Radiant Lit » Interviews http://radiantlit.com Godly Lit For Savvy Chicks Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:16:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2007 jill@radiantlit.com (Radiant Lit) jill@radiantlit.com (Radiant Lit) posts 1440 Godly Lit For Savvy Chicks Radiant Lit Radiant Lit jill@radiantlit.com No no http://radiantlit.com/wp-content/themes/color-splash-10/images/itunes_144.jpg Radiant Lit http://radiantlit.com 144 144 Rene Gutteridge visits RadiantLit! http://radiantlit.com/2009/08/rene-gutteridge-visits-radiantlit/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/08/rene-gutteridge-visits-radiantlit/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:55:38 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=609 Tune in as author Rene Gutteride chats with us about her new co-authored book, Never The Bride. Rene shares about what it was like working with a co-author for the first time, how the idea for the book (and movie!) came about and what it was like writing about romance from a spiritual angle.

rene-brideAbout Never The Bride:
Jessie Stone has spent thirty-five years fantasizing about marriage proposals, wedding dresses, and falling in love. She’s been a bridesmaid eleven times, waved dozens of couples off to sunny honeymoons, and shopped in more department stores for half-price fondue pots than she cares to remember. But shopping in the love-of-her-life department hasn’t been quite as productive. The man she thought she would marry cheated on her. The crush she has on her best friend Blake is at very best…well, crushing. And speed dating has only churned out memorable horror stories.

So when God shows up one day, in the flesh, and becomes a walking, talking part of her life, Jessie is skeptical. What will it take to convince her that God has a better love story than one of the thousands she’s cooked up in her journals? Will she trust Him with her pen when it appears her dreams of being the bride are forever lost?

A romantic comedy with a spiritual twist, Never the Bride is what it means to lose control—and getting more than any woman could ever imagine.

Please visit the official movie website: http://www.neverthebridethemovie.com

rene
About Rene:
Rene Gutteridge is the author of several novels, including Ghost Writer (Bethany House Publishers) The Boo Series and The Occupational Hazards Series (WaterBrook Press) and the Storm Series, (Tyndale House Publishers). She released My Life as a Doormat and The Ultimate Gift: the novelization for WestBow Press. She has also been published over forty times as a playwright, best known for her Christian comedy sketches. She studied screenwriting under a Mass Communications degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University, and earned the “Excellence in Mass Communication” award. She served as the full-time Director of Drama for First United Methodist Church for five years before leaving to stay home and write. She enjoys instructing at writers conferences and in college classrooms. She lives with her husband, Sean, a musician, and their children in Oklahoma City.

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/08/rene-gutteridge-visits-radiantlit/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Tune in as author Rene Gutteride chats with us about her new co-authored book, Never The Bride. Rene shares about what it was like working ... Tune in as author Rene Gutteride chats with us about her new co-authored book, Never The Bride. Rene shares about what it was like working with a co-author for the first time, how the idea for the book (and movie!) came about and what it was like writing about romance from a spiritual angle. About Never The Bride: Jessie Stone has spent thirty-five years fantasizing about marriage proposals, wedding dresses, and falling in love. Shersquo;s been a bridesmaid eleven times, waved dozens of couples off to sunny honeymoons, and shopped in more department stores for half-price fondue pots than she cares to remember. But shopping in the love-of-her-life department hasn't been quite as productive. The man she thought she would marry cheated on her. The crush she has on her best friend Blake is at very besthellip;well, crushing. And speed dating has only churned out memorable horror stories. So when God shows up one day, in the flesh, and becomes a walking, talking part of her life, Jessie is skeptical. What will it take to convince her that God has a better love story than one of the thousands shersquo;s cooked up in her journals? Will she trust Him with her pen when it appears her dreams of being the bride are forever lost? A romantic comedy with a spiritual twist, Never the Bride is what it means to lose controlmdash;and getting more than any woman could ever imagine. Please visit the official movie website: http://www.neverthebridethemovie.com About Rene: Rene Gutteridge is the author of several novels, including Ghost Writer (Bethany House Publishers) The Boo Series and The Occupational Hazards Series (WaterBrook Press) and the Storm Series, (Tyndale House Publishers). She released My Life as a Doormat and The Ultimate Gift: the novelization for WestBow Press. She has also been published over forty times as a playwright, best known for her Christian comedy sketches. She studied screenwriting under a Mass Communications degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University, and earned the "Excellence in Mass Communication" award. She served as the full-time Director of Drama for First United Methodist Church for five years before leaving to stay home and write. She enjoys instructing at writers conferences and in college classrooms. She lives with her husband, Sean, a musician, and their children in Oklahoma City. Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview with Christian Spec author Jill Williamson http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/interview-with-christian-spec-author-jill-williamson/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/interview-with-christian-spec-author-jill-williamson/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:11:51 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=608 Jill WilliamsonAuthor Jill Williamson joins me to chat about being a work-at-home mom, a youth pastor’s wife and a brand new author. Jill and I met at a writer’s conference a couple of years ago and it’s SO exciting to see her book in print!

