In this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Mesu Andrews, the award-winning author behind Brave: The Story of Ahinoam. Mesu opens up about her challenging faith journey, where the Word of God was once used as a weapon during her childhood, pushing her toward alcoholism and away from God. She also shares her own love story and how she rediscovered the wonderful truth that God’s love shines from Genesis to Revelation. Get ready to be encouraged by Mesu’s testimony of redemption, grace, and unending hope.
Bestselling author Mesu Andrews has repeatedly proven her ability to breathe new life into the powerful stories of the Old Testament. From Job’s costly faithfulness in ECPA’s Book of the Year Love Amid the Ashes, to walking alongside Leah, Jacob’s neglected wife, in The Reluctant Rival, Mesu’s novels consistently tell of God’s transformative love for His people and move the hearts of her readers, inspiring them to dive deeper into His word.
Now kicking off a new series centering on the influential women who loved—and were loved by—King David, Andrews weaves a gripping narrative that redefines what it means to be courageous in Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, book one of the KING DAVID’S BRIDES series.
In the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam—a fierce and unconventional Kenite woman–flees her family farm with her dagger-wielding father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse. As King Saul’s treasonous accusations echo through the land, Ahinoam’s conviction that David’s anointing makes him Yahweh’s chosen king propels her on a perilous journey to Moab, only to encounter hardship and betrayal.
Amid the unforgiving Judean wilderness, Ahinoam forges an unexpected bond with David’s sister, Zeruiah. Through her Kenite metalworking heritage, Ahinoam gains respect among David’s army, and the soldiers’ wives offer friendship.
However, scarred by painful past relationships, Ahinoam isolates to avoid new friendships and refuses to acknowledge her growing feelings for the renegade king.
As Ahinoam’s heart grapples for footing, King Saul’s army closes in, and Ahinoam must confront the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Is she brave enough to love Israel’s next king?
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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 with you as it goes through the editing process.
In this conversation, Holly Varni shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and how her personal experiences—including her battle with cancer—have shaped her writing. We’ll also talk about the importance of older characters in her stories, the healing power of storytelling, and how she balances her private life with the impact of her work. Check out her new book, The Blooming of Delphinium.
Holly is the author of the Moonberry Lake series and hosts the podcast Moments from Moonberry Lake. Holly is a native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent. Her storytelling journey began with the quirky characters in her life. She now crafts tales full of relatable, lovable, and laugh-out-loud moments. She lives on the Central Coast of California with her husband and their three sons. When not doing laundry or writing, she has the privilege of being a Hospice volunteer.
2 Kings 20:5, NKJV Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord , the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.
New Book: The Blooming of Delphinium
Delphinium Hayes is more than meets the eye. The magnetic owner of Moonberry Lake’s flora emporium has the uncanny gift of perceiving a person’s character at their first meeting—whether admirable or shady. This intuition has seen her through the ups and downs of life and has given her a special advantage.
Smooth-talking lawyer Mason McCormack is intrigued by the wild- haired, slightly eccentric florist who reluctantly creates bouquets to help smooth over his many breakups. But what really intrigues him is the group of seniors that have decided to take up temporary residence in the back room of the floral shop. As he becomes entangled in Delphinium’s life, he soon realizes that he must change if he ever wants to find true love.
Elliot Sturgis, director of The Gardens Assisted Living and Senior Care Facility, has his hands full dealing with the wily group of seniors who continue to make unrealistic demands of him and keep sneaking over to the local flower shop. Determined to subdue their plans while still gaining their trust, Elliot and Delphinium must form a united front. But as the two work together, Elliot begins to see their similarities and hopes that Delphinium will open her heart to unexpected love.
Join Varni once again for a charming escape to Moon berry Lake— where sparks fly and opposites attract—even for those who resist it the most.
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Kelly’s Personal Update
My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming soon to Kickstarter! I’ve been working on the first 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.
In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Suzanne Woods Fisher shares her journey as an author and her deep love for writing. She discusses how she began her writing career, her experiences across various genres, and the profound impact her faith has had on her work.
Suzanne also introduces her latest book, Love on a Whim, part of the Cape Cod Creamery series, and explores the themes of new beginnings and embracing change within her stories. She reflects on the Bible verse Isaiah 43:18-19, which has been a source of encouragement throughout her writing journey, reminding her to release the past and welcome the new things God is doing.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 books, including The Sweet Life, The Secret to Happiness, and Love on a Whim, as well as many beloved contemporary romance and Amish romance series. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California.
Isaiah 43:18-19, NKJV: Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you know it?
Suzanne’s New Book
When her plans wilt before her eyes, can she revive her dreams?
Escape to Cape Cod–where you just might find the secret to happiness.
Callie Dixon had the world by its tail . . . until it all slipped away. Fired from her dream job after making a colossal mistake, she’s escaped to her aunt’s home on Cape Cod for time to bounce back. Except it isn’t a home, it’s an ice cream shop.
