Behind the Story of Bitter and Sweet with Christy Award Winner Rhonda McKnight

In this episode, I speak with multiple award-winning author Rhonda McKnight about the story behind her powerful novel, Bitter and Sweet. We talked about the real-life inspiration behind her writing and how she brings depth, emotion, and authenticity into her stories. Rhonda also shared insights into her award-winning work, including The Thing About Home, and her passion for writing stories that explore identity, purpose, forgiveness, and hope. If you love Christian fiction that feels real and meaningful, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Author Biography Rhonda McKnight is an award-winning novelist known for giving readers “grandma love, romance, and sweet tea” in the South Carolina Lowcountry. She is the 2025 winner of the Amplify Christy Award for Bitter and Sweet, the 2024 Emma Award winner for Best Contemporary Romance for The Thing About Home, and the 2015 Emma Award winner for Inspirational Romance of the Year for her novel Unbreak My Heart. She writes inspirational book club fiction and Christian romance featuring complex characters in crisis, with a focus on themes of identity, purpose, forgiveness, and hope. Originally from a small coastal town in New Jersey, she now writes from her home in South Carolina. Website: http://www.rhondamcknight.com/ --- A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you, we invite you to support what we are building. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue to create meaningful and impactful content. If you would like to give, please use the link below to access all payment options:https://docs.google.com/forms/... Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being part of this community.