Episode 314: A Catholic Love Story for Valentine’s Day | Rebecca Martin’s Debut Novel Love in the Eternal City
February 10th, 2025
27 mins 34 secs
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About this Episode
Looking for a faith-filled romance novel to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? In this episode of Hey Everybody, It's Fr. Edward, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City, to discuss her debut novel published by Chrism Press.
You'll hear:
❤️ Why Catholic romance fiction exists and why it matters.
❤️ The love story of Elena and Benedict, a Swiss Guard, and how a real Swiss Guard helped shape the novel.
❤️ How the book portrays a healthy Catholic dating relationship.
❤️ How Rebecca balances writing with a busy family life.
❤️ The role of NANOWRIMO in fast-drafting her novel.
❤️ Her advice for aspiring Catholic novelists, including Fr. Edward!
❤️ The influence of other clean romance writers like Roseanna M. White, Emma St. Claire, and Katherine Center.
If you love faith-based fiction, Catholic romance, or just a good love story, don’t miss this episode! 🎙✨ #CatholicRomance #ValentinesDay #ChristianFiction
Buy the book: https://chrismpress.com/product/love-in-the-eternal-city/