And time isn’t going to help, because Callie’s bounce has up and left. There’s a reason she made that mistake at work and she’s struggling to come to terms with it.
Things go from bad to worse when Callie’s cousin Dawn drags her to a community class about the secret to happiness. Happiness is the last thing Callie wants to think about right now, but instructor Bruno Bianco–a curiously gloomy fellow–is relentless. He has a way of turning Callie’s thoughts upside down. Her feelings, too.
Could Bruno be right when he says that hitting rock bottom is the very best place to be?
If so, how is that supposed to help her find exactly what–or who–has been missing all along?
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Kelly’s personal update
I have been writing like crazy! I’m working on a contemporary romance novella set in the same world as my debut novel, Finding Forevermore, coming soon to Kickstarter. I can’t wait to share it with you!
It’s about Nina LeRoux— a French-American bibliophile who dreams of opening a bookshop in the quaint town of Elkwood, Pennsylvania. But when disaster strikes, she’s forced to choose what matters most—preserving her dream at all costs or embracing the unexpected bonds of community and love that life throws her way.
In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Lisa Jordan shares her journey of becoming a Christian romance author, from her love of reading as a child to her decision to write novels that create a heart sigh with readers.
She discusses the challenges in her faith journey and how she rediscovered her relationship with God. She emphasizes the importance of trusting God, leaning on Him, and being open to His guidance.
Lisa shares how she found support and guidance through My Book Therapy/Novel Academy, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community in writing. She also details her latest book, Bonding with the Cowboy’s Daughter, which explores themes of grief, redemption, and the presence of God in difficult times.
Heart, home, and faith have always been important to Lisa Jordan, so writing stories with those elements comes naturally. Represented by Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Literary Management, Lisa is an award-winning, Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author for Harlequin’s Love Inspired, writing contemporary Christian romance that promises hope and happily ever after.
Additionally, she is the line director for Hometown Hearts, Sunrise Publishing’s contemporary romance line, and an author for Sunrise. She is also the operations manager for Novel Academy, an online writing academy powered by My Book Therapy. Happily married to her own real-life hero for thirty-five years, Lisa and her husband have two grown sons and two rascally rescue dogs. When she isn’t writing, Lisa enjoys quality family time, being creative with friends, or getting lost in a good book.
Psalm 34:18, KJV: The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Matthew 6:26, NKJV: Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Matthew 5:3-5, NKJV: Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:9, NKJV: Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Lisa’s New Book
She’s left her old life behind … only to find a new love waiting
After a broken engagement, Callie Morgan decides to move to Aspen Ridge, Colorado, to fix up her late grandmother’s gift shop. But the shop is in bad shape and Callie runs out of money faster than expected.
Old childhood friend and single dad Wyatt Stone comes to the rescue, offering her a job at his family’s ranch, Stone River Ranch.
While their friendship is rekindled, will Callie ever risk loving again…even as Wyatt’s little girl is already stealing her heart?
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Kelly’s Personal Update
I have been writing like crazy! I’ve been working on my novella, Love In Pages, set in the same town as my debut novel, Finding Forevermore. The heroine is a go-getter who must surrender and let God revive her new bookshop … and her heart. I can’t wait to share it with you!
I am also getting ready for back-to-school time. My oldest is going into fifth grade. Ahhh! Please excuse my bawling in a corner, cradling the beloved bear he’s had since preschool.
In this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly sits down with Heidi McCahan, an inspiring author whose journey from growing up in Alaska to becoming a published romance novelist is remarkable.
Heidi shares how her love for writing blossomed in a small native village and how a contest entry changed her life. We dive into her new book, Her Alaskan Family, explore her approach to connecting with readers, and discuss the role of faith and resilience in her writing. Heidi also shares her passion for prison ministry and the powerful scripture that guides her work.
Heidi McCahan began dreaming up stories as a little girl. Now, she writes uplifting, inspirational romance novels set in small towns. Originally from Alaska, Heidi moved to North Carolina because she rarely has to shovel snow and is within a day’s drive of the mountains or the beach. She’s been married to her handsome husband for over twenty years. They have three incredible sons and the world’s greatest Goldendoodle. A perfect day for Heidi includes a good cup of coffee and reading books with happy endings.
She loves connecting with readers, so please visit her website, www.heidimccahan.com.
Romans 15:13, KJV: “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Heidi McCahan’s New Release
One lost little girl could be the key to a permanent family.
Recently fired, Savannah Morgan dreads attending her ten-year high school reunion as a failure. But for Levi Carter, Savannah’s return home might solve all his troubles. The newly single dad needs reliable childcare for his temporary foster daughter–and a fake girlfriend at the reunion to deflect any pitying glances after his recent breakup.
But as the line between real and pretend begins to blur, will a secret Savannah keeps ruin their chance at a permanent commitment?
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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 in the process. I can’t wait to share more about it with you as it goes through the editing process.
I am almost finished with the novella set in the same world as the novel. It’s about surrendering and trusting God with any circumstance. I can’t wait to share it with you soon!
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