MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo Wright
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -MadLit Musings - We chat LIFE here with special guest authors of both fiction and non-fiction! We dive beyond the story into the deep questions of Spirituality, Does God Exist, How Does Faith Fit, Culture and Jesus, Identity, and more. It's not just a podcast to talk about writing or reading, it's a podcast where we ask the tough questions on life! Join Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright for Season 5!
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Episodes
Deep Fakes in Fiction - with Roseanna M. White
August 22, 2023 09:17 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhy do we pick identities we think others wish us to have? Do we deep fake it too much instead of being who we were created to be? Hang out with Jaime Jo Wright and Roseanna M. White as they chat about the deeper issues of identity.
Are Old Testament Warriors Real? - Author Connilyn Cossette
August 17, 2023 17:14 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat is Old Testament fiction? Why would God shut down his fiercest warriors? Eavesdrop on Jaime Jo Wright and Connilyn Cossette as they chat about the Levites, ancient war, and tribal dynamics.
Cancel Culture & Romance - Can They CoExist? with Author Toni Shiloh
August 15, 2023 10:12 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDrop in and eavesdrop as Jaime Jo Wright and her good friend, Author Toni Shiloh chat about cancel culture, faith, romance, and all that goes into LIFE in the public eye! Learn about Toni's new release too, which is a definite DO NOT MISS!
BONUS EPISODE: Author Kristi Ann Hunter
August 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWhy change from Regency to RomCom? What's Kristi Ann Hunter up to now?
The Real Book Spy, Ryan Steck Goes Rogue And Writes a Book!
August 11, 2023 13:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWith two books out now that stands with the best and might be described as Vince Flynn meets CJ Box, you won't want to miss this fun chat with Jaime Jo Wright & Ryan Steck. Montana, former Marine Raider, son of a cattle rancher, and fugitives and International chaos. Don't miss The Real Book Spy and fiction that will keep you up at night!
Visit Anne of Green Gables & PE Island with Author Liz Johnson
August 08, 2023 11:40 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWho doesn't want to go to PEI and get all Anne of Green Gables? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Liz Johnson about her latest novel set on PEI and all the Green Gables fun to go with it!
Countdown! To Suspense with Lynette Eason
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBChill out and chat with Lynette Eason and Jaime Jo Wright as they explore Lynette's latest nove, "Countdown", and all the suspense-y twists and turns that go along with it!
I've Been Wronged! What To Do About It, with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse
August 07, 2023 23:19 - 30 minutes - 28 MBFamily legacy got you down? Or do you just avoid family altogether? And what happens when you're trying to find healing between perceived wrongs--or crossing racial barriers? Join Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse about Luesse's latest release, "Letters From My Sister" and the story behind the story.
The Simple Life - Author Elly Gilbert
July 27, 2023 14:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIs there such a thing as the simple life? Even within the Amish Community? Chat with Jaime Jo Wright and Author Elly Gilbert on this episode of MadLit Musings!
Why Do Women Hate Each Other? - Author Rachel Hauck
July 25, 2023 13:41 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBNYT Bestselling author Rachel Hauck chats with us about the longtime dysfunction women experience in their relationships. Why do we get defensive with clarifying questions? How can we better listen and support one another? It's a poignant conversation that needs to be had!
Writers off the Rails - Nancy Mehl
July 21, 2023 14:47 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen writers go off the rails and lose it during a podcast do we edit it out? No. No we do not! Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and Award-Winner author Nancy Mehl as they bring you behind the scenes to a real and raw podcast recording about life, losing it, and laughter.
Historical Romance with Author Kathleen Denly
July 13, 2023 09:27 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIf you haven't already, you'll want to meet Author Kathleen Denly on this episode of MadLit Musings! We cover everything from adoption to migraines to history! It's a don't miss episode!
Women Can't Play Baseball - with Author Susie Finkbeiner
July 12, 2023 14:04 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBGotcha! Of course they can! And does Susie Finkbeiner ever knock it out of the park with this fresh novel. Not to mention, there's a story behind the story and that's really what you're all about right?
Romance with a ZING! (Billionaires) with Author Elizabeth Maddrey
June 29, 2023 09:45 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBElizabeth Maddrey is an author you don't want to miss if you love billionaires, romance, and zing without the ooolalal (shut your eyes it's gettin' hot in here). Join Jaime Jo Wright and MadLit Musings as we go into the world of romance!
