Author, Lawyer, Inspiration.
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IyanuOluwa Olorode, known to most as Iyanu, is passionate about writing Christian Fiction that portrays the love of God in a broken world. She writes about the Master Fixer who puts back together broken hearts and souls. When she’s not writing, she’s daydreaming and having conversations with her characters in her head. If she’s not doing either of these, then she’s listening to music (majorly Contemporary Christian Music), cooking and finding new recipes, reading novels and gushing about them online, watching movies with incredible storylines, scrolling on Instagram and sending...
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Inspirational Split-Time Stories by Amanda Wen
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I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with author Amanda Wen. It quickly became clear the reason for her tagline, This is My Story, This is My Song. Not only is she a talented writer, but she is also an accomplished cellist and pianist. In her own words, “I write inspirational split-time women’s fiction, which is a fancy way of saying I write books with multiple timelines featuring strong, resilient women and a God who loves endlessly, who saves unconditionally, and who creates unfathomable beauty from even our most desolate ashes.” Her newest novel, Echoes of a Silent Song, is Book 1 in her...
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Passionate Author Who Brings Ancient Worlds to Life
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Carolyn Jacobs is a passionate historical fiction author with a knack for bringing ancient worlds to life. A self-proclaimed “Bible study junkie,” Carolyn’s extensive research into the 650-550 BC period infuses her writing with authenticity and depth. Residing near San Antonio, Texas, her experiences living in Bolivia and on the U.S.-Mexico border enrich her storytelling. She balances her writing career with outreach to Muslims and leading Bible studies. Carolyn’s unique voice and meticulous attention to historical detail set her work apart in the Christian fiction genre. You can...
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The Newest Geopolitical Thriller by Faith Ijiga
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Faith Ijiga is a Nigerian Christian author of geopolitical thrillers. She was a guest of Between the Lines last year when her novel Jungle Justice was released. In this episode, we discussed the challenges she has faced over the last several months, not the least of which is her blindness, and her latest novel. was inspired by real-life events and is set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, and the United States. It releases on September 23rd and is available for the incredible preorder price of only .99 until this date. It is also available on Kindle Unlimited and in...
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Inspirational Author Overcoming Challenges
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Ann Harrison is an author, poet, and freelance editor who is totally blind. Aside from editing and writing, she loves to crochet while listening to podcasts or music. You can also find her with her hands in a book, reading on her electronic Braille display. Her debut devotional is entitled It is available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. The paperback edition is in the works. She also recently self-published a poetry book entitled The Spirit of Creativity: Inspirational Poems for the Creative at Heart. She is currently working on the second book in her devotional series entitled Walking...
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Gripping Suspense and Engaging Romance with Author Elle E. Kay
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Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award–winning Christian author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. Since the 2016 release of her debut novel, Shadowing Stella (a gift to her newsletter subscribers), she has written over two dozen books spanning romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical fiction, and children’s literature. Elle’s award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series blends faith and thrills against the backdrop of the state’s stunning natural landscapes. She’s also the author of the Endless Mountain series and a contributor to several multi-author projects,...
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Dreamer, Doer, and a Dose of Humor with Sarah Ruth Hickner
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Sarah Ruth Hickner is a dreamer and a doer. She’s been obsessed with horses her entire life, which has led to some epic highs and really hard falls. Those experiences have been chronicled in short stories, magazine articles, and a memoir titled Finding Gideon. Now she’s blending the lessons she’s learned about life and her love of romantic comedy novels for the sweet romance market. When Sarah isn’t at the barn, you can find her at home with her husband, two kids, and coonhound mix. Her debut novel, , is a Christian romantic comedy about marriage,...
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Passionate, Compelling, and Immersive Storytelling with Emily Ann
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Emily Ann is a historical fiction writer with a passion for bringing the past to life through compelling characters and immersive storytelling. Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, she developed a deep appreciation for history and culture, which inspires her writing. Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in education and homeschools her children. She is also an active member of her church community and enjoys gardening, crocheting, and photography. We discussed the inspiration behind her debut novel, Book I in her Valiant Devotion Series, If I Go. Connect with Emily via her where...
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Stories with a Touch of the Fantastical by Tabitha Caplinger
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Tabitha Caplinger writes stories with a touch of the fantastical for both young women and women who are young at heart. She admits to getting way too emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters, whether it’s obsessing over a book or TV show, or getting lost in creating her own worlds. Tabitha is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, The Wolf Queen, The Wayward, and most recently, . She is a lover of good stories and helping others live chosen. When she’s not writing book words, she’s reheating her coffee, binge-watching a new show, or teaching God’s Word to...
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Author Malissa Chapin
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Malissa Chapin has a heart for writing stories filled with humor, faith, and truth. She’s always been an avid reader and turned that passion into writing. Her Piper Haydn Piano Mystery Series includes Murder Goes Caroling, Murder Goes Solo, and Murder Goes Clamping. When you purchase any of these novels from her website at , you receive as a gift two printable paper dolls designed for the specific story. But her books are also . Be sure to to receive the printable “Reading Challenge Journal for Book Lovers.” Malissa is not only gifted with the written word, but she also has other fun...
info_outlineEmily Golus is an award-winning author of YA Fantasy who has been dreaming up fantasy worlds since before she could write her name. A New England transplant living in the Deep South, she’s fascinated by how culture shapes the way individuals see the world.
Golus aims to create stories that engage, inspire, and reassure readers that the small choices of everyday life matter. She shares on her website, “The world of young adult fantasy has become a kind of Wild West, where some publishers are pushing explicit content to entertain adults—ignoring the teens the books are supposed to be designed for.
While my books don’t shy away from dealing with real-world problems (there’s plenty of peril, some grief and heartbreak, and occasional physical fighting), my promise to you is that there will be no graphic violence, no foul language, and no sexual content.
Also, I don’t routinely kill off characters just for shock effect. Feel free to get attached. You’re welcome.”
Her first book Escape to Vindor is a 2018 Selah Award Winner. It’s followed by her second book Mists of Paracosmia.
Her newest release Crack the Stone is a retelling of the classic Les Misérables and will be on blog tour with Celebrate Lit September 21st through October 4th.
Be sure to follow the tour and enter for a chance to win the grand prize of a paperback copy of Crack the Stone, an obsidian arrowhead pendant, two Vindor stickers, a Vindor mini-map, a Vindor bookmark, and a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
The link to enter for the prize will not be live until September 21st.
Connect with Emily at her website www.emilygolusbooks.com
Here is the Back Cover Copy of Crack the Stone:
I am Valshara, the black stone born of fire. Break me, and my edges turn into knives.
Condemned to a slave camp for her crimes, goblin convict Valshara Sh’a makes a death-defying escape to freedom. But navigating Vindor’s treacherous cavern system is only the beginning of her troubles. An encounter with a rogue king turns her world upside down, and a bargain with fairy tricksters leaves her with a human child she doesn’t know how to care for.
As she tries to smuggle the boy through the walls of a barricaded city, Valshara can’t let down her guard. Because somewhere in the darkness behind her, a bounty hunter rises—relentless as nightfall and merciless as death itself.
Emily Golus re-imagines Victor Hugo’s beloved Les Misérables as an epic fantasy adventure about suffering, redemption, and the extraordinary power of love.