Rebecca and Rebecca: Reading, Writing, Reviewing: Recent Episodes
Rebecca Reed
We’re all about books! Whether reading, writing or reviewing, we love books and authors. Tune in as Rebecca Reed and Rebecca Yauger talk about….you guessed it….books!
As readers, we’ll review a book every other month, giving our own special ratings, talking about characters, settings, and more.
As writers, we’ll go more in-depth about the writing. Looking for a comp title? Discover if this book could be it! But that’s not all! The following month, we’ll interview the author of the book to learn more about them and their work.
If you love books, this is the place to be. Let's have some fun!
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Creston Mapes, author of Celebrity Pastor. Listen in for a behind the scenes view of the inspiration for this thriller pulled from the headlines. Get the scoop on Creston’s process for developing his plot lines and more.
Listen in for a behind the scenes view of the inspiration for this thriller pulled from the headlines. Get the scoop on Creston's process for developing his plot lines and more.
Do you like to read thrillers? Enjoy novels ripped from the headlines? If you answered "yes" or are the slightest bit intrigued by the questions, then join Rebecca and Rebecca as they share their thoughts and see if Celebrity Pastor should be added to your TBR (the answer is yes!).
Do you like to read thrillers? Enjoy novels ripped from the headlines? If you answered "yes" or are the slightest bit intrigued by the questions, listen in to see if Celebrity Pastor should be added to your TBR.
Join us for a discussion of story origins and interesting research tidbits as well as writing tips, and the importance of editing.
Enjoy the fun discussion of this award-winning"dancing-with-the-stars" inspired romance. It might be just the thing to get your reading on beat.
Join us for a discussion of story origins and interesting research tidbits as well as writing tips, and the importance of editing.
Listen in for discussion of this award-winning "dancing-with-the-stars" inspired romance. It might be just the thing to get your reading on beat.
Join the conversation with Christy Award winning author, Toni Shiloh as we chat about her writing process, the inspiration for "A Run at Love" and some of the research that went into the story. Behind the scenes insights await.
Join the conversation with Christy Award winning author, Toni Shiloh as we chat about her writing process, the inspiration for A Run at Love and some of the research that went into the story. Behind the scenes insights await. Listen now!
Do you enjoy friends to more, horses, or strong but vulnerable heroines invading traditionally male sports? What about horse racing? Does that intrigue you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, listen to this chat about Toni Shiloh's romance, A Run at Love. Maybe it's just what you need to add to your TBR pile, or e-reader. If you're an audio person, listen in to see if we recommend the narrator.
Do you enjoy friends to more, horses, or strong but vulnerable heroines invading traditionally male sports? What about horse racing? Does that intrigue you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, watch and listen to thisconversation about Toni Shiloh's romance, "A Run at Love." Maybe it's just what you need to add to your TBR pile, or e-reader. If you're an audio person, find out if we recommend the narrator, as well.
If you like historical romance you'll want to listen in as we discover Abbey's true life inspiration for the female auto racing driver in her novel, An Uncertain Road and the auto race featured in the novel. This enemies to more, slow burn romance will be sure to start your imagination racing.
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Abbey Downey, author of "An Uncertain Road." Abbey shares where she gets her story ideas, specifically the remarkable women from history that she's using as inspiration for her stories. Plus she has wonderful advice for up and coming authors. Don't miss this episode.
Interested in auto racing? What about auto racing in the early 1900s? What about auto racing in the early 1900s with a woman driver? When you find out what this story is all about, you may find you'll be hooked. Or perhaps, you'll let this one slip away. Tune in to discover which.
Interested in auto racing? What about auto racing in the early 1900s? What about auto racing in the early 1900s with a woman driver? When you find out what this story is all about, you may find you'll be hooked. Or perhaps, you'll let this one slip away. Tune in to discover which.
Discover background information to the 3-way split time historical romance, What I Promise You, and some of the things that influence Liz's writing and what pushed her to begin writing. Perhaps this story or others from this author should be the next on your TBR list.
Liz Tolsma, author of "What I Promise You," discusses international adoption, seat-of-the-pants writing, and chocolate in this chat with Rebecca and Rebecca.
