From Indie Author to Ballantine Books: K. L. Speer on the Evolution of Bones
K. L. Speer discusses the journey from self-publishing Bones to working with Ballantine Books, along with world-building, healing, romance and found family.
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How Cinematographer C. Kim Miles Created the Visual World of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie
Cinematographer C. Kim Miles discusses Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie
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Niall Matter Talks Humor, Vulnerability and Second Chances in Hallmark’s Much About Love
Hallmark’s Much About Love blends romance, humor and years of shared history into the story of Benny and Bea, two people whose connection feels familiar from the moment they appear together. In our latest conversation, Niall Matter shared how that natural chemistry developed, why he enjoyed exploring Benny’s quirkier side and what made one quiet…
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Jep and Jessica Robertson Take a Leap of Faith in Beyond the Bayou
Jep and Jessica Robertson open up about faith, family, Comanche Moon Ranch and the honest, sometimes challenging journey behind their new unscripted lifestyle series, Beyond the Bayou.
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Chris McNally and Aimeé Teegarden Talk Romance, Laughter and Those Shorts in Love Finds You
Chris McNally and Aimeé Teegarden take us behind the scenes of Hallmark Channel’s Love Finds You—and discuss romance, laughter, one very wrong delivery and Jack’s scene-stealing shorts.
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J.K. MacLaren Goes Full Throttle With Formula One, Romance and a Barrier-Breaking Heroine
J.K. MacLaren takes us inside her debut novel, Full Throttle, where the high-stakes world of Formula One collides with rivalry, ambition and a complicated second chance at love. Formula One already has many of the ingredients of a great romance novel: adrenaline, competition, glamorous international settings and people willing to risk almost everything to reach…
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Viv Leacock on Community, Authenticity & Season 13 of When Calls the Heart
There is something grounding about listening to Viv Leacock talk about When Calls the Heart. The way he describes the work feels steady. Intentional. Deeply rooted. In a recent episode of Suspenders Unbuttoned, Viv joined Sarah and Julie on the Hallmark interview junket to share what truly fuels the series behind the scenes. The conversation…
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Alex MacIsaac Interview: Finding Gwendolyn’s Place in When Calls the Heart Season 13
By Suspenders Unbuttoned Media | Published February 2026 When a new character rides into Hope Valley, fans notice. In our latest Unbuttoned Conversation, Alex MacIsaac opens up about stepping into Season 13 as Gwendolyn — nerves, horseback entrances, emotional scenes, and the cast dynamic that makes the show feel like home. Getting on that horse…
