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The LiteraryScape podcast serves both readers and writers of historical Christian romance with a sprinkling of contemporary Christian suspense books. We read, discuss, review, and rate books in this unique romance sub-genre. For authors, we bring inside tips and tricks from those who have gone before us. LiteraryScape is the one stop shop for both readers and authors to connect, learn, and grow together.

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Rescuing the Damsel
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Rescuing the Damsel

In this episode Jamie and Melissa discuss Even Forever by Robin Lee Hatcher. This is the first book in her Boulder Creek Romance series.

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The Author Mentorship
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

The Author Mentorship

Introducing the LiteraryScape Author Mentorship. Designed for the aspiring historical Christian romance author, it’s the only one of its kind. This mentorship offers step-by-step guidance and one-on-one coaching to launch your author career with success.

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That’s a Wrap for 2023
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

That’s a Wrap for 2023

In this episode, Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa share their favorites from the 2023 reading year.

Discover our favorite:

• Novels

• Series

• Heroes

• Leading Ladies

Plus, we share the scenes that have stuck with us all year.

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Interview with Sara R. Turnquist
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Interview with Sara R. Turnquist

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa have the incredible opportunity to talk with Sara R. Turnquist about her writing!

Discover the inspiration behind The Cripple Creek series.

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A Fight for Faith
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

A Fight for Faith

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss Faith in Cripple Creek by Sara R. Turnquist. This is the third book in her Cripple Creek series.

This is the story Sara’s readers have been waiting for. Finally, we get to take the journey with Timothy as he finds his lady love. As much as we’ve loved all the other characters in Sara’s Cripple Creek series, we each held a special place for Timothy. I think it had a lot do with watching his heart shatter when Katherine married Wyatt.

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A Christmas Romance
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

A Christmas Romance

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss the second novel in Sara R. Turnquists Cripple Creek series titled, Christmas in Cripple Creek.

If you enjoy sweet Christmas romances where the hero and leading lady overcome many obstacles to find the true meaning of Christmas at the finish line, then this is the book for you.

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An Unexpected Love
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

An Unexpected Love

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss the first book in the Cripple Creek series by Sara R. Turnquist, Hope in Cripple Creek.

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A Quiet Faith
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

A Quiet Faith

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss the second novella in Sara R. Turnquist’s Cripple Creek series, Leaving StoneyBrook.

This novella picks up with Tom and Lauren’s son, David. You’ll enjoy seeing the ranch and family Tom and Lauren have built for themselves. We loved how they turned out as parents, and you will too.

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The Beginning of a Legacy
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

The Beginning of a Legacy

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss Leaving Waverly by Sara R. Turnquist. This is the first prequel in her Cripple Creek series.

If you listen to this podcast episode, you’ll find it insightful, intriguing, and concise. We enjoyed this fast-paced love story with Tom and Lauren. Their first encounter is unique and very heart touching.

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Saving Scarlett
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Saving Scarlett

We finally make it to Scarlett’s story, but let’s be honest she isn’t anyone’s favorite character. So far in the series she has been rude with her snide remarks. Not to mention the way she looks down at others.

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Platinum Rule
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Platinum Rule

Jesus didn’t stop at the golden rule but asked us to go beyond what even ‘sinners’ do. Some may ask why should I do this? You have no idea what that person has done to me! Yes, he does. Jesus endured slander, insults, and physical beatings from His enemies, yet He still loved them enough to suffer death on a cross for them, for you, and for me.

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Second Chances
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Second Chances

We are bringing you another novella this week filled with second chances. If you read last week’s novella, then you know Greg and Sonia have an unpleasant experience in their past. This in turn makes things a wee bit difficult for her and Juan at first.

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Judge Not
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Judge Not

I love reading the words Jesus spoke. They are filled with wisdom and push us to take a hard look at the state of our own heart. His words cautioning us to not pass judgement on others are easier said than done for us.

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Innocent and Sweet Love
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Innocent and Sweet Love

In this episode Tiffanie, Jamie and Melissa discuss the first book in Kathleen Ball’s novella series, The Settlers, titled Greg. We do want to make all our listeners aware the not all of Kathleen’s books are historical Christian romance. She does write secular romance as well, so be sure to check their genre before you start reading. This series however is part of her historical Christian romance genre.

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An Inspirational Interview
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

An Inspirational Interview

Today’s inspirational moment is a little different. This past week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with author Julie Lessman about her newest book A Dare and A Prayer. If you ever get a chance to meet Julie you will soon discover she is an amazing woman of God filled with her own inspirational stories, which she packs into her novels. I’m sure you’ll walk away inspired by her interview.

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Interview with Author Jodi Basye
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Interview with Author Jodi Basye

Welcome, everyone. I am so excited to have Jodi Basye here with us. We just completed some episodes on her Cross Family Saga, and it's just an honor to have her on our show. We love to hear the behind the scenes of the books that we read.

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Spiritual Warfare
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

Spiritual Warfare

Hebrews 1:14 – Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who inherit salvation?

Have you ever wondered about the spirit world? Or how our prayers impact spiritual battles? We live in the physical world, yet out true home, our eternal home is in the spiritual world. I know this starts to sound a bit crazy but hang with me today. I want to shed some light on spiritual warfare and the power of our prayers.

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A Book Release
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

A Book Release

I cannot give enough praise for Julie Lessman’s newest book, A Dare and A Prayer. This is by far her best novel yet. She delivers big on the romance, character arc, and justice.

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God is Sovereign
Melissa Lashure Melissa Lashure

God is Sovereign

Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels.

John 14:1-3 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

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