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  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • Season 2, Episode 17: Chatting with Bettie Boswell about "Jeremiah, Bullfrog, and Koi."
    Dec 22 2025

    Join us as we chat and laugh with author and illustrator Bettie Boswell about her newest children's book release, "Jeremiah, Bullfrog, and Koi."

    Learn about the genesis of this book from its early versions teaching about the Prophet Jeremiah, to adding the Koi character, discussing pollution in the environment and in the soul, and the different artistic techniques Bettie used.

    Go to MtZionRidgePress.com and use the code BULLFRONT (make sure to use all caps) to get a discount on the hardback, paperback, or ebook versions of the book. Good until January 15.


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    30 min
  • Season 2, Episode 16: Chatting about SKELETONS IN THE CELLAR, a new cozy mystery
    Nov 3 2025

    Join editor Tamera Lynn Kraft and author Michelle L. Levigne as they chat about the 4th book in the Book & Mug Mysteries cozy mystery series, SKELETONS IN THE CELLAR.

    Cadburn Township has legends of a Cadburn daughter who ran off to the Civil War disguised as a boy, and never returned home. Some tells stories of her ghost wandering the township. Other legends speak about Underground Railroad tunnels reaching from Cadburn Creek to station houses -- but no tunnels have ever been found, despite diligent searching and some nasty in-fighting between different historical groups and history researchers.

    Until a very rainy fall, when Cadburn Creek floods ... But what is revealed by the flooding just brings more questions and mysteries, and digs up more recent memories and rumors.

    Grab your copy of Skeletons in the Cellar, in paper, ebook, and audio, at mtzionridgepress.com, and use the coupon code SKELETON—that’s all caps—for 10% off! But hurry -- the sale is only good through the end of November.

    And remember to come back for another episode of Books on the Ridge, to learn about another new book from Mt. Zion Ridge Press, and another discount code!


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    26 min
  • Season 2, Episode 15: Chatting with JPC Allen about her new release, A RIDDLE IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER
    Oct 13 2025

    Join us for a fun chat with JPC Allen about her new YA suspense in the Rae Riley series: RIDDLE IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER.

    Just in time for Halloween, Rae and her family face a time of crisis while trying to deal with a treasure hunt tangled up in some disturbing events in the history of Marlin County.

    JPC Allen started out writing inspired by Scooby Doo adventures, and has graduated to writing her own compelling, absorbing mysteries with an endearing cast of recurring characters. Toss in some Bigfoot hunters and an accident that strikes close to home and a temporary job working at a haunted wood on the grounds of a mansion with a strange and spooky reputation ... you're guaranteed a read that will keep you turning pages.

    Even better: Use code RIDGE10 at checkout on MtZionRidgePress.com to get 10% off any format of A Riddle in the Lonesome October, through the end of the month. Happy reading!


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    27 min
  • Season 2, Episode 14: Chatting with author S.D. Simms about her new book, "Trekking Pebbled Paths with Jesus"
    Sep 29 2025

    Trekking Pebbled Paths with Jesus -- a devotional journal, Book 2 of Lessons From the Father Series

    Join us for an enlightening and fun chat with author S.D. Simms about her newest devotional book on Christian growth and spiritual maturity.

    Trekking Through Pebbled Paths… includes daily devotions and journal question pages to reveal Jesus’ character and attributes and compel readers not only to fall in love with the Savior but also trust His teachings.

    Have you stood at a crossroads in life and wondered which path to take? Do you long for guidance, true friendship, and loyal love? Are you tired of trekking along life’s paths and stumbling over pebbled with problems and pain? Try Jesus. He promises never to leave nor forsake you, and Christ knows how to get you safely home.

    After each day's lesson, a page of journal questions invites readers to dive deeper and know the Lord as Messiah, Redeemer, Provider, Peace, and much more.

    Use the code PEBBLED at MtZionRidgePress.com to save on the print or ebook version of Trekking Pebbled Paths.


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    21 min