Tonight we are speaking to a prolific storyteller who has written around 200 books for teens, women and children! Her books range from serious issues to lighter topics, but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. She’s won a number of awards including the Rita and the Gold Medallion and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Please welcome our guest, Melody Carlson!

Melody shared about how she recharges her creative batteries and how living in the beautiful Cascade Mountains has been an inspiration in her writing. She chats with us honestly about why she tackles such difficult topics such as cutting and schizophrenia, and she gives us some fascinating insight into teen life. Melody was a gracious and entertaining and inspiring guest. We hope you’ll enjoy the show!

Here is the cover and blurb about Melody’s latest book for teens. It looks fascinating. Great title, Melody!

When Chelsea Martin’s future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it’s the best thing that ever happened to her. But her hot new look has a downside. She’s attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: they’re jerks. Oh, and stealing the attention of all the guys in school doesn’t exactly make her BFF material for the girls.
Finally a great guy catches her eye. But he’s the only one around who doesn’t give her a second glance. Can Chelsea come up with a plan to get his attention? Or will her new image ruin everything?

Thank you for joining us on the InFaithNetwork!

Blessings,

Anita Higman
CBA bestselling author of 30 books
www.anitahigman.com

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

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

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

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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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.

How important is it to have a circle of friends that you totally trust. People who you can turn to no matter what. People you can share your secrets with. People who will help you be accountable and keep you focused? Join us as we talk about establishing relationships and creating God-focused friendships and community with author Lisa Troyer. Lisa’s book entitled A Place to Belong talks about creating those relationships, being supported and supporting while following the teachings of Christ.

The book offers an opportunity for Bible study groups or even just small get togethers where you want to go deeper with your current friendships. Lisa shares that “Even your kitchen table can be used as an alter for God’s glory.” Her insightful, candid and honest look at herself and her own relationships encourages others and they share some of their own epiphanies which can be found in the book.

This podcast with Lisa is positive, encouraging and pushes you toward being all you can be for the glory of God.

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Get free music as a gift from Lisa! Lisa is a songwriter and has offered listeners of In Faith Network a free music download! Just email Lisa at info@lisatroyer.comand mention the show!

And feel free to join Lisa’s Circle of Friends here- http://www.ourcircleoffriends.org/

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

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

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