered, and how all that played out in her book. I can tell already that this book about a Vietnam vet who wants to go home to be a vet(erinarian) is going to be a favorite. This is my childhood (bits of it anyway), and I'm excited to see how it looked on the other side of the country! Window of Peace by Regina Rudd Merrick Michael Connor “MC” Dunne led charmed life. He had a plan—finish veterinary school, get married, and take over the local animal clinic. Enter the Vietnam War. MC returns home, injured, to Park Haven, Tennessee, and soon learns there’s a new vet in town, hired when the local veterinarian suffered a heart attack. So much for his plan. Violent flashbacks and nightmares pull MC away from his faith and turn him into a hermit. His safe place is the family farm, working on the old cabin and restoring the chapel his great-uncle built in the early 1900s, with the family’s heirloom stained-glass window. Nancy Jean Baker struggles to prove herself as a competent veterinarian to the small-town skeptics of Park Haven. Fighting her own demons from a traumatic past, she’s driven to succeed. But when war veteran MC Dunne returns home, wounded and wary, Nancy discovers she’s standing between him and his dream. Can they help each other overcome their hurts and horrors? Or is their hope of happiness doomed when the past threatens to ruin their future? You can learn more about Regina and her books on her WEBSITE. You can also listen to the episode she missed with the other authors HERE (hint... I remembered incorrectly and it was about another group project). Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

So, when I clicked in to chat with debut Amish Romance author, Christen Krumm, I had no idea what I was in for. How does a woman who has never read an Amish book get a contract for two in blind auditions? Listen in to learn how and to discover why I was sold on the book before I'd read a word!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why Did This YA Rom-Com Author Decide to Defect to Amish? Amish fiction--tales of maidens in kapps, men in straw hats, and a life lived at a buggy's pace. Or so they say. When Christen Krumm's synopsis of On the Golden Cliffs described a fish-out-of-water story--kind of two of them in one--I knew I had to read it. Listening to her talk about the process by which she auditioned (talk about waiting until the last possible second!) only confirmed that. Christen Krumm combines a social media influencer with an Amish novelist (shh... no one is supposed to know!) and throws them together. What isn't to love? What could be better? Oh, I know... the fact that she's going to write TWO MORE BOOKS in this series. EEEP! On the Golden Cliffs by Christen Krumm One wrong post has sent influencer Lyla Taylor’s social media empire crashing to her feet. To save it, she’ll have to escape to rural Montana. Six weeks in a high-end spa won’t hurt…except, she’s not booked into a spa, but at a rustic Amish B&B. Suddenly, her roommates are raccoons, and her daily activities include hanging laundry. Thanks, but no thanks. Lyla is ready to hit delete and head back to civilization.  Amishman Reuben Milner has a secret…one that could destroy his world. For now, however, he’s kept his life as a novelist under wraps, focusing on providing for his family after the tragic passing of his father. Renting the dawdi house seems the right move—until the wrong woman moves in. However, she comes with ideas to help improve their B&B, and that, along with her feisty personality, is something Reuben can’t ignore. Even if the elders want him to focus on joining the church and finding a wife. When going home isn’t an option, Lyla decides to help the Milners spruce up their rental. It does help distract her from her problems online. The more Lyla works on the rental with Reuben, the more she wonders if returning to her former life is worth it. However, is it the simple life that Lyla’s heart longs for—or a particular guarded Amishman with secrets of his own? And when those secrets are discovered, what will it cost them both? Book two in the delightful and sweet Big Sky Amish Collection. Learn more about Christen on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Sometimes, you love books enough that you've just got to "download" all the thoughts about them. Well, I've been promising to give my take on Stephanie Landsem's 1930s novels and today is the day. So get comfy and listen in for a spoiler-filled gush about In a Far-Off Land and Code Name Edelweiss.   