Today I pleased to welcome author Karen Tuft to Interviews & Reviews. Karen was born with a healthy dose of curiosity about pretty much everything, so as a child she taught herself to read and play the piano. She studied composition & graduated from the University of Utah in music theory.

In addition to being an author, Karen is a wife, mother, pianist, composer, and arranger. She has spent countless hours backstage and in orchestra pits for theater productions along the Wasatch Front. Among her varied interests, she likes to figure out what makes people tick, wander through museums, and travel whether it's by car, plane, or paperback.

Karen is going to talk to us today about her latest book The Duke Meets His Match which comes out December 1, and she is giving away a print copy to one lucky winner in the U.S.!

Karen, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Today I am very pleased to welcome author Roseanna M. White to Interviews & Reviews. Roseanna is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing for WhiteFire Publishing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and
thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

Roseanna has two books as finalists for our Book of the Year Awards - A Portrait of Loyalty (her latest) and On Wings of Devotion. Both are part of The Codebreaker Series many of you have read. Today, Roseanna is going to talk to us about this series and she has a special giveaway for her U.S. readers!

​Roseanna, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Today, please welcome author Danny Pelfrey to Interviews & Reviews. Danny is an author who writes in several genres. His first book, One-way Choices in a Wrong-Way World and a recent work, Whatever Happened to Evangelism? are non-fiction works aimed at disciples seeking to improve their walk with the Lord. Life in Adairsville is a volume of local history. the four volume, Davis Morgan Mystery Series was co-authored by Danny and his wife, Wanda. They like to call them "mysteries with a message."

Solid Ground is the Pelfrey's first book in the Adairsville Heritage Mystery series, also inspirational mystery. They are presently writing for CrossLink Publishing.

Danny is a graduate of Point University with a Masters from Kentucky Christian University. He spent more than forty-five years in the pastorate, serving churches in several states. His interest in writing was fostered by his wife's love of the craft. Danny and Wanda have two daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.

Today, Danny is talking to us about his latest work, Solid Ground and is giving away two print copies to two lucky winners in the U.S. and Canada!

Danny, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Today, I am pleased to welcome author Cheryl Colwell to I & R. Cheryl loves to travel and being home with family and friends. She loves authentic conversations, the gifts of faith and writing, and people who are passionate about life. She invites her readers to stunning locations where they meet mysterious strangers and encounter unexpected danger. Her suspense stories are inspired by history and museum finds from the places she visits. You’ll be kept guessing what is fact and what is fiction. And whodunnit.

Today, Cheryl is going to talk about her latest book Astoria Rumors and she is giving away a copy!

Welcome to I & R Cheryl!

Today, I am very excited to welcome author Amanda Dykes to Interviews & Reviews. Amanda is a drinker of tea, dweller of redemption, and spinner of hope-filled tales. A former English teacher, she’s the author of Whose Waves These Are, a Booklist 2019 Top Ten debut and Inspy Award winner, as well as her freshly released novel, Set the Stars Alight, and three novellas.
Find her online at www.AmandaDykes.com.

Set the Stars Alight is also a finalist for our Book of the Year Awards. And Amanda is graciously giving away one print copy to one lucky winner in the USA, or an ebook to one lucky winner outside the U.S.

Amanda, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Today, please join me in welcoming author Robert Russell to I & R. A non-fiction Christian author, Robert Lloyd Russell has won 11 book awards. He is also the editor of a unique book containing transcribed spoken messages of martyred missionary Jim Elliot. Jim’s father was one of Mr. Russell’s spiritual mentors.

Robert earned a Master of Christian Leadership degree from Western Seminary. He is a popular adult Bible Study leader and refers to himself as a simple A-B-C kind of guy. Christian Author, Christian Blogger, and Christian Consultant and Coach. His blog is entitled Abundant Life Now and has been read in over 200 hundred countries.  

Today he is going to talk to us about his latest book God's Desire: How to Please God. And he is giving away 5 ebooks to 5 lucky winners!

Robert, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Please join me in welcoming author Ann Marie Bryan to I & R!

Ann Marie Bryan is a multi-talented leader with a passion for excellence. She is the CEO and Founder of Victorious By Design, an organization committed to providing top quality writing services, comprehensive author services, and exceptional performing arts services to meet the unique needs of individuals and organizations.

A Christian Fiction author, Ann Marie writes to educate, inspire, and empower others. She desires to tell great stories with fascinating characters to show the awesome power of God in the lives of people and places. Her celebrated bestselling Encounters of the Heart series blends faith and romance that test the resilience of love.

Ann Marie’s greatest passion is to empower others to succeed by tapping into their God-given potential. She enjoys writing, reading, dancing, teaching, meeting people, and traveling. With all the knowledge and experiences with which God has so graciously blessed her, Ann Marie is determined to make her life a ministry for the Lord.

Today, Ann Marie is introducing us to her latest book Dream Again and she is giving away one print copy in the U.S. and two eBooks internationally. Welcome, Ann Marie!

Today, I am pleased to welcome author Amanda Cox, whose debut novel, The Edge of Belonging, put her on my new favourite author list!

Amanda is a blogger and a curriculum developer for a national nonprofit youth leadership organization, but her first love is communicating through story. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible and theology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. Her studies and her interactions with hurting families over a decade have allowed her to create multidimensional characters that connect emotionally with readers. Something I can definitely attest to! 

The Edge of Belonging is a "must-read." It comes out on September 8th, and to celebrate Amanda's debut, Revell is giving away 4 print copies in the States and one ebook for those outside of the U.S.! 

Amanda, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!

Today I am pleased to welcome Joiya Morrison-Efemini to I & R. Joiya is a wife, former attorney and current stay-at-home mom of four fantastic kiddos. Joiya began writing off and on in 2012 after she realized that returning to a law career wasn't conducive to happily raising four kids. In 2017 her first publication, a collection of short stories, The Notes They Played, was released. And, in 2019, her first novel, The Impossible, was published. Today, she is going to talk to us about her latest book Petrified Flowers.

Welcome Joiya!

Today, please join me in welcoming Cleopatra Margot to Interviews & Reviews. Cleopatra resides with her family and their golden retriever in small town, rural Nebraska. Inspiration for her novels comes from both real life and fictional characters and storylines in her brain. The town of Believe is based on her own hometown, but with embellishments.

She and her two younger siblings are homeschooled, and enjoy traveling with their parents and the dog. When she’s not writing, Cleopatra enjoys Bible journaling, time with family and friends, playing cards, being outside (when it’s not subfreezing temps), laughing, singing, and enjoying life.

​Today, Cleo is going to talk to us about her latest book Healing Their Hearts. And she is giving away one print copy to someone in the U.S. and one ebook to those outside the U.S.

Cleo, welcome to Interviews & Reviews!