December 2019 FamilyFiction

FamilyFiction December 2019

Read the December issue of FamilyFiction Free! The December 2019 issue of FamilyFiction digital magazine is devoted to Christian suspense authors and updates! Here’s what’s inside…

What’s cooking in Amish Christmas Kitchen: Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd talk about their new Amish Christmas romance collection. Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall discuss their latest Christmas title – and how wide the divide between Amish sects. Melody Carlson takes us behind the scenes of her latest Christmas book.

PLUS interviews with Amish author Carrie Lighte, Historical author Patrick W. Carr, Historical author Jennifer Delamere, Romance author Belle Calhoune, Romance author Laurel Blount, Suspense author Andrew Huff…

NEWS A listing of the 2019 Christy Award Winners, discover the heart of A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, and find out how boyhood reading shaped C.S. Lewis as an author….

NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Suspense from Susan Sleeman

PLUS more than 30 new Christian books and movies!

Scroll down to read the magazine online or download the PDF free!

Features

Amish Christmas Interview: Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd – Celebrating the Warmth of the Season
Leslie Gould

The three authors talk about their new Amish Christmas romance collection.
Christmas Author Interview: Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall – A Beacon of Promise
Family Fiction Staff

The writing duo discuss their latest Christmas title – and how wide the divide between Amish sects…
Christmas Author Interview: Melody Carlson – Keeping It Simple
Melody Carlson

The author takes us behind the scenes of her latest Christmas book.

News

2019 Christy Award® Winners: Patti Callahan Wins For ‘Book of the Year’
Family Fiction Staff

Event celebrated excellence in the art of Christian Fiction and the power of faith in story.
[Video] Discover The Heart Of ‘A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood’
Family Fiction Staff

Discover the heart of the Mister Rogers biopic in this NEW vignette. Hear from the cast and crew about Fred Rogers’ faith and legacy!
How Boyhood Reading Shaped C.S. Lewis As an Author
C.S. Lewis

New biography focuses on the Narnia creator’s younger years to unearth what would inform his later writings.

Department Spotlights

Amish Q&A: Carrie Lighte (Her Amish Holiday Suitor)
Carrie Lighte

Carrie offers some background details about the novel, details how she researches the Amish, and reveals her favorite things about the Christmas season…
Historical Q&A: Patrick W. Carr (The End of the Magi)
Patrick W. Carr

Patrick shares what inspired him to write the novel, how fantastic the historical details really were, and how he struck a balance between accuracy and imagination…
Historical Q&A: Jennifer Delamere (The Artful Match)
Jennifer Delamere

Jennifer outlines the inspiration for the book, explains the main takeaway, and reveals the real-life historical figure who appears in the book.
Romance Q&A: Belle Calhoun (Her Secret Alaskan Family)
Belle Calhoune

Belle offers details about her characters, reveals the spiritual themes running through the book, and explains how it fits into the larger picture of the series…
Romance Q&A: Laurel Blount (A Rancher to Trust)
Laurel Blount

Laurel shares about the book, reveals the spiritual themes, and explains what she hopes readers take away.
Suspense Q&A: Andrew Huff (A Cross to Kill)
Andrew Huff

Andrew shares about the Shepherd Suspense series, reveals how his church background informs his fiction, and explains how his faith impacts his stories…

Spotlight

Pulse-Pounding Romantic Suspense from Susan Sleeman
Susan Sleeman

To stop the hacker, Sean and Taylor must learn to trust each other as danger draws ever closer…

New Releases

New Releases December 2019
Family Fiction Staff

New and recent releases in Christian fiction and entertainment, including new titles from Wanda E. Brunstetter, Joanna Gaines, Julie Klassen, Lisa T. Bergren, Melanie Dickerson, Susan Sleeman, and more!