Rebecca and Rebecca: Reading, Writing, Reviewing

Author Abbey Downey returns to Rebecca and Rebecca, this time on Book Bites, to talk about her upcoming historical romance, The Marquess's Masked Archer, the first entry in her Headliners and Heartstrings series.Set in 1907 at Cedar Point Amusement Park, the story followsSylvie, a young woman secretly performing archery shows to hide her identity from her wealthy family, and Miles, an English marquess who fled to America after a false scandal and now studies insects for a living. In this episode, Abbey shares how the book's title changed at the last minute, the real historybehind women in competitive archery, how she developed Miles's unusual career as an early medical entomologist, and the faith journey both characters go through over the course of the story.Whether you love clean historical romance, stories rooted inreal research, or characters with unexpected careers, this episode has something for you.📖 The Marquess's Masked Archer is available for pre-order now.🎙️ New episodes of Book Bites drop every other week or so — subscribe so you never miss a new release, author interview, or reading recommendation. #HistoricalRomance #ChristianFiction #BookBitesPodcast #welovebooks

Author Abbey Downey returns to Rebecca and Rebecca, this time on Book Bites to talk about her upcoming historical romance, The Marquess's Masked Archer, the first entry in her Headliners and Heartstrings series.Set in 1907 at Cedar Point Amusement Park, the story followsSylvie, a young woman secretly performing archery shows to hide her identity from her wealthy family, and Miles, an English marquess who fled to America after a false scandal and now studies insects for a living. In this episode, Abbey shares how the book's title changed at the last minute, the real historybehind women in competitive archery, how she developed Miles's unusual career as an early medical entomologist, and the faith journey both characters go through over the course of the story.Whether you love clean historical romance, stories rooted inreal research, or characters with unexpected careers, this episode has something for you.📖 The Marquess'sMasked Archer is available for pre-order now.🎙️ New episodes of Book Bites drop every other week or so — subscribe so you never miss a new release, author interview, or reading recommendation. #HistoricalRomance #ChristianFiction #BookBitesPodcast #welovebooks

What do you do when you discover your family actually owns acastle in Ireland? If you're author Carolyn Miller, you turn it into a romance series. In this episode, Carolyn talks about the real 2015 trip to Ireland's west coast that sparked her Fairall Romance Legacy series, and how that inspiration carried into her latest release, "An Irish Hope." She shares the story behind her favorite (very relatable) scene, how her hero revealed himself as she wrote — she's a self-described pantser, not a plotter — and why she loves weaving real places into her fiction. Plus: a sneak peek at her next series, set in Italy. Grab a cup of tea and settle in for a chat full of hope, heart, and humor.

What do you do when you discover your family actually owns acastle in Ireland? If you're author Carolyn Miller, you turn it into a romance series. In this episode, Carolyn talks about the real 2015 trip to Ireland's west coast that sparked her Fairall Romance Legacy series, and how that inspiration carried into her latest release, "An Irish Hope." She shares the story behind her favorite (very relatable) scene, how her hero revealed himself as she wrote — she's a self-described pantser, not a plotter — and why she loves weaving real places into her fiction. Plus: a sneak peek at her next series, set in Italy. Grab a cup of tea and settle in for a chat full of hope, heart, and humor.

In this lively chat, the Rebeccas discuss mystery writing and the importance of setting and how Danielle Grandinetti incorporates historical details and even the ethnicity of the area into both characters and plot. Oral storytelling traditions, a fascinating area of interest to the author and a future Book Bites episode, come up too. Join in to learn more about 1930s female journalists, and how Prohibition, the Chicago Mob, and bootlegging make their way into this historically rich and multi-veined mystery.

This week we're joined by author Danielle Grandinetti to talk about her writing process — including how she's turned dictation into a tool for tapping into ancient oral storytelling traditions — and her Prohibition-era series Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency. We dig into the real Icelandic and Norwegian settlement history behind Door County, Wisconsin, the family stories that shaped her sketch-artist heroine Gabby in "Eyewitness Sketch," and what's coming next in the series: the Olympics, the Chicago World's Fair, an FDR whistle-stop tour, and the Dust Bowl. If you love strong female leads, meticulously researched history, and a little romance, this one's for you.

In this episode of Book Bites, Rebecca and Rebecca visit with Morgan L. Busse to talk about the conclusion to her epic fantasy trilogy, Winter's Dawn — written, she says, during three of the hardest years of her life. The Rebeccas dig into the enemies-to-lovers romance readers have been waiting for, the moment Morgan's editors said "finally," and why she called this one "a book of worship." Join us for this candid, moving conversation about craft, faith, and finishing the story she set out to tell.

