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Author and editor Jennifer Crosswhite joins us as we discuss the question of how Christian Christian fiction is. Is the tide turning toward more “sweet and clean” novels and away from those with stronger Christian themes?
We start with a discussion of how the Christian fiction industry began and what its purpose was. We move into how it has changed and the role that indie publishing has played in this evolution of Christian fiction. We finish up with a discussion of whether or not there is are places in Christian fiction for both “clean and sweet” and traditional Christian fiction.
This is the link to the article we discuss in the episode.
Jennifer Crosswhite
“At heart, I’m a history buff. I have a degree in history and seriously considered getting my PhD in it. But I think writing fiction drawn on the past is more fun.
I enjoy exploring the beauty of America. There is so much variety. And I always wonder, “Why did the first people settle here? And what makes people stay today?”
When I’m not writing, I’m mom to two young adults. My daughter has juvenile arthritis, my son has autism, and we all are gluten free. It keeps life interesting!
While I’m a California native, I spent a significant amount of time in the Midwest. Both places feel like home, even though I’m now back in the Golden State. Follow me on social media to learn about my latest adventures and how they inspire my books!
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“I own a publishing services company helping writers learn the craft of fiction and navigate the world of publishing, indie or traditional. Find me at http://www.TandemServicesInk.com.”
The Route Home Series
Welcome to Reedsville! The end of the Oregon Trail and the beginning of a new life for the characters inside.
Coming Home
He was her first love…
… And the reason she left.
Now she’s falling for him.
In 1881 Oregon, Becca Wilson is a successful university student, determined to be a modern woman and not a resident of the frontier boomtown she grew up in. With her brother’s death, she needs the help of his best friend to find justice. But can she avoid rekindling her feelings for him?
Seth Blake wants answers about his best friend’s suspicious death. But will it come at the expense of his secret? Can he make the choice between justice and love?
As the stakes get higher, Seth must keep both himself and Becca alive long enough to offer a future to this woman he’s fallen in love with. And win her forgiveness.
She has secrets…
…So does he
Will the two of them work out the past and find a future together?
Schoolteacher-to-be Emily Stanton has played many roles in the past. She can play this one long enough for it to come true. But when stolen money shows up in her bag, the past she has desperately tried to hide from has come back to haunt her… And jeopardize her new life.
Stagecoach driver Josh Benson has his own painful past. And a present that seems to have its fill of trouble as well. Much of which seems to be following the pretty schoolteacher. But she might be one person who can understand what he’s been through. How much of his past he is willing to tell her?
As their pasts come toward a present reckoning, can they trust each other enough to heal their wounds? Will confronting the past lead to a better future… or destruction?
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He’s not who she thinks he is…
…But he might be the hero she needs
In 1882, at the end of the Oregon Trail, dime-novel lover Amelia Martin longs for the adventure she finds in her books. But after being robbed on the stagecoach, her future plans are put into question. Can Amelia learn to love life on the frontier?
Hank Paulson tries being a hero during the robbery, only to make things worse. While there’s a spark between Amelia and him, her plans don’t include him. Which is just as well, since he’s hiding his true identity. The clock is ticking to carve out his own success or return to the life his wealthy family has destined for him.
As the town is threatened by an enemy from its past, will Amelia learn that all heroes aren’t found in the pages of a book? Can Hank choose between revealing who he is or saving the town? And will Amelia still love him when she learns the truth?
So fun to listen to the two of you discuss this topic! You expressed what I’ve been feeling.