Grace, Love, and Second Chances: Chatting Christian Romance with Kelly Jo Wilson (E178)
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
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
This episode was sponsored by Baker Book House, head over to their website and get a generous 30% off, as well as free shipping.
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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