The Romantic Side of Suspense Author/Coach/Encourager Sarah Hamaker

Debbi Migit’s Lifetime of Telling Stories (Episode 81)
“I’ve been a writer since I was seven years old, “Debbi said. “I wrote my first story when I was in first grade even though I couldn’t read or write. … I told my mom a story and she wrote it down for me and I took it to my teacher and she read it. That was my very first entry and I continued to write all through grade school … and won my first writing contest in seventh grade.”
Why Michelle Aleckson Loves Romance (Episode 80)
“I love different genres in romance,” Michelle said. “Now I write both straight romance and romantic suspense. … But I do have suspense elements in my contemporary romance. … I feel like it enhances the romantic side of the story. … I really love playing in both worlds, so it’s been a good fit for me.”
The Many Writing Hats of Amy Schisler (Episode 79)
“My writing has evolved over my lifetime,” Amy said. “From when I was a little girl and up through college, I wrote poetry and short stories. … But I’ve always loved fiction—it’s been my escape from everything. … When I decided I was going to write a book, … I just naturally went to fiction.”
How DL Wood’s Love of Reading Spurred Her to Write Her Own (Episode 78)
“As a child, I wanted to be a teacher, and I ended up being a lawyer, but what has been consistent throughout my life is my love of books and my love of story,” D said. “I read a lot as a kid. … I think I really had a dream of having one of my books in the library one day.”
February 2023 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. You can also listen to Christian romantic suspense authors talk about their February releases on this podcast. Amish Romance: Every Good Gift by Kelly S. Irvin — Maisy never expected that a Plain girl like her could have her heart […]
Getting to Know MaryAnn Diorio
Multi-published author MaryAnn Diorio recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life. When do you find time to write? Great question! I learned early on in my writing career that I would not find time to write. I had to make time to write. With so many responsibilities and distractions assailing […]
January 2023 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Where Faith Belongs by Heidi Chiavaroli — Amie Martin has never been more ready to trade in her quaint seaside Maine hometown for a life of studying art in New York. But when old flame August Colton returns […]
December 2022 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: A Christmas Bargain by Mindy Obenhaus — When single mom Annalise Grant inherits a fledgling Christmas tree farm in Texas, she vows to do whatever it takes to make it a success. But when neighbor Hawkins Prescott claims […]
