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We’re happy to say that Rachael Lampa is back!

And Sheila English and I were thrilled to chat with her on our show about the re-launch of her music career. It’s always nice to visit with guests who are talented and honest and gracious. And Rachael Lampa was all of those things!

Rachael talked about what made her step away from her career for a while and what made her come back. She also told us about the people who helped her with her career, her musical influences, and how God comes first in her life. You don’t want to miss this wonderfully candid interview with Rachael Lampa!

Here’s a snippet from Rachael’s bio:

Rachael Lampa skyrocketed onto the pop scene in 2000 as a mere teenager amassing four number one singles, five more top ten tunes, plus appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “The View,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “E!,” “Extra” and Teen People. Add in a soundtrack slot on A Walk To Remember, an acting role in Hidden Secrets, a duet with Aaron Neville, plus tour time with Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men, Nickel Creek, Amy Grant, Vince Gill and even Jordin Sparks (as a supporting singer on her stints alongside The Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears), and the powerhouse vocalist/songwriter became an internationally recognized face in less than a half decade.

Here’s more about Rachael on her website at:

http://www.rachaellampa.com/my-story/

All We Need is available now in stores and online!

We love you Rachael, and we’re glad you’re back!

Blessings,

Anita Higman

CBA bestselling author of 30 books

www.anitahigman.com

Sheila English and I were thrilled to welcome Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee to our Christmas show this week. Ted and Tosca discussed the new novel, Forbidden, which is their first collaborative installment in The Books of Mortals series. Ted told us about his unique writer’s journey, the hardships of his youth, and what it was like to work with Tosca Lee. Tosca told us about the two novels she’s written on her own, Demon: A Memoir and Havah: The Story of Eve. She also shared some fascinating details surrounding the creation of Forbidden and what she hopes readers will take away from it.

You don’t want to miss this intimate chat with master storytellers Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee! Pour yourself a mug of hot mulled cider and get cozy.

Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling author of more than twenty novels. He is best known for stories which could be broadly described as suspense thrillers with major twists and unforgettable characters, though he has also made a name for himself among fantasy fans.

Ted is online at http://www.teddekker.com/

Tosca Lee is the NY Times bestselling author of Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and The Books of Mortals series with NY Times bestseller Ted Dekker: Forbidden, Mortal (June 2012) and Sovereign (October 2012). Iscariot, Tosca’s highly-anticipated novel about the infamous betrayer of Christ, is slated for the upcoming future—keep watch for updates.

Tosca Lee is online at http://www.toscalee.com/

By the way, the eBook version of Forbidden is being offered at the special price of $2.99 on EVERY ereader platform from now through January 9, 2012!

I hope you enjoy the show. From all of us at the InFaithNetwork, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Anita Higman

CBA best-selling author of 28 books

www.anitahigman.com

Deborah Raney was pure delight on our show this month.

Here’s a glimpse into Deborah’s writing life:

From the moment Deborah Raney opened the cover of “Tip and Mitten” in the first grade, she has loved to read. After spending two happy decades as an at-home mom to two sons and two daughters, Deborah Raney finally began working on her first book. Now she’s the author of numerous novels, which have won awards such as the RITA, the National Readers Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the ACFW Carol Award. Impressive!

Deborah talked about her first book, A Vow to Cherish. The novel launched her career and was made into a movie. She also chats about how much fun it was to attend the Hollywood premiere.

Deborah also told us about her journey toward publication and the creative and cozy way she dealt with a looming book deadline. You’ll love it.

Here’s a sneak peek at the cover for After All, the final Hanover Falls novel. Deborah mentioned on her site that there were still a few tweaks to be made on the cover, but we both agree it’s beautiful!

Sheila English and I hope you enjoy our chat with the gracious and talented, Deborah Raney!

To learn more about Deborah Raney and her books, please visit her online at http://www.deborahraney.com/.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Anita Higman

CBA best-selling author of 28 books

Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe

www.anitahigman.com

This month we interviewed author, Gina Holmes. Gina is the President and founder of Inspire a Fire and Novel Rocket and award-winning author of Crossing Oceans and Dry as Rain. In 1998, Gina began her career penning articles and short stories. Ten years and a stack of rejection letters later, she held her first published novel. She holds degrees in science and nursing and currently resides with her husband and children in southern Virginia. Gina says she works too hard, laughs too loud, and longs to see others heal from their past and discover their God-given purpose.

We discussed Gina’s long and bumpy road as a writer, and the amazing success she’s had with her debut novel, Crossings Oceans. Gina talks about how real life gets into her novels, who influences her work, and her latest novel, Dry as Rain, which covers the topic of infidelity. Our main host, Sheila English said to Gina, “Infidelity is a tough subject…to write about, to read about, and as a Christian, to talk about. So often we just want to draw a line in the sand and say “If you do THAT it’s all over” and then move away from the topic. Do you feel God lead you to write about this topic specifically?” You won’t want to miss Gina’s answer.

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Here’s a brief summary of Gina’s new novel, Dry as Rain:

When Eric and Kyra Yoshida first met, they thought their love would last forever. But like many marriages, theirs has gradually crumbled, one thoughtless comment and misunderstanding at a time, until the ultimate betrayal pushes them beyond reconciliation. Though Eric longs to reunite with Kyra, the only woman he has truly loved, he has no idea how to repair the damage that’s been done. Then a car accident erases part of Kyra’s memory—including her separation from Eric—and a glimmer of hope rises from the wreckage. Is this a precious opportunity for the fresh start Eric has longed for? Does he even deserve the chance to find forgiveness and win back Kyra’s heart. . .or will the truth blow up in his face, shattering their last hope for happiness?

