Rebecca and Rebecca: Reading, Writing, Reviewing
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Rebecca Reed and Rebecca Yauger
We’re all about books! Whether reading, writing or reviewing, we love books and authors. Tune in as Rebecca Reed and Rebecca Yauger talk about….you guessed it….books!
As readers, we’ll review a book each month, giving our own special ratings, talking about characters, settings, and more.
As writers, we’ll go more in-depth about the writing. Looking for a comp title? Discover if this book could be it! But that’s not all! Then, later in the month, we’ll interview the author of the book to learn more about them and their work.
If you love books, this is the place to be. Let's have some fun!
Ep. 46 - Interview with authors of the Chasing Fire: Montana series
Rebecca and Rebecca speak with the five authors of the
six-book series Chasing Fire: Montana. Join us as we talk with Susan May Warren, Lisa Phillips, Kate Angelo, Michelle Aleckson, and Megan Besing. Learn about collaborative writing with a series. There's talk of team decimation,
destruction, how to resolve the series, plus lots of fun and laughter, too!
41:1130/10/2024
Ep. 46 (VIDEO)- Interview with authors of Chasing Fire:Montana series
Rebecca and Rebecca speak with the five authors of the six-book series Chasing Fire: Montana. Join us as we speak with Susan May Warren, Lisa Phillips, Kate Angelo, Michelle Aleckson, Megan Besing. Learn about collaborative writing with a series. There's talk of team decimation, destruction, how to resolve the series, plus lots of fun and laughter,
too!
41:4830/10/2024
Ep. 45 (VIDEO) Review - Chasing Fire: Montana
It's another "first" for Rebecca and Rebecca - reviewing an entire series!
And what a blast this was! If you've read Susan May Warren, Lisa Phillips, Kate Angelo, Michelle Aleckson, or Megan Besing, you won't want to miss this episode. Have no idea who they are? You should! Jump in to find out what you've been missing. Fire, danger, secrets, romance, and epic adventure await...
22:5416/10/2024
Ep. 45 Review of Chasing Fire: Montana - a 6 book Romantic Suspense Series
Listen in for another "first" for Rebecca and Rebecca - reviewing an entire series. And what a blast this was! If you've read Susan May Warren or Lisa Phillips, you won't want to miss this episode. Have no idea who they are? Jump in to find out what you've been missing. Fire, danger, secrets, romance, and epic adventure await...
22:2416/10/2024
Ep. 44 (VIDEO) Interview with Creston Mapes
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Creston Mapes, author of Celebrity Pastor. Listen in for a behind the scenes view of the inspiration for this thriller pulled from the headlines. Get the scoop on Creston’s process for developing his plot lines and more.
41:0526/09/2024
Ep. 44 Interview with Creston Mapes, author of Celebrity Pastor
Listen in for a behind the scenes view of the inspiration for this thriller pulled from the headlines. Get the scoop on Creston's process for developing his plot lines and more.
41:0825/09/2024
Ep. 43 (VIDEO): Review of Celebrity Pastor (September 2024)
Do you like to read thrillers? Enjoy novels ripped from the headlines? If you answered "yes" or are the slightest bit intrigued by the questions, then join Rebecca and Rebecca as they share their thoughts and see if Celebrity Pastor should be added to your TBR (the answer is yes!).
23:3611/09/2024
Ep. 43 Review of Celebrity Pastor by Creston Mapes
Do you like to read thrillers? Enjoy novels ripped from the headlines? If you answered "yes" or are the slightest bit intrigued by the questions, listen in to see if Celebrity Pastor should be added to your TBR.
22:5411/09/2024
Ep. 42 (VIDEO) - Interview with Karin Beery, author of "Finally Forever"
Join us for a discussion of story origins and interesting research tidbits as well as writing tips, and the importance of editing.
41:3529/08/2024
Ep. 41 (VIDEO): Review of "Finally Forever" by Karin Beery
Enjoy the fun discussion of this award-winning
"dancing-with-the-stars" inspired romance. It might be just the thing to get your reading on beat.
25:0229/08/2024
Ep. 42 Interview with Karin Beery, author of Finally Forever
Join us for a discussion of story origins and interesting research tidbits as well as writing tips, and the importance of editing.
