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These novels pack a storytelling punch! Threads of history, faith, and romance weave a thought-provoking tapestry. You leave reading Camille's books a changed person. We discuss her contemporary novel "The Secret Place" as well as "Wings Like a Dove" which takes place in the 1930s. Website:              www.camilleeide.com Book bub             https://www.bookbub.com/authors/camille-eide Goodreads          https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5356695.Camille_Eide Amazon                https://www.amazon.com/Camille-Eide/e/B006GHY1JM/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 FB page                https://www.facebook.com/CamilleEide.Author/ Twitter                 https://twitter.com/CamilleEide Instagram            https://www.instagram.com/camille.eide/ Along the Banks (Faith Blog) https://camilleeide.wordpress.com/ Extreme Keyboarding (Fiction Blog) http://camilleeide.blogspot.com/ Sign up for my newsletter & download a free book: https://gmail.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=57ce33a35eb3ec42509a14a25&id=1c78068cc0

What does it mean to love someone as they are? Is authenticity possible in a social media driven society? Are creative pursuits self-indulgence or a radical gift of self? How can literature help form identity and virtue? This discussion with Katy Carl was wide ranging and yet precise in its treatment of human dignity and generosity with our God-given gifts.

Angels and demons and robots, oh my! I had a great time chatting with Jane Lebak about her new spiritual warfare fantasy, Perdition's Heirs. She shared her experience about how her father cracked the code for her as to why literature matters. We discuss how books can either bring freedom or self fulfilling imprisonment in the mind. Social media and contact: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1239755.Jane_Lebak https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Lebak/e/B004FRUOLY/r https://www.facebook.com/JaneLebakAuthor http://twitter.com/JaneLebak https://www.ravelry.com/people/Tabris02

Roseanna is committed to writing books with impact. As the editor of @WhitefirePublishing, she helps bring those stories that matter to readers. We had a great conversation about how Christians can put on a new lens to see others' (and their own) identity in Christ. Her latest novel Shadowed Loyalty, is available from @ChrismPress. https://www.roseannamwhite.com/ #HistoricalRomance #MomsWhoWrite #PBJ #WildKrattsAndTheology

Dragons and dice and Slavic folklore, oh my! Andrew and I covered everything from P.G. Wodehouse to Brian Sanderson in this great conversation. We discover why folk tales touch the intellect in a unique way. Despite our best intentions, us writers can't help but pen ourselves into the story a bit, to include his debut work Thrice: Needle and Leaf Book 1. https://andrewdmeredith.com/ Twitter: @AndrewDMth  Instagram: @AndrewDMth  Goodreads: @Andrew D Meredith

What does it mean to anoint the imagination? How can vampires point us to holiness? These are hot topics of discussion as we dig into fairy tales and monsters with Karen Ullo. Karen Ullo is the author of two award-winning novels, Jennifer the Damned and Cinder Allia, which is now in development as a motion picture with Believe Entertainment. She holds a MFA in screenwriting from the University of Southern California and is a founding editor of Chrism Press. Prior to that, she served for more than three years as managing editor of the Catholic literary journal Dappled Things. She has been featured as a speaker at venues across the country including The Louisiana Book Festival, The Catholic Writers Guild Conferences, the Trying to Say God conference at Notre Dame University, and Doxacon in Washington, D.C. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two sons, where she works full-time as the music director of a Catholic parish. You can find her on the web at www.karenullo.com.

Mara Faro is the author of "The Grace Crasher." We discuss the nature of love in a broken world as well as friendship among Christians of different types. Our open, honest conversation also covers what is at the heart of many writers; an obsession with office supplies. Website: marafaro.com https://marafaro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marafaroauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaraFaroAuthor/

Fiorella de Maria writes a broad variety of historical fiction and non-fiction. We discussed the importance of her novel "Poor Banished Children," (Ignatius Press) not only for it's historical significance, but in bringing light to issues of modern human trafficking. She even tells us why Catholic women like her are in the business of delving into mystery and gothic literature. https://www.fiorellademaria.com/ https://ignatius.com/authors/fiorella-de-maria/

Maya's debut novel,  "The City Mother" from Chrism Press, tells the tale of an unexpected hero. Cara, a homemaker and mother of small children battles forces both interior and exterior in her journey. Will she be victorious? Our conversation ranges widely but we want the listeners and readers to know one thing. When you feel isolated and alone, we SEE you! https://chrismpress.com/books/the-city-mother/ https://www.mayasinhawriter.com/

What a joy it was to chat with Patricia! We geeked out on G.K. Chesterton and The Chosen, and gushed over local businesses and libraries. She's a fascinating gal that I am glad to now call a friend. She has a fantastic audiobook for her latest mystery, "Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker" available now. Contact: Website: Patricia-Meredith.com  Instagram, Facebook, and Goodreads: @pmeredithauthor

Eleanor and I had a marvelous time discussing everything from Dickens to Tolkien, diaper contents to Thriller dance parties. Her latest Gothic novel, Brother Wolf, from Chrism Press, was a delicious read. I hope you enjoy this time with her as much as I did. Website: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleanorbourgnicholson

I am so pleased to introduce you to Annette. She was kind enough to virtually join us from Australia! The richness of this episode is astounding. From poetry to novels, philosophy to history, we discussed it all. She's one of those authors you'd love to have over for coffee. Website: http://annetteyoung.net/ Blog where you can keep up to date with current writing and editing activity, fondly described as ‘Leech gathering’ and ‘blood letting’ respectively:  http://adistantprospect.com/blog/ Facebook: Distant Prospect Publishing - Annette Young Follow on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10569957.Annette_Young She welcomes reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.