To learn more about Gina Holmes and her novels, visit her online at www.ginaholmes.com.

Gina also started, Novel Rocket, which is a wonderful website full of great advice for writers, author interviews, and valuable resources to help writers get their novels off the ground. Visit Novel Rocket at http://www.novelrocket.com/.

Plus, check out Gina’s powerful new ministry website, Inspire a Fire at http://www.inspireafire.com/. Their mission statement is, “We believe one person has the power to make a huge difference in the world and eternity. Sometimes it only takes one match, one spark, to ignite an inferno of change.”

Hope you enjoy our interview with Gina Holmes!

Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Anita Higman

CBA best-selling author of 28 books

Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe

www.anitahigman.com

Chris Well

E-Books have reached almost all genres including Christian Lit. Tonight we talk to two guests who give us insight on what they and their companies are doing to support Christian Lit on e-books.

Chris Well is an award winning author whose laugh out loud mysterious include Nursing a Grudge and Burying the Hatchet. Chris is also the mastermind and editor behind the popular e-zine Family Fiction. He loves to get his characters, who have quirky personalities, into awkward situations.

Amanda Luedeke from MacGregor Literary, also joins us with her insights on how e-books have actually helped get Christian Lit out to the masses. Amanda represents all the typical genres, including romance, literary fiction, women’s fiction and nonfiction. But Amanda is one of the few Christian agents who represents speculative fiction and young adult. She discusses her thoughts on the future of e-books and where printed books will be in the next 20 years.

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Amanda Luedeke

Both guests talk about their involvement with “Spyglass Lane Mysteries” a joint venture between authors and MacGregor Literary that makes Christian cozy mysteries available as e-books.

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys, and if you haven’t read any of her books, then you’re missing a fun ride. So saddle up and gallop over to our chat with Mary. She had us giggling, and really, just wishing we’d had more time to visit!

By the way, here’s a quote from Mary’s website that I think you’ll love:

“Don’t be afraid to strive and sweat and pray and fail and strive and pray some more for the desires of your heart. Because my books and this site are proof that dreams can come true. That with God all things are possible.”

You’ll love Mary’s story about her road to publication. Very inspiring. It makes you never want to give up your dreams.

By the way, Mary is a Christy Award Finalist, a Carol Award Finalist and an IRCC Award finalist. Impressive. It was a joy to have you on our show, Mary. Thanks for stopping by!

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Here’s the cover on Mary’s latest book, Out of Control. Great cover, Mary.

And check out her book trailer at http://www.maryconnealy.com

Hope you enjoyed our chat with Mary Connealy!

Blessings,

Anita Higman

CBA best-selling author

www.anitahigman.com

Sheila English and I were pleased to welcome singer, speaker, and author, Shannon Perry, to our show. She told us how she connects her singing with her speaking, about her latest CD, and what audience members are saying about her talks. Also, you don’t want to miss the moving story about how her singing career was launched and the miraculous story about how God gave her a son.

Please listen in to our show and enjoy our interview with the entertaining and inspiring, Shannon Perry!

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Here’s a bit more about Shannon:

One night after a concert not long ago, someone suggested to Shannon Perry that she should become a speaker. Shannon’s response was swift; “Thank you, but I’m not a speaker. I’m a singer.” A few months later, Shannon found herself with a lot of time on her hands while her husband endured chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Finding herself camped out in hospital waiting rooms, Shannon decided to start jotting down some topic ideas for a conference. And the “If the Shoe Fits” women’s conference was born.

And please check out Shannon’s book, Grace in High Heels—26 upbeat stories of humor, hope, and healing:

Here’s the site to learn more about our guest, Shannon Perry:

http://shannonperry.com/

Blessings!

Anita Higman

CBA best-selling author of 27 books

www.anitahigman.com

Sheila English and I were thrilled to have Bill Myers on our show this week. He gave us a fun ride with all his witty answers about writing for teens. And Bill was candid when asked about some of the controversial novels teens are reading these days. Also, you don’t want to miss what he had to say about his writer’s journey and how he became a writer instead of a dentist!

Please listen in to our show and enjoy our interview with the imaginative and entertaining, Bill Myers.

Here’s a bit more about Bill:

Bill Myers has written and/or directed a few dozen films and has written 60 books for all ages, which together have sold over 8 million copies. Bill’s projects have won over 40 awards. He also gets to travel all over the world with his work, and he just loves it.

To find out more about Bill’s books for teens and adults, click here:

http://www.billmyers.com

Comedy is that velvet hammer that breaks the ice between us. It’s the unexpected joy that makes our hearts warm and our belly jiggle. Laughter is good medicine!

James Watkins

Sheila and I were delighted to have Rhonda Rhea and Jim Watkins on our show with their velvet hammers of humor. They are both comedy writers and speakers, and if you love to laugh you’ll want to tune in.

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Rhonda Rhea

Some of our fun chatting points were:

• What makes good comedy?
• Why do humans need to laugh?
• Does your family think you’re funny?
• Does being a Christian make writing humor harder or easier?
• Who’s your favorite comedian?

To find out more about Rhonda’s writing and speaking click here.

To learn more about Jim, his books, and his speaking go here.

Thanks, Rhonda and Jim for bringing us that good medicine called comedy!

Hugs to you all!

Anita Higman - CBA bestselling author of 26 books

www.anitahigman.com