Discover the Story

Join Andrea and Loree for a riveting chat with author and actor, Ken Farmer.

Despite Internet issues, Andrea and Loree keep the conversation going with their guest Lisa Buffaloe. She is a Christian and an author of books that heal hurting hearts, both fiction and nonfiction. Come and discover Lisa's story today on our podcast.

Does the de institutionalizing of mental health care patients in the 1970s and '80s need to be reexamined to accommodate those people in need of long term care? Andrea & Loree discuss this and more with author/journalist William Buchheit.

Join Andrea and Loree, along with their guest Cindy Sproles, for a lively discussion on today's culture and the changing face of publishing.

Join Andrea & Loree as they chat with award-winning author Diana Mood. Find out how Diana's book, Enough! came into being.

Join Andrea and Loree as they talk with author Marsha Hubler about her successful publishing career.

Join Andrea & Loree as they host author Jack Watts! Jack has completed all but his dissertation for a Ph.D. from Emory University. He has worked for nearly three decades in marketing, exclusively serving Christian ministries and publishers. Jack has 5 children and 11 grandchildren and lives in Atlanta.

Some authors have been writing and publishing for years. Others' careers don't begin until later in life. Pamela S Meyers is one of these such authors. She didn't begin book writing until after she retired. Join Loree and Andrea as they talk to Pam and discover the story behind her successful publishing career.

Join Andrea and Loree as they learn the nuts and bolts of publishing with Elk Lake Publishing Inc. The editor-in-chief, Deb Haggerty is their guest. According to Deb, there are 6 steps to publishing. Find out what they are.

Join Andrea and Loree as they discover the story behind Catherine Lanigan's wild success as an internationally best-selling author. Catherine Lanigan is the author of over 40 published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of "Romancing the Stone" and "The Jewel of the Nile", as well as over half a dozen anthologies, including, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream," and “Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul.”

Travis W. Inman grew up in the ranch country of West Texas. He's done a lot of living since then. Join Andrea & Loree and discover the story behind a Travis W. Inman novel.

Author and Publisher, Miralee Ferrell joins Andrea & Loree to chat about her last few books that became UP! and Hallmark movies. Find out how Miralee, who never set out to become a published author, had a whirlwind experience that led her into the forefront of the publishing industry.

In this episode, Loree and Andrea chat with Tania Glenn, whose mission is to work with First Responders and help them deal with trauma. There is a role for all of us to play. Tania breaks it all down for us. Find out what you can do!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you had your mammogram lately? Breast Cancer doesn't just strike women. Men are susceptible to this killer also. Hear Ginny Brant as she discusses her journey through cancer and how her suffering might help you prevent the disease.

Join Andrea & Loree as they talk with best-selling author Kimberley Woodhouse. Hear how Kim got her story idea for her brand new book "A Deep Divide (Secrets of the Canyon Series). Learn how Kim balances her home life, her writing, and the ministry in which she supports her pastor-husband.

In this episode, Andrea & Loree discuss Robert Crutchfield's many First Responder vocations and his passion for food and its preparation. As it happens, this clergyman enjoys cooking!

Join Andrea as she chats with editor Karin Beery. Karin is an acquisitions editor for Iron Stream Media, but she knows a few things about the other side of the desk because she's a writer too. Listen to how Karin got her start in the publishing industry.

Join Andrea and Loree as they chat with author and publisher Amanda Thrasher. Learn valuable insider secrets about Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing. Hear the reasons why Amanda Thrasher began her company Progressive Rising Phoenix Press.

For those who believe it's time to get REAL HISTORY into the hands of readers of all ages, here's a book that is a must-read. "Victor!: The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant" by Craig Von Buesck. Join us to discover the story behind this fabulous book.

Best-selling author Liz Tolsma has many facets to her writing career. Suspense, WWII, Amish, Time Slip. In each of her novels, Liz crafts an angle that most writers would never think about, let alone carve out a story around it. Listen and discover why these elements come so naturally to Liz.

Author Deborah DeArmond discusses her relationships with her daughters-in-law. It's not what you might think!

In this episode, Loree and Andrea chat with author Jane S. Daly. Find out how Jane went from writing nonfiction to creating fiction. Learn the story behind the novel The Girl in the Cardboard Box.

Loree and Andrea remember their guests from June thru July 2021 and give a recap of what those episodes revealed about the all of them.

Best-selling, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand shows gentle love in a harsh world one book at a time. Her Amish characters are cute and quirky. Their faith is genuine. Join Andrea and Loree as they discuss Jen's books with her in this episode.