Can A Prodigal Find Faith? with Author T.I. Lowe
June 27, 2023 09:45 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBJoin MadLit Musings podcast today with Author T.I. Lowe as we chat about hurdles in life, those we caused and those we didn't, and can a prodigal still find faith? Also, indigo. Indigo dye and its history. This ain't your average chit-chat! Southern author T.I. Lowe is gonna shower on some southern lovin'! Join us!
BONUS EPISODE: How do MOVIES & STORIES transform us? - with Paul McDonald from Men at the Movies Podcast
June 24, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIt's the first crossover event at MadLit Musings! Bringing Paul McDonald from Men at the Movies Podcast, we chat about movies, story, and what on earth they can do to transform us! Have movies touched your life? Be sure to check out http://www.menatthemovies.com!
Fulfilling My Life List Instead of My Bucket List - with Author Shelley Shepard Gray
June 22, 2023 14:20 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat is a "Life List"? Many of us create bucket lists of things we want to do before we die, but what about LIVING? Join your host, Jaime Jo Wright, best-selling author of "The Vanishing at Castle Moreau", as she chats with Author Shelley Shepard Gray about her new release and the STORY BEHIND THE STORY.
Women's Rights in the Historical West - with Author Mary Connealy
June 20, 2023 15:14 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBJoin your host, Jaime Jo Wright on another MadLit Musings podcast today with Author Mary Connealy as they chat about Mary's new release and the FASCINATING Western history of minority rights and how that plays into this new book!
Western Rendezvous and Early Rocky Mountain History with Author Misty M. Beller
June 13, 2023 15:55 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNot as much is known about the early Rocky Mountain history when white settlers and trappers were just beginning to explore Western territories. Misty M. Beller, author for Bethany House Publishing, sits down with your host Jaime Jo Wright to chat about interesting historical facts, early relations between the white man and the Indigenous People of the area, and how that can all be woven into fiction.
How do you find joy? with Author Karen Witemeyer
June 08, 2023 12:58 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBHow do you find joy? In a Snow White retelling, Karen Witemeyer chats with MadLit Musings Podcast Host, Jaime Jo Wright about being chased by tough times and finding joy within them. What is joy versus happiness, and can God really bring good out of evil?
How Can Grief, Johnny Depp, and Rum Change Your Mourning into Joy? with Author Janine Rosche
June 06, 2023 13:48 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIf nothing can bring joy to your life, how about the unorthodox and totally weird combo of funerals, rum, Johnny Depp, and grief? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Janine Rosche for a fun-filled chat about the SERIOUS things in life. Grief, unexpected loss, broken relationships, and the journey we take to find healing. This is NOT your normal story behind the story, folks, and if you're wanting a nicey-nice author interview...well, there are other podcasts available. :)
Appalachian Life and Family Secrets with Author Cindy Sproles
June 01, 2023 14:21 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright, your host, on today's MadLit Musings as she chats with Cindy Sproles about Cindy's latest Appalachian fiction from Revell publishing and all the secrets and traditions held dear to Appalachian life!
BONUS EPISODE: The Doors of Rome BOOK RELEASE - with R.A. Douthitt
May 30, 2023 14:02 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with Author R.A. Douthitt and chats about her latest release "The Doors of Rome"! It's a chat you won't want to miss if you want to hear about Italy, Rome marathons, fiction featuring middle-age romance, and more!
What Is the Secret to Happiness? with Guest Author Suzanne Woods Fisher
May 30, 2023 13:55 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHave you ever wanted to know the secret to happiness? Is there a science behind happiness? What IF there was more to happiness than just ice cream, summer days, and love? Join best-selling and award-winning author and your podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down with author Suzanne Woods Fisher who has sold over 1,000,000 copies of her books and counting! It's a chat you WON'T want to miss!
BONUS EPISODE: Can we find hope in the darkness - and what about that jerkface hero? with guest Author Crystal Caudill
May 27, 2023 05:38 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBJoin your Madlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright in this bonus episode, as she chats with Crystal Caudill of Kregel Publishing about her trilogy of historical suspense as well as the story behind the story that includes hopeful endings, jerkface heroes, and can our past define us forever?
Finding Freedom, Passion & Happiness with Rachel Joy Baribeau
May 25, 2023 13:28 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAn epic MadLit Musings today, folks! With Rachel Joy Baribeau, Author of Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) chats with Christy Award Winning author and host, Jaime Jo Wright about joy and perspective. Rachel developed #ImChangingtheNarrative with student-athletes in mind and a belief that one crooked course made straight is everything. One misstep not taken means one less victim in the world. And one less life thrown away because of a split-second ...
