COME MEET LORETTA EIDSON

by Patricia Bradley

Hi everyone! I'd like to introduce a writer friend of mine...Loretta Eidson who writes for Love Inspired Suspense. She's an award-winning author who loves writing romantic suspense. She believes in the power of prayer and enjoys putting her characters in realistic situations where they must trust God to pull them through. 

AND, last but not least, Loretta loves chocolate, caramel, iced tea, and coffee.  (She's also giving away a copy of her first book, Pursued in the Wilderness!)

Patricia: Welcome, Loretta! Tell me, what has being published taught you? 

Loretta: Being published has taught me that even though I write the story, it takes a team to reach publication and we must all work together to make it happen. I’ve also learned that I now have a standard to uphold for my readers.

Patricia: I really does take a team to get a book to the shelves! What is your favorite part about writing. 

Loretta: My favorite part about writing is allowing my imagination to soar into the what-if’s. I love creating a suspenseful, action-packed story. 

Patricia: Least favorite? 

Loretta: Writing the synopsis for the proposal.

Patricia: Oh, I feel your pain when it comes to writing a synopsis! And Love Inspired Suspense wants a very detailed synopsis! Tell me, do you consider yourself a Panster or Plotter? 

Loretta: I call myself a panster, but writing that long synopsis almost feels like I’m a plotter. 

Patricia: I'm trying to write a proposal for LIS and I SO agree! What do you do when you’re not writing? Any interesting hobbies? 

Loretta: When I’m not writing, I’m either reading, cleaning house, watching murder mysteries on television, or spending time with my family. 

Hobby? I love collecting fun coffee mugs with cute sayings or with scripture on them. 

Patricia: I like collecting coffee mugs, too! Does writing energize or exhaust you? 

Loretta: Oh, writing is invigorating for me. I love the challenge.

Patricia: It is quite the challenge, for sure. You do a lot of research. Where is your favorite place to research. 

Loretta: Since my books this far have been in the mountains, I’ve enjoyed vacationing surrounded by them.

Patricia: I love the mountains, too! What would you like readers to know about your story/characters? 

Loretta: It is my desire to present a storyline where my characters must trust God to get them through their difficult situations and learn that God will make a way where there appears to be no way. I want my characters to find love, forgiveness, and peace in their journeys.

Patricia: You do that very well in your stories! What is the most valuable piece of advice you’d like to give to unpublished authors? 

Loretta: Be yourself. Don’t try to mirror another author. Don’t give up despite the rejections. Persistence pays off.

Patricia: Absolutely! What’s next from you? 

After Blue Ridge Mountain Escape releases on June 27, 2023, my next novel, Deadly Marine Reunion, releases on December 26, 2023. 

Patricia: Oh, wow! That's great. I won't have to wait so long for another Loretta Eidson book!

Readers: Here's the cover and back copy for Blue Ridge Mountain Escape:

The firefighter rescued her once…

But can they outrun the dangers?

A peaceful vacation is what Haley Gordon needs to put her troubles behind her. Instead, she finds herself fighting for her life against a raging forest fire. Forest Service firefighter Kendall Simpson vows to protect Haley—although he has questions about her story. But with the firestorm out of control and news of escaped convicts on the mountain, can Haley and Kendall trust each other enough to survive?

You can find buy links for Blue Ridge Mountain Escape here! You can also purchase a print copy at your local big box store!

Loretta is giving away a print copy of her first book, Pursued in the Wilderness! Just leave a comment and I'll enter you in a drawing...winner announced here next Wednesday!