40:5928/08/2024
Ep. 41: Review of Finally Forever
Listen in for discussion of this award-winning "dancing-with-the-stars" inspired romance. It might be just the thing to get your reading on beat.
24:2614/08/2024
Ep. 40 (Video) Interview with Toni Shiloh (July 2024)
Join the conversation with Christy Award winning author, Toni Shiloh as we chat about her writing process, the inspiration for "A Run at Love" and some of the research that went into the story. Behind the scenes insights await.
21:2031/07/2024
Ep. 40 Interview with award-winning author Toni Shiloh
Join the conversation with Christy Award winning author, Toni Shiloh as we chat about her writing process, the inspiration for A Run at Love and some of the research that went into the story. Behind the scenes insights await. Listen now!
20:4231/07/2024
Ep. 39 (VIDEO) Review of "A Run at Love"
Do you enjoy friends to more, horses, or strong but vulnerable heroines invading traditionally male sports? What about horse racing? Does that intrigue you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, watch and listen to this
conversation about Toni Shiloh's romance, "A Run at Love." Maybe it's just what you need to add to your TBR pile, or e-reader. If you're an audio person, find out if we recommend the narrator, as well.
23:1717/07/2024
Ep. 39 Review of A Run at Love by Toni Shiloh
Do you enjoy friends to more, horses, or strong but vulnerable heroines invading traditionally male sports? What about horse racing? Does that intrigue you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, listen to this chat about Toni Shiloh's romance, A Run at Love. Maybe it's just what you need to add to your TBR pile, or e-reader. If you're an audio person, listen in to see if we recommend the narrator.
23:0517/07/2024
Ep. 38 Interview with Abbey Downey
If you like historical romance you'll want to listen in as we discover Abbey's true life inspiration for the female auto racing driver in her novel, An Uncertain Road and the auto race featured in the novel. This enemies to more, slow burn romance will be sure to start your imagination racing.
35:3527/06/2024
Ep 38 (VIDEO) Interview with author Abbey Downey
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Abbey Downey, author of "An Uncertain Road." Abbey shares where she gets her story ideas, specifically the remarkable women from history that she's using as inspiration for her stories. Plus she has wonderful advice for up and coming authors. Don't miss this episode.
36:0126/06/2024
Ep. 37 (VIDEO) - Review of "An Uncertain Road" by Abbey Downey
Interested in auto racing? What about auto racing in the early 1900s? What about auto racing in the early 1900s with a woman driver? When you find out what this story is all about, you may find you'll be hooked. Or perhaps, you'll let this one slip away. Tune in to discover which.
24:0914/06/2024
Ep. 37: Review of An Uncertain Road by Abbey Downey
Interested in auto racing? What about auto racing in the early 1900s? What about auto racing in the early 1900s with a woman driver? When you find out what this story is all about, you may find you'll be hooked. Or perhaps, you'll let this one slip away. Tune in to discover which.
23:3912/06/2024
Ep. 36 Interview with Liz Tolsma
Discover background information to the 3-way split time historical romance, What I Promise You, and some of the things that influence Liz's writing and what pushed her to begin writing. Perhaps this story or others from this author should be the next on your TBR list.
26:0430/05/2024
Ep. 36 (VIDEO) - Interview with author Liz Tolsma
Liz Tolsma, author of "What I Promise You," discusses international adoption, seat-of-the-pants writing, and chocolate in this chat with Rebecca and Rebecca.
26:2929/05/2024
Ep. 35 (VIDEO) Review: "What I Promise You" by Liz Tolsma
Rebecca and Rebecca review "What I Promise You" by @authorliztolsma. This split time historical romance novel is set during WWII but with a setting unique to other WWII novels - south-eastern France. Discover other unique qualities of this story and why you'll want to add it to your TBR list.
23:0115/05/2024
Ep. 35: Review of What I Promise You by Liz Tolsma
This split time historical romance novel is set during WWII but with a setting unique to other WWII novels - south-eastern France. Listen in to discover other unique qualities of this story and decide whether you'll want to add it to your TBR list.
22:4515/05/2024
Ep 34 (VIDEO) Interview with Paula Peckham
Join the Rebeccas for a fun interview with the wonderful Paula Peckham, author of the San Antonio series of historical romance novels. Discover the inspiration for her characters and what's on the horizon for her.
