Between the Lines

Jennifer Sienes
  • 5.0 (1)
  • FICTION
  • UPDATED BIMONTHLY

Join me as I interview authors of contemporary Christian fiction. Hear about their writing journeys, inspiration, tips and tricks. It's not as easy as you might think.

  1. Transformational Christian Fiction with Dianna Lanser

    MAR 5

    Transformational Christian Fiction with Dianna Lanser

    Dianna Lanser is a Christian fiction author who says every story begins with a journey, and for her, sharing that journey is twice the joy. Her tagline is Transformational Christian Fiction, which means you won't be left untouched by the stories God puts on her heart. Her debut novel, Even This, is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback. She is also a Guideposts author included in the anthology Strengthened by His Touch. This is also available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and Kindle Unlimited. Connect with Dianna on her website, where you can sign up for her newsletter (and receive a gift), learn more about her books, and follow her writing journey. Here is the back cover copy of Even in This: Sixteen going on seventeen, Miah Brennan stands on the riverbank of her future, awaiting permission to jump in. With a recording contract pending and a young Native American man winking at her; it seems as if God is parting the waters and waving her through. Her parents, however, prefer to keep her tucked away as if they were still living on their secluded, drought-dry cattle station in the Australian Outback. Weeks before the September 11 attacks, just when her dreams are on a sure track to coming true, evil stalks Miah with a vicious plan of its own, destroying her hope and her future. While scripture tells her to forgive, her heart wants to forget. But how in the cruel, aching world can she move forward when her life has collapsed into a heap of rubble? How could God possibly work this out for good? And will she and her boyfriend remain steadfast in their faith and love as they face the shocking challenges ahead? Based on James 1:2, "Consider it all joy," Even In This is a chilling yet poignant love story that encourages the reader to lean into the ugliness and pain of life, whisper thanks to God, and trust He will transform it into something beautiful.

    29 min
  2. Revealing God in Story with Kerri Tracht

    FEB 26

    Revealing God in Story with Kerri Tracht

    Kerri Tracht writes stories that reveal the hand of God in everyday circumstances. Her professional writing journey is just beginning with her self-published debut novel, The Road Home. She says that the characters who have lived in her head for years are thrilled to escape as they find their way into readers' lives. You can connect with Kerri on her website at KerriTracht.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter and see what's next in her writing journey. Her novel is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited. The Long Road Home BCC: After decades of silence, DeAnna Taylor receives a call that changes everything. Her estranged father, Alex—a Vietnam veteran battling early Alzheimer's—has one final request: to recreate the cross-country family road trip they took in 1991, before their family fractured. Struggling with her failing marriage, a fledgling bakery business, and still grieving her mother's recent death, the last thing DeAnna needs is to confront the ghosts of her past. But something compels her to say yes. Alongside her ambitious older brother and kind-hearted younger sister, DeAnna embarks on a journey from North Carolina to Washington State in the cramped quarters of an SUV. Each mile marker uncovers buried memories—some filled with laughter and wonder, others scarred by abandonment and misunderstanding. As interstate highways unfold before them, so too does the complicated truth of their family's brokenness. With her father's memory fading faster than the landscapes outside their window, DeAnna finds herself not only seeking reconciliation with her family, but also with the faith she abandoned years ago. Under the vast American sky, three siblings and their ailing father navigate more than just highways; they traverse the territories of hurt, hope, and spiritual renewal. As unexpected encounters and quiet moments on the road begin to soften DeAnna's hardened heart, she rediscovers the God she thought had forgotten her. Sometimes finding your way forward means first traveling back—back to where wounds began, where love was lost, and where the long road home reveals itself to be a path of redemption and restored faith that was there all along. The Long Road Home is a poignant and deeply moving novel about the complexities of family, the courage it takes to forgive, and the powerful truth that the road to redemption is often the one that leads you back to where you started. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Nicholas Sparks, and Catherine Ryan Hyde.

    35 min
  3. Bringing Stories to Life with Mishael Austin Witty

    FEB 19

    Bringing Stories to Life with Mishael Austin Witty

    Mishael Austin Witty is a wife, mother, and a lover of Jesus and coffee. Not only is she an author, but she is also an editor, ghostwriter, and discipleship coach with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's Search for Jesus program. Her works of fiction present "real" people with real problems. Through these novels, she seeks to demonstrate how the power of God and His word is sufficient to help us deal with every hardship we face. There is always hope in Jesus. You can connect with Mishael on her website, mawittty.com where you can explore her other writing ventures. At this time, she is offering a free copy of A Valentine to Remember Anthology 2026. Just click here to grab yours. Her latest novel, Fireman's Lesson in Love, is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle, as well as Kindle Unlimited. Here is the back cover copy to give you a taste: Audrey Morland hoped her move to Chokeberry Falls and her new job as high school English teacher would bury the past and birth a fresh start. But a chance encounter with firefighter Max Winters, who is instantly smitten, turns her world upside down. When her father's fireworks shop burns down under suspicious circumstances, further tensions arise. Max's investigation points to Audrey's favorite student. With an arsonist on the loose and danger escalating, can Audrey and Max uncover the truth and save their relationship before it all goes up in flames?

