Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
‘Still Waters’ Book Review
In Still Waters, main character Beth Peachy wrestles to figure out the truth behind the family secrets that are keeping her from being baptized into the Amish church. Main Themes In this masterfully written coming-of-age story, Beth is torn between the freedom to choose her own life in the English world and the stability and…
Read More‘Still Waters’ Author Q&A with Patricia Johns
Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son. Learn more at PatriciaJohns.com. FF: Can you please provide a brief summary…
Read More‘The Fault Between Us’ Author Q&A with Stephanie Landsem
Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction for women, about women. She’s traveled the world in real life and traveled through time in her research and imagination. As she’s learned about women of the past, she’s come to realize that these long-ago women were very much like us. They loved, dreamed, and made mistakes. They struggled, failed,…
Read More‘The Fault Between Us’ Book Review
The Fault Between Us is a thoughtful historical novel written by Stephanie Landsem about a trio of sisters trying to find hope and reconciliation after a dramatic falling out. Main Themes Claire loves her husband, Red, and she loves their simple life out west, away from the city. But her family hates that she married…
Read MoreWhy LOTR Is a Christmas Book…And What Makes Fiction Timeless
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, and all the books I read in December seem extra special. A few days ago, I found myself turning for the hundredth time to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, because when looking for special fiction, what better novel to turn to than the…
Read More‘Through Each Tomorrow’ Book Review
Once again, I found myself picking up in the middle of a series, and once again, I absolutely loved it! Gabrielle Meyer balanced her characters and time periods with poise and intrigue in this historical romance novel. Main Themes Charles and Andrew both feel the weight of caring for their families in both time periods.…
Read More‘Through Each Tomorrow’ Author Q&A with Gabrielle Meyer
Gabrielle Meyer is a Christy Award–winner and ECPA bestselling author. She has worked for state and local historical societies and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events. She currently resides along the banks of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota with her husband and four children. By day, she’s a busy homeschool…
Read More‘Dark Design’ Book Review
Dark Design is a beautifully written suspense novel by Nancy Mehl, and it is easy to see how she has won so many writing awards! It was absolutely masterful writing! A slow-building murder mystery with plenty of suspense, but without any terrifying jump scares, made it the perfect book for me. Main Themes It’s so…
Read More‘Dark Design’ Author Q&A with Nancy Mehl
Nancy Mehl is the author of more than fifty books, a Parable and ECPA bestseller, and the winner of an ACFW Book of the Year Award, a Carol Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award. She has also been a finalist for the Christy Award. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives…
Read MoreFall 2025 Writing Contest RESULTS
We want to say thank you to everyone who submitted stories for the flash fiction writing contest, as well as a huge congratulations to our winner and honorable mentions! These stories might be over in a flash, but they were powerful and touching. Grand Winner: Becky Melby, A Crack in the Fence Honorable Mention, Best…
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