Posts by Family Fiction Staff
The Christy Award Comes to Nashville on November 6
CHANDLER, Ariz. — April 17, 2026 — The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is pleased to announce that The Christy Award® will be held in person this year in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together the Christian fiction community for a dynamic, one-day experience featuring two signature events: Art of Writing Conference and The Christy Award Gala.…
Read MoreNot What We Pictured Author Q&A with Becca Kinzer
Becca Kinzer lives in Springfield, Illinois, where she works as a critical care nurse. When she’s not busy taking care of sick patients or using up all the storage on her phone with pictures of her dog, she enjoys making up lighthearted stories with serious laughs. She is the author of multiple titles including Dear Henry,…
Read MoreHandle with Care Author Q&A with Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is the author of Every Moment Since and 9 previous novels. Marybeth received a BA in English with a concentration in Writing and Editing from NC State University a long time ago and has been writing ever since. She is the co-founder of The Book Tide, an online community of readers where…
Read MoreMore Than Friends Author Q&A with Denise Hunter
Denise Hunter is the internationally-published bestselling author of more than forty novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 Club and been featured in Southern Living and Woman’s World. Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy…
Read MoreHarbor Pointe | Hope Harbor Lives Up To Its Name Once Again
Irene Hannon is back with another fan-favorite Hope Harbor novel, this time featuring a big city ballerina, a small-town lumber mill worker, and the sparks that are dancing between them. Main Themes In Harbor Pointe, Devyn is called back to Hope Harbor after her sister falls and ends up in a coma. Devyn stays because…
Read MoreThe Lumber Baron’s Wife Author Q&A with Lynn Austin
Lynn Austin has sold nearly two and a half million copies of her books worldwide. She has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction and was one of the first inductees into the Christy Award Hall of Fame. One of her novels, Hidden Places, was made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie. Lynn and…
Read MoreSouth of Somewhere | Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Life
South of Somewhere is a deep, thought-provoking novel by T.I. Lowe that discusses sensitive topics such as addiction, recovery, and dysfunctional families. It is a masterfully written story about a recovering alcoholic and the challenges she faces as she tries to heal and get her life back together. Main Themes Junie is fresh out of…
Read MoreWitness Protection | God is Stronger Than the Drug Cartels
Robert Whitlow’s latest book is a legal suspense novel featuring drug cartels and small town lawyers. Main Themes When he was younger, Jon found himself inadvertently working for a powerful drug cartel. When he discovered the unethical side of the business, the allure of money was enough to keep him there . . . until…
Read More‘The Liar’s Treasure’ Book Review
The Liar’s Treasure by Connie Mann is about an exciting treasure hunt featuring fantastical tales of deadly riches, the strong bonds of community, and the importance of protecting family. Main Themes The Bible warns us that the love of money is a terrible vice, and that theme certainly rings true as various people compete to…
Read MoreNadya Williams on Rediscovering the Classics Through Faith | Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast – Chapter 50
The FamilyFiction Christian Bookshelf Podcast is back, and host Jaime Vaughn returns with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Nadya Williams of Christians Reading Classics. In this episode, Nadya shares her passion for classical literature and offers a fresh perspective on why ancient Greek and Roman works still matter for Christian readers today.
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