<![CDATA[Conversations and Cuppas]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-and-cuppasRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:24:22 GMTTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:39:33 GMT60Conversations and CuppasStories, creativity, and conversations that matter. Welcome to Conversations and Cuppas — a podcast filled with stories, creativity, and conversations that matter. Join hosts Anna Jensen and Caroline as they chat with writers, artists, musicians, and other creative souls about the creative life, faith, inspiration, books, and the everyday moments that shape us. Warm, thoughtful, and relaxed, each episode is like sitting down with friends over a cup of something comforting — exploring creativity, connection, and the stories behind the people we meet. So grab your cuppa and join the conversationepisodicConversations and Cuppasconversationsandcuppas@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Caroline Johnston goes behind the scenes in Our House on Jakaranda Laan]]>We return to Jakaranda Laan this week, with the second of our conversations featuring the authors of Our House on Jakaranda Laan. Today, Anna interviews Caroline about her contemporary fiction novella, The Fullback's Try.

Discover the inspiration for the story, meet the characters — and discover the joy of a South African school's rugby war cry. Plus, explore the gritty undercurrent and the message of hope featured in all Caroline's writing.

Follow the conversation on Facebook

Connect with Caroline https://carolinejohnston.co.uk/

The Fullback's Try is available from Amazon.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z

Our House on Jakaranda Laan free cookbook:
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss

Refreshing Rain used with permission by Scott Nicol.

]]>2d0f1209-9a72-42a2-a84f-0157982eb849Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:17:47 GMT<p>We return to Jakaranda Laan this week, with the second of our conversations featuring the authors of <i>Our House on Jakaranda Laan</i>. Today, Anna interviews Caroline about her contemporary fiction novella, <i>The Fullback's Try</i>.</p><p></p><p>Discover the inspiration for the story, meet the characters — and discover the joy of a South African school's rugby war cry. Plus, explore the gritty undercurrent and the message of hope featured in all Caroline's writing.</p><p></p><p>Follow the conversation on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/conversationsandcuppas" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p>Connect with Caroline <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carolinejohnston.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://carolinejohnston.co.uk/</a></p><p><i>The Fullback's Try</i> is available from Amazon. </p><p>US: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z</a></p><p>UK: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fullbacks-Try-Caroline-Johnston-ebook/dp/B0H62ZK88Z</a></p><p></p><p><i>Our House on Jakaranda Laan </i>free cookbook:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss" target="_blank"><b>https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss</b></a></p><p></p><p><i>Refreshing Rain</i> used with permission by Scott Nicol.</p>no00:27:03Caroline Johnston goes behind the scenes in Our House on Jakaranda Laanfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 Anna Jensen introduces Our House on Jakaranda Laan]]>The Mask's Shadow, Our House on Jakaranda Laan

Grap your cuppa and enjoy listening to Anna tell us more about the Our House series and her new novel, The Mask's Shadow, the first book in Our House on Jakaranda Laan.

Find out more at:
https://www.annajensen.co.uk/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5
https://www.amazon.com/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5

Our House on Jakaranda Laan free cookbook:
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss

Refreshing Rain used with permission by Scott Nicol.

]]>3df453a2-62a0-4f4a-95b4-1f19a53dd8d2Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:17:23 GMT<p>The Mask's Shadow, Our House on Jakaranda Laan</p><p></p><p>Grap your cuppa and enjoy listening to Anna tell us more about the Our House series and her new novel, The Mask's Shadow, the first book in Our House on Jakaranda Laan.<br /></p><p>Find out more at:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.annajensen.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.annajensen.co.uk/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Masks-Shadow-House-Jakaranda-Laan-ebook/dp/B0H1LFL8L5</a><br /><br />Our House on Jakaranda Laan free cookbook:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss" target="_blank">https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6i3sifi9ss</a></p><p></p><p>Refreshing Rain used with permission by Scott Nicol.</p><p></p>no00:25:52Episode 6 Anna Jensen introduces Our House on Jakaranda Laanfull<![CDATA[Caroline and Anna chat settings]]>In this episode Anna and Caroline chat about the role of settings in their writing.

]]>bc7a90fd-f8a4-4783-98a5-b309aa097fc8Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:42:51 GMT<p>In this episode Anna and Caroline chat about the role of settings in their writing.</p>no00:21:56Caroline and Anna chat settingsfull<![CDATA[Episode 4 A conversation with Christian historical fiction author, Danielle Grandinetti. Part Four]]>In this episode, we continue our chat with Danielle Grandinetti, Christian historical fiction author. Discover the background story to her latest release, 'Shipwrecked Faith' and its inspiration from a real-life event on Lake Wisconsin.

Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romance filled with mystery, suspense, and hope. She is a second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions. Fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature, her stories explore love and belonging in hard times.

Find her online and at https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/

We chat with her about the immigrant experience and how it impacts her writing.