Read my review of Jill’s book, By Darkness Hid, here.

ABOUT JILL:

Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. She writes stories that combine danger, suspense, and adventure for people of all ages. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find great books to read. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two book-loving children. By Darkness Hid is her first novel.

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/interview-with-christian-spec-author-jill-williamson/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Author Jill Williamson joins me to chat about being a work-at-home mom, a youth pastor's wife and a brand new author. Jill and I met ... Author Jill Williamson joins me to chat about being a work-at-home mom, a youth pastor's wife and a brand new author. Jill and I met at a writer's conference a couple of years ago and it's SO exciting to see her book in print! Read my review of Jill's book, By Darkness Hid, here. ABOUT JILL: Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. She writes stories that combine danger, suspense, and adventure for people of all ages. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find great books to read. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two book-loving children. By Darkness Hid is her first novel. Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No An Interview with author Liz Johnson http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:13:37 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=601 kenzie-thornYesterday, I told you a little bit about Liz Johnson’s debut novel, The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn. Tune in today to hear from Liz herself! She shares about how the novel came about and gives us a little background on herself and her writing career as well!

Visit Liz’s website!

Buy the book!

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/07/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Yesterday, I told you a little bit about Liz Johnson's debut novel, The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn. Tune in today to hear from Liz herself! ... Yesterday, I told you a little bit about Liz Johnson's debut novel, The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn. Tune in today to hear from Liz herself! She shares about how the novel came about and gives us a little background on herself and her writing career as well! Visit Liz's website! Buy the book! Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Author Kathy Herman visits RadiantLit! http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/author-kathy-herman-visits-radiantlit/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/author-kathy-herman-visits-radiantlit/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:08:13 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=568 kathyhSuspense novelist Kathy Herman is very much at home in the Christian book industry, having worked five years on staff at the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and eleven years at Better Books Christian Center in Tyler, Texas, as product buyer/manager for the children’s department, and eventually as director of human resources.

The first book in Kathy’s new series is titled, The Real Enemy, and the plot will challenge even the sharpest of sleuths. It is based on Romans 12:21, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

tre-hermanThe main character in the series is Brill Jessup, the first lady police chief in Sophie Trace, Tennessee. Brill (short for brilliant) is a nickname she picked up during her eighteen years on the Memphis police force. Brill may be a pro at solving cases, but she has a lot to learn about what it means to “Let go and let God.” On the outside she’s got things under control. But when she goes home and kicks off her shoes, her insecurities kick in. Her husband Kurt knows her better than anyone…and if she’d open her eyes, she’d see that he’s becoming a polished version of the man she married. But Brill’s not about to let him hurt her again—not ever. Kurt knows that. He blew it. But he also believes that every sin is redeemable, and good can come from even the stupidest mistake he ever made…if he turns it over to God.

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/author-kathy-herman-visits-radiantlit/feed/ 0 Interview with author Dr. Mel Cheathem about his new devotional, New Every Morning http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/interview-with-author-dr-mel-cheathem-about-his-new-devotional-new-every-morning/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/interview-with-author-dr-mel-cheathem-about-his-new-devotional-new-every-morning/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:24:23 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=566 new-morningCome walk with God so that he can lead you to a life that counts.
Do you sometimes experience an awareness of God’s call upon your life, and when you feel it, do you grab hold or turn away because of self-doubt and excuses? It is said that God is interested in our availability to be instruments in His service. It is also said He will give us the ability to do the things He calls us to do.

Join Dr. Mel Cheatham on a journey of discovery and challenge, to live life to the fullest as you recognize the Lord’s call upon your life and how He designed you for a purpose.

Filled with real-life stories and experiences, interactive questions and journaling space, Dr. Cheatham encourages, inspires, and helps uncover God’s promises and provision. When we trust in those promises, life is new every morning!