Showboats, Ohio River and the Olden Day Lore with guest author Ann Gabhart
May 23, 2023 13:13 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright and her guest, Ann Gabhart as they chat about the history of the Ohio river, it's showboats, and the lure of the olden days!
BONUS EPISODE: What's the difference between a hero complex and a heart to serve?
May 20, 2023 14:19 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin your host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Sunrise Publishing author, Megan Besing about her latest release "Expired Hope"! They go behind the story and discuss some of the deeper issues such as what is the difference between having a hero complex and having a heart to serve. Don't miss out on this fun chat!
What is the purpose of "Christian" fiction - with guest authors Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse
May 18, 2023 05:32 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBMadlit Musings host, Jaime Jo Wright, sat down with best-selling authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse to discuss not only their latest release, but the purpose behind Christian fiction. Is there a place for it in today's world of such a vast array of beliefs? Can lives be impacted by the story -- or the story behind the story?
BONUS EPISODE: A Biblical Rapunzel, with guest Author Mesu Andrews
May 13, 2023 14:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIs there actually a Rapunzel in the Bible? How about a really hot Hebrew hero? We're going places this BONUS EPISODE with Mesu Andrews, biblical fiction author. It's the story behind the story, like you've probably never heard it before!
Is God Good Regardless? with Guest Author Gabrielle Meyer
May 12, 2023 13:59 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIs God good regardless of our circumstances? And how do we choose where there's really no clear right or wrong answer? Join MadLit Musings podcast host Jaime Jo Wright as she and her guest author Gabrielle Meyer chat about Time Travel, God's goodness, American history, and more!
When God's Plan Isn't What We Thought - with Guest Author Stephenia McGee
May 09, 2023 09:08 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat do we do when God's plan isn't what we thought? Is He wrong? Are we? How do we find our way with joy? Join your host Jaime Jo Wright and guest author Stephenia McGee as we chat about her latest release, "The Swindler's Daughter", and get to the story behind the story!
Whatever to Bobby Fischer and Other Chess Moves with Guest Author, Patricia Bradley
May 04, 2023 09:15 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBJump into the world of chess and see how author Patricia Bradley not only has created a killer with a unique calling card, in her latest book, but also has her own tales of the dark web!
What is the Bataan Death March? - with Guest Authors, Marcus Brotherton & Tosca Lee
May 02, 2023 13:43 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat is the Bataan Death March? Has the Pacific front of World War II been forgotten? How can we keep the stories of the heroes of the greatest generation alive? Join Madlit Musings podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she sits down to talk with New York Times best-selling authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee about their novel "The Long March Home"--a World War II novel of the Pacific. Hear the horrors of the Bataan Death March and the stories that we should never forget.
Can I be accepted when I don't achieve perfection?
April 28, 2023 02:26 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBJaime Jo Wright sits down with Author Emilie Haney as they chat about the persistent need to achieve in order to receive acceptance and love. Is it possible to have a love that doesn't come with a measuring stick? Join these two authors as they discuss this and Emilie's new release "Expired Promise", here on MadLit Musings podcast.
Divergent or Something Better? - Guest Author, Nova McBee
April 25, 2023 09:38 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings as she sits down with YA Author Nova McBee to chat about her super popular book series "Calculated" and the Hollywood movie franchise that's in the works to rival Divergent!
How can we be there for the hurting? with Guest Author, Kim Vogel Sawyer
April 20, 2023 12:50 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWith the hurting and those in need around us, how can be there for them and serve--especially if they don't ask for help or are resistant to it? Join Jaime Jo Wright on the podcast as she chats with Author Kim Vogel Sawyer about her latest novel, "Tapestry of Grace", and the story behind it that inspires us to give of ourselves.
BONUS EPISODE: What is the journey like to go from Reader to Author? - with Guest Author, Kendall Hoxsey
April 19, 2023 19:54 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat is the journey like to go from Reader to Author? Can it be done? In this bonus episode, Jaime Jo Wright chats with reader and up and coming author, Kendall Hoxey on the journey to be published!
How do I Walk Through Grief Without Losing Myself? - with Guest Author Nicole Deese
April 11, 2023 09:48 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJaime Jo Wright hosts this week's MadLit Musings podcast and chats with Christy Award-Winning Author, Nicole Deese as they share a mutual conversation about love, loss, and how to walk through grief without losing how you were meant to live life now.
