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Hosted by Chautona Havig · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Exploring Christian Fiction from its early days to the most anticipated upcoming books. We love all fiction that points the reader to Jesus. Let's talk books!
Chautona Havig hosts The Because Fiction Podcast, a arts show with 100 episodes published.
I love me a good, unlikely hero. Chatting with Lucas and Shauna Fischhaber gave me a new one to root for. Listen in and see why I'm eager to read Gathering Storms. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with
The Blood of Kings: Legends has another fabulous addition. Niki Florica's Son of Embers promises a great story. Listen in to learn more note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no ext
Anyone who knows me knows I love a good heart-rending story, and To Fly on Broken Wings by Fayla Ott sounds like the best kind--one with hope even in the difficult things. Listen in and see why it reminds me of Patti Pai
Being a spy in WWII must have been harrowing--being responsible for a network of them? Listen in as Roseanna M. White and I talk about her newest release, The Spy Keeper of Marseille. note: links may be affiliate links t
I blame Clint Hall for me singing Roger Millers "Two Worlds Collide" for the last couple of months. No, his sci-fi Worlds Collide has nothing to do with that song, but... I'm DYING to read it. Listen in and see why. note
Love a fast-paced suspense novel? Listen in as I chat with Taylor Newport about her newest release! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Don't know about
If you love fantasy and allegory as much as I do, The Chosen One might just be the book for you. Listen in as I chat with Sheri Bradley about her novel and all that went into it. note: links may be affiliate links that p
I can't be the only person who cut her reading teeth on mysteries, and author Becca Wierwille has a great series for young readers with THREE new books coming out. Listen in and learn all about the new Scout & Barnaby bo
Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE Laura Thomas' work, especially her Bite of Betrayal series. Ribbons of Guilt takes the suspense to almost thriller level. Listen in and see why I can't wait to find out what's coming next
Chatting with Laura Frantz is always a delight, and considering America's 250th celebration, it's apropos that she has a new release. Listen in as we discuss this latest story! note: links may be affiliate links that pro
No one does split-time like Melanie Dobson, and boy has she got a fabulous one for us now! Listen in to what she shares about her latest, The Lost Story of Via Belle. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me wi
One of my favorite series is Lisa Phillips' Brand of Justice. Listen in as we talk about the final book (Psst... it can be read as a stand alone) in this sixteen-book series! note: links may be affiliate links that provi
Because Fiction is a celebration of fiction, but when I had the chance to chat with Felicia Hurd, I couldn't resist. Listen in and see why Count It All Joy is the first (and possibly only) nonfiction book we'll feature h
Three Women. One Unlikely Mission. One Town Forever Changed. If that doesn't grab you, nothing will! Listen in as I chat with Sharon Wilharm about this intriguing book. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me
Looking for YA fantasy that gives all the great world-building vibes, fabulous faith, and a nod at forbidden romance? Listen in as Jil Koller and I chat about Heart of a Bowman and see why I absolutely LOVED THIS BOOK! n
I really love a good book with broken people finding redemption. So when I got to chat with Gloriaea about her book, Broken Algorithm, I knew this was going to be right up my alley. Listen in and see why I'm so excited.
A chilling read from Chris Underwood... literally. What happens if you're in the Midwest in winter and the power goes out? Listen in as I chat with Chris Underwood about his Cold Winter series. Content warning: While the
One of my favorite people, Laura Ashwood has expanded one of her earlier and republished it. Women's fiction lovers should not miss this story! Listen in as we chat about A Life Rewritten. note: links may be affiliate li
I don't know about you, but the title, The Goodness of Unicorns, grabbed me. That cover? Also amazing! Listen in as Kayla M. Green chats about her writing and just what this goodness of unicorns is all about note: links
High school is hard enough without trying to navigate all the ups and downs without your mother. Listen in as I talk with Joan Lovestrand Farley about Letters to Cassie, what you'll find inside, and why she wrote it. not
Dana Mentink
New York Times best-selling author
2 appearances on this show
Jane Kirkpatrick
2 appearances on this show
Elizabeth Goddard
Author
2 appearances on this show
Meg Calvin
Amazon bestselling author, former minister, writing coach
1 appearance on this show
Suzanne Woods Fisher
best-selling author
2 appearances on this show
Jill Eileen Smith
Author
1 appearance on this show
Tracie Peterson
Queen of Historical Christian Fiction
2 appearances on this show
Tessa Afshar
biblical fiction author
2 appearances on this show
Sarah Sundin
award-winning Christian historical romance author
1 appearance on this show
Becca Wierwille
Author · Beloved Chronicles, LLC
1 appearance on this show
Marline Williams
Author
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Hauck
Author
1 appearance on this show
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