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why Did I Love These Two 1930s Novels Set in Hollywood? I interviewed Stephanie Landsem last summer about In a Far-Off Land HERE. In a Far-Off Land by Stephanie Landsem It’s 1931 in Hollywood, and Minerva Sinclaire is on the run for a murder she didn’t commit. As the Great Depression hits the Midwest, Minerva Sinclaire runs away to Hollywood, determined to make it big and save the family farm. But beauty and moxie don’t pay the bills in Tinseltown, and she’s caught in a downward spiral of poverty, desperation, and compromise. Finally, she’s about to sign with a major studio and make up for it all. Instead, she wakes up next to a dead film star and is on the run for a murder she didn’t commit. Only two unwilling men?Oscar, a Mexican gardener in danger of deportation, and Max, a too-handsome agent battling his own demons?can help Mina escape corrupt police on the take and the studio big shots trying to frame her. But even her quick thinking and grit can't protect her from herself. Alone, penniless, and carrying a shameful secret, Mina faces the consequences of the heartbreaking choices that brought her to ruin . . . and just might bring her back to where she belongs. and Code Name Edelweiss HERE. Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem “What I am looking for, what I desperately need, Mrs. Weiss, is a spy.” Adolf Hitler is still a distant rumble on the horizon, but a Jewish spymaster and his courageous spies uncover a storm of Nazi terror in their own backyard. In the summer of 1933, a man named Adolf Hitler is the new and powerful anti-Semitic chancellor of Germany. But in Los Angeles, no-nonsense secretary Liesl Weiss has concerns much closer to home. The Great Depression is tightening its grip and Liesl is the sole supporter of two children, an opinionated mother, and a troubled brother. Leon Lewis is a Jewish lawyer who has watched Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the increase in anti-Semitism in America, with growing alarm. He believes Nazi agents are working to seize control of Hollywood, the greatest propaganda machine the world has ever known. The trouble is, authorities scoff at his dire warnings. When Liesl loses her job at MGM, her only choice is to work with Leon Lewis and the mysterious Agent Thirteen to spy on her friends and neighbors in her German American community. What Leon Lewis and his spies find is more chilling and more dangerous than any of them suspected. Code Name Edelweiss is based on a true story, unknown until recent years: How a lone Jewish lawyer and a handful of amateur spies discovered and foiled Adolf Hitler’s plan to take over Hollywood. Don't forget to go to Stephanie's WEBSITE for more information about her and her books (and to bug her about another Hollywood book about Mina and Leisel... right? Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

While a nice, sweet escape from reality can be a great read, so can a read about a fictional character having to escape from their horrible reality and get help from the folks who will bring bad guys to justice--if they can catch those guys in time, that is. Jessica R. Patch is one author you won't want to miss if you like your toes to tingle for reasons other than swoony heroes and all the liplock that can go with that nonsense--I mean romance.  Ahem. Yeah. Well, Jessica might have romance in her books, but it definitely plays second fiddle to a whole different kind of heart thumping! Listen in to find out more!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What More Could You Want This Weekend Than an Exciting New Thriller? Whooeee! Just before the interview, I was listening to the opening of Jessica R. Patch's latest release, A Cry in the Dark, and man! If it wouldn't have been rude, I'd have been tempted to beg off the interview and just listen.  Well, and I was in the middle of another book at the time anyway, so... sigh. Jessica and I had a great time chatting about her love for justice, showing the beauty of redemption against the backdrop of man's depravity, and all without going overboard. She'll do her best to scare the hair off your head, but she's not interested in throwing out just anything for shock value. Is it just me, or is that beautiful news? Honestly, I probably should've cheered more.  Full disclosure: I was probably bobbing my head off in agreement. In addition to her latest release, we also chatted about Jessica's first book with Love Inspired Trade, Her Darkest Secret, her other Love Inspired books, and her next Love Inspired Trade novel... I think it was something about Garden Girls. My brain is shutting down.  I don't know about y'all, but I'm crazy excited to read all of them! Jessica did say that while her books could be read in any order, it is a better reading experience to start with the first in this series, so I ordered Her Darkest Secret and it should be here any day now. EEEP! A Cry in the Dark by Jessica R. Patch Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered. But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws. And they’re not talking… Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder. As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him. In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots… You can learn more about Jessica and her books (and get the first sneak peek at that new cover) by heading over to her WEBSITE.  Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