Rebecca and Rebecca review "What I Promise You" by @authorliztolsma. This split time historical romance novel is set during WWII but with a setting unique to other WWII novels - south-eastern France. Discover other unique qualities of this story and why you'll want to add it to your TBR list.
This split time historical romance novel is set during WWII but with a setting unique to other WWII novels - south-eastern France. Listen in to discover other unique qualities of this story and decide whether you'll want to add it to your TBR list.
Join the Rebeccas for a fun interview with the wonderful Paula Peckham, author of the San Antonio series of historical romance novels. Discover the inspiration for her characters and what's on the horizon for her.
Join the Rebeccas for a fun interview with the wonderful Paula Peckham, author of the San Antonio series of historical romance novels. Discover the inspiration for her characters and what's on the horizon for her.
The story begins on a wagon train headed to Texas with only children surviving and ends up in and around San Antonio, Texas with two scarred characters filled with questions about their future. Listen as the Rebeccas discuss the merits of book 1 of the San Antonio series.
The story begins on a wagon train headed to Texas with only children surviving and ends up in and around San Antonio, Texas with two scarred characters filled with questions about their future. Listen as the Rebeccas discuss the merits of "Protected," book 1 of the San Antonio series.
Join us to chat about books and space and why they're so good together. Discover behind the scenes information about the story, the series and the author and her many endeavors. Not sure if you like space operas or circuses on space ships? Listen in to find out.
Rebecca and Rebecca interview EA Hendryx, author of "Suspended in the Stars." Emilie wears many hats and writes in many genres. Learn more about this talented author, photographer and graphic designer in this month's interview!
While this book may carry the Young Adult designation, it is as enticing for older adults as it will be for the younger variety. Who can resist a circus on a spaceship? Complete with a swoon-worthy military hero, a princess-in-hiding, and an across-the-galaxy adventure? Listen in for more details on this romp through space to see if you should add this novel from E.A. Hendryx to your TBR list.
Rebecca and Rebecca review "Suspended in the Stars" - a YA Romantic Space Opera. While this book may carry the Young Adult designation, it is as enticing for older adults as it will be for the younger variety. Who can resist a circus on a spaceship? Complete with a swoon-worthy military hero, a princess-in-hiding, and an across-the-galaxy adventure? Enjoy this romp through space and add this novel by E.A. Hendryx to your TBR list.
Join us for a fun, enlightening, and entertaining chat with Rachel concerning self care for writers (and anyone in a high-pressure pursuit), riding horses on the beach, the difficulty of horse-related jargon, and other things related to It's Your Love.
Join Rebecca and Rebecca for a fun, enlightening, and entertaining chat with Rachel D. Russell concerning self-care for writers (and anyone in a high-pressure pursuit),riding horses on the beach, the difficulty of horse-related jargon, and other things related to It's Your Love.
Need a Valentine read? Listen in to see if It's Your Love, by Oregon author and fellow horse enthusiast, Rachel D. Russell. Summer riding camps, hunky cowboys, youthful promises and mistakes revisited. Who will survive the summer intact?
Need a Valentine read? Summer riding camps, hunky cowboys,youthful promises and mistakes revisited all converge in this contemporary romance. Who will survive the summer intact?
This is good for writers to study for characterizationand depth in your characters. For readers, you will be swept away.
Listen in for behind the scenes scoops concerning Fragile Designs, Faberge eggs, and the process behind crafting such an intricate mystery. Colleen chats with the Rebeccas about life, hair color, ACFW and living out who we are meant to be.
Award-winning romantic suspense author, Colleen Coble, gives the behind the scenes scoop concerning Fragile Designs, Faberge eggs, and the process behind crafting such an intricate mystery. Colleen chats with the Rebeccas about life, hair color, ACFW and living out who we are meant to be.
If you enjoy romantic suspense, mysteries, or novels with fascinating historical tidbits, reunited family, or home renovations, listen in to see if Fragile Designs should be the next novel on your TBR list.
Join us for a rabbit hole chat that winds through a myriad of topics, including: the background and inspiration for Dineen's novel, Bloomed to be Messy; how she began writing rom-coms; the nature of education in America; and more...
Rebecca and Rebecca interview Dineen Miller, author of Bloomed to be Messy. Join us for a rabbit-hole chat that winds through a myriad of topics, including: the background and inspiration for Dineen's novel, Bloomed to be Messy; how she began writing rom-coms; the nature of education in America; and more...
