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Dec 2024
42m 6s

Cozy Love Stories and Second Chances: A ...

JEN HATMAKER
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Description: In this delightful episode, Jen Hatmaker sits down with bestselling author Josie Silver, the brilliant mind behind One Day in December. Josie shares her journey from writing ten novels to achieving massive success with this enchanting Christmas love story. Together, Jen and Josie discuss the creative process, the inspiration behind her character ... Show More
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