Bookish Introverts Podcast: Christian/Clean Fiction Book Talks

A Trial of Innocents by Legal Suspense Author Michael Swiger; Bookish Introverts Podcast

Summary
In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss the novel 'A Trial of Innocents' by Michael Swiger. They provide a brief biography of the author and highlight his work in prison ministry. They also discuss the title of the book and its play on words. The conversation then delves into the main characters, including Daniel Solomon, a lawyer who takes on a pro bono case, and Laurie, a condescending and mean-spirited antagonist. The hosts touch on various themes such as abortion, faith, and the complexities of the characters. 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Author Background04:22 Discussion of the Protagonist and Unique Spelling10:40 Revealing the Reason for the Unique Spelling18:22 Analysis of the Antagonist26:36 Comparisons to Other Authors and Unrealistic Expectations31:11 Exploring Sensitive Topics and Choices in the Story36:00 Exploring Faith and Realism in the Face of Surgery39:13 The Heavy Topic of Abortion in the Book41:51 Lori's Complicated Plan and the Irony of the Trial44:22 The Surprising Twist Involving Dr. Baryshov49:03 Ironic Inconsistencies of Lori's Motives54:02 Laurie's Unpleasantness and the Custody Battle58:55 Melanie's Enjoyment and Brett's Middle-of-the-Road Reaction01:04:20 The Importance of Growth in Writing and Not Judging an Author by Their First Book01:09:42 Teasing an Upcoming Author Interview and Social Media Channels01:11:45 outro-vocal-1-music-1.mp3

Angela Hunt Interview/Author of Historical Biblical Fiction

In this episode, Brett and Melanie interview author Biblical Fiction author Angela Hunt. They discuss Angela's background, her writing process, and her approach to historical and biblical fiction. Angela shares insights into her research methods and the challenges of writing in different genres. They also touch on the importance of accuracy in historical fiction and the role of editors in the publishing process. Angie also discusses the importance of writing authentic child characters, the plot of her books in 'The Emissary' series, the motivations of her villains, the historical accuracy of wedding traditions, the challenges of writing biblical fiction, and her newsletter for writers. She also shares her future plans for writing about the matriarchs of the faith.
 
00:00 Introduction and Background of Angela Hunt
05:46 Angela's Extensive Bibliography and Writing in Different Genres
07:33 The Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction
20:48 The Role of Editors in the Publishing Process
35:10 Staying True to Historical Context in Fiction
36:16 Angela's Writing Process and Collaboration with Publishers
40:36 Understanding the Justifications of Villains
42:54 Historical Traditions: Orange Veils and White Bridal Gowns
44:58 Filling in the Gaps: Bringing Biblical Times to Life
47:59 Navigating Criticism and Genre Preferences
49:45 Using Ancient Manuscripts in Fiction
01:08:44 Wrap-up
01:09:59 outro-vocal-1-music-1.mp3

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3

Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They talk about their personal connection to the book and the series, the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the characters and their development, the controversy surrounding Edmund's actions, and the differences between the book and the movie adaptation. They explore themes such as the Christian allegory, the character of Edmund, the inclusion of mythological creatures, and the role of women in the story. They also try Turkish Delight, a candy mentioned in the book. The conversation ends with a preview of their next episode, which will feature an interview with author Angela Hunt.
Link to purchase Turkish Delight: https://palancishop.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection00:15 New Chapter03:50 The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien06:21 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: First Book in the Series09:39 Discussion on Writing and Author Notoriety24:41 Controversy and Turkish Delight37:10 Introduction and Background39:19 Exploring Redemption and Temptation41:59 Controversy and Mythological Creatures42:59 The Role of Women in the Story44:27 Comparisons to Other Popular Series45:33 Fun Taste Test of Turkish Delight01:13:20 outro-vocal-1-music-1.mp3
 

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3

In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation They explore the themes of redemption, temptation, and the role of women in the story. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the inclusion of mythological creatures in the book and compare it to other popular series like Harry Potter. The conversation concludes with a taste test of Turkish Delight, a treat mentioned in the book.
Link to purchase Turkish Delight: https://palancishop.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection03:35 The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien06:06 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: First Book in the Series09:24 Discussion on Writing and Author Notoriety24:26 Controversy and Turkish Delight36:56 Introduction and Background39:04 Exploring Redemption and Temptation41:44 Controversy and Mythological Creatures42:44 The Role of Women in the Story44:12 Comparisons to Other Popular Series45:18 Fun Taste Test of Turkish Delight

"One Tuesday Morning" by Karen Kingsbury; S1E2

In this episode, Brett and Melanie discuss Karen Kingsbury's book 'One Tuesday Morning' and share their personal thoughts about the day of the September 11th attacks. They talk about the impact of the attacks, the changes it brought to society, and the importance of not shying away from discussing difficult topics. The book revolves around two couples whose lives are changed by the 9/11 attacks and explores themes of work-life balance and the bravery of 9/11 first responders. The conversation explores the themes of faith, anger, and family in the novel, as well as the use of amnesia as a plot point. It delves into the dynamics of character relationships and the impact of traumatic events on the individuals and families. 

S1E1 The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt Book Discussion

In this episode, Brett and Melanie introduce their new podcast and discuss their different reading preferences. They also talk about their plans to feature both well-known and lesser-known authors on the show. They then dive into a discussion about the book, 'The Woman from Lydia' by Angela Hunt, highlighting the main characters and the unexpected twists in the story. They express their enjoyment of the book and discuss the controversy surrounding the identities of Lydia and Euodia in biblical history. They also touch on themes of slavery and redemption. 
 

The Bookish Introverts Podcast Official Trailer

On The Bookish Introverts Podcast, Amazon Best-Selling Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer will discuss the books they've recently read and loved. They love discussing Christian Fiction books as well as clean secular ones, and they'll even speak with many great authors along the way.