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• Paul Trembling on his latest book, Local Legend

  Paul Trembling has worked as a missionary, a crime scene investigator, a seaman, a bookkeeper, and a petrol pump attendant. He's just published his third book with Lion Hudson, Local Legend. He spoke to me about the things that influence his writing and the way he goes about writing a new book.
  by Joe Purnell / Friday, 22 November 2019
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• "You wouldn't believe what you can do with a potato if you put your mind to it." | Claud Fullwood on her new book, The Rations Challenge

  Claud Fullwood, author of The Rations Challenge, talked to me about the benefits of conscious eating and the massive issue of a consumer culture in the 21st century. Her new book encourages us to consider more deeply the impact of our food, prompting us to ask questions of the ethics of our weekly shop. Placing the current crisis in the context of war-time rationing gives Claud a real clarity of voice as she guides us through small changes that make a significant difference.
  by Joe Purnell / Friday, 01 November 2019
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• Author Les Cowan: "I'm asking a question of the reader... Do you care enough to take a risk?"

  I talked with Les Cowan, author of the David Hidalgo novels and new book Sins of the Fathers. about the role his faith plays in the novels he writes. He also talks about the reasons he writes and the impact he hopes to have.
  by Joe Purnell / Friday, 18 October 2019
  Blog | Author Interviews

• Pastor spies and Cold War espionage in the East German Church

  Elisabeth Braw's new book, God's Spies: The Stasi's Cold War Espionage Campaign Inside the Church, explores the life of the East German Church during the Cold War. The Stasi campaign to infiltrate and monitor the activities of the Church is shown to have been hugely successful using true stories of pastors and church-goers.
  by Joe Purnell / Friday, 11 October 2019
  Blog | Author Interviews

• "Without intention, faith emerged onto the page..." Lauren H. Brandenburg on her new book, The Death of Mungo Blackwell

  In this blogpost Lauren H. Brandenburg shares the primary motivation behind her new book: her faith. Although she knew she had a story worth telling inside her, The Death of Mungo Blackwell threw up some surprises along the way.
  by Joe Purnell / Thursday, 03 October 2019
  Blog | Author Interviews