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Between the Lines

Jennifer Sienes · en · 104 episodes

Join me as I interview authors of contemporary Christian fiction. Hear about their writing journeys, inspiration, tips and tricks. It's not as easy as you might think.

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Trading Swords for Mistletoe: Demi Griffin on Writing a Contemporary Christmas Novella
In this episode of Between the Lines, I caught up with multi-award-winning author Demi Griffin to talk about an exciting milestone in her writing career. Known…
Oct 29, 2026·35m
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From Quiet Librarian to Epic Hero: Unpacking Etania's Worth with M.H. Elrich
What happened when an author mixed the grand, sprawling worldbuilding of J.R.R. Tolkien with a deeply personal, female-centric coming-of-age journey? In this…
Oct 15, 2026·27m
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Finding Faith in Juniper Creek: An Interview with Author Erica Kingsbury
In this episode of Between the Lines, I sat down with Christian author Erica Kingsbury to dive into her beloved middle-grade fiction collection, the Juniper…
Oct 1, 2026·27m
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Finding Courage in the House of Wind with Laura DeNooyer
Finding Courage in the House of Wind with Laura DeNooyer explores the heavy but necessary themes behind her latest novel launch. In this episode, I sat down…
Sep 17, 2026·29m
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The Dutch Resistance: Writing WWII Romance with Linda Shenton Matchett
In this episode of Between the Lines, I sat down with historical romance author Linda Shenton Matchett to explore her unique journey through the publishing…
Sep 3, 2026·27m
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Letters, Loss, and Love: Crafting Romance with Erma M. Ullrey
Welcome to another episode of Between the Lines! In this episode, I sit down with inspiring historical and contemporary romance author Erma M. Ullrey. Erma is…
Aug 20, 2026·30m
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How Four Authors Wrote One Children's Book - The Story Behind Trusting Timothy
What happens when an entire family teams up to write a children's book? In this episode, we sit down with dad Bobby Bryant III and his children (Bobby II, Ava…
Aug 6, 2026·25m
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Writing Split-Time Fiction & Honoring Family History with Jennifer E. Tirrell
What if a forgotten letter in your attic held the key to a 500-year-old family mystery? In this episode of Between the Lines, we sit down with award-winning…
Jul 16, 2026·27m
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Inside Ribbons of Guilt with Laura Thomas
In this episode of Between the Lines, host Jennifer Sienes welcomes author Laura Thomas to discuss her upcoming novel, Ribbons of Guilt, the highly anticipated…
Jul 2, 2026·30m
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Laura DeNooyer on The Broken Weathervane
Author Laura DeNooyer joins me for an illuminating episode of Between the Lines of Christian Fiction. In this episode, I sit down with her to explore the…
Jun 18, 2026·26m
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Hollywood Comebacks & Broken Trust with Whitman's Choice Author John Price
Can faith survive the Hollywood spotlight? In this episode of Between the Lines, we sit down with author John Price to discuss his compelling novel, Whitman's…
Jun 4, 2026·24m
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Writing Through the Chaos: A Conversation with Emily Ann on "Messy" Drafts and WWI Romance
How do you find the focus to write a sweeping historical romance when you're in the thick of homeschooling toddlers and preparing for a new baby? In today's…
May 21, 2026·28m
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God-Led Storytelling with Demi Griffin
In this episode, I sit down with multi-award-winning author D.M. (Demi) Griffin to discuss her upcoming release, Blaze of Honor, launching May 12th. Demi…
May 7, 2026·29m
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Turning Ministry Trials into Hope-Filled Fiction
What happens when the "perfect" Christian family faces a storm they can't control? In this episode, I sit down with debut author and pastor's wife Deena Adams…
Apr 23, 2026·28m
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Keeper of My Heart: Faith, Frontier Love & Trusting God's Plan with Heidi Gray McGill
Author Heidi Gray McGill says writing is a ministry for her—a hands-on craftsperson more than an evangelist. She finds unintrusive ways to weave God through…
Apr 9, 2026·29m
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Behind the Story: Crafting YA Christian Fantasy with Rachel Trautmiller
Rachel Trautmiller is not only a published author, but she is also a graphic artist who loves to help others achieve their creative dreams. Her debut YA…
Mar 26, 2026·31m
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Christian Romance for the Waiting Heart with April Kidwell
