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The Last Noel Author Chat Special (Episode 174)

On this special edition episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m talking with my fellow authors, Jayna Breigh and Kimberley Woodhouse, about our Christmas novella collection, The Last Noel. Learn more about our characters, villains, settings, and storylines about these Christmas-themed second chance romance with a dangerous twist! The Last Noel is a riveting Christmas […] The post The Last…

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Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 173)

During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from four authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for August 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now. Lynette Eason/Twilight Tactics Elizabeth Goddard/When the Silence Breaks Monique DeVere/Guarded by the Sheriff […] The post Quick Takes in…

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How Carol J. Post Keeps Her Characters in Danger (Episode 172)

“Probably the hardest part of [writing romantic suspense] is … keeping the characters in danger, direct threats to their lives, throughout the book. It can be hard to keep them in that kind of danger without them taking stupid risks or the villains coming out as inept,” Carol said. “I enjoy the suspense part—that’s always my favorite part to write.” The post How Carol J. Post Keeps Her Characters…

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Why Joanna Davidson Politano Loves Old Houses (Episode 171)

“My husband and I went to Scotland on our honeymoon, and all we did was run around visiting all these estates [with all their stories],” Joanna said. “It made something come alive in me. … There’s something so unique about a house that has lasted so many generations and seen so many stories. … That makes these houses worth something that’s so unique.” The post Why Joanna Davidson Politano Loves…

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Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 170)

During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from three authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. The post Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 170) first appeared on Author Sarah Hamaker .

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Ciara Knight’s Therapeutic Writing (Episode 169)

“I’ve always been a prolific writer—nothing ever gets in my way. I’ve never had writer’s block,” Ciara said. “When I first moved onto the trawler, I did. I was writing sweet, small town romance among other genres, and I just was having problems [writing]. So I took all of my fears—if I’m scared of something, I go for it. I don’t hold back. I think part of [writing] was my therapy when we got…

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Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 168)

During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from six authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for June 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now. Darlene L. Turner/Scent of Peril (5/26) Jennifer Chastain/Guardian (6/16) Megan Short/Alaskan Abduction […] The post Quick Takes in Christian…

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The Why Behind Marisa Materson’s Writing (Episode 167)

“I always wanted to be a teacher, and I did spend 22 years in the classroom before my spinal cord injury and other health issues sidelined me,” Marisa said. “But I also wanted to write. Oh, to be able to write a book—everyone will remember my name if I write a book. That was as a child. Of course, as an adult, I think ‘Lord, what do you have for me? And how can I use this gift of encouragement…

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Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 166)

During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from seven authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for May 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now. Suzanne Woods Fisher/Chase the Light Donnie Stevens/Back to You Jessica R […] The post Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 166)…

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Seralynn Lewis’s Crossover Into Romantic Suspense (Episode 165)

With several romance and historical romance books in her background, Seralynn asked herself, “Where do I go from here? I was having a chat with my editor and she said, ‘You know, all of your stories have elements of mystery and suspense in them, … so you should really be writing romantic suspense.’ I’m thinking, okay, I can do that, so that’s how [I made the switch to romantic suspense].” The post…

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