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Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13

Becca Wierwille & Amanda Trumpower
Road Trip Rescue
Christian Literature
Forgiveness
Children's Literature
Christianity
Redemption
Christian Children's Literature
Christian Fiction
Creativity
Land Of Giants
Restorationist Series
Dragon Slayer Bible Series
Family Values
Missions Work
Children's Books
Writing
Trapped In a Hot Air Balloon
Board Games
Fooey Kerflooey
Guardians Of Time

Imagine sitting down for a scoop of your favorite ice cream while chatting with an author who writes the stories you love. Welcome to Ice Cream with Authors, the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle gra... more

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In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Tim Shoemaker during a live recording from Great Homeschool Convention 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio! By God's grace, Tim is the author of over 25 books. He loves writing contemporary mystery... more

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft. With a background in Special Education, Lorisa is now pursuing her dream career of being a children’s author with her debut, The Oasis. She has two poetry collectio... more

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Marty Machowski. Marty serves as a family pastor and executive pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills Pennsylvania. He is the author of over 25 gospel rich books and re... more

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Paul Regnier. Paul is a speculative fiction author. He likes to dream up worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and the supernatural. Sometimes they end up in a book.

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Recent Guests

Tim Shoemaker
Author of over 25 books, writes contemporary mystery/adventure for middle grade and up
Author
Episode: Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker
Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
Author of The Oasis, verse novelist
Orange Hat Publishing
Episode: Episode 54: Author Visit with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
Paul Regnier
Speculative fiction author
Episode: Episode 52: Author Visit with Paul Regnier
Abbi Lee
Author of the Geocache Club series, middle grade author
Episode: Episode 49: Author Visit with Abbi Lee
Trista Shaye
Award-winning narrator, author, artist, and creator of The Misadventures of a Chosen One's Best Friend series
Independent author / narrator
Episode: Episode 48: Author Visit with Trista Shaye
Chad Morris
Award-winning author of middle grade books including Mustaches for Maddie and The Playmakers
Chad C. Morris, author
Episode: Episode 47: Author Visit with Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
Shelly Brown
Award-winning author of middle grade books including The Playmakers and Willa and the Whale
Shelly Brown, writer
Episode: Episode 47: Author Visit with Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
Glenn McCarty
Author of the Tumbleweed Thompson Adventures and The Song of the Stone Tiger
Author, middle-grade fiction
Episode: Episode 46: Author Visit with Glenn McCarty
Mark Wainwright
Author of Awesome Facts About Space; award-winning author and college professor
Answers in Genesis
Episode: Episode 45: Author Visit with Mark Wainwright

Hosts

Becca Werwell
Host of Ice Cream with AuthorsLive episodes; a primary presenter focused on interviewing authors and guiding conversations with kid-friendly energy.
Amanda Trumphower
Co-host of Ice Cream with Authors podcast; helps drive interviews, hosts segments, and supports audience engagement.

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Episode 54: Author Visit with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
Q: Can you tell us about your debut novel, The Oasis?
The Oasis is a verse novel told from the perspective of Charlie, a ten-year-old, about a family who loses their home to a fire and how their community helps them recover.
Episode 54: Author Visit with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
Q: What is your favorite ice cream topping?
My favorite topping is chocolate sauce or hot fudge that hardens into a shell, which I make with a simple homemade recipe.
Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker
Q: What inspired you to become an author?
Tim describes a gradual discovery of writing as a calling after years of storytelling for family and a realization that God had created him to write, eventually turning a small business into a full-time writing career.
Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker
Q: How did you come up with the characters in your book?
He starts with people he knows or combines traits from real individuals, then evolves those inspirations into fully fledged characters through iterative development and relatable flaws.
Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker
Q: What was the reasoning behind your books of writing it?
Tim explains that real-life events, questions, and what-if scenarios inspire his plots, and that he uses a mix of personal experience and community incidents to craft believable stories with a strong moral core.

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A family-friendly interview show that centers Christian children's literature, featuring author conversations about craft, faith, and the storytelling process. Episodes spotlight middle-grade and chapter-book authors, often weaving in live readings, audience questions, giveaways, and practical tips for aspiring writers and families. The format stays light and playful—ice cream banter and kid-friendly humor—while exploring how faith, character development, and accessible storytelling come together to engage young readers. Notable for its wide range of guests across faith-based children's fiction and a consistently warm, family-oriented vibe, the show also emphasizes community—conventions, school visits, and interactive elements—making it a s... more

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1. Tim Shoemaker
2. Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
3. Paul Regnier
4. Abbi Lee
5. Trista Shaye
6. Chad Morris
7. Shelly Brown
8. Glenn McCarty

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