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Melanie Dobson—Finding Beauty In Unexpected Places

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Melanie Dobson explains what compels her to write historical fiction, why she chose to set “Enchanted Isle” in an amusement park, and how her faith informs how she write.

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Jan Karon—Savoring the Journey

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Jan Karon answers questions about her midlife career transition, her bucket list, and her beloved Mitford friends.

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Contemporary author Q&A: Robin Jones Gunn (Sunset Lullaby)

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Robin explains why she’s continued sharing the adventures of Christy and Todd as they begin a family, the challenges of writing this new chapter in their life together, and what the future holds for Christy.

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Historical author Q&A: Tracie Peterson (Cherished Mercy)

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Tracie Peterson shares the spiritual themes of the story, what she hopes readers get out of it, and what she’s writing next.

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Speculative author Q&A: Joan Campbell (Heirs of Tirragyl)

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Joan Campbellshares how she built this world, why this book follows new characters, and the challenges writing fantastical stories from a Christian worldview…

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Romance author Q&A: Nicole Deese (A New Shade of Summer)

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Nicole Deese shares the theme of the Love in Lenox series, which character surprised her most, and what readers can do to support their favorite authors.

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Suspense author Q&A: Todd M. Johnson (Fatal Trust)

By Ross Cluver / October 30, 2017

Todd M. Johnson shares the real-life events that inspired the novel, the secret origins of his character names, and the spiritual themes woven throughout the novel.

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Children’s Author Q&A: Marianne Hering (Inferno in Tokyo)

By Ross Cluver / September 30, 2017

The author shares what inspired the story’s unique setting, the research she conducted, and how she continues to find new adventures for the series…

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Suspense author Q&A: Brandilyn Collins (Plummet)

By Ross Cluver / September 30, 2017

The author explains what inspired this nail-biter, how she creates her characters, and the best way to support your favorite authors…

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Beverly Lewis on two decades of writing Amish fiction

By Ross Cluver / September 30, 2017

The author looks back on two decades of writing Amish fiction, why her latest novel is set at an Amish bed-and-breakfast, and her status as a best-selling author.

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