Interview with Carole Lehr Johnson, Marguerite Gray & Carrie Turansky: Faith, Romance, and Literary Legends in A Very English Christmas

About this episode

Kelly Jo Wilson interviews three Christian romance authors about their collaborative novella collection, A Very English Christmas, exploring themes of faith and romance.

In this heartwarming holiday episode, Kelly chats with three beloved Christian romance authors about their collaborative novella collection, A Very English Christmas . Each author shares the inspiration behind their story—woven with romance, faith, and a touch of literary magic from iconic authors Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Beatrix Potter. Carrie brings us into the Victorian era with a tale of love, perseverance, and trust in God, all while Charles Dickens pens A Christmas Carol . Marguerite transports us to Edwardian England with a story of class divides, hidden secrets, and a heroine inspired by Beatrix Potter’s trailblazing spirit. And Carole’s Regency-era novella paints a beautiful friendship between her heroine Violet and Jane Austen herself, exploring the burdens of family and the gentle nudges of divine guidance. This episode is filled with meaningful faith themes, romantic tension, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into crafting timeless historical love stories. Whether you’re a fan of dual timelines, literary legends, or faith-filled storytelling, this conversation will warm your heart. Listen to the episode here. Meet Carole Lehr Johnson Carole Lehr Johnson is…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Jo Wilson

Guests: Carole Lehr Johnson, Marguerite Gray, Carrie Turansky

Topics covered

• Christian romance
• holiday stories
• literary inspiration
• faith themes
• historical fiction

Keywords

• Christian romance
• A Very English Christmas
• holiday episode
• literary legends
• faith-filled storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Very English Christmas, A Christmas Carol

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