47:4224/04/2024
Ep. 34: Interview with Paula Peckham
Join the Rebeccas for a fun interview with the wonderful Paula Peckham, author of the San Antonio series of historical romance novels. Discover the inspiration for her characters and what's on the horizon for her.
47:0924/04/2024
Ep. 33: Review of Protected, a historical romance by Paula Peckham
The story begins on a wagon train headed to Texas with only children surviving and ends up in and around San Antonio, Texas with two scarred characters filled with questions about their future. Listen as the Rebeccas discuss the merits of book 1 of the San Antonio series.
17:2910/04/2024
Ep. 33 (Video) - Review of "Protected"
The story begins on a wagon train headed to Texas with only children surviving and ends up in and around San Antonio, Texas with two scarred characters filled with questions about their future. Listen as the Rebeccas discuss the merits of "Protected," book 1 of the San Antonio series.
17:5510/04/2024
Ep. 32 Interview with E. A. Hendryx, author of Suspended in the Stars
Join us to chat about books and space and why they're so good together. Discover behind the scenes information about the story, the series and the author and her many endeavors. Not sure if you like space operas or circuses on space ships? Listen in to find out.
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Ep 32 (VIDEO) - Interview with EA Hendryx
Rebecca and Rebecca interview EA Hendryx, author of "Suspended in the Stars." Emilie wears many hats and writes in many genres. Learn more about this talented author, photographer and graphic designer in this month's interview!
46:5827/03/2024
Ep. 31 Review of Suspended in the Stars, a YA Space Opera
While this book may carry the Young Adult designation, it is as enticing for older adults as it will be for the younger variety. Who can resist a circus on a spaceship? Complete with a swoon-worthy military hero, a princess-in-hiding, and an across-the-galaxy adventure? Listen in for more details on this romp through space to see if you should add this novel from E.A. Hendryx to your TBR list.
18:5013/03/2024
Ep 31 (Video) - Review of "Suspended in the Stars"
Rebecca and Rebecca review "Suspended in the Stars" - a YA Romantic Space Opera. While this book may carry the Young Adult designation, it is as enticing for older adults as it will be for the younger variety. Who can resist a circus on a spaceship? Complete with a swoon-worthy military hero, a princess-in-hiding, and an across-the-galaxy adventure? Enjoy this romp through space and add this novel by E.A. Hendryx to your TBR list.
19:2413/03/2024
Ep. 30 Interview with contemporary romance author Rachel D. Russell
Join us for a fun, enlightening, and entertaining chat with Rachel concerning self care for writers (and anyone in a high-pressure pursuit), riding horses on the beach, the difficulty of horse-related jargon, and other things related to It's Your Love.
34:4928/02/2024
Ep. 30 (Video) Interview with Rachel D. Russell
Join Rebecca and Rebecca for a fun, enlightening, and entertaining chat with Rachel D. Russell concerning self-care for writers (and anyone in a high-pressure pursuit),
riding horses on the beach, the difficulty of horse-related jargon, and other things related to It's Your Love.
35:0028/02/2024
Ep. 29 Review of It's Your Love, bk 2 in the contemporary romance Fox Family series
Need a Valentine read? Listen in to see if It's Your Love, by Oregon author and fellow horse enthusiast, Rachel D. Russell. Summer riding camps, hunky cowboys, youthful promises and mistakes revisited. Who will survive the summer intact?
21:5914/02/2024
Ep. 29 Video Review of It's Your Love by Rachel D. Russell
Need a Valentine read? Summer riding camps, hunky cowboys,
youthful promises and mistakes revisited all converge in this contemporary romance. Who will survive the summer intact?
This is good for writers to study for characterization
and depth in your characters. For readers, you will be swept away.
22:0614/02/2024
Ep. 28 Interview with Colleen Coble, award-winning romantic suspense author
Listen in for behind the scenes scoops concerning Fragile Designs, Faberge eggs, and the process behind crafting such an intricate mystery. Colleen chats with the Rebeccas about life, hair color, ACFW and living out who we are meant to be.
36:5431/01/2024
Ep. 28 - (Video) Interview with Colleen Coble
Award-winning romantic suspense author, Colleen Coble, gives the behind the scenes scoop concerning Fragile Designs, Faberge eggs, and the process behind crafting such an intricate mystery. Colleen chats with the Rebeccas about life, hair color, ACFW and living out who we are meant to be.