Join Andrea and Loree today as they discuss life's tearful trials and the thankfulness that can follow if only we believe, accept, and hang onto God's promises. Their guest is Author/Speaker Janet Perez Eckles.

You could not be more surprised than Kathy was that God began her ministry out of a very painful time in her life. But with His grace and goodness, she grew just as her ministry did. Now a lay counselor, Kathy and her husband write books together on how to be filled by Christ's Living Water

Remember Michael Cole of the 1970s TV show Mod Squad? What about Bart Maverick, played by Jack Kelly? These are the two of many famous actors for whom Linda Alexander has written biographies. Hear her discuss these men (and women) and more on today's podcast episode.

We are celebrating nonfiction this month (June 2021) so join Andrea & Loree as they discover the story with best-selling author and national speaker Janet McHenry!

Andrea and her son talk about the struggles writers have, whether they write fiction or nonfiction.

Join Andrea & Loree (and a special guest) as they discuss how much research, if any, should go into writing a book.

Episode 102: Join Loree and Andrea as they discuss the feelings of intimidation writers can have when they begin a new project and face that blank sheet of paper or the computer's blinking cursor.

Discover the Story has a new format. Listen to find out all the changes and hear what fun things are coming down the pike!

In this podcast episode, Andrea chats with Lena Nelson Dooley about her long and fruitful writing career--and how God is still blessing her work! To watch the video podcast of this interview, Please click the link below.https://youtu.be/dnanihEliRs

Do you wonder how the United States got its time zones? Well, Angela Breidenbach has pondered the question and, as a professional genealogist, she discovered the answer. She shares it and more in this episode of Discover the Story.

Is God calling you to step out of your comfort zone and do something incredible—something that makes no common sense, to most people, that is? Tricia Goyer found herself in similar situations in her life and heeded the call. God blessed her and her family. Find out the particulars of these experiences. They will bless your heart and stir your soul!

Join Andrea as she chats with author Loree Lough. Loree is an award-winning author and a USA Today Best-seller. In this interview she and Andrea discuss why readers love Amish fiction so much as well as how they are both coping (or not) with the COVID-19 crisis.

It's every writer's dream--an editor calls and wants you to write a book for her publishing company. Then a producer calls and wants to make your book into a movie! WOW! Well, Miralee Ferrell is living that dream. Join Andrea as she discovers the story behind Miralee's success.

She is a woman who never gave a thought to becoming a writer while growing up. And it's no accident that she's become an award-winning author. Find out the how and why when Andrea discovers the story with MaryLu Tyndall.

In this episode, Andrea discusses Kathy Collard Miller's new book "God's Intriguing Questions" which contains 40 devotions revealing the attributes of God.

This episode is sure to make you smile--and what does a snake pit have to do with writing a "rom-com" (romantic comedy)? In this episode, Andrea chats with author Kristin Joy Wilks. Take a listen, have a laugh.

In this interview, Andrea talks with YA author Aaron Zook. Aaron is a retired Army colonel and active in his church, primarily the youth group. With a heart for getting boys to read, Aaron fills his books with exotic places and lots of excitement. Listen to his story about how he plots his novels.

In this episode Andrea chats with author C. Kevin Thompson about his suspense novels. Find out what influences his books, makes his characters great, and his plots unforgettable.

Join Andrea as she discusses ideas with author, artist, and dreamer Heather Randall, and the "hows" and "whys" of storing ideas safely away for another time.

In this episode Andrea chats with author Linore Burkard. They discuss the Christian fiction market and, particularly, the Regency Romance. They look at whether a time travel novel is acceptable in the CBA (Christian Booksellers Association). Why or why not? Writers--and readers--don't miss this in-depth look at the books you love to see on store shelves

Join Andrea as she discusses the many facets of writing in the life of a best-selling author. Hear Tracie's advice for both new writers and established authors.

In this episode, Andrea chats with Dr. MaryAnn Diorio about forgiveness and how it, and/or unforgiveness, affects our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Join Andrea as she speaks with published author and home-school mom Tracy Wainwright. Tracy has sought transformation through implementing life-changing truths in her life for over 20 years. While still on the journey, she seeks to share her passion and tools for living an abundant, victorious, transformed life with others.

Join Andrea as she discusses the many seasons in Kathleen Neely's life and how she is conquering the dark seasons with God's help.

Today's guest talks about his road to publication in the Christian market. Join Andrea as she discusses this -- and more! - with author Adam Blumer.

Join Andrea as she talks with author, speaker & media personality Linda Evans Shepherd as they discuss Linda's new book "When You Need to Move a Mountain."