Listen in as DJ Williams, author of the acclaimed Beacon Hill Series and your host, Jaime Jo Wright discuss the importance of YA fiction, and the return to Beacon Hill with book #2!

What does bird watching and Amish have to do with story and faith? Join best-selling and award-winning author, Suzanne Woods Fisher and your host, Jaime Jo Wright, as they chat about Suzanne's latest release and a whole lot more!

Just in time for the holidays, Melody Carlson is coming at you with a Christmas royal tale!

Meet Holly Varni in this episode of MadLit Musings. Debut author, her latest release has vibes of Mitford but with her own sense of humor a mayhem. Join us as we discover Moonberry Lake and all the residents and their stories!

What does a 40-something romcom novel have to do with the Israelites? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she explores this unlikely pairing with debut Author Rebekah Millet!

What is valuable garbage? When people feel like they're thrown away, can one man's trash be another's treasure? Chat with Jaime Jo Wright, your host, and guest auther, Katie Powner about this delicate subject and her latest release "The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass".

Author Amanda Cabot is back to chat about book 2 in her Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing series and to touch on what happens when our plans don't match the plans of the Creator.

Has your father failed you? Abandoned you? Maybe you never knew him? Listen in as your host, Jaime Jo Wright discusses this with Author Carrie Turansky and also her latest novel. All in the story behind the story, on MadLit Musings podcast. Where fiction and tough collide!

Join your host Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with new author Laura Conaway and her new release "Expired Vows"!

Don't we all love our fur babies? Yes! But did you know we can learn faith through fur? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Author Jennifer Bleakley as they chat about the joy of animals and her Pawverb devotionals! And a new one for kids!

What does bee keeping, family secrets, and unknown wills have in common? They can sting. Join Amanda Cox and your host, Author Jaime Jo Wright as we explore the story behind the story of "He Should Have Told the Bees".

Kids need STORY and story is great way to transfer truth into the lives of young ones. Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Tim Shoemaker, author of middle grade adventures that will send your young ones on a journey of truth hunting!

Why do we pick identities we think others wish us to have? Do we deep fake it too much instead of being who we were created to be? Hang out with Jaime Jo Wright and Roseanna M. White as they chat about the deeper issues of identity.

What is Old Testament fiction? Why would God shut down his fiercest warriors? Eavesdrop on Jaime Jo Wright and Connilyn Cossette as they chat about the Levites, ancient war, and tribal dynamics.

Drop in and eavesdrop as Jaime Jo Wright and her good friend, Author Toni Shiloh chat about cancel culture, faith, romance, and all that goes into LIFE in the public eye! Learn about Toni's new release too, which is a definite DO NOT MISS!

Why change from Regency to RomCom? What's Kristi Ann Hunter up to now?

With two books out now that stands with the best and might be described as Vince Flynn meets CJ Box, you won't want to miss this fun chat with Jaime Jo Wright & Ryan Steck. Montana, former Marine Raider, son of a cattle rancher, and fugitives and International chaos. Don't miss The Real Book Spy and fiction that will keep you up at night!

Who doesn't want to go to PEI and get all Anne of Green Gables? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Liz Johnson about her latest novel set on PEI and all the Green Gables fun to go with it!

Chill out and chat with Lynette Eason and Jaime Jo Wright as they explore Lynette's latest nove, "Countdown", and all the suspense-y twists and turns that go along with it!

Family legacy got you down? Or do you just avoid family altogether? And what happens when you're trying to find healing between perceived wrongs--or crossing racial barriers? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse about Luesse's latest release, "Letters From My Sister" and the story behind the story.

Is there such a thing as the simple life? Even within the Amish Community? Chat with Jaime Jo Wright and Author Elly Gilbert on this episode of MadLit Musings!

NYT Bestselling author Rachel Hauck chats with us about the longtime dysfunction women experience in their relationships. Why do we get defensive with clarifying questions? How can we better listen and support one another? It's a poignant conversation that needs to be had!

When writers go off the rails and lose it during a podcast do we edit it out? No. No we do not! Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and Award-Winner author Nancy Mehl as they bring you behind the scenes to a real and raw podcast recording about life, losing it, and laughter.

If you haven't already, you'll want to meet Author Kathleen Denly on this episode of MadLit Musings! We cover everything from adoption to migraines to history! It's a don't miss episode!

Gotcha! Of course they can! And does Susie Finkbeiner ever knock it out of the park with this fresh novel. Not to mention, there's a story behind the story and that's really what you're all about right?

Elizabeth Maddrey is an author you don't want to miss if you love billionaires, romance, and zing without the ooolalal (shut your eyes it's gettin' hot in here). Join Jaime Jo Wright and MadLit Musings as we go into the world of romance!

Join MadLit Musings podcast today with Author T.I. Lowe as we chat about hurdles in life, those we caused and those we didn't, and can a prodigal still find faith? Also, indigo. Indigo dye and its history. This ain't your average chit-chat! Southern author T.I. Lowe is gonna shower on some southern lovin'! Join us!

It's the first crossover event at MadLit Musings! Bringing Paul McDonald from Men at the Movies Podcast, we chat about movies, story, and what on earth they can do to transform us! Have movies touched your life? Be sure to check out http://www.menatthemovies.com!

What is a "Life List"? Many of us create bucket lists of things we want to do before we die, but what about LIVING? Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright, best-selling author of "The Vanishing at Castle Moreau", as she chats with Author Shelley Shepard Gray about her new release and the STORY BEHIND THE STORY.

Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright on another MadLit Musings podcast today with Author Mary Connealy as they chat about Mary's new release and the FASCINATING Western history of minority rights and how that plays into this new book!

Not as much is known about the early Rocky Mountain history when white settlers and trappers were just beginning to explore Western territories. Misty M. Beller, author for Bethany House Publishing, sits down with your host Jaime Jo Wright to chat about interesting historical facts, early relations between the white man and the Indigenous People of the area, and how that can all be woven into fiction.

How do you find joy? In a Snow White retelling, Karen Witemeyer chats with MadLit Musings Podcast Host, Jaime Jo Wright about being chased by tough times and finding joy within them. What is joy versus happiness, and can God really bring good out of evil?

If nothing can bring joy to your life, how about the unorthodox and totally weird combo of funerals, rum, Johnny Depp, and grief? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Janine Rosche for a fun-filled chat about the SERIOUS things in life. Grief, unexpected loss, broken relationships, and the journey we take to find healing. This is NOT your normal story behind the story, folks, and if you're wanting a nicey-nice author interview...well, there are other podcasts available. :)

Join Jaime Jo Wright, your host, on today's MadLit Musings as she chats with Cindy Sproles about Cindy's latest Appalachian fiction from Revell publishing and all the secrets and traditions held dear to Appalachian life!

Join Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with Author R.A. Douthitt and chats about her latest release "The Doors of Rome"! It's a chat you won't want to miss if you want to hear about Italy, Rome marathons, fiction featuring middle-age romance, and more!

Have you ever wanted to know the secret to happiness? Is there a science behind happiness? What IF there was more to happiness than just ice cream, summer days, and love? Join best-selling and award-winning author and your podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with author Suzanne Woods Fisher who has sold over 1,000,000 copies of her books and counting! It's a chat you WON'T want to miss!

Join your Madlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright in this bonus episode, as she chats with Crystal Caudill of Kregel Publishing about her trilogy of historical suspense as well as the story behind the story that includes hopeful endings, jerkface heroes, and can our past define us forever?

An epic MadLit Musings today, folks! With Rachel Joy Baribeau, Author of Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) chats with Christy Award Winning author and host, Jaime Jo Wright about joy and perspective. Rachel developed #ImChangingtheNarrative with student-athletes in mind and a belief that one crooked course made straight is everything. One misstep not taken means one less victim in the world. And one less life thrown away because of a split-second bad decision. At Rachel’s first visit sometimes they’re skeptical when the petite Latina woman is introduced, but in just 60 minutes she wins them over. She now speaks to athletes, law enforcement, churches, and corporations about taking back the headlines for good – showing them that they have the power to change the narrative and to find their purpose in life outside of their sport and everyday lives. To live lives of… Just like her inspiration, Alabama and NFL star Kevin Turner did before he succumbed to ALS and CTE. When she’s finished, they wait in line to speak to her. They tweet, private message, and text her. They trust her and report back on their efforts to become the kings and queens she consistently challenges them. While the message originated as purpose, passion, platform, over four-plus years and 40 campuses, it now encompasses, heavily, mental health, being a KING/QUEEN every day of your life, and interpersonal relationships, as Rachel was a victim of domestic violence herself. When she's not scaling the world's tallest freestanding mountain to raise money for ALS or speaking from a stage or computer near you, she enjoys working one-on-one to help others find their own personal #ImChangingtheNarrative, and reclaim their God-given JOY! Purpose, Passion and Platform.

Join Jaime Jo Wright and her guest, Ann Gabhart as they chat about the history of the Ohio river, it's showboats, and the lure of the olden days!

Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Sunrise Publishing author, Megan Besing about her latest release "Expired Hope"! They go behind the story and discuss some of the deeper issues such as what is the difference between having a hero complex and having a heart to serve. Don't miss out on this fun chat!

Madlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright, sat down with best-selling authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse to discuss not only their latest release, but the purpose behind Christian fiction. Is there a place for it in today's world of such a vast array of beliefs? Can lives be impacted by the story -- or the story behind the story?

Is there actually a Rapunzel in the Bible? How about a really hot Hebrew hero? We're going places this BONUS EPISODE with Mesu Andrews, biblical fiction author. It's the story behind the story, like you've probably never heard it before!

Is God good regardless of our circumstances? And how do we choose where there's really no clear right or wrong answer? Join MadLit Musings podcast host Jaime Jo Wright as she and her guest author Gabrielle Meyer chat about Time Travel, God's goodness, American history, and more!

What do we do when God's plan isn't what we thought? Is He wrong? Are we? How do we find our way with joy? Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and guest author Stephenia McGee as we chat about her latest release, "The Swindler's Daughter", and get to the story behind the story!

Jump into the world of chess and see how author Patricia Bradley not only has created a killer with a unique calling card, in her latest book, but also has her own tales of the dark web!

What is the Bataan Death March? Has the Pacific front of World War II been forgotten? How can we keep the stories of the heroes of the greatest generation alive? Join Madlit Musings podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down to talk with New York Times best-selling authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee about their novel "The Long March Home"--a World War II novel of the Pacific. Hear the horrors of the Bataan Death March and the stories that we should never forget.

Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Author Emilie Haney as they chat about the persistent need to achieve in order to receive acceptance and love. Is it possible to have a love that doesn't come with a measuring stick? Join these two authors as they discuss this and Emilie's new release "Expired Promise", here on MadLit Musings podcast.

Join Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings as she sits down with YA Author Nova McBee to chat about her super popular book series "Calculated" and the Hollywood movie franchise that's in the works to rival Divergent!