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

Why Linda J. White Likes Virginia as a Story Setting (Episode 88)
“All of my books are set in the mid-Atlantic, mostly in Virginia,” Linda says. “I know the weather and knows how the weather moves across the state. … I like the mountains and I like the beach. It’s got everything I need as far as setting is concerned.”
April 2023 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 87)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from seven authors about their romantic suspense books available this month.
DeeDee Lake’s Many Connections (Episode 86)
“I think that writing is just one more way to connect,” DeeDee says. “We all desire those relationships and that connection, and some of us are better at it than others. … It’s important for us to have those relationships, have those connections because we were made for that, for relationships.”
The Farm Life Inspires Elle E. Kay’s Work (Episode 85)
“Starting with my debut, I’ve put a couple of farms scenes in my book,” Elle says. “[My farm and its animals] are in my books a lot. … [To write,] I sit on my screened porch in fall, spring and summer because I can look out over the acres and enjoy the animals. That’s my favorite go-to place to write. In the winter, … I usually sit on my couch to write.”
May 2023 New Releases in Christian Fiction
Three of the romantic suspense new releases are featured in my May Quick Takes podcast episode, which you can listen to here. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s/Picture Books: Super Doople by K.A. Cummins — You’ve heard the legend of Humpty Dumpty, but do you […]
Getting to Know Megan Bessing
Megan Bessing recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? I’ve written in a few different genres, however, despite enjoying suspense/mystery television shows, writing suspense always intimidated me. So when Sunrise Publishing had an open audition to potentially learn how to write suspense […]
April 2023 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Courage in the Storm by Laurel M. Blount — Since witnessing the murder of her beloved parents, Miriam Hochstedler suffers from paralyzing anxiety and a deep-seated fear of the Englisch. Unwilling to venture beyond her family’s Tennessee farm, […]
Getting to Know Kerry Johnson, Plus a Book Giveaway!
Multi-published author Kerry Johnson recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life. What did you want to be as a child (and did that dream come true)? I love animals, so initially I wanted to be a veterinarian. But once I realized that involved blood, surgery and animals being scared of […]