]]>9f5518f2-d3d8-42fd-8363-4465be08cc9bTue, 21 Jul 2026 13:11:21 GMT<p>In this episode, we continue our chat with Danielle Grandinetti, Christian historical fiction author. Discover the background story to her latest release, 'Shipwrecked Faith' and its inspiration from a real-life event on Lake Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romance filled with mystery, suspense, and hope. She is a second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions. Fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature, her stories explore love and belonging in hard times. </p><p></p><p>Find her <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.daniellegrandinetti.com/" target="_blank"><b>online</b></a> and at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/" target="_blank"><b>https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/</b></a></p><p>We chat with her about the immigrant experience and how it impacts her writing.</p>no00:20:454Episode 4 A conversation with Christian historical fiction author, Danielle Grandinetti. Part Fourfull<![CDATA[Conversations with author, Ashley Winter]]>In this episode, we’re joined by South African author Ashley Winter to chat about her latest release, Anything For You, a romantic suspense set on the South African coast.

We also explore the heart behind her writing, her thoughts on Christian suspense and thriller writing, and how the faithfulness of God shapes her stories. From themes of redemption and grace to the discipline of showing up to write, this is a warm and encouraging conversation for readers and writers alike.

🔗 Connect with Ashley:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Pinterest

Email – ashleywinterauthor@gmail.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-and-cuppas/episodes/Conversations-with-author--Ashley-Winter-e3gt47qd53caf33-d74c-4093-830e-0ae6f9e2d8a6Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:01 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by South African author Ashley Winter to chat about her latest release, <em>Anything For You, </em>a romantic suspense set on the South African coast.</p><p>We also explore the heart behind her writing, her thoughts on Christian suspense and thriller writing, and how the faithfulness of God shapes her stories. From themes of redemption and grace to the discipline of showing up to write, this is a warm and encouraging conversation for readers and writers alike.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Ashley:</p><p><a href="ashleyrwinter.com⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Website</strong><em> </em></a><em> </em>| <a href="facebook.com/loveinsouthafrica⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><em> </em>| <a href="instagram.com/ashleyrwinter⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong><em> </em></a> | <a href="threads.com/@ashwinterz⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Threads</strong><em> </em></a> | <a href="pinterest.co.uk/ashleyrwinter⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Pinterest</strong><em> </em></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Email</strong><em> – ashleywinterauthor@gmail.com</em></p><p></p> no00:31:262Conversations with author, Ashley Winterfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 A conversation with Christian historical fiction author, Danielle Grandinetti Part One]]>Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romance filled with mystery, suspense, and hope. She is a second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions. Fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature, her stories explore love and belonging in hard times. Find her online and at https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/We chat with her about the immigrant experience and how it impacts her writing.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-and-cuppas/episodes/Episode-3-A-conversation-with-Christian-historical-fiction-author--Danielle-Grandinetti-Part-One-e3jms6171c7d6fc-b4d2-4ac8-9e90-f949d70c1d09Thu, 21 May 2026 13:47:30 GMT<p>Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romance filled with mystery, suspense, and hope. She is a second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions. Fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature, her stories explore love and belonging in hard times. Find her <a href="https://www.daniellegrandinetti.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">online</a> and at <a href="https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://daniellegrandinetti.com/links/</a>We chat with her about the immigrant experience and how it impacts her writing.</p><p><br /></p><p></p> no00:20:17Episode 3 A conversation with Christian historical fiction author, Danielle Grandinetti Part Onefull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Welcome to Conversations and Cuppas]]>Welcome to our brand new podcast, Conversations and Cuppas. This first short podcast gives you a brief introduction to your podcast hosts, Anna and Caroline.


For all Anna's online links, click:

linktr.ee/annaloujensen

For all Caroline's online links, click

linktr.ee/carolinejohnston


For the free short story, Penpals & Postcards, click:

dl.bookfunnel.com/yzeofvn1fl


Podcast music: Refreshing Rain by Scott Nicol (used with permission).

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversations-and-cuppas/episodes/Episode-1-Welcome-to-Conversations-and-Cuppas-e3fqtv28be5377e-d883-49ba-a7d8-281ed621a403Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:30 GMT<p>Welcome to our brand new podcast, Conversations and Cuppas. This first short podcast gives you a brief introduction to your podcast hosts, Anna and Caroline.</p><p><br /></p><p>For all Anna's online links, click: </p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/annaloujensen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/annaloujensen</a></p><p>For all Caroline's online links, click</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/carolinejohnston" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/carolinejohnston</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For the free short story, Penpals &amp; Postcards, click: </p><p><a href="dl.bookfunnel.com/yzeofvn1fl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">dl.bookfunnel.com/yzeofvn1fl</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Podcast music: Refreshing Rain by Scott Nicol (used with permission).</p> no00:11:251Episode 1: Welcome to Conversations and Cuppasfull