We're talking Christmas romance!  'Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies (and Netflix, and Lifetime, and...you name it, they're probably running Christmas romances) and delicious Christmas romance books. We've got some recommendations of what we've been enjoying to add a little Christmas cheer - and we'd love to hear yours! (Stop by the Facebook page and let us know your faves!) We won't be back for 2 weeks - so have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and be sure to come back January 8th for our next episode.

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All things Christmas Romance!

Get to know a little about InspyRomance and our plans for the podcast going forward now that we're taking over the podcast. We're looking forward to everything that's ahead and hope you'll join us!

InspyRomance: Meet the new hosts!

Jessica Kate and Hannah talk favorite books of 2020, some fun this or that, and what to look forward to in the future as StoryNerds transitions to StoryChats @ InspyRomance.

Handoff Episode with the Ladies from InspyRomance

It's hard to overestimate the impact Francine Rivers has had on the Christian fiction industry - her 1991 novel Redeeming Love has sold 3 million copies, is still releasing new editions (last week!) and the movie comes out next year. Hear Francine discuss everything from her experience writing the Redeeming Love screenplay to what she finds hardest about writing, what God's taught her through her books and the unexpected impact Redeeming Love has had on the world.

Francine Rivers on Redeeming Love, the new movie and her new books!

How did Lorraine Snelling land at a small-town library for a speaking gig? What are a librarian's top 5 books/authors of the last decade? What's on a librarian's TBR (to be read) pile right now?These are all questions Wanda Erickson, a librarian at a library in Upsala, Minnesota, answers on part two of this special episode of StoryNerds!    

Wanda Erickson - Part 2

Hannah and librarian Wanda Erickson talk about the books they read growing up, and how they've shaped them into who they are. 

Books of our childhood with Librarian Wanda Erickson

Who DOESN'T love this Sanda Bullock classic?!?!? We discuss all the laugh-snorts, the action and the Michael Caine one-liners with Sam and Shelby from The Rom Complex, while also casting a critical eye over any good and not-quite-good messages from this movie.  You can hear our other crossover episode with The Rom Complex over on their podcast, where we discussed Legally Blonde (episode 37.) This episode was sponsored by Carla Laureano's Under Scottish Stars. This novel is the highly anticipated conclusion to the MacDonald Family Trilogy, which includes fan-favorites Five Days in Skye and London Tides.  Recently widowed Serena MacDonald Stewart focuses on her children to the exclusion of her career, her art, and her sanity. When her brothers ask her to oversee the family guest house on the Isle of Skye, it’s a chance to dust off her long-ignored business skills and make a new start. But her hopes for a smooth transition are dashed when the hotel manager, Malcolm Blake, turns out to be irritating, condescending . . . and incredibly attractive.Malcolm Blake gave up everything—his home, his girlfriend, and his career—to return to Skye and raise his late sister’s teenage daughter. With few job opportunities available on the island, he signs on as the manager of the MacDonald family hotel, which he’s soon running successfully without interference from the owners. That is, until Serena shows up, challenging his authority and his conviction that there’s nothing missing from his new life on Skye.Before long, Serena and Malcolm have to admit the spark between them is more than mere irritation. But as single parents, there’s more on the line than their own hearts. Will their commitment to family be the thing that draws them together or the only thing that could keep them apart? Listeners can receive 20% off in the month of July. by visiting https://bit.ly/UnderScottishStars 

Miss Congeniality with The RomComplex

Beth Vogt joins the StoryNerds to discuss our favorite stories featuring sisters, and her new book "The Best We've Been."

Sister stories feat. Beth Vogt

 Grace upon grace. That's what we ask of you in this conversation about racism and diversity in publishing, specifically in Christian fiction, with Joy Massenburge Christian Romance. Joy also talks about her newest release "A Heart Surrendered." We realize we are only scratching the surface of what we have yet to learn and understand, but thank you, Joy, for joining us on this episode of StoryNerds and being an open book (all the pun intended) and so kind as we talk about a difficult subject. 

Racism & diversity in publishing feat. Joy Massenburge

Author Lindsay Harrel joins the StoryNerds (Hannah is back!) to talk about her favorite "forbidden love" story, and her new book, "The Joy of Falling."   

Forbidden Love with Lindsay Harrel

Hear Jess and romantic suspense author Natalie Walters discuss romantic suspense movies such as Mr and Mrs Smith and Romancing the Stone, plus Natalie's new books!

Romantic Suspense with Natalie Walters

Alright, I confess - we cheated. Mesu Andrews and Jess cover their favorite ancient romances, including the Mark of the Lion series and the Prince of Persia - but they also get seriously distracted with which actor should play 'the Captain America of the California Gold Rush', Redeeming Love's Michael Hosea. Plus, hear the scoop on Mesu's new novel Isaiah's Legacy, and the depth of research that went into her portrayal of a character with autism.

Ancient Romances with Mesu Andrews

A Few Good Men, John Grisham, Daredevil - we nerd out over our favorite legal suspense with author Cara Putman, and then chat about her awesome new book, Flight Risk!

Legal suspense with Cara Putman

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck joins Jess to discuss their favorite Aussie movies, including classics like The Man From Snowy River through to modern hits like The Sapphires and Kenny. Plus, hear the exciting, exclusive announcement about Jess and Rachel's new project together!!!

Australian movies with Rachel Hauck

Battle of FRIENDS couples. With special guest Carol Moncado.  

Battle of the FRIENDS couples, with special guest Carol Moncado

The official podcast of ReadingIsMySuperPower.org. Two romance authors nerd out over books, movies and TV! Romance authors Jessica Kate and Hannah Davis know the only thing better than reading, writing or watching good stories, is talking about them. Visit facebook.com/storynerds.

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