Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
Sense and Suitability Book Review
A delightful Sense and Sensibility parody, Sense and Suitability has become my new favorite regency romance. Pepper Basham wrote a witty and touching novel about loyalty, love, and second chances. One of my favorite characters was “Aunt Bean,” who was absolutely hilarious with her outlandish notions about men and dating. Every chapter of her marriage…
Read More‘A Song in the Dark’ Book Review
Kimberley Woodhouse’s dedication to producing a historically accurate novel about World War II was admirable in A Song in the Dark. Her work allowed the reader to peel back the curtains of time and see Europe before WWII ravaged the land. The characters wrestled with the political uncertainty, the horrors quietly occurring under Hilter’s regime,…
Read MoreMy Beloved Author Q&A With Jan Karon
Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling series of fifteen Mitford novels featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford, which is set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. FF: What inspired the story in My Beloved? What brought you back to Mitford? I was inspired by a short story…
Read MoreFall 2025 Writing Contest: Flash Fiction
Fall 2025 Writing Contest: Flash Fiction
Read More‘Splendor of the Land’ Book Review
Connilyn Cossette’s Splendor of the Land is definitely one of my favorite books from 2025! Beyond the literary genius, her story resonated on a deeply personal level and challenged me to reconsider how I view parts of my own life. It left me saying, “Wow. What a story!” Splendor of the Land is biblical times…
Read MoreSuspense Q&A: DiAnn Mills (Canyon of Deceit)
Bestselling author DiAnn Mills is known for her gripping romantic suspense novels where readers can Expect An Adventure. With multiple Christy Awards and numerous bestsellers, her stories captivate readers with their depth and intensity. A passionate storyteller and dedicated mentor, DiAnn is also a coffee connoisseur and proud grandmother living in Houston, Texas. DiAnn talks…
Read MoreContemporary Q&A: Kathleen Fuller (Behind Enemy Bylines)
Kathleen Fuller is a best-selling author of Christian fiction. She is also a wife, mother, crafter, coffee addict, football fan, and chocolate aficionado. In this interview, Kathleen shares the various developmental steps her characters went through to become some of her favorites in all the books she’s written. FF: In Behind Enemy Bylines, Jade bounces…
Read MoreSci-Fi Q&A: S.D. Grimm (Beneath False Stars)
S. D. Grimm’s first love in writing is young adult fantasy and science fiction. That’s to be expected from someone who looks up to heroes like Captain America and Wonder Woman, has been sorted into Gryffindor, and isn’t much taller than a hobbit. She believes that with a little faith, a lot of love, and…
Read MoreHistorical Q&A: Michelle Shocklee (The Women of Oak Ridge)
Michelle Shocklee is the author of several historical novels, including All We Thought We Knew; Count the Nights by Stars, a Christianity Today fiction book award winner; and Under the Tulip Tree, a Christy and Selah Awards finalist. Her work has been featured in numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, magazines, and blogs. She…
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