Patrick O’Hearn grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master’s in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor’s in marketing from St. Ambrose University. He founded Contemplative Heart Press to lead readers to a deeper […]
Today I’m sharing my interview with romance author Maddie Evans. Maddie Evans has lived in three New England states for over two decades. When she’s not spending time with her family, she’s running or doing things with yarn. In Heart of the Violist, we meet Ashlyn and Michael. Still reeling from her teacher and father-figure’s […]
Check out my Lenten Guide for Viewing and Praying with The Chosen. This 27-page, full-color guide will walk you through watching and discussing the viral streaming TV series The Chosen over the course of seven sessions during Lent. It includes discussion questions, journal prompts, opening prayers, and specific scenes to re-watch and discuss in detail. […]
Today I’m sharing my interview with science fiction and fantasy author Karina Fabian. Karina Fabian writes product reviews and business articles by day, and has wild adventures in time, space, and fantastic realms just about any other time. Her stories are known for their humor, optimism and faith. Want to make sure you don’t miss […]
Today I’m sharing my interview with illustrator Jeanie Egolf. Jeanie Egolf is a retired physician-turned-homeschooling-mom/author/illustrator/publisher. She has written four books, plus served as illustrator, designer, and/or Art Director for almost 100 books and projects since 2009, the year she sold her Internal Medicine practice to stay home with her children. Jeanie is also a catechist […]
Today I’m sharing my interview with novelist Leslie Lynch. Please note: As you’ll hear in the interview, this is an adult novel covering mature topics. (Since I write books for teens and tweens, I thought I should make that clear.) However, if this book sounds like your cup of tea, please check out it on […]
Today I’m sharing my interview with picture book author Elizabeth Fust. Based on what she says in the interview, it sounds like this book could be a great Christmas gift for little ones. It’s a nativity story told from the perspective of a young sheep who needs a really good shepherd. Want to make sure […]
My new Facebook live show continues to roll on as I bring you interviews with authors from the Catholic Writers Guild who have just released a new book. Today I’m sharing with you my interview with John Desjarlais about his new book The Light of Tara: A Novel of St. Patrick. It doesn’t have to […]
This Saturday, the final season of my TV show BOOK.eD will begin airing on Shalom TV. Shalom has decided to close their Chicagoland studio, so there will not be a season 3. However, that doesn’t mean that I can’t still have fun interviewing Catholic authors! A few friends in the Catholic Writers Guild inspired me […]
I was blessed to receive an advanced copy of my friend Tony’s new book Shadow in the Dark, the first in a series of middle grade mysteries from Loyola Press entitled The Harwood Mysteries. Title: Shadow in the Dark Author: Antony Barone Kolenc Genre: historical fiction Age group: middle grade A boy’s village is attacked […]