In late February (before the great internet famine), I had a lovely chat with a debut portal fantasy author, Brooke Martin! Her novel, Seregn comes out sometime around June and promises to introduce readers to a delightful new world. Listen in to see why I am confident it'll hit my top books of 2023 list!   Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Is Better Than an Exciting New Portal Fantasy? How about Steampunk? Okay, when Brooke Martin described her book as a portal fantasy on a flat world, I was hooked. When she added shooting down a star to reverse a prophecy, well.. DUH!  I knew I'd like it. Who wouldn't? But then when she mentioned steampunk elements, that did it. The book had me captive before I've even read a word.  Here's the deal. When I found out you could get the first three chapters? I wanted them yesterday. But after I said goodbye and went to grab them, I started having second thoughts. Could I stand to start a book I couldn't finish?  EEEK! I don't know. So I still haven't read those chapters like I was sure I would.  I have, however, been stalking Amazon so I can preorder. Alas, it's not there yet. However, you can absolutely sign up for Brooke's newsletter to be one of the first to find out when you can preorder. I know I did. Probably twice. I think I did when we interviewed, and I just did it again in case I didn't when I thought I did. #BecauseDesperate Seregn by Brooke Martin Curses are made to be broken… but oaths are meant to be kept. A cursed king. A garbled legend centuries old. A young woman forced to follow it. When King Urien of Evergaze is secretly cursed by his own son, the tears of a star are his only hope for recovery. Ada Wrembeck, a historical consultant with a somber past, finds herself unceremoniously pulled from her world and appears in his court in a blaze of holy fire. She agrees to the seemingly impossible: finding the tears of a star to save the dying king. After all, completing the quest is her only way home. Ada finds herself among four of the king’s best warriors, including his mysterious candle keeper, Matteo. Their quest leads to the heart of a dangerous country where they must steal a fabled weapon—Seregn—from a tyrannical queen and journey to a mighty mountain to shoot a star from the sky. But with enemies on their heels, a traitor in their midst, and a companion with a secret of his own, Ada begins to wonder if there’s any chance of success. And if they do succeed, will it be worth the ever-rising cost? Seregn is a New Adult portal fantasy novel with a sprinkling of steampunk and a dash of romance. Faith-based readers will find elements to appreciate in particular, but the story can be enjoyed by all fantasy readers. I do not recommend Seregn to younger YA or sensitive readers, due to some violent content.  You can learn more about Brooke and her upcoming release on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Terry Garner joined me tonight to chat about his fascinating Biblical Fiction series, Magi Journey. Starting way back in Assyria, through Babylon, and into Persia, the series chronicles two timelines--first that of the Israelite kings, and then of a fascinating family back in Persia... Listen in to see the hope this Magi family found in Scripture and how it led them to Bethlehem.  Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This isn't just another "traveling to Bethlehem with gold" story of the Magi. No, Terry Garner links the Israelite kings from Ahaz through the destruction of the temple and into captivity with a family who discovers that God has promised redemption for those outside Israel as well. Follow a physical and a faith journey across the ages all the way to the hope of an age. With extensive and meticulous research, Terry Garner looks at Scripture and compares it with historical secular accounts. Even more exciting, however, are the things he discovered along the way. He talks about Jewish historians discounting Scriptural accounts of historical events to explain away the supernatural as if God Almighty... isn't! And then, Terry explains how he's also writing a nonfiction book to help readers pull all the pieces from Scripture and see what God has promised us... so that we may know His plans. I'm excited about that book, but I confess, learning he's working on a spinoff of the Magi series excited me even more. EEEP! Terry Garner has all his books on sale right now! The paperbacks are on sale for 9.95 and the box set (also available on Kindle Unlimited) is on sale for 4.99! Magi Journey by Terry Garner A sweeping