The Shepherd’s Pie: History Through Fiction

“A slice of hope to raise faithful kids.”

This uplifting, ecumenical show uses engaging conversations and fun entertainment reviews to offer positive insights and media resources for families and youth leaders. We discuss current issues that impact young people at home, in school, and in the world today.

In this episode of The Shepherd’s Pie, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Carmela Martino about how fiction authors write history into their
novels, and we discuss her historical romance novel, Playing By Heart.

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