In this episode of Book Bites, Rebecca and Rebecca visit with Morgan L. Busse to talk about the conclusion to her epic fantasy trilogy, Winter's Dawn — written, she says, during three of the hardest years of her life. The Rebeccas dig into the enemies-to-lovers romance readers have been waiting for, the moment Morgan's editors said "finally," and why she called this one "a book of worship." Join us for this candid, moving conversation about craft, faith, and finishing the story she set out to tell.

This 1930s era story is equal parts mystery and romance intertwined with setting and second chances. Join the conversation as the Rebeccas discuss the unique character origins, multiple mysteries, and intriguing occupation the heroine has in this prohibition story complete with all the story pieces that suggests. Might Eyewitness Sketch by Danielle Grandinetti be your next inspirational read?

This 1930s era story is equal parts mystery and romance intertwined with setting and second chances. Join the conversation as the Rebeccas discuss the unique character origins, multiple mysteries, and intriguing occupation the heroine has in this prohibition story complete with all the story pieces that suggests. Will Eyewitness Sketch by DanielleGrandinetti be your next inspirational read?

Clint Hall, “a science fiction and fantasy author known forstories of hope, wonder, and adventure”, (and an all around great guy) joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his latest release, "Worlds Collide." Learn about characters,world-building and being a discovery writer (or not) on this episode of Book Bites.

Clint Hall, a "science fiction and fantasy author known for stories of hope, wonder, and adventure", joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his latest release, "Worlds Collide." Learn about characters, world-building and being a discovery writer (or not) on this episode of Book Bites.

Tari shares the ins and outs of combining two vastly different story worlds in her new novel (written with Susan May Warren) set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This story features a hero from her Michigan small town of Heritage and a heroine from Warren's Minnesota Kingstons series which means while there will be heart-stopping romance, it will be paired with pulse-pounding adventure and thrilling danger as well.Tune in to discover how it all melds together and whether or not it should be moved up on your TBR list. Authors should also listen in if you're considering a collaboration in your writing future. The tips may prove useful.

Tari shares the ins and outs of combining two vastlydifferent story worlds in her new novel (written with Susan May Warren) set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This story features a hero from her Michigan small town of Heritage and a heroine from Warren's Minnesota Kingstons series which means while there will be heart-stopping romance, it will be paired with pulse-pounding adventure and thrilling danger as well.Tune in to discover how it all melds together and whether ornot it should be moved up on your TBR list. If you’re an author considering a collaboration in your writing future, the tips here may prove useful.

Author Melissa LaShure, joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss her Bounty Brothers 7-book series, and why, as an independent author, she sells books exclusively from her website. Get to know our friend and fellow podcaster on this episode of "Book Bites."

Author Melissa LaShure joins Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss her Bounty Brothers 7-book series, and why, as an independent author, she sells books exclusively from her website. Get to know our friend and fellow podcaster on this episode of "Book Bites."

A romantic adventure set in the Grand Canyon?A secretive, tech-savvy heroine hiding in an Airstream?A rock-climbing, repelling park ranger hero?Yes, please!Tune in to see what else drew Rebecca and Rebecca to choosethis fun first-in-a-series novel by two multi award-winning authors, Susan May Warren and Tari Faris, who are blending their respective story worlds and genres into a new type of reading adventure.

A romantic adventure set in the Grand Canyon?A secretive, tech-savvy heroine hiding in an Airstream?A rock-climbing, repelling park ranger hero?Yes, please!Listen or watch to see what else drew Rebecca and Rebecca to choose this fun first-in-a-series novel by two multi award-winning authors who are blending their respective story worlds and genres into a new type of reading adventure.

The wonderful and talented Roseanna M. White joins is featured on this week's Book Bites episode. Learn about the real life woman that inspired "The Spy Keeper of Marseille," who was a spy in plain sight in WWII. Plus get a sneak peek of the romantic fantasy "Aflame," and learn Roseanna's brainstorming process for this series. Two books, two different genres that have her digging down to soul level to create something special for her readers. Don't miss this episode!

The wonderful and talented Roseanna M. White joins is featured on this week's Book Bites episode. Learn about the real life woman that inspired "The Spy Keeper of Marseille," who was a spy in plain sight in WWII. Plus get a sneak peek of the romantic fantasy "Aflame," and learn Roseanna's brainstorming process for this series. Two books, two different genres that have her digging down to soul level to create something special for her readers. Don't miss this episode!

