Linda Erley, Author of Rainbow Over the Bayou: Jim Crow Through the Eyes of a White Girl

Linda Erley shares the moving redemptive facts behind the fiction in this emotional but spirit-filled episode of Saved and Strong.  Linda admits, "This book chose me." as she shares the story behind the story of becoming a debut author of Rainbow Over the Bayou: Jim Crow Through the Eyes of a White Girl, a historical fiction rooted in her Louisiana upbringing and inspired by the influence of a beloved Black housekeeper who helped raise her through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s in Southern Louisiana. A Christian author and speaker now living in Colorado, Linda writes with a heart for Jesus, justice, and reconciliation, encouraging conversations that build bridges across barriers.  Follow Linda on Instagram @linda.lowe.erley on Facebook Linda Lowe Erley And join her book launch team on her website: www.lindaerley.com or email her direct: [email protected] Join us at the Hope*Story Conference January, 29 - 31, 2026 Use Code: CARRIE9444 for 10% off http://www.hopewriters.com/a/21479848... Interested in Hope*Writers? http://www.hopewriters.com/a/21481831... More about your Saved and Strong host, Carrie Watts link.me/carriewattswrites #author #fiction #booklaunch #debut #novel #jimcrow #racialreconciliation #hope #healing #forgiveness #faith #rainbowoverthebayou #savedandstrong #podcast #lindaloweerley Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Linda Early and Her Book 04:34 The Inspiration Behind 'Rainbow Over the Bayou' 08:15 Linda's Faith Journey and Its Impact 10:43 The Writing Process: Challenges and Joys 14:23 The Role of Community in Writing and Faith 15:47 Daily Faith Practices and Their Importance 18:30 Researching Jim Crow: A Journey of Healing 21:15 The Healing Power of Writing 26:53 Conversations on Forgiveness and Redemption 31:30 Encouragement for Aspiring Authors 34:34 Life as a Pilgrimage: Lessons from the Camino