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April 13, 2025
Father Daughter Bonds in Fiction: 3 Powerful Reasons to Read Lily’s Story
Looking for fiction that captures father daughter bonds in fiction with heart and hope? Half Agony, Half Hope introduces Lily Wentworth, a child whose love helps anchor a powerful, unforgettable story.
April 11, 2025
Christian Fiction About Fatherhood: 3 Powerful Ways Kids Anchor the Story
Discover Christian fiction about fatherhood that’s emotional, redemptive, and faith-filled. From Half Agony, Half Hope to classics by Francine Rivers and Rebecca Winters, these powerful stories explore the heart of fatherhood through love, loss, and second chances.
April 10, 2025
Journey to You Erin Cahill Interview + Hallmark Easter Movie Review & Devotional Journal Giveaway (2025)
JOURNEY TO YOU Erin Cahill stars in Hallmark’s 2025 Easter movie. Learn about Erin’s real-life inspiration, enter our devotional journal giveaway, and discover the film’s powerful message of love and faith.
3 Inspiring Ways Christian Fiction with Journal Entries Creates Powerful Emotional Depth
Discover how Christian fiction with journal entries creates an intimate, emotional journey of faith and healing. Explore the epistolary style in Half Agony, Half Hope and how Rick’s journal becomes the heart of his redemption story.
April 9, 2025
3 Ways Isolation in Christian Fiction Comes to Life in Half Agony, Half Hope
Explore how Half Agony, Half Hope portrays isolation in Christian fiction—through emotional, spiritual, and physical silence that transforms rather than defeats. This post reveals 3 powerful ways isolation shapes Rick’s journey toward healing, hope, and redemption.
April 8, 2025
Half Agony Half Hope Poem Reveal: The Heart of the Story You Didn’t See Coming (2025)
The Half Agony Half Hope poem wasn’t in the original draft—but this powerful, emotional piece now anchors the story’s connection to Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Read the inspiration behind it and sign up to receive the full poem in this week’s newsletter.
April 7, 2025
Goodreads Quotes from Half Agony, Half Hope: Follow the Author & Save Your Favorites
Discover powerful Half Agony, Half Hope quotes now available on Goodreads. Follow Joy Michelle Austin, explore highlights, and add the book to your TBR!
April 6, 2025
6 Traits That Make the Men of Faith in Jane Austen’s World Unforgettable
Discover 6 unforgettable traits that define the men of faith in Jane Austen’s Men series and how they’re reimagined in Half Agony, Half Hope.
April 4, 2025
Edward Ferrars Reimagined: A Quiet Hero for Modern Christian Fiction in 2025
Half Agony, Half Hope. Meet Eddie Ferrars, a modern reinterpretation of Edward Ferrars from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility.
April 3, 2025
Meet the Unforgettable Modern Darcy Readers Are Loving in 2025
Discover the Modern Darcy stealing hearts in 2025 (and Why He Matters).