Linda Sammaritan joins us on Book Bites discussing her latest book, "The Song Awakens." This first book in her Cracked Quartet series is Women's Fiction, and a new genre for Linda. Tune in as she discusses the inspiration for the series and plans for more books.

Linda Sammaritan joins us on Book Bites discussing her latest book, "The Song Awakens." This first book in her Cracked Quartet series is Women's Fiction, and a new genre for Linda. Tune in as she discusses the inspiration for the series and plans for more books.

Whether you're a fan of coming-of-age stories or not, you might want to listen in as Cate Touryan explains the cultural nuggets she took from her life to create her debut novel. A seemingly impossible juxtaposition of the Cold War, family dysfunction, and a sleepy California seaside town couple with the intriguing voice of a displaced girl with interesting friends (or are they mere acquaintances? Even enemies?) make this novel one you'll savor, and this conversation one that may need a warning since it may dredge up memories from your own past which could set you to laughing (or crying). Either way, we hope you'll join us for this episode and join in our conversation.

Whether you're a fan of coming-of-age stories or not, youmight want to tune in as Cate Touryan explains the cultural nuggets she took from her life to create her debut novel. A seemingly impossible juxtaposition of the Cold War, family dysfunction, and a sleepy California seaside town couple with the intriguing voice of a displaced girl with interesting friends(or are they mere acquaintances? Even enemies?) make this novel one you'll savor, and this conversation one that may need a warning since it may dredge up memories from your own past which could set you to laughing (or crying). Either way, we hope you'll join us for this episode and join in our conversation.

If you've ever wanted to read dystopian fiction with a twist, then join us for this delightful interview with Megan Schaulis about her latest book, "Rebuilder." She describes this novel as a romantic suspense in a dystopian future on the beach. Tune in and learn why it's time to try a new genre with "Rebuilder."

If you've ever wanted to read dystopian fiction with a twist, then join us for this delightful interview with Megan Schaulis about her latest book, "Rebuilder." She describes this novel as a romantic suspense in a dystopian future on the beach. Tune in and learn why it's time to try a new genre with "Rebuilder."

This unique story seems to defy genres. Is it YA because of the young narrator? Is it historical due to it's 70s setting? A beach read since it takes place in a California beach town? Is it something else entirely? Listen in and decide for yourself. Plus hear what the Rebeccas think about the card-playing crew and the mystery that winds through the novel involving Raven and her uncle.

This unique story seems to defy genres. Is it YA because ofthe young narrator? Is it historical due to its 70s setting? A beach read since it takes place in a California beach town? Is it something else entirely? Tune in and decide for yourself. Plus hear what the Rebeccas think about the card-playing crew and the mystery that winds through the novel involving Raven and her uncle.

Suspense writer Creston Mapes visits with Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his new stand-alone novel, Sapphire Island. If you haven't read one of Creston's novels (and why haven't you?) then this book might be the place to begin.

Suspense writer Creston Mapes visits with Rebecca and Rebecca to discuss his new stand-alone novel, Sapphire Island. If you haven't read one of Creston's novels (and why haven't you?) then this book might be the place to begin.

If you're a fan of sweeping international thrillers, with a taste of Indiana Jones style adventure, check out this interview to see if The Copper Scroll needs to appear on your TBR list. The Rebeccas interviewed Nicholas about how much his military background played a role in his writing. We discussed research and writing methods as well as future plans. Don't miss this chat about a cinematic, middle-eastern epic thriller - book 1 in the Masa Chronicles.

If you're a fan of sweeping international thrillers, with a taste of Indiana Jones style adventure, check out this interview to see if The Copper Scroll needs to appear on your TBR list. The Rebeccas interviewed Nicholas about how much his military background played a role in his writing. We discussed research and writing methods as well as future plans. Don't miss this chat about a cinematic, middle-eastern epic thriller - book 1 in the Masa Chronicles.

Join us as Rebecca and Rebecca speak to mother and son writing team, Tricia and Nathan Goyer about book 3 of the Clockwork Chronicles, "Twist of Time." Learn about the mashup of genres, the definition of Steampunk, and all about this remarkable book series.

Join us as Rebecca and Rebecca speak to mother and son writing team, Tricia and Nathan Goyer about book 3 of the Clockwork Chronicles, "Twist of Time." Learn about the mashup of genres, the definition of Steampunk, and all about this remarkable book series.

Indiana Jones meets the Bible - This novel blends thrilling action with exotic locations and treasure map like passages to create a panoramic read. Listen in as the Rebeccas discuss characters - main and side - as well as the huge scope of this cinematic novel by debut author Nicholas Teeguarden.