historical saga from the courts of Tiglath-Piliser III in Assyria to the sleepy town of Bethlehem. History is seen through the eyes of the Magi as they journey from 734 BC to -0- AD. Explore with the Magi the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel. Witness God's judgment on Israel, Assyria, and Babylon. And rejoice in the redemption of Israel and the coming of the Messiah. Join the Magi as they answer the question that is critical to every man and woman, "Who Is This Messiah?" Learn more about Terry on his WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Jaime Jo Wright and I had a chat back in February, and whooeee! Did we have a bunch of fun chatting about her upcoming release, The Vanishing at Castle Moreau? Note: The interview about the book itself really kicks off closer to 23:39, so feel free to fast forward and miss out on all the fun Jaime and I had–um, I mean get to the core of the interview. Mostly. Listen in to see why you’ll never sleep in a castle again (or maybe that’s just me). Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you! What Is More Terrifying than an Author with a Sharp Tent Peg? Have you ever been on Instagram and watched Jaime Jo Wright’s and Pepper Basham’s reels where they mock and tease each other?  Yeah. Well, let’s just say that this interview is an extended version of both–blended together–and all about Jaime and her books.  Oh, and Wisconsin bathrooms. And Jaime Jo’s bathroom door. And “castle fever” in Hungary. And tent pegs. Just sayin’. Okay, just one tent peg. I guess that plurality was a bit of an exaggeration. There’s a whole lot of laughing in this episode, and a whole lot of Jaime Jo putting up with Chautona’s weirdness. But that’s Christian charity for you, folks. I’m pretty sure she ended up with a few more jewels in that crown after dealing with me. You’re welcome, Jaime. 😉 That said, we really do eventually chat about The Vanishing at Castle Moreau (by all accounts a “moreau-se” book–weird, that looks like a French mouse or something) book. No seriously. Castle + vanish = yikes! From being inspired by Elizabeth Báthory, a really creepy gal, to writing about a castle inhabited by a hoarder (equally creepy in my opinion–just in a different way), Jaime Jo has outdone herself! However, one thing I thought was super important was that Jaime Jo points out that her books aren’t actually horror. She considers them Scooby Do (or is that Doo?) meets split-time Christian fiction. They aren’t gross or truly horrifying. Everything has an explanation… eventually. It just might not be the one you expected. Kind of like I expected the book I thought was The Curse of THE Misty Wayfair to be a book about a ship. Alas, that extra “the” really makes a difference. Oh, and after all that, we chatted about books Jaime Jo has been reading. Let’s just say I want to order them all! This shocks no one. The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright In 1865, orphaned Daisy Francois takes a position as housemaid at a midwestern Wisconsin castle and finds that the reclusive and eccentric Gothic authoress inside hides more than the harrowing tales in her novels. With women disappearing from the area and a legend that seems to parallel these eerie circumstances, Daisy is thrust into a web that may threaten to steal her sanity, if not her life. In the present day, Cleo Clemmons is hired by the grandson of American aristocratic family the Tremblays to help his matriarchal grandmother face her hoarding in the dilapidated Castle Moreau. But when Cleo uncovers more than just the woman’s stashes of collectibles, a century-old mystery of disappearance, insanity, and the dust of the old castle’s curse threaten to rise again, and this time, leave no one alive to tell the sordid tale. Fan-favorite Jaime Jo Wright draws listeners into a seamlessly woven dual-time tale of suspense, mystery, romance, and redemption. You can still get this book at 40% off with free shipping at BakerBookHouse.com And you can learn more about Jaime Jo on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

I had a chat with actor and author Henry O. Arnold a while back, and boy did we have a lot of fun. His Song of Prophets and Kings series features the advent of Israel’s kings from Samuel’s birth through David hiding from Saul (so far) and onward. Listen in as we chat about his most recent release, The Singer of Israel.   