In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Toni Shiloh, a talented Christian romance author with a passion for faith-filled storytelling. Toni opens up about her journey into writing, the feedback she cherishes from readers, and the inspiration behind her latest books, Christmas Catch and A Run at Love. We dive into the creative process, the importance of community and connection, and finding balance through rest in a hectic world. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a devoted reader, Toni’s wisdom and warmth are sure to inspire and uplift.
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince won the first ever Christy Amplify award. It has been praised by Oprah Daily, POPSUGAR, Library Journal, and Booklist, and is a Parable Group bestseller. Her books have been finalists for the Holt Medallion and won a Selah Award. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Faith, Hope & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW), Toni loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media.
Psalm 46:10, NKJV, Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
New Book: The Christmas Catch
When two high school sweethearts reunite, will they take another chance at love or let life sideline them at Christmas?
Benched with a career-ending injury, NFL wide receiver Jahleel Walker is forced to return to his hometown of Peachwood Bay, Georgia, during the holidays to heal, despite his rocky relationship with his father. Nothing shocks him more than running into Lucille “Bebe” Gordon.
Bebe Gordon came home to Peachwood Bay three years ago with a divorce certificate and her daughter. When Jahleel returns–for the first time in eight years–all the memories of the past come rushing back. The connection between them is still strong, but Jahleel has no plans to stay in Peachwood Bay, and Bebe won’t risk him leaving her again.
As their hometown’s Christmas festivities bring them together, Jahleel must decide if he’s only home for the holidays or if the Christmas spirit that brought them together will last all through the year.
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A Run at Love
A contender running for the roses
As a Black woman in a field with little diversity, Piper McKinney is determined to make her mark on the horse-racing world. Raised on a Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, Piper’s dream is for her horse to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby. With the help of her best friend and trainer, Tucker Hale, she gains national attention but must grapple with the complications that arise when a journalist delves into her past as a transracial adoptee.
A best friend racing for love
In an effort to win Piper’s heart, Tucker formulates a plan to train Piper’s horse to victory, hoping to prove himself to her, her parents, and his own self-doubts. Then a shocking scandal hits the media, implicating both Piper and her parents, and she and Tucker will have to survive the onslaught to find their way to the winner’s circle–and each other. A romance worth the challenge
“Readers are going to be delighted by this endearing and adorable romance.”–Sarah Monzon, author of the Sewing in SoCal series on The Love Script
Join us for an inspiring conversation with award-winning author Susan May Warren as she shares her journey from missionary work in Russia to becoming a bestselling author of over 100 books. In this episode, Susie delves into the heart of storytelling, the role of faith in her creative process, and the importance of living intentionally. From her unique approach to character development to her tips for aligning daily life with personal values, this interview is packed with wisdom, hope, and encouragement for writers and readers alike.
Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of nearly 100 novels with more than 1.5 million books sold, including the Global Search and Rescue and Montana Rescue series. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT Medallion and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards, Susan makes her home in Minnesota. She is also the founder of Novel Academy, an online school for writers, and heads up Sunrise Publishing, a company dedicated to mentoring new authors and publishing collaborative fiction.
Romans 15:13, NKJVNow may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
My Story Matters Planner: 2025
Dream, Plan and Do!
An all-in-one amazing planner for creatives and the career novelist/authorpreneur—someone who wants their whole life in one big book.
Classy, streamlined, and motivational—this planner is the place to create your vision, stay motivated, ignite your writing, improve productivity, live with joy and get it all done.
Plan for success by creating a personal vision based on your values, finding goals that fit you and your vision, organizing your time, habit-stacking, and even setting up a publishing strategy.
The My Brilliant Writing Planner has been updated to include colorized options and different sizes and bindings.
Available in 6 x 8 coil and 8.5 x 11 in hardbound and coil.
Although the monthly calendars start on Sunday, you can now choose between a Monday start and a Sunday start for your week-at-a-glance pages. Choose the Sunday start if you want a traditional look at the week. Choose a Monday start if you like to keep your weekend planning together. (There is an example in the images to what each page looks like.)
Hone your ideas and create actionable projects by breaking your goals down into quarterly tasks. Then list your tasks for each value with the monthly Priorities at a Glance. Put action to your task list with the My Goals Reflect My Values and the Let’s Make it Happen pages that incorporate not only your big projects but daily habits, menus, and exercise/life activities.
Stay motivated with the Daily Inspiration section. (If you journal elsewhere, you may want to consider the planner without the Daily Inspiration pages. Not sure what to choose? Get more information HERE.)
Analyze and plan for the next amazing month with the Monthly and Quarterly Review, and then finish your year with a Year-End Review. Let’s begin planning for 2025.
And, don’t forget the BONUS Section in the back—brainstorming and plotting sheets for two books.
Your story—the one you live and the one you create—matters.
It’s time to plan YOUR brilliant writing year.
*Other color options and undated planners available
As a member of the Air One Rescue team, pilot London Brooks has built a new life–one far away from her clandestine past as an operative tasked to take down a branch of Russian terrorists. She has no desire to reenter that world or endure the grief of losing everyone she loved, including her fiancé. But the past won’t stay past.
When she finds herself falsely accused, her reputation tarnished, and her life in danger, she has no choice but to plunge back into the treacherous world she left behind. Even if she must surrender everything–and everyone–she loves in her new life.
