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
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In this episode we chat with Jennifer Mistmorgan, an Australian author of swoony World War II historical romances, whose writing is deeply rooted in faith, resilience, and emotional authenticity. Jennifer shares her powerful testimony—how a candy cane and a spirited scripture teacher sparked a family-wide transformation, and how those early seeds of faith eventually blossomed into her beautifully layered novels.
We dive into her latest book, These Long Shadows, a marriage-of-convenience romance set against the backdrop of post-war London. With poignant themes of grief, healing, and imperfect faith, Jennifer explores how God’s love anchors even the most broken hearts. This is an inspiring chat about surrendering to God’s plan, crafting emotionally rich stories, and writing characters that reflect the raw and redemptive beauty of real life.
Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan sometimes feels like she was born in the wrong era. So she writes romantic historical fiction set in the 1940s, against the backdrop of WWII and its aftermath. She infuses her sweet romances with wartime drama, gentle faith and a dash of intrigue. She lives in Canberra with her family and a wonky-eared West Highland terrier.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NKJV)But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.
Jennifer’s New Book: These Long Shadows (On Victory’s Wings Series)
How do they rebuild a marriage that wasn’t real in the first place? If you love epic wartime romance with a dash of intrigue, you’ll love this second-chance, marriage-of-convenience love story.
London, 1945: Two years ago, Jonty Ables married Katie Baines to save her and her unborn baby from shame. But now the war is all but over, the baby is gone and they must work out where their shaky marriage fits into lives irrevocably changed by war.
Clinging to the memory of a time before all happiness evaporated, Katie works hard during the day as a seamstress. At night she comes home to a tiny terrace on a bomb-scarred street, crammed with her extended family and their problems. Years of estrangement sit between her and her recently demobilised husband. She’s not even sure she loves him. So why is she so crushed that he calls out another woman’s name in his sleep?
Jonty is determined to honor the vows he made no matter how many ghosts plague him. But with such separate lives, his wife is more of a stranger than ever. When Katie’s friend goes missing, Jonty seizes the opportunity to help her find him just so they have reason to talk. But the war casts long shadows over their efforts, and fighting for their future might just be the hardest battle of them all.
Book 3 of the On Victory’s Wings series, These Long Shadows, is easily read as a standalone novel.
Tropes you’ll find inside:
Marriage of Convenience
Second Chance Romance
Wartime/Post-War Romance
Estranged Spouses
Forced Proximity
Slow Burn
Emotional Healing / Faith Journey
Mystery Thread
Found Family / Domestic Intimacy
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
In this heartfelt episode, I chat with author Patti Stockdale about her latest historical Christian romance, His Unforgettable Bride. Patti shares how her journey from Iowa to published author was paved with unexpected detours, faithful perseverance, and beautiful encouragement. We dive into her Cinderella-inspired story that weaves themes of redemption, identity, and grace, all set against the unique backdrop of a real-life “bride ship.” From a spunky heroine with a past to a prince with amnesia, this story is full of heart and hope. Patti also opens up about her faith walk and the powerful reminder that we are loved “just as we are.” You don’t want to miss this uplifting and grace-filled conversation.
Patti Stockdale loves hope, history, and a good happily ever after. She can’t remember numbers, so she married a statistician. Thanks to him, she’s lived all sorts of places and worked all sorts of jobs. While employed by the NFL, she once answered the phone with the wrong team’s name. She doesn’t work there anymore. For 11 years, she directed the programming at a nonprofit senior center and hosted an annual talent show, rocking a Dolly Parton wig, Annie Oakley boots, and a sweet—although snug—Batman costume. She no longer works there either. These days, Patti writes books and occasionally educational assessments and magazine articles.
“Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me…” (inspired by the hymn Just As I Am) Although not a direct Bible verse, the scriptural heart behind it resonates with Romans 5:8 (NKJV): “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Patti’s New Book: His Unforgettable Bride (Bride Ships: New Voyages, Book 4)
A pickpocket turned lady and a prince with a forgotten past find love in the most unexpected place…
Juliet Dash, orphan and former pickpocket, yearns to leave her troubled past behind. So when she arrives in British Columbia and takes a respectable job working for a pair of society sisters who offer to give her etiquette lessons, she’s one step closer to that dream. But when an unexpected encounter with an unconscious man turns her world upside down, Juliet must choose between her heart and her aspirations.
Weary of the pressure of royal life, Prince Henry Graighton longs for solace and anonymity. But when tragedy strikes and his brother winds up dead, Henry finds himself thrust into the role of heir apparent, leaving him to struggle with the weight of his grief and unwanted responsibility. And when Henry is kidnapped, he narrowly escapes with his life…but loses his memories in the process. In his darkest hour, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Juliet, his savior and the key to unlocking his forgotten past.
With danger lurking at every turn and the weight of Henry’s royal duties looming over them, can their budding romance withstand the trials that lie ahead, or will Juliet be forced to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of Henry’s kingdom?
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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