Interview with Jennifer Deibel: Rest, Community, and Courage to Trust God in Every Season

Interview with Jennifer Deibel: Rest, Community, and Courage to Trust God in Every Season

Join Kelly for an inspiring conversation with Jennifer Deibel, a talented Christian romance author, as they delve into Jennifer’s incredible journey of faith, her life in Ireland, and the cultural insights that shaped her storytelling. Discover the themes of courage, trust in God, and the power of community woven into Jennifer’s upcoming book, Heart of the Glen. They also explore the importance of intentional rest, the joy of traditions, and the personal connections that bring stories to life.

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Meet Jennifer Deibel

Jennifer Deibel is the author of A Dance in Donegal (winner of the Kipp Award for Historical Romance), The Lady of Galway Manor, The Maid of Ballymacool (winner of the 2024 Selah Award for Historical Romance), and The Irish Matchmaker. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and their three children.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Judges chapter 6, NKJV: Gideon’s journey

New Book: Heart of the Glen

When Saoirse Fagan arrives to start her new job as housemaid at Drumboe Castle, she is dismayed to learn that the lord of the house passed away a week prior. Already running away from the tragedy that claimed the lives of her family members, Saoirse wanders the road with nowhere to go until Aileen McCready offers her a lift and possibly a place to stay for the night.

Sheep farmer and weaver Owen McCready is known for his intricate and impeccably woven tweed. But when he’s injured in an attack by bandits, his entire livelihood is endangered. A new–and distracting–mouth to feed adds fuel to the fire, and Owen struggles to keep his family afloat.

Though Saoirse is eager to help, even offering to learn the weaving craft, Owen is hesitant to accept aid from this strange young woman, no matter how inexplicably magnetic he finds her. But Saoirse is not one to give up easily. It may take extra effort on her part, but she’s determined to convince the McCreadys that they need her–perhaps as much as she needs them.

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming to Kickstarter on January 23rd through February 14th, 2025! Click the link below and check “Notify Me on Launch” to be the first to know when it goes live.

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Interview with Karen Witemeyer: Faith, Love, and Classic Stories

Interview with Karen Witemeyer: Faith, Love, and Classic Stories

On this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly sits down with bestselling author Karen Witemeyer to explore her journey to becoming a beloved name in Christian historical romance. Karen shares how her love of reading inspired her to start writing later in life, the divine moments that shaped her debut, and the creative spark behind her latest series, Texas Ever After. From fairy tale retellings set in the American West to character development, faith, and the power of community, Karen offers a heartfelt glimpse into the stories that have captured readers’ hearts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with love, faith, and a touch of fairy tale magic!

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Meet Karen Witemeyer

For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers’ Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX.

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Bible Verses for Encouragement

Philippians 1:6, NKJV Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

New Book: Cloaked in Beauty

Cloaked in Beauty

Letty Hood has spent the last fifteen years of her life hidden away with her grandmother in the backwoods of east Texas to escape the deadly schemes of an uncle who wants her dead. Now, with her twenty-first birthday on the horizon, she is forced to accept the escort of a stranger and return to Houston in secret so she can claim a birthright that will make her one of the wealthiest women in Texas. If she lives long enough to inherit.

Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael has one duty: get the Radcliffe heiress home alive. Expecting a spoiled girl, Philip is surprised to encounter a woman of rare strength with a kind soul and keen wit. As they journey together, Letty’s resilience wins his admiration, breaking through his hardened cynicism. Yet the threat to her survival grows more menacing with every mile, and Philip fears that keeping Letty out of harm’s way may be just as impossible as keeping her out of his heart.

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming to Kickstarter on January 23rd, 2025! Click the link below and check “Notify Me on Launch” to be the first to know when it goes live.

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Interview with Kyle Hunter: Faith, Fiction, and France

Interview with Kyle Hunter: Faith, Fiction, and France

In this episode, author Kyle Hunter shares her incredible journey from a military upbringing to becoming a writer with a passion for France. Discover how her faith, her experiences as a missionary, and her love for French culture inspire her stories and characters. Kyle also opens up about her creative process, the importance of clean fiction, and the joy she finds in teaching French to others. Whether you’re a writer, a language enthusiast, or a fan of faith-based stories, Kyle’s insights on storytelling, photography, and cultural authenticity are sure to inspire. Don’t miss her encouraging words for aspiring authors about trusting God’s guidance in every step.

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Meet Kyle Hunter

Kyle Hunter is the author of twelve novels of inspirational romance and women’s fiction. Her relatable characters will become like close friends you’ll cheer for and learn from as you join them on their journeys. Story settings range from Europe to small town America. As characters face challenges, the insights they gain are always uplifting and sometimes hard-hitting.

Kyle spent thirteen years in France, and she’s intrigued by faraway places. Currently, she lives in North Carolina where she writes fiction, non-fiction (under the pen name K. B. Oliver), and the travel blog OliversFrance.com. She also teaches French to adults.

Visit Kyle on her website www.Kyle-Hunter.com and check out her French language books and travel blog here

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Psalm 37: 23-24, NKJV The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,

And He delights in his way,

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;

For the Lord upholds him with His hand

New Book: Postcard from Nice

Meghan and Luc’s romance shattered when Luc took a new job in Texas…and neglected to tell Meghan. Eighteen months later, Meghan is still trying to forget him, having fled to a new job in Atlanta. When her boss forces her to take a vacation, she is drawn to Nice, France, where she once spent a blissful week with Luc. She plans to rent the same apartment, which Luc owns. She’ll book through an agency, and he’ll never know.

Luc’s beloved grandmother in Nice is dying, and he wants to see her. When he arrives in Nice, she makes a request. She wants something from the apartment where Meghan is staying. He doesn’t know the renter’s identity and never expects to discover the woman he’s never forgotten.

Their magnetic attraction isn’t all that resurfaces on the sun-drenched streets of Nice. Old wounds reopen as well. Against the stunning backdrop of the Côte d’Azur, time is running out for Luc’s grandmother and for Meghan, whose vacation is ending soon. Can she and Luc bridge the gap created by distance and misunderstanding?

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Kelly’s Personal Update

My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming to Kickstarter on January 23rd, 2025! Click the link below and check “Notify Me on Launch” to be the first to know when it goes live.

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