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When did you first discover that you were a writer?
Believe it or not, I went to bed
one night, a normal person, and woke up the next morning determined to write a
book. I know, now, where that came from. It was more than a little weird at the
time.
What is your favorite food?
I have two rules when I cook. If
it’s sweet add chocolate. If it isn’t sweet add cheese.
Why do you write the kind of books you do?
It has to be a God thing. I wake
up with these stories in my head, things I would never see or think of on my
own. He gets all the credit.
Tell us the range of the kinds of books you
enjoy reading.
I love a good courtroom drama.
Fantasy when it’s well done. By well done, I mean it has to completely draw me
into a different world. Mysteries, and Romantic suspense are devoured at my
house like chocolate covered cherries.
In what ways has being published changed your
life?
Besides making me busier that I
used to be? The jury is still out on that one. Ask me again in a year or so.
What is your current work in progress?
I’m working with my editor to get
Terri’s story complete. Pam’s story is close to being at the word count I want.
Then I’ll start the serious editing process for her. Samantha is knocking…
If you
could invite a fictional character to dinner who would it be and why?
Oh, can I pick two? Merlin and Spock. Merlin because I’m
captivated by the whole knights in armor, Arthur, slaying the dragon thing.
Spock because…well…because the idea of extraterrestrial life interests me. If
we ever find life out there, I’d hope they would be wise and beneficial sort
like Vulcans. Not the I’ve come to destroy your world we see portrayed 99% of
the time.
Of all
the current technological marvels, which is your favorite and why?
My GPS. I don’t navigate. Now I don’t have to.
What
is your favorite season of the year? What’s special about it for you??
I only have three seasons to my
year. Summer, Spring, and SWEATER. I have a serious sweater addiction, so
Sweater is my favorite.
What
do you hope readers will take away from this book?
That sometimes we spend too much
time beating ourselves up for something God has already forgiven and forgotten.
That we do a disservice to ourselves and others when we indulge in those
feelings.
Do you
have a favorite scene in this book and what would it be?
I think where Pam, Karla, and Terri come to
Callie’s house with groceries and stuff for the girls. That is exactly like it
would happen, has happened, in my life. Our church family is so generous. I
have been on the giving and the receiving end of help.
What three
things about you would surprise readers?
My favorite pet of all time was an iguana.
I hate reality TV
I love to mow the grass
Which
character in your book are you most like? What have you learned about
yourself in writing this story?
For this book. Callie, of course. I didn’t
really need to learn the life lesson that Callie had to learn, but writing the
story taught me so much about persistence, trust , and patience.
If
you could go to any place in the world to research/write a book, what setting
would you choose?
Australia. It’s on my bucket
list. I’ll make it someday, God willing.
What
was your favorite book as a child and now as an adult? Is there a connection
between the two?
That is an impossible question to
answer. You’ve heard about being born with a silver spoon in your mouth? Well,
my mom must have had a terrible time giving birth to me with a book clutched in
each hand. I can’t remember a time when reading wasn’t a priority. Picking a
favorite out of 50 years worth of books…impossible.
As a
writer how have you had to grow and stretch out of your comfort zone?
You are looking at it. Learning the craft, editing, and
revising were easy compared to putting myself in the path of perfect strangers
and begging for their attention. I’m a pretty solitary person. If I had my way,
I’d write the book and pay a look alike to go out and face the public.
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Three dire circumstances. Three desperate prayers. One miracle to save them all.
Callie Stillman is drawn to the evasive girl who’s befriended her granddaughter, but the last time Callie tried to help a child, her efforts backfired. Memories of the tiny coffin still haunt her.
Samantha and Iris Evans should be worried about homework, not whether they can pool enough cash to survive another week of caring for an infant while evading the authorities.
Steve Evans wants a second chance at fatherhood, but his children are missing. And no one seems to want to help the former addict who deserted his family.
For Steve to regain the relationship he abandoned, for his girls to receive the care they deserve, Callie must surrender her fear and rely on God to work the miracle they all need.
A copy of Callie's story
A certificate for Terri's story when it releases in April
A 6 piece Cherry blossom bath set
A cosmetic bag
A Bath Wrap
A
Cozy pink eye mask
A Pair of aloe infused booties
A Hair Turban
A Tennis Bracelet
A 25.00 Amazon gift card
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