Christian romance author April Kidwell's tagline is Christian Romance for the Waiting Heart. She weaves her own life experiences into stories filled with hope…
Mar 19, 2026·24m
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Finding Faith in the Hardest Moments with Dianna L. Lanser / Even In This
Dianna Lanser is a Christian fiction author who says every story begins with a journey, and for her, sharing that journey is twice the joy. Her tagline is…
Mar 5, 2026·29m
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Revealing God in Story with Kerri Tracht
Kerri Tracht writes stories that reveal the hand of God in everyday circumstances. Her professional writing journey is just beginning with her self-published…
Feb 26, 2026·35m
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Bringing Stories to Life with Mishael Austin Witty
Mishael Austin Witty is a wife, mother, and a lover of Jesus and coffee. Not only is she an author, but she is also an editor, ghostwriter, and discipleship…
Feb 19, 2026·27m
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Emma Faye, the Clean Read Queen
Emma Faye, the Clean Reads Queen, is an award-winning audiobook narrator passionate about bringing stories to life. With over 100 audiobooks recorded in her…
Feb 5, 2026·30m
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Hope and Healing with Author Marbeth Skwarczynski
Marbeth Skwarczynski is the author of a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These independently published novels are timely in…
Jan 29, 2026·30m
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Messages of Love and Hope with Children's Author Jewel Sample
Award-winning author Jewel Sample is a Child and Parenting Specialist who offers messages of hope and love in her children's picture books. Her latest, Love…
Jan 22, 2026·26m
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A Modern Retelling of the Parables with Author Brady Cook
Author, pastor, blogger, family man—Brady Cook does it all. Non-fiction books such as Lord Teach Us to Pray, King of Hearts, and Coffee and a Bible to His…
Jan 15, 2026·34m
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Great Adventures and Encouraging Messages with Author V. Romas Burton
Author Vanessa Burton (pseudonym V. Romas Burton) writes fantasy stories of great adventure with encouraging messages for teens and young adults. Her first…
Jan 8, 2026·31m
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Truth in Fiction with Author Marbeth Skwarczynski
After years of writing, rewriting, and shelving her first foray into biblical fiction, Marbeth Skwarczynski finally finished her novel Princess of Moab: A…
Dec 18, 2025·27m
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Encouragement for Your Soul with Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas is a prolific writer of many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children's books. Her newest Christian romantic…
Dec 4, 2025·33m
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Fusing Faith and Fiction with Heidi Gray McGill
Heidi Gray McGill is a Selah Award finalist and best-selling author. Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi's writing true works of Christian…
Nov 20, 2025·36m
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Author, Lawyer, Inspiration.
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…
Nov 6, 2025·21m
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Inspirational Split-Time Stories by Amanda Wen
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…
Oct 16, 2025·27m
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Passionate Author Who Brings Ancient Worlds to Life
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…
Oct 2, 2025·26m
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The Newest Geopolitical Thriller by Faith Ijiga
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…
Sep 18, 2025·28m
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Inspirational Author Overcoming Challenges
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…
Sep 4, 2025·20m
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Gripping Suspense and Engaging Romance with Author Elle E. Kay
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…
Aug 21, 2025·26m
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Dreamer, Doer, and a Dose of Humor with Sarah Ruth Hickner
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…
Aug 7, 2025·32m
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Passionate, Compelling, and Immersive Storytelling with Emily Ann
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…
Jul 17, 2025·33m
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Stories with a Touch of the Fantastical by Tabitha Caplinger
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…
Jul 3, 2025·25m
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Author Malissa Chapin
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…
Jun 19, 2025·26m
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Author Carolyn Miller
Prolific author Carolyn Miller writes both regency and contemporary romance with hope, heart, and humor. Although Australian born and bred, her Muskoka Romance…
Jun 5, 2025·29m
