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The Because Fiction Podcast

By: Chautona Havig
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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 2023
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  • Episode 334: A Chat with Denise M. Colby

    Episode 334: A Chat with Denise M. Colby
    May 31 2024

    When I first saw the cover for When Plans Go Awry, I was probably more excited about that book than I've been about almost any book I've ever seen shared. Listen in to how a math whiz who wasn't much of an English "gal" ended up writing historical fiction.

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    The one-room schoolhouse appeals to many readers--lovers of all things Little House, you know. But there was a lot more to that life than meets the eye. Colby explores the disparity between what was expected of male vs. female teachers and that's only the tip of a rooster-topped iceberg.

    From the first inspiration for the story through all of its iterations, how she won a publishing contest, and finally how she created my favorite character (that rooster), Denise shares it all!

    When Plans Go Awry by Denise M. Colby

    Olivia Carmichael escapes her past to become the next schoolmarm in the small ranching community of Washton, California. Her plan? Live a quiet spinster life alone, never to depend on anyone again.

    Luke Taylor selected a mail-order bride to help raise his two younger sisters and protect his broken heart. His plans don’t include being responsible for the beautiful new schoolmarm, who threatens his resolve between his need to stay away and his need to ensure her safety.

    Along the way, Olivia’s carefully laid-out plans are challenged at every turn, and Luke’s mail-order bride is not what he expected.

    With the help of the entire town and its wily rooster, can Luke and Olivia learn to trust again?

    Learn more about Denise on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 333: A Chat with Jared N. Michaud

    Episode 333: A Chat with Jared N. Michaud
    May 28 2024
    What if what is perceived as a negative thing by some here on earth turned out to be a superpower "out there" in the universe somewhere? Jared N. Michaud has taken that idea and soared with it. Listen in to see how an autistic boy is the long-awaited prophecy in another galaxy! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Every once in a while, I get to talk to someone who is clearly brilliant. I usually enjoy it, but once in a while it's frustrating (and then I usually use the experience by writing a novella to deal with the frustration). But even more rare, I chat with someone who is both brilliant and capable of not "talking down" to me or too far above me. Some people just have the gift of interacting with everyone on their level. Jared Michaud is definitely one of those rare gems. I had a blast talking with him, got encouraged in my faith, got excited about his Energmatrice6 series, and walked away thinking, "Wow..." It was, a bit I think, how people who chatted with C. S. Lewis probably felt. He had the gift of being able to converse at nearly any level as well. Don't miss out on Jared's podcast, Modern Apocrypha. Jared mentioned a couple of books, and I wanted to list those here: Evolution 2.0 by Perry Marshall--a looking at Darwinism and Intelligent Design in a new light. Ordinary Men by Christopher R Browning--his take is that it's rough but a good read. Brightstar: Energematrice6 – The Epimyth Begins by Jared N. Michaud “Only the void is content to wait in peace.” Brightstar is the beginning of an epic space adventure that introduces readers to Nate, a boy desperate to escape the prison of an ordinary life made unbearable by his autism. When he is unexpectedly transported to another universe, Nate’s perceived disability is transformed into a near superpower. In the Aurora Galaxy, where his arrival has been prophesied for thousands of years, Nate finds the weight of expectations difficult to bear. After being greeted by an ancient ally, Nate begins gathering a misfit group of “odds” from every corner of the universe. Nate’s odyssey, which starts in the most prestigious school in civilization, will end battling monsters from the darkest imaginations of an ancient, captive Earth. Coping with greater and greater adversity, Nate finds himself confronted by enemies who all seem to be connected in suspicious ways. In the end, Nate must stand before the Lightmaker Himself, who sent Nate to the Aurora Galaxy in the first place. Brightstar is the beginning of a myth in the tradition of authors like C.S. Lewis, written to introduce young people to the most important stories and values of Western Civilization. Rich language and an epic story provide the backdrop for an exciting, yet thoughtful space fantasy. Learn more about Jared on his WEBSITE and follow him on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!
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    50 mins
  • Episode 332: A Chat with Kimberley Woodhouse

    Episode 332: A Chat with Kimberley Woodhouse
    May 24 2024
    Not all authors can step up to the plate and hit six home runs in a year, but if any can, I bet Kimberley Woodhouse is one of them. With a packed year of novels to write and share with the world, is it any wonder that she and I chatted about two different historical fiction books in this episode? Listen in to see which ones! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. First up, Set in Stone. People who love plays on words might call this a "dino-might" series about the "Bone Wars." Other, less ridiculous folks, chose to allude to the "gold rush" by calling this period of American history, "the great dinosaur rush." I like dino-might. I mean, they're dinosaurs, and they're "MIGHTy" cool creatures, no? But if paleontology isn't your thing (how can this be???) then how about a different kind of conservation--the formation of Glacier National Park and a thunderpuppy who can't see how some things that look so good on paper might not be so good for those people who rely on something different. And how they clash--and all the fun stuffiness that comes with that. Kimberley talks about her writing with Tracie Peterson in the Jewels of Kalispell series and wow! I'm excited myself! Set in Stone by Kimberley Woodhouse A dangerous scheme could bury their long-held dreams forever. . . . From the time she was little, Martha Jankowski has been digging in the dirt, much to the dismay of her mother. Now she dreams of being a paleontologist and is determined to make her parents proud by uncovering the next big discovery. When Martha finds what she hopes to be a fully intact dinosaur skeleton--one that could win her an acclaimed exhibit--she learns another team is competing against her and could steal her chance at being recognized for this momentous discovery. Paleontology student Jacob Duncan has fulfilled his dream of digging for dinosaur bones at last. In a race against time, he and his team are bent on unearthing a complete skeleton to claim a museum exhibit with their names on it. But when Jacob meets their charming competitor Martha and uncovers foul play within his team, love and danger grow hand in hand until a menacing ruse threatens to destroy it all. and With Each Tomorrow by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse Even in the midst of adversity, love and faith can flourish. As the formation of Glacier National Park takes Eleanor Briggs and her conservationist father on a journey west to advocate for public lands, her heart carries the weight of a painful past. Since the death of her mother, she has spent her life traveling the country with her father and helping him with his work, but now he's considering settling down and writing a book--and she's not sure what that means for her future. Carter Brunswick faces trials of his own when the Great Northern Railway's departure threatens his family's livelihood and the entire town of Kalispell. In the visiting conservationist's daughter, Ellie, he finds a spirited woman who challenges his convictions in ways he never anticipated, and his own dreams for the future begin to change. When tensions over the railroad's departure boil over, Ellie and Carter are drawn together on a daring journey that tests the depths of their feelings and their faith in God. Learn more about Kimberley on her WEBSITE. Check her out on GoodReads and BookBub, too! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!
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    34 mins
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