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Grace, Love, and Second Chances: Chatting Christian Romance with Kelly Jo Wilson (E178)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Jo Wilson, Kelly lives in the woods of Pennsylvania with her husband, two boys, and sweet Rottweiler. As a Christian romance author, she creates love stories that delve into many forms of brokenness, showcasing God’s incredible grace and love. God’s never-ending grace through Jesus Christ has given her a heart to serve those seeking the transformational love only He can give. Her debut novel, Finding Forevermore was published on October 25th.
Key Highlights:
- Kelly’s path from medical writing to publishing her debut Christian romance.
- The importance of surrender and listening to God’s direction in creative work.
- The spectrum of faith representation in Christian romance novels.
- How disability representation in children’s books is changing for the better.
- Kelly’s book flight of contemporary Christian recommendations you won’t want to miss
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Books and authors mentioned:
- The Berenstain Bears by Mike Berenstain
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
- Ramona by Beverly Clearly
- The Babysitter’s Club by Ann M. Martin
- Rachel Hauck books
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K.Rowling
- Always on My Mind by Susan May Warren
Book Flight
- Take a Chance on Me by Susan May Warren
- Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury
- Just Between You and Me by Jenny B. Jones
Episode Sponsor
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- The Rules of Falling for You by Mollie Rushmeyer
- A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Woodhouse
- A Moment to Love by Tracie Peterson
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