BONUS EPISODE: When Simple Meets Complex - with Guest Author, Christen Krumm
April 10, 2023 09:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBJoin Host and Christy Award-Winning Author, Jaime Jo Wright on this podcast episode of MadLit Musings as she chats with Author Christen Krumm about her latest release. As a woman who never thought she'd write Amish fiction, kick back and chat with how this author managed the simple and complex and created a story you won't want to miss!
What About Unconditional Love? with Guest Author, Natalie Walters
April 06, 2023 12:52 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBToday on MadLit Musings Podcast with your host, Award-Winning Author, Jaime Jo Wright, she sits down with fiction author of Revell Publishing, Natalie Walters to chat about Natalie's latest release and the themes of questioning if unconditional love can truly exist in relationships. Can relationships overcome the shortfalls and pieces of each other they don't care for and still remain faithful?
Can Culture, Media, and Fiction be Redemptive? with guest Executive Producer & Author DJ Williams
April 04, 2023 13:55 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJoin your host, Jaime Jo Wright for this kicked back casual chat with Executive Producer and Author of "Hunt for Eden's Star" as they chat about culture, media, and fiction. Can it be redemptive? What is faith's place in entertainment today? And what IS all the excitement around The Beacon Hill Series?
How Fiction Can Address Dark Issues Like Abuse - Guest Author, Amanda Cabot
March 28, 2023 13:33 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIs Christian fiction an effective place to tackle tough topics like abuse? Join MadLit Musings podcast host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Amanda Cabot about her latest release and the darker topics she tackles through the lens of faith and fiction.
What About Faith & Fantasy? Can the Two Co-Exist? - Guest Author Ruth Douthitt
March 21, 2023 15:56 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOn MadLit Musings podcast, your host Jaime Jo Wright chats with Author Ruth Douthitt about fantasy and faith. Can the two co-exist? Do dragons and Jesus go together?
What About Family Legacy? Is it Important - with Guest Author, Candace West
March 16, 2023 13:25 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday, on MadLit Musings podcast, our host Jaime Jo Wright sits down with Ozark Author Candace West. Candace is a historical author who sets her stories in her homeplace of the Ozarks where legacy, ancestry, and tradition is cherished. They chat about the importance of family legacy, how generations affect future generations, and how history has a special importance in each of our lives.
Do Women Have the Power to Influence? - with Author Jessica R. Patch
March 15, 2023 16:10 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIt's not uncommon that within faith circles, women struggle with their role. But how powerful are women really, in the influencing for positive and negative relationships? Join Christy Award-Winning and your host, Jaime Jo Wright as she chats with Author Jessica R. Patch about this topic and Jessica's latest thriller suspense, "A Cry in the Dark".
When We Shouldn't Carry Burdens Not Meant For Us, with Author Tracie Peterson
March 09, 2023 06:12 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAuthors Jaime Jo Wright and Tracie Peterson gravitate toward deep things of faith, and this podcast is no different. As they chat about Tracie's latest release "Remember Me", they also explore what it means to carry burdens that aren't of your own making and were never meant for you to carry. Is it all right to let things go? Is it okay to be freed from guilt and shame? Check out what Tracie Peterson has to say about the topic on this episode of Mad Lit Musings.
Post-Partum Depression & Faith Through History, with Author Kimberly Duffy
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAuthor Jaime Jo Wright is joined by Author Kimberly Duffy in this tough look into post-partum depression through history, and how faith has or has not impacted a woman's struggle in a positive way. Join them as they discuss this tough but critical issue, while also chatting about Kim's latest release, the Weight of Air. It's all on MadLit Musings podcast!
Is There a Difference Between Justice & Vengeance? - with Author Steven James
February 28, 2023 06:26 - 27 minutes - 25 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright on Madlit Musings as she sits down with Steven James, a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim! But today, they dive into the question IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEEN JUSTICE & VENGEANCE? And they also chat about Steven's new release, "Broker of Lies".
How to Find Purpose in Singlehood with Author Hannah Schermerhorn
February 23, 2023 08:11 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJoin Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings Podcast today as we DEBUT our first non-fiction author, Hannah Schermerhorn and chat about her new release "A Single Life to Live". What does it mean to be single in today's society? Is it okay to WANT to be single? How do you manage the many nuances of singleness? Join Jaime and Hannah for this fun chat with poignant conversation.