Books on the Ridge

Season 2, Episode 28: Chatting with Jerah Alvarado about her new children's book: "Would You Rather, Attire Adventures"

Join us for more laughter and interesting bits of insight, as we chat with Jerah Alvarado about her newest "Would You Rather" children's book. This time, it deals with clothing and the characters' stories in the Bible! We always love to have Jerah come back. Not only is she a talented author of children's books, but she also serves Mt. Zion Ridge Press as our translator, making it possible for us to provide bilingual stories. Until the end of June, use the code WEAR -- make sure you use all caps -- at MtZionRidgePress.com, to get a discount off a paper or hardback copy of "Would You Rather3, Attire Adventures."

Season 2, Episode 27: Chatting with Gordon Jackson about "Saving St. Savior's," a Satire

Join us for a fun chat with a returning Mt. Zion Ridge Press author, Gordon Jackson. We're taking a different path this time around. Gordon has entertained and enlightened us with a growing number of non-fiction, thought-provoking devotional books. Now he's swerving into satire, and it's a fun, sometimes amusing, sometimes cringe-worthy, very wise story. St. Savior's is the name of a quiet old church badly in need of physical repairs and some spiritual awakening and theological growth. When its long-time pastor died in the pulpit, the search committee didn't do their due diligence, and they ended up with a very liberal pastor on shaky doctrinal ground. He looked good and sounded good, and for a while, that seemed to be working just fine for the church. Then came a building project, and the church's 100-year anniversary and various financial problems arose and then ... Well, let's just say that this pastor finally had his eyes opened. Something like Paul's Damascus Road experience. You'll chuckle, you'll wince, and hopefully you'll do some deep thinking about your own spiritual condition and just how firm your theology is or isn't. In a sense, the subtitle of this book should have been "A Tale of Three Churches." Which church do you belong to? Be sure to listen until the end, to get the discount code to save on your print or ebook copy of "Saving St. Savior's," at MtZionRidgePress.com

Season 2, Episode 26: Chatting with Bettie Boswell about "Caleb and Great-Grandpa Fred Go Camping"

Join us for a fun chat with multi-talented, multi-published author and illustrator Bettie Boswell, about her second "Caleb and Great-Grandpa Fred" book -- this time learning about camping and transportation. We have a fun time talking about the inspiration for the book, behind-the-scenes stories, reminiscing about camping and childhood, and the importance of sharing family history. Visit MtZionRidgePress.com to obtain your copy of Bettie's newest children's book, and check out the many other titles she has to offer: picture books, chapter books, romantic suspense, and romance.

Season 2, Episode 25: Chatting with Michelle Levigne about the new Tabor Heights novel, "The Mission"

Join managing editor Tamera Lynn Kraft as she puts Michelle Levigne, her partner in literary crime, on the hot seat. This episode we're discussing the newest re-release, THE MISSION, Tabor Heights Year 1, Book 9. Change is in the air for the staff of the Mission, now that they're being supported by the Arc Foundation. New staff, money for renovations and new outreach efforts. With new staff comes adjustments and concerns about changes to the vision that has guided the Mission for the last five years. Family conflicts and dark pasts interfere with the growth and smooth running of the Mission, and a determined little girl will let nothing stand in her way of getting the new Mommy she has asked God to give her. Until April 15, get a discount on the print, ebook or audiobook version of THE MISSION, by using the code MISSION -- all caps -- at MtZionRidgePress.com Check out Michelle's website, Mlevigne.com, click on the Goodie page, and download a free short story from Tabor Heights, "Cops and Bobbers," to celebrate the release of THE MISSION. Thanks for listening!

Season 2, Episode 24: Chatting with C.S. Wachter about her new fantasy, "Shadowsprite and Lightfoot" Terra Nefala Book 1

Join us for a fun chat with author C.S. Wachter about her newest fantasy release, "Shadowsprite and Lightfoot," the first book in her new Terra Nefala series. A suicide mission, curses, rifts opening between Earth and another world, and a tiny green dragon with a big attitude -- all included in this adventure, and much  more! We had fun chatting with Chris, getting some inside information about relationships and the process of developing the storyline, and a guaranteed fan favorite, Willow the tiny dragon. "Shadowsprite and Lightfoot" is available in paper, ebook and audio at your favorite online stores, PLUS you can save on all three formats at our website, MtZionRidgePress.com until April 15, by using the code DRAGON -- make sure you use all caps. Thanks for listening!