Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
Dani Pettrey Reaches 1,000,000 Sales Milestone
Ada, Mich. (August 14, 2025)—Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is delighted to announce that ECPA bestselling author Dani Pettrey has reached a momentous sales milestone. Since her debut novel Submerged released in 2012, she has published over fifteen novels with more than one million copies sold. Winner of Christian Retailing’s Best…
Read MoreBaker Publishing Group Authors Shine at AWSA’s 2025 Golden Scroll Awards
Ada, Mich. (August 14, 2025)—On Sunday, August 10, four Baker Publishing Group authors celebrated a triumphant evening at the 2025 Golden Scroll Awards banquet held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. The Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) sponsored the banquet and announced this year’s award winners. Among the evening’s winners, Revell…
Read MoreBiblical Fiction Q&A: Connilyn Cossette (Splendor of the Land)
Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award–winning and bestselling author of stories that illuminate the ancient world of the Bible in hopes readers will dig deeper into the Word and encounter the Great Storyteller himself within their pages. A recent breast cancer survivor and adoptive mom of her two greatest gifts, she lives in a small…
Read More‘When the Road Comes Around’ Book Review
Katie Powner’s When the Road Comes Around describes the unshakable bonds of family, with unique perspectives into the minds of mothers, sons, and those with special needs. This heartwarming tale is a must-have for every bookshelf! I absolutely loved Powner’s ability to take the outcasts of society and make them the stars of this novel.…
Read MoreLessons From Christian Fiction
One of my favorite parts about school was (and still is) reading. I loved when my teachers would read to the whole class, and I loved going to the library to choose a book to read myself. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis was a favorite of mine, and the entire series now graces…
Read More‘These Blue Mountains’ Book Review: Hope As Strong As The Hills
Hedda doesn’t want a grand adventure in life. In fact, a simple routine of teaching music and spending time with an ailing friend is all she hopes for now. Love had come and gone, a dream laid to rest 15 years ago. Spinning Fiction From Facts This is primarily a historical novel, a fictional spin…
Read MoreThe Sands of Sea Blue Beach Book Review: Adorable, Relatable, and the Perfect Book for a Day at the Beach
Looking for the perfect seaside read for your next vacation? Look no further! The Sands of Sea Blue Beach is the perfect lighthearted novel for a summer day. This was the first “then-now” romance I’ve ever read, but wow, it certainly set a high standard! The characters are lovable and relatable when they’re 16, and…
Read More‘The Collector of Burned Books’ Book Review: A Unique WWII Perspective
In this gripping World War II novel about the power of words, two people form an unlikely friendship amid the Nazi occupation in Paris and fight to preserve the truth that enemies of freedom long to destroy. I thoroughly enjoyed this enchanting story by Roseanna M. White! It was fascinating to see her focus on…
Read MoreRomantic Suspense Q&A: Elizabeth Goddard (Perlious Tides)
Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and Christy Award–winning author of more than sixty novels, including the Missing in Alaska, Rocky Mountain Courage, and Uncommon Justice series. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. She is a Carol Award winner, a two-time Reader’s Choice Award winner, and a Daphne du Maurier Award…
Read MoreFor the Child Still in You: Why Grown-Ups Need Children’s Books Too
As an author of chapter books and middle grade novels, I often get the question, “What ages are your books written for?” Usually, I’ll say something like, “They’re written for kids ages seven to thirteen, but I’ve had teenagers and adults enjoy them too—as long as you don’t mind reading stories about twelve-year-olds!” I’ll admit…
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