Interview with R.C. Mogo, Debut Novel, Historical Romance

In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, R.C. Mogo shares how her faith journey influenced her transition from secular writing to Christian romance and her challenges in aligning her work with her beliefs.

R.C. discusses the inspiration behind her protagonist, based on a close friend lost to suicide, and how her historical research uncovered the perfect figures and events for her story. R.C. also emphasizes the importance of planning and outlining and the power of storytelling in conveying messages of faith and personal growth.

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Meet R.C. Mogo

R.C. Mogo is the pen name for Rebecca Claire Mogollón, who works as an e-learning developer for a California-based tech software company from the comfort of her home in Spring, Texas. She married her first love in 2011, and then birthed her next three loves in 2014, 2017, and 2020.

R.C. Mogo comes from a family of brilliant salespeople and a librarian. Being the daughter of a real librarian has given her serious cred her whole life. Nothing sweetens the historical romance author deal more than, “My mom can expedite that interlibrary loan.”

When her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in early 2020, the world stood still. Writing ground to a halt. Dreams desaturated. Fear threatened to sink its claws in. But, God.

He made their whole family better off through the trial, with stronger faith and a deeper appreciation for every moment, every laugh, and every sparkle in his eyes.

When he rang the bell in 2022, the sound that rang out was loud and clear: “The Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting!”

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R.C. Mogo’s Debut Novel

Innocents of Marbella by R.C. Mogo

15th Century.

Gifted linguist Zahra flees to France following a traumatic incident, leaving her baby sister to fend for herself in Marbella. Years later, when a young girl arrives on her doorstep, so begins a divine adventure toward redemption.

Gruff and ill-tempered Englishman Stephen Kempe is on the hunt for his abducted niece, until corrupt church officials accuse him of sorcery and throw him in prison.

While Zahra interprets at the trial of a historic serial killer, the young girl is snatched from her bedchamber. In a desperate attempt to get help, Zahra frees Kempe from jail, only to face betrayal as he thrusts her into a deadly inferno.

But instead of meeting her end, Zahra’s story has just begun.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Romans 1:16, NLT “I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first, and also the Gentile.”

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Kelly’s Personal Update

I have been writing like crazy! I just finished my novella, Love in Pages.

Nina LeRoux dreams of opening a bookshop in Elkwood, Pennsylvania, to honor her late mother. But after a crushing setback, the future she’s craved is just outside her reach. Determined to succeed on her own, she’s thrown off guard when Patrick, a local contractor, steps in with an offer to help. Sparks fly in more ways than one, stirring feelings Nina isn’t ready to face.

As the grand opening nears, a sudden accident forces Nina to confront a painful past she’s left behind in France and choose what matters most. Can she hold onto her fierce independence while learning to trust again? Or will her fear of being hurt keep her from embracing the future God’s preparing?

Love in Pages is a story of resilience and the unexpected ways love can rewrite your story. Nina’s journey shows that even in the hardest moments, faith and love can shape the future in ways we never imagined.

This book is a prequel in the Renewed Hearts Series and you can get it here.

Book one of the Renewed Hearts Series will be available for pre-order soon through Kickstarter.