StoryChats @ InspyRomance

StoryChats @ InspyRomance

Official podcast and YouTube channel of @InspyRomance - InspyRomance.com. Inspy Romance authors chat about all things romance and falling in love with a good book.

Episodes

December 18, 2020 43 mins

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 f...

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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!

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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.

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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 im...

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September 4, 2020 16 mins

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!

 

 

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

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 o...

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July 16, 2020 68 mins

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 ...

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July 5, 2020 31 mins

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

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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 b...
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May 22, 2020 35 mins

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." 

 

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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!

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April 22, 2020 38 mins

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 po...

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April 9, 2020 36 mins

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!

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March 26, 2020 48 mins

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!!!

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Battle of FRIENDS couples. With special guest Carol Moncado.

 

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February 27, 2020 33 mins

While Jess is away, Hannah will play! And by play, we really mean talk about musicals! Author Brenda S. Anderson joins Hannah in a debate over La La Land vs. The Greatest Showman, and nerds out over fellow Minnesotan, the Tony-nominated Laura Osnes, in Bandstand. Hannah nerds out over new musical TV show Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, which connects with an element of Brenda's new book, Hands of Grace.

 

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February 13, 2020 30 mins

Which office romance is your favorite? Why are they so addictive? Is it even possible to narrow the list down to one? (Spoiler: at least for Jess, it's not!) We talk all this and more with romance author Carla Laureano, author of the new book (and office romance!) The Solid Grounds Coffee Company.

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Jessica Kate's new romantic comedy A Girl's Guide to the Outback launched on Jan 28 and fellow rom com author Bethany Turner joined her for a special Facebook Live launch party to answer reader questions and talk about the behind the scenes details and inspiration behind the book!

A Girl's Guide to the Outback is available now at all good bookstores.

How far will a girl go to win back a guy she can't stand? This fun...

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We give you a quick heads-up about what's coming up when StoryNerds officially returns (next week!) plus we share some bonus audio from our interview with Carla Laureano. Which accent is the sexiest in the world? Which accents do we want to see more in film and TV? We debate it all!

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December 19, 2019 13 mins

StoryNerds is now the official podcast of Reading is my Superpower! We're so excited to announce this new venture and we hope you join us as we head into 2020 with exciting new content for you! In this announcement episode, we talk with Reading is my Superpower creator Carrie Booth Schmidt about what this means for YOU - our listeners. (hint: It includes some FREE BOOKS and more awesome special guests!) The good news? If you...

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