Author Q&A

‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’ Author Q&A with Joanne Bischof DeWitt

October 26, 2025

Christy and Carol Award–winning author Joanne Bischof DeWitt writes romantic fiction that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. Her historical romance The Lady and the Lionheart received an extraordinary 5 Star TOP PICK! from Romantic Times Book Reviews and was the very first independently published novel to win a Christy Award. It has also recently taken…

Mistletoe and Mayhem Author Q&A with Janice Thompson

October 20, 2025

FF: What inspired the story in your book?This book was inspired by a real life event that took place in our family back in the 90s. My mother and step-father lived on a 63-acre ranch in the Mabank Texas area. We always drove up from the Houston area to spend Christmas with this. On this…

My Beloved Author Q&A With Jan Karon

October 13, 2025

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…

Suspense Q&A: DiAnn Mills (Canyon of Deceit)

September 15, 2025

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…

Sci-Fi Q&A: S.D. Grimm (Beneath False Stars)

September 8, 2025

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…

Historical Q&A: Michelle Shocklee (The Women of Oak Ridge)

September 8, 2025

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…

Children’s Fiction Q&A: Brennan McPherson (Light of the World: Josiah’s Story)

August 30, 2025

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…

Historical Q&A: Donna Mumma (First Comes Marriage…Then Comes Murder)

August 29, 2025

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…

Romance Q&A: Mollie Rushmeyer (The Rules of Falling for You)

August 29, 2025

Mollie Rushmeyer writes whimsical romance with heart and humor. She has a deep and abiding love for all things British, bookish, and filled with history and mystery. A modern girl herself—she wouldn’t want to go a day without modern plumbing and central air!—she’s always felt a special connection to the past and anything with a…