Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
‘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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Read More‘Final Approach’ Book Review
Award-winning author Lynette Eason weaved together sweet romance, loyal friendships, and exciting mysteries in this suspense novel. Old friends were reunited and new friends joined the close-knit group of Lake City Heroes in this fourth installment of the series. Riveting MysteriesA plane hijacking. A car crash. Busted covers. Someone is targeting the group of heroes,…
Read MoreGelato at the Villa Book Review
Robin Jones Gunn delivered another absolutely delightful novel in Gelato at the Villa, the second installment in the Suitcase Sisters Series. The character were so relatable, and the settings in Italy made me jealous of their adventures. Suitcase sisters Grace and Clair both needed a trip away from home to clear their heads. They decided Italy would…
Read MoreChildren’s Fiction Q&A: Brennan McPherson (Light of the World: Josiah’s Story)
Brennan McPherson is the president of the Salvation Poem Project, the nonprofit ministry behind the animated feature film Light of the World. Brennan is also the lead producer of the movie. He lives in Wisconsin, is passionate about prayer and Scripture, and loves spending as much time as possible with his family. Brennan shares what…
Read MoreHistorical Q&A: Donna Mumma (First Comes Marriage…Then Comes Murder)
Donna Mumma is an award-winning author, a native Floridian, farm kid and dreamer. She was blessed with two wonderful parents who taught her how stories enable readers to learn, escape, connect, and be inspired. Donna shares extensively about the research for her book, as well as her four main characters and how they surprised her…
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