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Hearts Aweigh with Shannon Sue Dunlap
Laugh-out-loud rom-coms are Shannon Sue Dunlap's specialty. In her words, "Books with a dose of laughter and a spoonful of love." Her latest novel, Hearts…
May 15, 2025·28m
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Author Heidi Gray McGill
Author Heidi Gray McGill is a prolific author with works ranging from historical fiction to contemporary romance. Writing is her ministry, and she weaves…
May 1, 2025·30m
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Author Blossom Turner
Blossom Turner is an award-winning author, multiple-time Canadian Word Guild Awards recipient, and ACFW Carol Award finalist who began her writing career later…
Apr 24, 2025·30m
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Author Lynn U. Watson
I love Lynn Watson's tagline: Stepping through time, stitching stories of faith. She has written Cinnamah-Brosia's Inspirational Collection for Women with Book…
Apr 17, 2025·23m
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Author Megan Soja
Megan Soja is a multi-award-winning author who writes stories filled with strong faith, rich history, and sweet romance. Her debut series, Harbor of Spies, is…
Apr 3, 2025·29m
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Author Avellina Balestri
Avellina Balestri is a Catholic author, editor, speaker, musician, and historian based in the scenic Pennsylvania-Maryland (Penn-Mar) borderlands, nearby the…
Mar 20, 2025·31m
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Author C.O. Wyler
Indie author Constance Wyler (pen name C.O. Wyler) shares her two biblical fiction novels, Untaken and Untaken, Too. Although biblically based, they are…
Mar 6, 2025·25m
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Author Carrie Walker
Carrie Walker is an award-winning author who writes the kind of stories she loves to read—those that bring hope to a hurting world. Weaving romance among…
Feb 20, 2025·29m
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Author D.M. Griffin
Demi Griffin (pen name, D.M. Griffin) is a prolific author with more than six series available to those who love biblical fiction. Her latest Encounter Series…
Feb 6, 2025·29m
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Author Stacy J. Ladyman
Stacy J. Ladyman is a writer, east coast transplant, food lover, master of small things, and a southerner at heart. Learn more about her on her website where…
Jan 16, 2025·25m
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Author Heather Wood
Historical fiction author Heather Wood grew up in the Chicago suburbs, loving history, classic literature, writing stories, and Civil War reenacting. After…
Jan 2, 2025·28m
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Author Barbara Tucker Ketchum
Barbara Tucker Ketchum's first career was in education where she taught middle school and coached high school softball. She then switched careers and enjoyed…
Dec 12, 2024·26m
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Author Pegg Thomas
Pegg Thomas is a prolific, multi-award winning historical fiction author— four Selah, two Faith, Hope & Love, and two Will Rogers Medallion wins for her books…
Dec 5, 2024·28m
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Author Patti Shene Gonzalez
Would you like a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card? Act quickly. If you purchase Patti Shene's Christmas novella Cathy's Christmas Confession, take a…
Nov 21, 2024·25m
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Author Miriam Thor
It was a delight to talk with author Miriam Thor. Her latest novel, A Kringle Family Christmas, is a contemporary romance now available on Amazon. Also…
Nov 7, 2024·26m
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Author Kate Goodwin
Kate Goodwin writes stories of love and redemption that encourage the soul. Her first book Every Step After is a second-chance romance novel on Amazon and…
Oct 17, 2024·31m
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Author Jeff Raymond
The Alcuin Letter is Book two in Award-Winning author Jeff Raymond's International Intrigue series. He writes Christian thrillers with intrigue, history, and a…
Oct 3, 2024·32m
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Author Emily Golus
Emily 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…
Sep 19, 2024·33m
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Author Faith Ijiga
Faith Ijiga is a young, Nigerian author who has overcome many physical and cultural obstacles to write her political thriller Jungle Justice. It released on…
Sep 5, 2024·31m
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Author Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas is a prolific writer of many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children's books. Her newest release Captured in…
Aug 15, 2024·28m
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Author Leslie Tally
Leslie Tally's debut novel, Safely Kept, is a romantic suspense with a thread of faith woven throughout the storyline. It is set in the South and spans three…
Aug 1, 2024·33m