Episode 314: A Catholic Love Story for Valentine’s Day | Rebecca Martin’s Debut Novel Love in the Eternal City

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

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/

About Podcast

Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.