Interview with Allie Pleiter, a bestselling author, speaker, and the creator of the “Chunky Method” for writers. In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Allie shares the powerful story behind her calling to write, how she transitioned from aspiring soap opera villainess to faith-filled novelist, and the inspiration behind her moving True North Springs series. From practical writing tips to deep spiritual encouragement, Allie’s wisdom on healing, hope, and creative momentum will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to tackle your own story—one chunk at a time.
Bestselling international author Allie Pleiter honed her talents in the world of popular fiction, where she still releases multiple books a year. Allie has 70 published titles to her name, and over 1.5 million Allie Pleiter fiction and non-fiction books have been sold around the world.
Her well-known Chunky Method system trains writers at every level to formulate plans and meet deadlines in a way tailored to their unique working style. Allie runs an active coaching practice helping writers and all kinds of creative people be more productive, as well as training productive people to be more creative. Already a national speaker among writing associations, Allie now extends her reach to entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, and anyone who needs to bolster their productivity and creativity in a demanding marketplace.
Allie is an avid knitter, confirmed coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better.” She holds a BS in Speech from Northwestern University and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and the world’s most adorable dog.
“You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, Shall revive me again, And bring me up again from the depths of the earth.” —Psalm 71:20 (NKJV)
Allie Pleiter’s Book: A Place to Heal
She’s found the perfect place for her camp.
But will he agree to her terms?
Opening a camp for children who’ve dealt with tragedy is former police detective Dana Preston’s main goal in life. After wandering the country, she’s finally found the perfect location—Mason Avery’s expansive Arizona mountainside property. Convincing the widowed dad—and the town—to agree might take a little prayer and a lot of hard work. But Dana’s never backed down from a challenge yet…
Tropes you’ll find inside:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
Healing Romance
Small Town / Community Setting
Widower Hero
Second Chances
Get your copy today on Amazon or on your favorite retailer site.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
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This interview with debut author Rachel Chamberlayne dives deep into the beautiful, complex journey of writing her Christian romance novel, My Grumpy Editor. What began as a light rom-com unexpectedly transformed into a faith-filled story addressing themes of grief, trauma, and redemption. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel shares how surrendering her writing to God reshaped both her book and her heart. From a sweet poet stepping into a bustling city to a cinnamon roll grumpy editor, Rachel’s story—and Abby’s—reminds us that God’s strength shines brightest in our weakest moments.
Rachel is a wife, stay-at-home mom, writer, and dedicated blogger with a deep love for all things romance. A born-again Christian for nearly a decade, Rachel’s faith is at the heart of everything she writes—infusing her stories with humor, hope, and heartfelt truth. Through her witty and faith-filled romances, she aims to glorify Jesus while offering readers stories that uplift and inspire.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Rachel’s New Book: My Grumpy Editor
Abi has met her ultimate bully. But what if it’s not who she thinks it is?
Determined to escape the ghosts of her past, Abi Benson jumps at the chance to skip town when she is offered a ghostwriting position at a prestigious digital marketing firm in the Big City.
When she discovers she’ll be writing for a dream client just two weeks into the job, the opportunity seems almost too good to be true. And when her assigned editor, Philip Baker, informs her of the unfortunate case of mistaken identity that disqualifies her from the running, it turns out that it is.
Desperate to prove herself, Abi strikes up a deal that her broody, enigmatic editor can’t resist. In exchange for keeping her secret about her true identity, she’ll accompany Phil to his brother’s wedding in order to charm his difficult father—who happens to be more distraught over Phil’s recent breakup than he is.
As the guilt over her lie catches up with her, Abi finds comfort in the most unexpected place: her grumpy editor’s surprisingly tender embrace—especially when an assault flips her world upside down and prevents her from revealing the secret she so desperately wants to confess.
Now, hundreds of miles from home and feeling even more distant from God, Abi must summon the courage to face both her fears and her past head on. But will Phil and Abi’s romance survive the storm, or will their differing beliefs extinguish their fragile flame forever?
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
I’ll share more updates by joining my free email list and you’ll get all kind of goodies! Visit my website here to sign up
In this heartwarming episode, author Donna Wichelman joins us to chat about her historical romance novel A Song of Deliverance. Inspired by her travels through the lush hills of Ireland and the rugged terrain of Colorado, Donna weaves a poignant tale of hope, faith, and resilience. She shares the journey of her heroine, Anna Sullivan, a young Irish woman who emigrates to America after tragedy strikes, only to face even more loss upon arrival. But with grace and grit—and perhaps a little help from an unexpected romantic interest—Anna finds strength through God’s deliverance. Donna also opens up about her own writing path, her love for history, and the healing power of Scripture during a tough personal season. You won’t want to miss this moving conversation that celebrates storytelling, second chances, and God’s perfect timing.
Weaving history and faith into stories of intrigue and redemption grew out of Donna’s love of travel, history, and literature as a young adult while attending the United World College of the Atlantic—an international college in Wales, U.K. She enjoys developing plots that show how God’s love abounds even in the profoundly difficult circumstances of our lives. Her stories reflect the hunger in all of us for love, forgiveness, and belonging in a world that often withholds second chances.
Donna received her master’s degree in journalism from San Jose State University and became a communications professional before writing full-time. Her short stories and articles have appeared in inspirational publications. She has two indie-published Christian romantic suspense novels in her Waldensian Series—Light Out of Darkness and Undaunted Valor, and her Gilded Age historical romance, A Song of Deliverance, released on December 3, 2024.
Donna and her husband of forty years participate in ministry at their local church in Colorado. They love spending time with their grandchildren, and bike, kayak, and travel whenever possible.
“Now 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.” – Romans 15:13 (NKJV)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Donna’s New Book: A Song of Deliverance (Singing Silver Mine Series)
Born into the Irish system of landholding that favors the moneyed class, Anna Sullivan has no dowry and no chance of marrying the man she loves. Poor and heartbroken, she flees Ireland to tend to Uncle Liam’s house in Colorado and take on her deceased aunt’s sewing business.
But when Anna arrives in Georgetown, she discovers a mine disaster at the Singing Silver Mine has killed her uncle. Orphaned and destitute again, she gathers her faith, courage, and ingenuity to establish a life in the community. Only one person stands in her way—the mine’s owner.
A wealthy, grief-stricken widower of European nobility, Stefan Maier threw his energies into making his mark as a silver mining baron in Colorado when his wife and child died at sea, emigrating to America. Now, everyone blames him for the mine disaster that killed nine men. But how does he convince the lovely and opinionated Irish woman of his innocence? Will Anna’s heart soften towards Stefan? Will Stefan prove himself worthy of Anna’s affections? Each will have to risk everything to attain what they want and need most—love.
Tropes you’ll find inside:
Enemies to Lovers
Class Differences / Rich Hero, Poor Heroine
Grumpy & Sunshine
Second Chances / New Beginnings
Tragic Backstory
Healing Romance
Slow Burn
Historical Romance
Faith-Based / Spiritual Growth
Small Town Community
Found Family
Get your copy today on Amazon or your favorite retailer!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
I’ll share more updates by joining my free email list and you’ll get all kind of goodies! Visit my website here to sign up
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