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/06/interview-with-author-dr-mel-cheathem-about-his-new-devotional-new-every-morning/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Come walk with God so that he can lead you to a life that counts. Do you sometimes experience an awareness of Godrsquo;s call upon your ... Come walk with God so that he can lead you to a life that counts. Do you sometimes experience an awareness of Godrsquo;s call upon your life, and when you feel it, do you grab hold or turn away because of self-doubt and excuses? It is said that God is interested in our availability to be instruments in His service. It is also said He will give us the ability to do the things He calls us to do. Join Dr. Mel Cheatham on a journey of discovery and challenge, to live life to the fullest as you recognize the Lordrsquo;s call upon your life and how He designed you for a purpose. Filled with real-life stories and experiences, interactive questions and journaling space, Dr. Cheatham encourages, inspires, and helps uncover Godrsquo;s promises and provision. When we trust in those promises, life is new every morning! Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview with Anita Higman author of Love Finds You in Humble, Texas http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-anita-higman-author-of-love-finds-you-in-humble-texas/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-anita-higman-author-of-love-finds-you-in-humble-texas/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 17:12:38 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=563 Listen in as Jill chats with Anita Higman about her newest novel, Love Finds You In Humble Texas. Award-winning author, Anita Higman, has twenty-four books published (several co-authored) for adults and children, and she has been honored in the past as a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston.

LOVE FINDS YOU IN HUMBLE TEXAS

The Abernathy sisters. One is bright, one is beautiful, but both are in love with the same man. One sister will let go of love, and like a kite string untethering in the wind, the choice will undo each of their lives. What will it take to heal their hearts, for love to find them in a place called Humble, Texas?

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-anita-higman-author-of-love-finds-you-in-humble-texas/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Listen in as Jill chats with Anita Higman about her newest novel, Love Finds You In Humble Texas. Award-winning author, Anita Higman, has twenty-four books ... Listen in as Jill chats with Anita Higman about her newest novel, Love Finds You In Humble Texas. Award-winning author, Anita Higman, has twenty-four books published (several co-authored) for adults and children, and she has been honored in the past as a Barnes #38; Noble "Author of the Month" for Houston. LOVE FINDS YOU IN HUMBLE TEXAS The Abernathy sisters. One is bright, one is beautiful, but both are in love with the same man. One sister will let go of love, and like a kite string untethering in the wind, the choice will undo each of their lives. What will it take to heal their hearts, for love to find them in a place called Humble, Texas? Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview with Tamela Hancock Murray: WAHM and Author http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-tamela-hancock-murray-wahm-and-author/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-tamela-hancock-murray-wahm-and-author/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 20:38:52 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=574 tamelaportraitListen in as Tamela shares about juggling life as a work-at-home mom, author, and agent. Tamela shares how she’s made it works and gives tips for finding the time to do it all.

Tamela has over 20 fiction and nonfiction books to her credit, and has written for magazines and newspapers. Her credits include periodicals such as The Dollar Stretcher, Pockets, Decision, DevoZine, Virginia Country, the ezine Folksonline, and The Washington Times. Visit her at TamelaHancockMurray.com.

lovefindsyouinmaidenTamela also shares about her newest novel, Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina. In Tamela’s first book for Summerside Press, readers are taken to a small town in the year 1922. Two maidens are visiting their ailing aunt to recover from broken romances. But one of them harbors a scandalous secret…

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-tamela-hancock-murray-wahm-and-author/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Listen in as Tamela shares about juggling life as a work-at-home mom, author, and agent. Tamela shares how she's made it works and gives tips ... Listen in as Tamela shares about juggling life as a work-at-home mom, author, and agent. Tamela shares how she's made it works and gives tips for finding the time to do it all. Tamela has over 20 fiction and nonfiction books to her credit, and has written for magazines and newspapers. Her credits include periodicals such as The Dollar Stretcher, Pockets, Decision, DevoZine, Virginia Country, the ezine Folksonline, and The Washington Times. Visit her at TamelaHancockMurray.com. Tamela also shares about her newest novel, Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina. In Tamela's first book for Summerside Press, readers are taken to a small town in the year 1922. Two maidens are visiting their ailing aunt to recover from broken romances. But one of them harbors a scandalous secret... Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview with HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living) Journey Creator, Allie Marie Smith http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-heal-healthy-eating-abundant-living-journey-creator-allie-marie-smith/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-heal-healthy-eating-abundant-living-journey-creator-allie-marie-smith/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 14:28:14 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=569 heal-no-tag

shapeimage_5Allie Marie Smith is the founder of Wonderfully Made, a growing ministry for today’s modern young women and the creator of the HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living) Journey which helps young women develop a healthy and positive approach to food, their bodies and life. She is open and honest about her encounter with depression and has spoken before hundreds of young women across the country.

Allie lives near Santa Barbara, California and is actively involved at The Ranch Church, a Calvary Chapel in Santa Ynez, where her husband Paul is the Youth Pastor. Together they enjoy surfing, working with youth and being outdoors.

heal-coverHEAL: Healthy Eating & Abundant Living offers six sessions for personal or small group study to help you develop an emotionally healthy and positive approach to food, your body and life. Live the abundant life you’ve been created for and take bold, new steps to work through your personal struggles. Click here to learn more about this encouraging resource.

