In this powerhouse episode, author Megan Schaulis joins us to talk about her dystopian duology The Susa Chronicles, which reimagines the biblical story of Esther through the lens of YA, romance, and sci-fi adventure. We chat about her lightning-strike inspiration, hearing God’s call to write, and how a camper journey across America helped lay the foundation for her beautiful, faith-filled stories.
What if Esther wasn’t competing to become queen—but to be the king’s bodyguard? Megan shares how her heroine, Novalis, lives in hiding because of her beliefs and must rely solely on the voice of Alpha—God—to survive in a world that feels stacked against her.
Whether you’re a fan of strong heroines, faith-filled allegories, or swoon-worthy clean romance, this is an episode that will inspire and ignite your spirit.
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Meet Megan Schaulis
After a year of traveling the country in a 100-square-foot camper with her husband, daughter, and dog, Megan Schaulis returned home and wrote her first novel.
Megan has a B.A. in Journalism from Arizona State University and is a member of the ACFW. As a special education teacher, she helped young people fall in love with reading and writing. Today, she uses words in playful and creative ways at her branding agency. She lives in Abilene, Texas, where you’ll find her staying up way too late reading or hiking with her family.
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Bible Verse for Encouragement
Esther 4:14 (NKJV)
“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Megan’s New Book: Proclaimer (Book 2, Susa Chronicles)
The only way to save her people is to betray the king she vowed to protect.
After winning her place as Chief Protector, Novalise is in more danger than ever. King Zadien seeks to destroy the Alphanites, and the only way Novalise can stop him is by winning a Request—one undeniable favor offered only to those who save the king from a deadly threat. With no imminent danger at hand, Novalise will have to commit treason to save her people.
Zadien is finally stepping into his role as king. With his courageous new Chief Protector by his side, he’s determined to annihilate the traitors responsible for his father’s death. His romantic feelings for “Astra” haven’t faded, but pursuing her could leave his kingdom without a monarch. Is their fledgling relationship worth violating the law and risking his crown?
As the clock counts down for her people, Novalise must choose between manipulating the king’s affection and trusting the voice in her heart to lead her. When all her plans crumble, will she hide behind her new identity as a Protector or find a way to rise in such a time as this?
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