About this episode
In this episode, Kelly chats with author Linda Jo Reed, who shares how faith and fiction intertwine in writing her Christian mail order bride historical romance. From launching a devotional blog to co-authoring the beloved Wild Rose Ridge series, Linda takes us behind the scenes of her newest historical romance, Marianne—a mail-order bride story that blends biblical principles with unexpected twists. With a vulnerable hero, rich historical research, and a community of fellow authors collaborating in faith, this episode celebrates legacy, grace, and love that endures.
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Meet Linda Jo Reed
Linda Jo Reed believes in encouragement. She writes a weekly devotional blog, Upheld By His Hand, found at www.lindajoreed.com. After three inspirational non-fiction books, Cruising Claire’s Dream, part of the Wild Rose Ridge series of books written with six other authors, was her first published fiction book. Wild Rose Ridge has expanded into five contemporary small town romance series, all written together by six authors. This Christmas, the Wild Rose Ridge series will feature mail order brides in an historical setting, showcasing the fictional town’s beginnings. A new book will be available every week in October and November.
Linda Jo lives in the great Pacific Northwest, the first of God’s countries, and chases bees off h