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-heal-healthy-eating-abundant-living-journey-creator-allie-marie-smith/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Allie Marie Smith is the founder of Wonderfully Made, a growing ministry for todayrsquo;s modern young women and the creator of the HEAL (Healthy Eating, ... Allie Marie Smith is the founder of Wonderfully Made, a growing ministry for todayrsquo;s modern young women and the creator of the HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living) Journey which helps young women develop a healthy and positive approach to food, their bodies and life. She is open and honest about her encounter with depression and has spoken before hundreds of young women across the country. Allie lives near Santa Barbara, California and is actively involved at The Ranch Church, a Calvary Chapel in Santa Ynez, where her husband Paul is the Youth Pastor. Together they enjoy surfing, working with youth and being outdoors. HEAL: Healthy Eating #38; Abundant Living offers six sessions for personal or small group study to help you develop an emotionally healthy and positive approach to food, your body and life. Live the abundant life yoursquo;ve been created for and take bold, new steps to work through your personal struggles. Click here to learn more about this encouraging resource. Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview with Danna Demetre, The Christian Woman’s Total Life Coach http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-danna-demetre-the-christian-womans-total-life-coach/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-danna-demetre-the-christian-womans-total-life-coach/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 14:29:50 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=570 change_habits_65pDanna becomes your personal coach for a 40-day journey designed to transform your mind and change your lifestyle habits once and for all. Based on the physical, mental and spiritual principles taught in her best-selling book, Scale Down, Danna Demetre presents a practical venue for discovering how to apply the power of God’s Word to your personal body battle. This introspective and scripturally-grounded devotional journey will direct you beneath the surface to ponder, meditate and pray over the issues that have kept you in this battle for far too long.

danna2Danna is a sought after national speaker, bestselling author, and radio & TV personality who is committed to promoting greater purpose and balance of body, soul, and spirit. As she teaches and speaks on a variety of subjects, her personal transparency, natural style and sense of humor allow her to address women’s deepest needs and issues.

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-with-danna-demetre-the-christian-womans-total-life-coach/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Danna becomes your personal coach for a 40-day journey designed to transform your mind and change your lifestyle habits once and for all. Based on ... Danna becomes your personal coach for a 40-day journey designed to transform your mind and change your lifestyle habits once and for all. Based on the physical, mental and spiritual principles taught in her best-selling book, Scale Down, Danna Demetre presents a practical venue for discovering how to apply the power of Godrsquo;s Word to your personal body battle. This introspective and scripturally-grounded devotional journey will direct you beneath the surface to ponder, meditate and pray over the issues that have kept you in this battle for far too long. Danna is a sought after national speaker, bestselling author, and radio #38; TV personality who is committed to promoting greater purpose and balance of body, soul, and spirit. As she teaches and speaks on a variety of subjects, her personal transparency, natural style and sense of humor allow her to address women's deepest needs and issues. Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No Interview: Allison Bottke on her new book, Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-allison-bottke-on-her-new-book-setting-boundaries-with-your-adult-children/ http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-allison-bottke-on-her-new-book-setting-boundaries-with-your-adult-children/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 17:42:03 +0000 jill http://radiantlit.com/?p=567 allisonDo you know someone who has an adult child who is always in crisis? Help them find SANITY now! Allison Bottke has developed an additional tool that is vital to help you reinforce new boundaries with your adult children. Allison’s 6 Steps to SANITY and 12-Weeks to Freedom program is a MUST HAVE for Individuals and Support Groups.

Learn more about Allison, the book and how to find a SANITY Support Group at her website.

sb-children-bookBook one in the series of four helps readers cope with dysfunctional adult children. Empowering readers with concrete steps to regain control in their homes and find freedom in their lives. This first book introduces the 6 Steps to SANITY, a vital key in the entire Setting Boundaries international outreach. Support group curriculum is available online.

Click here to read the full Book Synopsis

]]> http://radiantlit.com/2009/05/interview-allison-bottke-on-her-new-book-setting-boundaries-with-your-adult-children/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Do you know someone who has an adult child who is ... Do you know someone who has an adult child who is always in crisis? Help them find SANITY now! Allison Bottke has developed an additional tool that is vital to help you reinforce new boundaries with your adult children. Allison's 6 Steps to SANITY and 12-Weeks to Freedom program is a MUST HAVE for Individuals and Support Groups. Learn more about Allison, the book and how to find a SANITY Support Group at her website. Book one in the series of four helps readers cope with dysfunctional adult children. Empowering readers with concrete steps to regain control in their homes and find freedom in their lives. This first book introduces the 6 Steps to SANITY, a vital key in the entire Setting Boundaries international outreach. Support group curriculum is available online. Click here to read the full Book Synopsis Interviews jill@radiantlit.com no No