Indiana Jones meets the Bible - This novel blends thrillingaction with exotic locations and treasure map like passages to create a panoramic read. Tune in as the Rebeccas discuss characters - main and side - as well as the huge scope of this cinematic novel by debut author Nicholas Teeguarden.

The charming, and entertaining Ronda Wells joins us on this episode of Book Bites to discuss her upcoming release, "Harvest of Hope." In this enemies to more book, learn about an unexpected character on the page, Ronda's favorite scene, and her favorite side character who brightens the page. Don't miss this delightful and fun conversation.

The charming, and entertaining Ronda Wells joins us on this episode of Book Bites to discuss her upcoming release, "Harvest of Hope." In this enemies to more book, learn about an unexpected character on the page, Ronda's favorite scene, and her favorite side character who brightens the page. Don't miss this delightful and fun conversation.

Join us for a captivating chat with author Carol J. Post about her Love Inspired Suspense novel, Detecting Deadly Threats. Carol discusses her choice of a bloodhound for the search and rescue dog in the story, as well as her inspiration for the setting and other real-life inspired story bits and pieces. Not sure if Love Inspired Suspense is for you? Tune in to find out.

Join us for a captivating chat with author Carol J. Post about her Love Inspired Suspense novel, Detecting Deadly Threats. Carol discusses her choice of a bloodhound for the search and rescue dog in the story, as well as her inspiration for the setting and other real-life inspired story bits and pieces. Not sure if Love Inspired Suspense is for you? Tune in to find out.

Rebecca and Rebecca are doing something different this week.We interview audio book narrator, Emma Faye. Emma talks about her passion for books, acting, and what it's like to be a narrator for audio books. Tune in for this delightful conversation about audio books and the voices behind them.

Rebecca and Rebecca are doing something different this week. We interview audio book narrator, Emma Faye. Emma talks about her passion for books, acting, and what it's like to be a narrator for audio books. Tune in for this delightful conversation about audio books and the voices behind them.

If you're a reader who enjoys K-9 stories, this one includes a search-and-rescue dog, a blood hound named Ranger, who plays a major role in protecting this cast of characters from lurking danger. This one has earthquakes in Tennessee - we'll talk about that - as well as some pretty interesting set-up and tropes, so tune in for a fun chat about this Love Inspired Suspense novel.

If you're a reader who enjoys K-9 stories, this one includesa search-and-rescue dog, a blood hound named Ranger, who plays a major role in protecting this cast of characters from lurking danger. This one has earthquakes in Tennessee - we'll talk about that - as well as some pretty interesting set-up and tropes, so tune in for a fun chat about this Love Inspired Suspense novel - "Detecting Deadly Threats" by Carol J. Post.

Rebecca and Rebecca catch up with KyLee Woodley to talk about book three in the Outlaw Hearts series, "The Convict's Courtship." Learn how Mark Twain inspired KyLee's opening scene, and much more, with today's Book Bite interview.

Rebecca and Rebecca catch up with KyLee Woodley to talk about book three in the Outlaw Hearts series, "The Convict's Courtship." Learn how Mark Twain inspired KyLee's opening scene, and much more, with today's Book Bite interview.

Have you ever heard of pickle dip? Or pickle salad? See how one of these gave Becca Kinzer her original idea for her upcoming release "Not What We Pictured." If you like rom-coms, or have read any of Becca's previous books, then pre-order this one today!

Have you ever heard of pickle dip? Or pickle salad? See how one of these gave Becca Kinzer her original idea for her upcoming release "Not What We Pictured." If you like rom-coms, or have read any of Becca's previous books, then pre-order this one today!

How do you feel about Christmas?If that seems an odd question to you, here's why we’re asking. The author we interviewed in this episode wrote a holiday royals story that takes place in a fictional country in Europe. There's a lovely holiday market and lots of fun winter activities that give good excuses to cuddle those you love - unless you're the crown princess and your dad, who happens to be the king, plans to step down and make you queen. Then the fuddy-duddies in parliament get involved and complicate things. Tune in for our conversation with Mandy Boerma, and the story behind the story of “The Royal Runaway’s Holiday” and a bit about what's next!

How do you feel about Christmas?If that seems an odd question to you, here's why we’re asking. The author we interviewed in this episode wrote a holiday royals story that takes place in a fictional country in Europe. There's a lovely holiday market and lots of fun winter activities that give good excuses to cuddle those you love - unless you're the crown princess and your dad, who happens to be the king, plans to step down and make you queen. Then the fuddy-duddies in parliament get involved and complicate things. Tune in for our conversation with Mandy Boerma, and the story behind the story of “The Royal Runaway’s Holiday” and a bit about what's next!