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Regency Balls, Modern Life & Whimsical Romance with Mollie Rushmeyer (E166)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Mollie Rushmeyer, author of whimsical romance full of heart, humor, and a love for all things British, bookish, and steeped in history and mystery. A modern girl at heart—she wouldn’t want to go a day without central air or modern plumbing!—Mollie has always felt a special connection to the past and to stories with a happily ever after. Her debut novel, The Bookshop of Secrets, was a finalist for a 2023 Carol Award.
A born-and-bred Midwesterner, Mollie lives in central Minnesota with her husband and two spirited daughters. In this episode, we dive into her latest novel, The Rules of Falling for You, and explore the themes and inspirations behind her writing.
Episode Highlights:
- Mollie’s unique hobby of singing.
- The rules and expectations we set in life—and what it looks like to surrender those to God.
- Regency-themed balls that make us both wish we could attend.
If you love romance with heart, humor, and a touch of historical magic, this conversation is for you!
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Gabrielle Meyer books
- C.S. Lewis books
- J.R.R. Tolkien books
- The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
- Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham
Book Flight
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- A Wrinkle of Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
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