Episodes

  • Season 2, Episode 25: Chatting with Michelle Levigne about the new Tabor Heights novel, "The Mission"
    Mar 23 2026

    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!



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    23 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 24: Chatting with C.S. Wachter about her new fantasy, "Shadowsprite and Lightfoot" Terra Nefala Book 1
    Mar 16 2026

    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!


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    21 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 23: Chatting with Tamera Lynn Kraft about Children's Church Curriculum: Follow Me and Journey to Resurrection Day
    Mar 9 2026

    Join us for a chat with co-managing editor Tamera Lynn Kraft about her new children's church curriculum, Follow Me: God's Social Network, and Journey to Resurrection Day.

    Follow Me: God's Social Network explores social media, and uses skits, games, crafts and discussion time to explore social media and how Jesus wants to be our friend, even better than social media "friends."

    Then Journey to Resurrection Day explores events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, with skits and games and questions to get children thinking.

    Use the code FOLLOW at MtZionRidgePress.com to save money on your purchase of the curriculum.

    Purchase of the curriculum includes a QR code to download all sorts of support material to use in teaching the lessons, including graphics and videos.


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    24 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 22: Chatting with Yvonne Morgan about "Big God = Little Fears"
    Feb 9 2026

    Join us for a fun and revealing chat with author Yvonne Morgan about her devotional, "Big God = Little Fears."

    After a bomb went off on her plane, Yvonne was understandably afraid to fly -- but that's not an option when you're a missionary and need to travel! How did Yvonne get past or through or conquer her fears? Listen and learn!

    We all have fears that can get in the way of growth and service and hearing God's voice -- how do we shrink those fears, and make God bigger than everything else?

    Use the code BIG (all caps) for a limited time, to obtain your copy of "Big God = Little Fears" at a discount at MtZionRidgePress.com

    Thanks for listening!

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    22 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 21: Chatting with Gordon S. Jackson about "Always Ready."
    Feb 2 2026

    Join us for an enlightening chat with Gordon S. Jackson about his newest release, "Always Ready," and the need for Christians to be ready for service and to answer the hard questions, make the hard choices.

    Learn the inspiration for the topic of this new book, and the process of developing the devotional entries. What does Jesus' parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins say to Christians in our current circumstances?

    For a short time, use the code READY (all caps) to obtain your copy of "Always Ready" in ebook or print, at MtZionRidgePress.com

    Thanks for listening!

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    39 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 20: Chatting with Bettie Boswell about "Hidden Talent," the 3rd Forest Glen Suspense novel
    Jan 26 2026

    Join us for a fun chat with a regular guest on Books on the RIdge.

    Bettie Boswell writes romantic suspense as well as romance and children's books, and also illustrates.

    This time, we're returning to the western Ohio town of Forest Glen as friends met in previous books return to help a young woman deal with some nasty individuals who are stalking her. The first step is figuring out what they want, and why.

    Carlton is a former federal agent, now working as bodyguard, and Leah is his current assignment. She's an author and illustrator, and runs a mule rescue ranch. Her mule Sylvester, who we met in "Hidden Witness," is in danger, and the men looking for him will stop at nothing to get him.

    Bettie shares some of her writing process and the inspirations behind various characters and events in the story

    For a limited time, use the code TALENT (all caps) at MtZionRidgePress.com to save on the print, ebook, or audio version of the book.

    Thanks for listening!


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    30 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 19: Chatting with Greg Cross about his new children's book, PLUNDERBUM, THE BRIGHT COLOR BANDIT
    Jan 19 2026

    Join editors Tamera Lynn Kraft and Michelle Levigne as they talk with author and illustrator Greg Cross about his new children's book, PLUNDERBUM, THE BRIGHT COLOR BANDIT.

    When a grumpy, selfish old man tries to steal all the bright colors from the world, a group of cool kids respond in ways that serve as a lesson for most adults nowadays! How do they save the world's colors? Listen, and check out the book to find out!

    Learn about Greg's creative process and the ideas and inspiration behind the book, and listen for a discount code if you buy directly from the Mt. Zion Ridge Press website: MtZionRidgePress.com


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    19 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 18: Chatting with author Michelle Levigne about her new Quarry Hall novel: Darcy
    Jan 12 2026

    Join us for a chat about the newest women's fiction/suspense novel in the Quarry Hall series: DARCY.

    Editor Tamera Lynn Kraft interviews her partner in crime, Michelle Levigne, about the newest release in the series, with behind-the-scenes information and the long road to publication.

    DARCY started as fan fiction. What TV series was it originally written for (the original title was "Blade of Innocence") and what happened to keep it from being published as a media tie-in back when the series was originally released?

    Listen for the code to get a discount on the print, ebook, or audiobook of DARCY, if you buy directly from the Mt. Zion Ridge Press site: MtZionRidgePress.com

    Plus, listen for how you can send for a PDF of the original fan-novel, written more than 20 years ago.

    Check out Michelle's blog and sign up for her newsletter, to learn about future titles and free ebook downloads: MichelleLevigne.blogspot.com


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    19 mins