Why Joanna Davidson Politano Loves Old Houses (Episode 171)
“My husband and I went to Scotland on our honeymoon, and all we did was run around visiting all these estates [with all their stories],” Joanna said. “It made something come alive in me. … There’s something so unique about a house that has lasted so many generations and seen so many stories. … That makes these houses worth something that’s so unique.”
Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 170)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from three authors about their romantic suspense books available this month.
Ciara Knight’s Therapeutic Writing (Episode 169)
“I’ve always been a prolific writer—nothing ever gets in my way. I’ve never had writer’s block,” Ciara said. “When I first moved onto the trawler, I did. I was writing sweet, small town romance among other genres, and I just was having problems [writing]. So I took all of my fears—if I’m scared of something, I go for it. I don’t hold back. I think part of [writing] was my therapy when we got onboard. It was learning to live on a boat with storms and … those first two books in my Harbor Secrets series were a kind of therapy.”
Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 168)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from six authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for June 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now. Darlene L. Turner/Scent of Peril (5/26) Jennifer Chastain/Guardian (6/16) Megan Short/Alaskan Abduction […]
July 2026 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: New Beginnings in Shady Springs by Sarah Anne Crouch — When the storm passes, can two guarded hearts believe in love again? Perfect for fans of heartwarming Christian romance, this tender small-town story weaves together friendship, faith, grief, […]
How Seralynn Lewis Dreams Up Her Plots
Seralynn Lewis recently stopped by my newsletter to share about her writing life. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? I’ve always loved romance novels in almost every sub-genre there is. But I found that the romance stories that moved me had more than just a romance in them, they had a hint of […]
June 2026 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s Picture Books: Would You Rather: Bible Attire Adventures by Jerah Alvarado — Would you rather wear a coat of many colors like Joseph? Or would you rather wear clothes made of camel fur like John the Baptist? Choose from […]
Elle E Kay’s Inspiration Starts With Setting
Award-winning author Elle E Kay recently stopped by my newsletter to share some about her writing life. Why do you like writing romantic suspense? I write romantic suspense and thrillers because that’s what I most like to read, so they feel the most natural to me. I enjoy crafting gripping stories that keep readers flipping […]
