Interview with Shelley Shepard Gray: Embracing Faith, Forgiveness, and Amish life

Interview with Shelley Shepard Gray: Embracing Faith, Forgiveness, and Amish life

In the upcoming episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Shelley Shepherd Gray about her new book, Unforgotten, an inspiring story set within the Amish community that touches on love, resilience, and faith. Shelley opens up about her life journey and how she began writing, particularly her fascination with Amish culture and the values that infuse her stories.

Join us for an uplifting discussion on faith, storytelling, and embracing opportunities while trusting God.

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Meet Shelley Shepard Gray

Shelley Shepard Gray

Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books, including Unforgiven. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and a Carol Award finalist, Gray lives in Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Proverbs 10:21, NKJV The lips of the righteous will feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom

New Book: Unforgotten, Released November 5th, 2024

Seven years ago, Bethanne Hostetler survived an attempted assault, and her attacker, Peter Miller, met an untimely end. Though she has found some peace, she is still haunted by the memory. So when her Englisher cousin, Candace, reveals that she has a stalker of her own, all of Bethanne’s old fears rush back.

Peter’s former best friend, Jay Byler, still can’t get over the fact that he did not protect Bethanne that fateful night. He can’t blame her for continuing to avoid him, but it hurts when the one you love can’t even look you in the eye. Will there ever come a day when Bethanne looks past the boy he used to be to see the man he’s become?

When Candace is crowned Miss Crittenden County, officer Ryan Mulaney becomes her escort to various events to protect her from the stalker. And while he knows this is just a job, the closer they work together, the harder it is to maintain a professional distance.

And when everyone’s worst fears are realized, all four of them will have to come together to prevent another tragedy.

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming to Kickstarter on January 23rd, 2025!

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Interview with Tracie Peterson: Weaving Faith, Forgiveness, and Historical Truths in Christian Romance

Interview with Tracie Peterson: Weaving Faith, Forgiveness, and Historical Truths in Christian Romance

In this engaging conversation, Kelly interviews Tracie Peterson, a renowned Christian romance author known for being the “Queen of historical Christian fiction.” Tracie shares her journey from childhood storytelling to becoming a prolific author with over 140 books. She emphasizes the importance of research in her writing process, aiming to build trust with her readers through accurate historical details. Tracie discusses her writing process, the role of faith in her work, and the themes of forgiveness that permeate her stories. The conversation also touches on her upcoming book, A Truth Revealed, and the impact her stories have on readers.

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Meet Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than one hundred novels, both historical and contemporary, with over six million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.

Visit Tracie on her website TraciePetersonBooks.com

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Bible Verses for Encouragement

Ephesians 2:8-9, NKJV For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast.

1 Corinthians 3:6, NKJV I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase

New Book: A Truth Revealed (Heart of Cheyenne Series)

Truth Revealed Tracie Peterson

Laura Evans has spent years away from home pursuing her educational goals. Now she is ready to follow her father to the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help with the mercantile he has set up. But her father is not the man she thought he was.


Wilson Porter is a preacher whose calling is to the Shoshone Indians. He has encouraged his widowed mother and sister to join him in his ministry. But when they are killed in route to Cheyenne, Will blames himself and is angry with the natives who supposedly killed them and God for allowing this tragedy to occur.


Laura and Will’s paths intersect when she loses control of a wagon and her team runs over Will. Laura and her father do everything possible to provide the best care for him. But over time, Laura begins to see indicators that her father isn’t the upstanding citizen he claims to be and that he may have played a part in Will’s family’s death. As Laura is exposed to the truth, she also sees the difference in Will’s life.
Can love withstand the trials of deception and tragedy—or will their shattered lives leave them with an uncertain path forward?

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming soon to Kickstarter! I’ve been working on this book for a long time, and God has shown me so much. I can’t wait to share more about it as it goes through the editing process.

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Interview with Patricia Bradley: Faith, Suspense, and Empowering Youth through Mission Work

Interview with Patricia Bradley: Faith, Suspense, and Empowering Youth through Mission Work

In this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Patricia Bradley, a talented Christian romance author known for her suspenseful stories. Patricia dives into her writing journey, the crucial role of critique groups, and her heart for mission work with Aiming for Healthy Families. They discuss her upcoming book, Deadly Revenge, exploring how faith and patience shape her writing process. Tune in to hear Patricia’s insights on the challenges of writing, the importance of community support, and how her charity work is making a difference in the lives of Mississippi youth.

Please note that today’s episode includes discussions of sensitive topics that may be triggering for some listeners.

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Meet Patricia Bradley

Patricia Bradley is the author of Counter Attack and Fatal Witness, as well as the Natchez Trace Park Rangers, Memphis Cold Case, and Logan Point series. Patricia is the winner of an Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, a Selah Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award and a Carol Award finalist. Patricia’s books were included in three anthologies that debuted on the USA Today bestseller list. She makes her home in Mississippi.

Visit Pat on her website PTBradley.com.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Psalms 37:4, NKJV: Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

New Book: Deadly Revenge

Twenty years ago in Pearl Springs, a dam was constructed that caused many people to lose their homes as eminent domain claimed them. Though most people have moved on, clearly there is someone out there holding a grudge.

Deputy Jenna Hart has recently returned home to Pearl Springs and has been called in to assist. Agent Maxwell Anderson—a former colleague at the Chattanooga Police Department and a man with whom she shared a smoldering fire of attraction. They are tasked with protecting Pearl Spring’s former mayor, who now has his sights set on a national office in the US Senate.

The old sparks reignite as they team up to track down a killer bent on revenge. Meanwhile, the investigation gets tangled when another suspect comes into play.

Jenna and Maxwell will have to draw on their skills to prevent a wave of disaster poised to hit Pearl Springs. But can either of them fully trust that the other has their back? Readers will be tearing through the pages in this nail-biting conclusion to the Pearl River series.

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming soon to Kickstarter! I’ve been working on this book for a long time, and God has shown me so much. I can’t wait to share more about it as it goes through the editing process.

Follow on Kickstarter for updates.