note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Made David Such a Man after God’s Heart? I think this series will show us. I love that Henry O. Arnold started back at Samuel’s story to prepare us for the story of arguably the most influential king of Israel. Yes, Solomon was the wisest and richest, but David offered something that Solomon didn’t have. He was an average guy—a shepherd, no less—chosen by God to lead his country. In a sense, it’s kind of the ancient Jewish version of a poor, everyday guy growing up to become President of the United States. If you know what I mean. This five-book series is available as an eBook, in print, and as an audiobook, too! Henry read a snippet of it to us, and boy you get a feel for his love of Scripture and God’s people as he reads. And if that wasn’t enough, he even gave us a hint of his upcoming Christian suspense/thriller “series. He says he has two books planned for sure, so… at least a duology, but maybe we can talk him into a trilogy at least? Get those odd numbers and everything? The Singer of Israel by Henry O. Arnold A singer’s voice inspires a troubled nation… A shepherd’s courage vanquishes a giant The last official act of the prophet of Yahweh was to secretly anoint a replacement for the king of Israel who has been brought low by an unbalanced mind. The great prophet of Israel lives in fear of the wrath of the king. Then out of the hills of Bethlehem emerges the last-born son of a family of shepherds to become the unforeseen hero of Israel. When David sings of the glory of Yahweh, this shepherd wins the hearts of the royal family and restores King Saul’s troubled mind. But when the singer/shepherd defeats the champion of the Philistines in single combat, David becomes forever known as “the giant slayer.” Saul quickly sees that David is now a threat to his kingdom and secretly plots to have him killed. David may be the champion of the people of Israel, but he must live under the constant threat of Saul’s wrath until he is finally forced to flee for his life. The Singer of Israel is a tale of triumph and tribulation, deepest love, and burning rivalries; the new epoch is given a voice…and it is The Song of Prophets and Kings. You can learn more about Henry on this WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Well, guys! We’re still fighting the internet bug… so to speak, and this episode was supposed to be out over two weeks ago. In the meantime, Amanda Cabot’s After the Shadows has already released. Still, I can’t wait for you to hear what she has cooked up for the Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing series, so listen in and see! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why I Can’t Wait to Read the Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing Series! Beloved Historical Romance author, Amanda Cabot has been encouraging Christian fiction readers for a long time, but it seems like every one of her series is even more intriguing than the last. And learning that this one has a tie-in to the Cimmaron Creek series made learning about this one even better! As I said, I was pulled in by Louisa as I was reading the first couple of chapters, but as Amanda told about this schoolteacher and his little son, they kind of stole my heart, too! Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to share about the preorder and all the goodies that go with this one, but, the good news is that book two is already up for preorder, so you can get After the Shadows and Against the Wind with free shipping from bakerbookhouse.com if you order both at the same time. They’ll offer you 30% off on After the Shadows and 40% off Against the Wind. Not to mention that free shipping thing. SQUEE! Sorry for the lack of links, I’ll come back and put them in but… alas and alack… no internet, so I have to be stingy with my hotspot and try not to get frostbitten sitting outside my son’s house at 3 a.m. to upload all this!  Sorry, Amanda!  Meanwhile, you can zip over to bakerbookhouse.com and search easily enough! After the Shadows by Amanda Cabot A brighter future awaits--if she can escape the shadows of the past. Emily Leland sheds no tears when her abusive husband is killed in a bar fight, but what awaits her back home in Sweetwater Crossing is far from the welcome and comfort she expected. First she discovers her father has died under mysterious circumstances. Then the house where the new schoolteacher and his son are supposed to board burns, leaving them homeless. When Emily proposes turning the family home into a boardinghouse, her sister is so incensed that she leaves town. Alone and broke, her family name sullied by controversy, Emily is determined to solve the mystery of her father's death--and to aid Craig Ferguson, despite her fears of men. The widowed schoolmaster proves to be a devoted father, an innovative teacher, and an unexpected ally. Together they must work to unmask a killer and escape the shadows of their own pasts in order to forge a brighter future. Bestselling author Amanda Cabot transports you to 1880s Texas Hill Country for a brand-new series that will have you flipping pages to solve the mystery and get to the happily-ever-after you long for. You can learn more about Amanda and her books on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!