Send us a textIn today's episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah sit down with award-winning novelist, Shawn Smucker and discuss his YA novels, THE DAY THE ANGEL FELL and THE EDGE OF OVER THERE. They also talk about writing routines, the influence of great stories on our craft, and why asking deep questions is a big part of what makes Shawn's work so intriguing. (Think: What if death is a gift? OR What if someone could get out of Dante's inferno?)Enjoy!The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of the Hope Prose podcast, Tara and Rebekah are joined by Melanie Kilsby who pens Fairy Tale retellings, rich in history, hoping to draw readers closer to the love of her life--Jesus. Mother of five, she has never been one to shy away from hard work and joins them on the show to chat about her writing journey, starting her YouTube channel, Christian YA Books and More, and how difficult situations helped her find her genre sweet spot in historical fairytale retellings. Enjoy!The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn today’s episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah have the honor of sitting down with Nicole Quigley award-winning author of the young adult novel “Like Moonlight at Low Tide,” which was published by HarperCollins Christian Publishing/Zondervan. The book was later released in the Zondervan imprint Blink YA Books and also released in Germany. USA Today listed “Like Moonlight at Low Tide” as a “recommended teen read,” and the novel won the “Carol Award” for YA fiction by the American Christian Fiction Writers. Listen in as they discuss her novel, LIKE MOONLIGHT AT LOW TIDE, the first time she realized she wanted to be an author, how her experience in public relations and the newsroom helped her writing craft, and the impact of an email a reader sent had on her. Enjoy!The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of the Hope Prose podcast, Tara and Rebekah answer 5 of your questions about YA books, writing and living as a Christian teen. Some of the highlights include their outlining styles, ways to increase your writing speed, and what are some of the first steps towards publishing.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn today's episode, Tara and Rebekah sit down with Savanna Roberts, a YA author living in Utah and she enjoys delving into the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Contemporary genres. She’s written stories and poems since she could hold a pen, and she published her first book on Amazon when she was eleven.Listen as they chat about her newest release STORYTELLER, what her favorite childhood book was, what inspired the idea for her Quelmirian Duology, and what the most daring thing she's done was. Enjoy!The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah chat with Stephanie Morrill an author who writes books about girls who are on an adventure to discover their unique place in the world, and is the founder of GoTeenWriters. She is the author of several contemporary young adult series, as well as the 1920s mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, and the WWII era romance, Within These Lines.Join them as they talk about her latest release, who her favorite author is, how she juggles writing both contemporary and historical fiction, and what inspired her to start GoTeenWriters.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah sit down with Tessa Emily Hall, an award-winning author who writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to remind them they’re not alone. Tessa writes both fiction and devotionals, including her most recent fiction release FALLEN LEAVES and her upcoming devotional, LOVE YOUR SELFIE, which is slated to release March 2020 from Ellie Claire. Listen as she talks about all things Fallen Leaves, her advice for writer’s looking to build their platforms, her favorite thing about the writing process, and what she hopes readers take away from her book.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah sit down with Laura Gallier, winner of the prestigious 2018 Christy Award for The Delusion series. Having battled her own enemies of the soul, particularly during her teen and young adult years, Laura’s writing exposes deception with the light of truth, bringing hope and healing to a generation in need. Listen as they chat about all things her latest release, the latest about her movie deal for The Deception, how important spiritual warfare is in the Christian's life, and what she hopes readers take away from her books.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of the Hope Prose podcast, Tara and Rebekah sit down to answer 10 of your questions about YA books, writing and living as a Christian teen. Some of the highlights include their favorite contemporary and historical Christian or Clean YA reads, how to finish your book and start your next one, and a guest response from Pastor Erik Jenson about some of the deeper questions related to faith, hope and the great beyond. Enjoy!The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn PART TWO of Tara and Rebekah's interview with Douglas Bond, (who is the author of more than twenty-five books and the director of the Oxford Creative Writing Master Class) get a peek at his latest release, THE RESISTANCE, a YA historical thriller, find out what inspired him to start writing, what he thinks makes a truly great story, and why he thinks young writers tend to have a hard time finishing the novels they start.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah sit down with Douglas Bond who is the author of more than twenty-five books and is the director of the Oxford Creative Writing Master Class.Get a peek at his latest release, THE RESISTANCE, a YA historical thriller, find out what inspired him to start writing, what he thinks makes a truly great story, and why he thinks young writers tend to have a hard time finishing the novels they start.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Alex chat with contemporary YA Author Alison Gervais, who first gained recognition by posting her writing at the age of 16 on Wattpad. Those chapters, read by millions, turned into her first novel, In 27 Days. That same story is now optioned for film! Listen as they discuss Alison's new book, The Silence Between Us, mental health, finding healing in writing, and her best advice for authors.The Hope Prose Podcast's InstagramAlex's Instagram Tara's Instagram