Looking for a fun yet satisfying romantic comedy? Are you a creative with a penchant for the unique? Listen in as the Rebeccas' review the first book in the Messy Love on Mango Lane series to see if this one might be for you. PS There's a lifeguard... And, a precocious 4 year-old...
Looking for a fun yet satisfying romantic comedy? Are you a creative with a penchant for the unique? Listen in as the Rebeccas' review the first book in the Messy Love on Mango Lane series to see if this one might be for you. PS There's artists, a lifeguard... and, a precocious 4 year-old...
Join the Rebeccas as we interview the wonderful Lisa Jordan and discuss research, rodeos, and mutton busting, as well as series inspiration, writing schedules, and how not to let the child steal the plot. See what the fun is all about today!
Join the Rebeccas as they interview the wonderful Lisa Jordan and discuss research, rodeo, and mutton busting as well as series inspiration, writing schedules, and how not to let the child steal the plot.
Join the Rebeccas as they review the second book in the Love Inspired romance series Stone Creek Ranch. Set in lovely Colorado, this second chance, redeemed cowboy story has a lot to offer in terms of depth. Listen in to discover more.
Are/Have you been part of a military family? Wonder what it would be like to grow up with a deaf sibling? Listen in as the Rebeccas chat with the author about her own childhood and the truth behind the fiction.
The Rebeccas delve into the plot, characters - Debbie, the older daughter in an Air Force family, and Krista, her newborn sister - and relevance of this story for today's families. The focus on family values and familial love make this a heart-warming story that will touch the hearts of young, old, and everyone in between. Authors who want to learn about fictionalized memoirs should listen to this episode as well as readers who are looking for a story they can share with the entire family or any family with a child who requires special attention for any reason.
Don't miss the Rebeccas' review of a sweeping historical fiction/time-slip novel that spans 5 generations and 3 continents.
The Rebeccas discover more about Elizabeth Goddard, her inspiration for her latest series, how her hobbies make their way into her stories, and why Alaska for the setting of Cold Light of Day. Authors will enjoy Elizabeth's commentary on the creation of the book's hero and heroine and readers will discover many hidden gems folded into the book's plot as well as a sneak preview of the next book in the series.
The Rebecca's delve into the setting and characters of Cold Light of Day, discussing the plot (no spoilers) and the best and worst of the novel. What might you enjoy as a reader or learn as a writer? Check out this episode today!
The Rebeccas chat with Gabrielle about writing schedules, plotting novels with complicated threads - this one has 3 separate settings/times the heroine navigates - and of course, the characters and details of the book, In This Moment, and the whole Timeless series. Fantastic episode for authors wanting to study dual or split time novel creation and for readers who want insights into an author's day-to-day routine.
Not sure about a time travel novel, but like historicals or romances? Listen to the Rebeccas chat about the characters, the settings (yes, settings, plural), and the themes of In This Moment and see if it should be the next book on your TBR pile.
Becca Kinzer talks about her sweet romantic comedy with endearing small-town charm, You've Got Mail vibes, and quirkily hilarious characters. The Rebeccas chat about Becca's inspiration, her surprise ending, and other insider information about this novel that takes the reader on a deep dive within the characters and leaves them sighing with satisfaction.
If you like characters with depth and witty banter OR you like witty banter in a comedy of errors OR you like mistaken identities along with your banter and deep characters, Dear Henry, Love Edith may be the novel for you. Still not sure? Listen in as Rebecca and Rebecca review the finer points of this debut romantic comedy and judge for yourself. There's info waiting for both readers and writers in this episode. If you love books, this is the place for you!
Want to know what it takes to write consistently and a publish exciting stories with working dogs? Tune in to this insightful interview with Lisa Phillips, author of Wilderness Hunt as well as numerous other romantic suspense titles. Lisa speaks to productivity and tools for writers as well as what readers want. A British ex-pat, Lisa didn't know she was a writer until someone told her. Hear the rest of the story on this podcast. Join us as we chat about books!
