Deborah Raney: God's Redemption Of Ashes To Beauty
Summer Reading Series with Deborah Raney and Who Touches the Mountains.
Looking for some hope that there is healing and redemption after the storms of life? We welcome beloved author Deborah Raney to share the inspiration behind her latest novel, Who Touches the Mountains — a deeply moving story set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, a region that holds personal significance for her.
This special book goes beyond storytelling: a portion of the proceeds supports recovery efforts in the Blue Ridge region, following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Deborah opens up about how themes of redemption, healing, and second chances thread through her novels and reflect the real-life strength and beauty of the communities she writes about.
📚 What We Talk About in This Episode:
The real-life inspiration behind Who Touches the Mountains
Why the Blue Ridge Mountains are close to Deborah’s heart
The power of redemption in fiction and in life
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Deborah’s work for the first time, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace hope, restoration, and the healing power of story.
Deborah Raney has dreamed of writing books since childhood. Her 40+ books have garnered multiple awards and a movie based on her first book, A Vow to Cherish. Deborah is on faculty for several national writers’ conferences. She is a transplant to Missouri with her husband to be closer to kids and grandkids. They love road trips, garage sale dates and breakfast on the screened porch overlooking their wooded backyard. Visit Deb on the web at www.deborahraney.com
For the complete summer reading list: https://www.lisagranger.com/summer-reading
Quotes:
“What I was writing truly was a tribute to the people who live there and the faith they have.”
“What do you do when life doesn’t look like you thought it was going to look?”
“God redeems the things that we are going through.”
“Make sure your passion is also God’s passion.”
“Be patient. Sometimes God calls us to something, but the time isn’t right yet.”