    27 min
  4. Emma Faye, the Clean Read Queen

    FEB 5

    Emma Faye, the Clean Read Queen

    Emma Faye, the Clean Reads Queen, is an award-winning audiobook narrator passionate about bringing stories to life. With over 100 audiobooks recorded in her professional home studio and 20 years of acting experience, she excels at diving deep into characters and bringing each to life. Specializing in Clean Reads, her favorite genres are YA fantasy, middle-grade fiction, clean/sweet romances, and wholesome nonfiction. Emma pours her heart into every project, fully immersing her listeners in the world she creates. Though she calls California home, Emma currently resides in Utah. You'll often find her on stage in local theatre productions or snuggling with her six beloved cats when she's not behind the mic. Emma is a proud fantasy/sci-fi nerd who loves cosplaying at comic conventions and Renaissance Faires. She also loves marketing, social media management, and SEO, and teaches narrators how to rock their digital marketing. Check out her website to connect with her and learn more about what she offers.

    31 min
  5. Hope and Healing with Author Marbeth Skwarczynski

    JAN 29

    Hope and Healing with Author Marbeth Skwarczynski

    Marbeth Skwarczynski is the author of a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These independently published novels are timely in that they focus on the healing process after spiritual abuse. Plague of Lies is the first book in this revised series and is now available with its new cover and updated writing on Amazon. See below for the back cover copy. Marbeth has also recently released the biblical fiction book Princess of Moab through Elk Lake Publishing—a work that was inspired decades ago.  You can connect with Marbeth on her website and/or follow her on Amazon. Plague of Lies back cover copy: The man who taught him how to live was living a lie. Scott Andrews was content to be a rule-follower, happily attending church and youth group while planning his future with his beautiful girlfriend, Cindy. He and his friends would change the world and be blessed by doing it. But when his mentor is exposed as a fraud, Scott's life turns upside down. He's forced to grow up, but unlike the man who betrayed him, Scott is determined to live honestly. Lauren is a mistake. She's heard it her whole life. But, on her eighteenth birthday, she gets a letter from the father she's never met. It seems out of character. From everything she's heard about her deadbeat dad, he never wanted anything to do with her. Lauren suddenly has a purpose. She will sit down with the man who left her when she was a baby and demand that he tell her why. It's time for the truth to come out.

    30 min
  6. Messages of Love and Hope with Children's Author Jewel Sample

    JAN 22

    Messages of Love and Hope with Children's Author Jewel Sample

    Award-winning author Jewel Sample is a Child and Parenting Specialist who offers messages of hope and love in her children's picture books. Her latest, Love Floats, explores the bond between a mother and her child (in both English and Spanish) and is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers. Her previous picture book, Flying Hugs and Kisses, is a wonderful resource for parents to help their children understand the experience of losing a sibling. You can connect with Jewel on Facebook.

    26 min
  7. A Modern Retelling of the Parables with Author Brady Cook

    JAN 15

    A Modern Retelling of the Parables with Author Brady Cook

    Author, pastor, blogger, family man—Brady Cook does it all. Non-fiction books such as Lord Teach Us to Pray, King of Hearts, and Coffee and a Bible to His Parable Series, he has something for anyone who has a desire to dig deeper into the Word of God. The Broker and the Bum is the first book in the Parable Series, a modern retelling of the story of Lazarus. I'll Always Wait (the Prodigal Son), Four Cars, One Road (the Good Samaritan), and Starter Seeds (the Sower). Connect with Brady on his website (coffeeandabible.com), where you can read his daily blog posts and check out his other books, and/or follow him on his Amazon Author Page. The Broker and the Bum Back Cover Copy: Matt is a powerful hedge fund manager in New York City. Liam is a down-on-his-luck homeless man that spends his days watching everyone else pass him by. Their worlds are completely separate, until a tragic event leaves one person's future in shambles, and the other finds the peace that they have sought after for so long. "The Broker and the Bum" is a modern version of Jesus' famous story from Luke 16, complete with all the same themes of the original. It's a story of benevolence, greed, and the perils of ignoring those that God wants us to notice. Check out "Broker and the Bum," the first book in the brand new "Parable Series" from author Brady Cook, and begin to see the world through different eyes.

    35 min
  8. Great Adventures and Encouraging Messages with Author V. Romas Burton

    JAN 8

    Great Adventures and Encouraging Messages with Author V. Romas Burton

    Author Vanessa Burton (pseudonym V. Romas Burton) writes fantasy stories of great adventure with encouraging messages for teens and young adults. Her first series, Heartmaker, (Heartmender, Heartbreaker, and Heartrender), is now available in a boxed set. Her latest series, Legacy Chapter, includes Fortified (Book 1), Justified (Book 2), and Sanctified (Book 3) and is now available for purchase. Book 4, Unified, will be available on January 13, 2026. Connect with Vanessa on her website, sign up for her newsletter, purchase her books through links to various retailers (including Amazon), and stay abreast of her upcoming books. Fortified Back Cover Blurb: Devora's perfect future shatters. Instead of attending VlacklearAcademy, she is sent to the Fortress—a prison holding murderers and thieves that make up the soldiers of His Majesty's Army. She fears it is the end of her. Suppressing her forbidden Seeing abilities, Devora is thrust into the role of soldier and must learn to defend herself while avoiding Warden Hazor and his ruthless right-hand man, Captain Blake. When Devora's Seeing abilities are exposed, she's thrown into a tournament to win her right to live. She must turn to Captain Blake for help or be slaughtered like all the other Seers before her.

    31 min
See All (87)

About

Join me as I interview authors of contemporary Christian fiction. Hear about their writing journeys, inspiration, tips and tricks. It's not as easy as you might think.

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Sienes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Between the Lines