Beauty from Ashes in Life and Fiction: Diving Deep with Liz Tolsma

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Historical Bookworm

KyLee Woodley and Darcy

25 episodes

3 days ago

The Historical Bookworm Podcast is for fans of Inspirational Historical Fiction. It’s a unique interview show with a historical spin! Join hosts KyLee Woodley and Darcy Fornier for:

Author interviews – personal, better-than-a-blog interviews decidedly more insightful than any book jacket bio.
Pinch of the Past – this segment will enlighten and fascinate listeners with interesting historical facts, stories, recipes, quotes, and more.
The Bookworm Review – we’ll share our latest reads!

Listen while you drive, jog, or wait for the kids after school. You won’t want to miss the bi-weekly Historical Bookworm Show! Every episode is designed for true history lovers and readers of inspirational fiction.

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Beauty from Ashes in Life and Fiction: Diving Deep with Liz Tolsma

Historical Bookworm

29 minutes 36 seconds

5 months ago

Beauty from Ashes in Life and Fiction: Diving Deep with Liz Tolsma

With her passion for life, history, and story, Liz Tolsma is the author of several novels ranging from World War II to Amish fiction. While she thought she’d write one book and be done, her debut novel was a finalist for two awards. Now she’s a full-time author and editor, and she has never looked back. She joins us today to share about topics close to her heart, and to introduce her latest release, When the Sky Burned.

A Word of Inspiration

Liz Tolzma's writing journey began much like other authors—at a young age with a vivid imagination and an innate knack for storytelling. Dubbed "Sarah Bernhardt" by her parents due to her flair for drama, Liz was encouraged by a supportive fifth-grade teacher who instilled the dream of becoming a published author.

Adoption: A Theme Close to the Heart

A big passion for Liz centers around the theme of international adoption. She and her husband have welcomed three children into their family from different corners of the world, embedding rich experiences and diverse cultures into their lives. Liz speaks passionately about how adoption mirrors God's unconditional love and adoption of us, reflecting how it has shaped her as both a mother and a writer.

Overlooked History Brought to Life

"When the Sky Burned," Liz's latest novel, captures the essence of historical fiction by intertwining real events with an inspiring story. Set against the backdrop of the lesser-known Peshtigo Fire of 1871, Liz carefully balances historical accuracy with the fictional journeys of her characters. Mariah Randolph embodies resilience as she transitions from an artist to a survivor of blindness. Inspired by real stories of blind painters, Liz weaves a narrative that highlights resilience, transformation, and justice.

What’s Next for Liz Tolsma?

Continuing with her theme of stories based on real-life events, Liz is excited to be writing a fictionalized version of a reader’s family history from World War II. Readers can connect with her through her website, newsletter, GoodReads, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, X, and her own podcast.

Enjoy a series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic disasters that transformed landscapes and multiple lives. Whether by nature or by man, these disasters changed history and were a day to be remembered.

Promising painter Mariah Randolph longs to have ...