Listen in to discover the Rebeccas' thoughts on the latest K-9 SAR book by ex-pat Britisher Lisa Phillips. Whether you're familiar with Love Inspired Suspense or have never read one, the content in this one may surprise you. We'll talk about the characters, plot, and setting as well as writing techniques authors, or aspiring authors, might find intriguing. No spoilers, though. Your reading experience is safe with us. We include discussion of both the print and audio versions of this title. Join us if you love books because so do we!
The funny and talented Pepper chats with the Rebeccas about life, writing, and Grace, the hilariously sweet, bookish sleuth and heroine of The Mistletoe Countess.
Grace is the second daughter of a prosperous American businessman. Frederick is the second son of a cash poor English aristocrat. Neither counted on bearing the responsibility for upholding their family's honor, but the best laid plans and all that. Listen to see what shenanigans happen when sassy American bookworm meets disgraced British count, then try to stay alive as they deal with a series of "accidents" that may add up to murder if they're unable to work together. Holiday fun and mayhem with a Dickensian twist.
Discussing the world and characters of her Skyworld series, and the ideas that birthed a world where the population is forced above a deadly mist onto mountaintops. When the population grows too large, purges force the lowest down into the spores which change them into Turned, soulless zombie like creatures.
Also included is a wealth of writing advice from Morgan about her process and habits.
Not a fantasy or steampunk fan? Don't discount this novel with its unique twists on treasure hunting and zombies. The characters are universal and appealing to any reader who wants connection or writer wanting to study opening scenes. Get the low-down on this intriguing story as we chat about what we found compelling and useful as well as the bits we weren't quite as excited about - if any...
Rebecca and Rebecca chat with Kate about characters, inspiration, and background for Driving Force. Sunrise Publishing and the audition process, mentoring model of publication, and working with collaborating authors is also a highlight of this interview. If you enjoy vivid characters, hunky heroes (who happen to be in a wheelchair) and working canines, this episode is for you!
If you've read any of the Elite Guardians series by Lynette Eason, you'll want to listen to this interview of book 1 in Sunrise Publishing's new Elite Guardians Collection, Driving Force. Lynette mentors debut author, Kate Angelo in this story about a wheelchair-bound, ex-Air Force hero and his Sniffer dog and the guardian who comes to love them. Action and romance await. But does this series hit the high standard set by the first? Listen and see.
The Rebeccas chat about writing, food trucks, and humor with charming and witty Betsy St. Amant, author of recent romcom Tacos for Two and many other novels.
Not sure if Romcoms are for you? This title combines humor, romance, Texas heat, and food trucks with the deeper issues of family legacy, and loyalty. See what readers will adore and writers can learn in this episode as Rebecca and Rebecca talk books.
Meet the author and learn about her processes, get a feel for the characters and quirks of book one of her latest series combining the genres of regency historical romance and mystery. Get clued in to Erica's career path and see whether this novel should be the next on your TBR pile.
Do you like regency romance? Are you a fan of mysteries? If you say, "yes" to both, then you're in luck. The Debutante's Code by Erica Vetsch is a lot of both – a clean regency with a touch of romance and hints of much more to come AND a mystery, complete with clues, spies, thefts, and a handsome young investigator with a lot to prove. Listen while Rebecca Yauger and Rebecca Reed discuss the book from both a reader's and writer's viewpoint and see if this first book in a series would be a good fit for you. We also discuss the audiobook, so if you prefer to consume your novels by ear, we'll let you know if the narrator is a help or hindrance to the telling of the story.
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Rebecca and Rebecca interview Christy Award-winning author, Ann Marie Stewart to find out her writing inspiration, motivation, and methods. We discover how her research on Out of the Water came together in interesting twists and get insights on what's coming next. Check it out if you've read the book or not. No spoilers! But if you enjoy historical fiction, you should give this novel a try. Listen to find out why.
Rebecca Reed and Rebecca Yauger review Ann Marie Stewart's historical fiction novel, Out of the Water. With elements of time slip and family saga, this sweeping novel encompasses five generations, three continents, and heart-wrenching choices with far-reaching consequences.
We'll discuss our impressions as readers: character, setting, lasting impact
We'll discuss our impressions as writers: plot structure, character arcs, storyworld, conflict and tension
We'll rate the book for family friendliness using movie ratings and discuss possible triggering content
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