Shep Watson will never forget the day he saved London Brooks from the avalanche that nearly killed her. He knows there is more to her story, but he’s intent on keeping her secrets.
Just when it seems she’s finally ready to let him into her heart, her past comes knocking. But he can’t bear to lose her again, which means, somehow, he’ll have to enter her world, keep up with her, and figure out a way to bring her home. But when the danger comes home to Alaska, what will it cost the Air One Rescue team?
Join bestselling author Susan May Warren in the final, thrilling journey through the majestic Alaskan wilderness and beyond, where love defies danger and second chances are won with courage and determination.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christian romance author Liz Johnson as she takes us through her journey from early storytelling to a thriving writing career. Liz shares how her faith shapes her characters and stories. She weaves themes of brokenness, healing, and God’s presence into her books. She shares her new book, Meddling with Mistletoe, and the love story behind it in the Christmas season. Discover the heart behind her writing and the encouragement she hopes to bring to readers everywhere.
Liz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, a New York Times bestselling novella, and a handful of short stories. She’s a Christy Award finalist for The Red Door Inn and a three-time ACFW Carol Award finalist.
Liz is a graduate of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where she earned a degree in public relations.
Now a resident of Phoenix, she enjoys theater, live music, and doting on her nieces and nephews. She writes stories filled with heart, humor, and happily ever afters.
Matthew 1:23, NKJV “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
New Book: Meddling with Mistletoe
Whitney Garrett is preparing to enter culinary school in the spring, but first she has to sell enough homemade pies at the local Christmas markets to pay her tuition. When her oven breaks, Whitney asks Marie Sloan, proprietor of the Red Door Inn, if she can use the inn’s kitchen to keep up with her orders.
Marie agrees, with a catch: Whitney has to watch the three Sloan children and cook breakfasts for the Red Door in return.
The inn is busy with holiday guests–including Aretha Franklin Sloan’s perpetually single nephew Daniel and Ruby, a businesswoman in town to purchase Aretha’s antiques store. Intent on making a Christmas match for the two, Aretha enlists Whitney’s help in her schemes.
But the deeper Whitney gets, the more she realizes that Ruby is definitely not the right woman for Daniel–and the more she thinks that she just might be his perfect match.
Cuddle up for some warm holiday cheer as New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson explores the unforeseen consequences of meddling with mistletoe when love is on the line.
In this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly sits down with bestselling author Mary Connealy. Mary shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to published author, navigating the highs and lows of the writing world. Together, they explore the ways faith, mental health, and historical research shape her stories, and discuss her dedication to raising awareness on women’s rights through fiction. Tune in as Mary reveals how scripture encourages her writing and how she found her unique voice in Christian romance.
Mary Connealy writes romantic comedies with cowboys and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series WYOMING SUNRISE, THE LUMBER BARON’S DAUGHTERS, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.
Romans 8:31, NKJV What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
New Book: Into the Sunset (A Western Light Book #3)
Will the sun set on their chance at happiness before they can seize it?
To finally escape the clutches of her controlling husband and the threat of being recommitted to an asylum, Ginny Rutledge enlists the help of her friends, Maeve O’Toole and Dakota Harlan. Fleeing their own tumultuous pasts, the group embarks on a journey to prove Ginny’s sanity. However, as they confront the shadows they wish they could forget, danger looms from unexpected places.
Maeve grapples with her mother’s impending remarriage and seizes a rare chance to escape her homestead–but that means reuniting with Dakota, the man she holds responsible for her father’s death, who is caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful family. As the two of them navigate their shared history and a dangerous mission, Dakota is forced to confront his deepest fears and fight for the woman who has unwittingly captured his heart.
Join us for an inspiring conversation as Kelly sits down with award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright to explore her fascinating journey from aspiring archaeologist to Gothic mystery novelist. Jaime shares the unique influences of growing up in a circus town, her passion for forensic psychology, and how hunting and conservation play into her storytelling.
Together, they delve into the emotional connections that bring Jaime’s characters to life, the evolution of criminal psychology, and her newest novel, Specters in the Glass House, a story that masterfully blends themes of death and hope. Filled with humor and deep insight, this episode offers a glimpse into Jaime’s world—a world where darkness meets light, fears are faced, and hope prevails.
Jaime Jo Wright is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. She’s also a three-time Christy Award finalist, as well as the ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater, and two Publishers Weekly bestselling novellas. Jaime lives in Wisconsin with her family and fabulous felines.
Psalm 4:8, NKJVI will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord , make me dwell in safety.
New Book: Specters in the Glass House
In 1921, Marian Arnold, the heiress to a brewing baron’s empire, seeks solace in the glass butterfly house on her family’s Wisconsin estate as Prohibition and the deaths of her parents cast a long shadow over her shrinking world.
When Marian’s sanctuary is invaded by nightmarish visions, she grapples with the line between hallucinations of things to come and malevolent forces at play in the present. With dead butterflies as the killer’s ominous signature, murders unfold at a steady pace. Marian, fearful she might be next, enlists the help of her childhood friend Felix, a war veteran with his own haunted past.
In the present day, researcher Remy Shaw becomes entangled in an elderly biographer’s quest to uncover the truth behind Marian Arnold’s mysterious life and the unsolved murders linked to an infamous serial killer. Joined by Marian’s great-great-grandson, can Remy expose the evil that lurks beneath broken wings? Or will the dark legacy surrounding the manor and its glass house destroy yet another generation?
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