36:5531/01/2024
Ep. 27 Review of Fragile Designs by Colleen Coble
If you enjoy romantic suspense, mysteries, or novels with fascinating historical tidbits, reunited family, or home renovations, listen in to see if Fragile Designs should be the next novel on your TBR list.
26:4517/01/2024
Ep. 26: Interview with Dineen Miller - RomCom author
Join us for a rabbit hole chat that winds through a myriad of topics, including: the background and inspiration for Dineen's novel, Bloomed to be Messy; how she began writing rom-coms; the nature of education in America; and more...
43:3527/12/2023
Ep 26: Video Interview with Author Dineen Miller
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Dineen Miller, author of Bloomed to be Messy. Join us for a rabbit-hole chat that winds through a myriad of topics, including: the background and inspiration for Dineen's novel, Bloomed to be Messy; how she began writing rom-coms; the nature of education in America; and more...
43:5627/12/2023
Ep. 25 Review of RomCom Bloomed to be Messy by Dineen Miller
Looking for a fun yet satisfying romantic comedy? Are you a creative with a penchant for the unique? Listen in as the Rebeccas' review the first book in the Messy Love on Mango Lane series to see if this one might be for you. PS There's a lifeguard... And, a precocious 4 year-old...
26:2413/12/2023
Ep 25 Video Review: Bloomed to be Messy by Dineen Miller (Rom Com)
Looking for a fun yet satisfying romantic comedy? Are you a creative with a penchant for the unique? Listen in as the Rebeccas' review the first book in the Messy Love on Mango Lane series to see if this one might be for you. PS There's artists, a lifeguard... and, a precocious 4 year-old...
27:0013/12/2023
Ep. 24: Interview with Lisa Jordan
Join the Rebeccas as we interview the wonderful Lisa Jordan and discuss research, rodeos, and mutton busting, as well as series inspiration, writing schedules, and how not to let the child steal the plot. See what the fun is all about today!
37:4830/11/2023
Ep. 24: Interview with Lisa Jordan - inspirational romance author
Join the Rebeccas as they interview the wonderful Lisa Jordan and discuss research, rodeo, and mutton busting as well as series inspiration, writing schedules, and how not to let the child steal the plot.
37:2929/11/2023
Ep. 23: Review of Redeeming the Cowboy by Lisa Jordan
Join the Rebeccas as they review the second book in the Love Inspired romance series Stone Creek Ranch. Set in lovely Colorado, this second chance, redeemed cowboy story has a lot to offer in terms of depth. Listen in to discover more.
19:5115/11/2023
Ep. 22: The Rebeccas' interview with Linda Sammaritan, author of Reaching into Silence.
Are/Have you been part of a military family? Wonder what it would be like to grow up with a deaf sibling? Listen in as the Rebeccas chat with the author about her own childhood and the truth behind the fiction.
30:2018/10/2023
Review of Reaching into Silence, a debut novel by Linda Sammaritan and the first book in the World Without Sound series written for middle and teen readers, but enjoyed by all
The Rebeccas delve into the plot, characters - Debbie, the older daughter in an Air Force family, and Krista, her newborn sister - and relevance of this story for today's families. The focus on family values and familial love make this a heart-warming story that will touch the hearts of young, old, and everyone in between. Authors who want to learn about fictionalized memoirs should listen to this episode as well as readers who are looking for a story they can share with the entire family or any family with a child who requires special attention for any reason.
15:3920/09/2023
Episode 1 Video: Review of Out of the Water by Ann Marie Stewart
Don't miss the Rebeccas' review of a sweeping historical fiction/time-slip novel that spans 5 generations and 3 continents.
25:2928/08/2023
Interview with Elizabeth Goddard, author of many award-winning romantic suspense novels including Cold Light of Day.
The Rebeccas discover more about Elizabeth Goddard, her inspiration for her latest series, how her hobbies make their way into her stories, and why Alaska for the setting of Cold Light of Day. Authors will enjoy Elizabeth's commentary on the creation of the book's hero and heroine and readers will discover many hidden gems folded into the book's plot as well as a sneak preview of the next book in the series.
31:4623/08/2023