Interview with Allie Pleiter: Writing Through Grief, Finding Faith in Fiction, and the Chunky Method

Interview with Allie Pleiter: Writing Through Grief, Finding Faith in Fiction, and the Chunky Method

39:04 Jul 7, 2025
About this episode
Interview with Allie Pleiter, a bestselling author, speaker, and the creator of the “Chunky Method” for writers. In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Allie shares the powerful story behind her calling to write, how she transitioned from aspiring soap opera villainess to faith-filled novelist, and the inspiration behind her moving True North Springs series. From practical writing tips to deep spiritual encouragement, Allie’s wisdom on healing, hope, and creative momentum will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to tackle your own story—one chunk at a time. Listen to the episode here. Meet Allie Pleiter Bestselling international author Allie Pleiter honed her talents in the world of popular fiction, where she still releases multiple books a year. Allie has 70 published titles to her name, and over 1.5 million Allie Pleiter fiction and non-fiction books have been sold around the world. Her well-known Chunky Method system trains writers at every level to formulate plans and meet deadlines in a way tailored to their unique working style. Allie runs an active coaching practice helping writers and all kinds of creative people be more productive, as well as training productive people to be more creative. Already a national speaker among writing associations, Allie now extends her reach to entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, and anyone who needs to bolster their productivity and creativity in a demanding marketplace. Allie is an avid knitter, confirmed coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better.” She holds a BS in Speech from Northwestern University and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and the world’s most adorable dog. Visit Allie’s website here Follow Allie
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