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INTERVIEW
If you had to describe yourself in one sentence,
what would you say?
I’m a home-schooling mom and pastor’s wife who
follows God’s call to write.
What do you do when you’re not writing? Any
interesting hobbies?
Not writing? Hmm. Pretty much I’m always writing. If
I’m not putting words on the page, it doesn’t mean I’ve stopped writing. But
sometimes I like to read.
What was your favorite book as a teen or child?
I had so many “favorite” books growing up that it’s
hard to decide. But one book came to mind with your question. Where the Red
Fern Grows. But that book was way too sad. Tears me up just thinking about it.
What genre did you start out writing? Have you
changed course? Why or why not?
I started out writing historical romantic suspense.
I loved reading the Thoene Zion Chronicles—historical novels filled with
suspense. I’ve changed course, certainly. When I couldn’t seem to gain traction
with my historical romantic suspense proposals, I switched to fantasy. Ha! Then
Heartsong Presents bought a contemporary romance from me. Turned out that
romance had mystery and suspense in it. I can’t seem to write a romance without
suspense. Though I sometimes write cozy mysteries or straight romance, I’m
primarily a romantic suspense writer.
Any other genres you’d like to try?
I’ve already tried historical romance and fantasy. I
love reading both, but now that I’m entrenched in writing romantic suspense, I
can’t imagine the research that I’d have to do to get back up to speed writing
either genre.
If you could go back in time and do something
differently at the start of your career, what would it be?
I’d start much earlier. I spent at least ten years
attempting to write off and on because I believed I was wasting my time so I’d
quit. Well, turns out I was wasting my time by NOT writing during those years.
What is the most important thing you’d like readers
to take away from your books?
I hope readers will be inspired to walk closer to
God. My characters have various struggles in their walk with Him, but really,
that’s the point—we need to be walking with Him. Working through our struggles
by bringing Him into the mix.
What is the most valuable piece of advice you’d like
to give to unpublished authors?
Persist. Go to conferences and learn to be the best
writer you can be.
Arriving at her secluded cabin to find her brother
missing, Olivia Kendricks follows his trail into the woods—until two shooters
take aim at her. She only escapes when ex-detective Zachary Long, her brother's
friend—and Olivia's first love—comes to her rescue. Now
as they run for their
lives in the snowbound wilderness, they must search for her brother while
figuring out why someone wants them dead. And though Zach's police force
training may be what will save them, it's also what once drove them apart when
he gave Olivia up to chase his dream. In a freezing landscape as deadly as it
is beautiful, they'll have to let go of the past…and face down powerful men
willing to kill to keep secrets buried.
Elizabeth is giving away a copy of FALSE SECURITY. To enter, leave a comment, along with your contact information. (U.S. only, please!)
Your book sounds very intriguing! I'm curious now as to why they are being shot at.
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Maryann
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres. I enjoyed your interview and learning about False Security.
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"False Security" sounds like an amazing read. Elizabeth Goddard is a new author to me and I would enjoy reading her book.
ReplyDelete"False Security" sounds like an amazing read. Elizabeth Goddard is a new author to me and I would enjoy reading her book.
ReplyDeleteI don't like fantasy so am happy you quit writing that!
ReplyDeleteI love romantic suspense. I do agree that Christian fiction should be bringing people closer to God. It should start or continue your thirst for him.
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Amazing sounding book and resume! I'm glad you didn't give up your dreams!
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Trying to excape from someone who is trying to kill them would be tough enough in Summer much less in the snow. I would love to read this. fishingjan(at)aol(dot)com
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i love wintry suspense :D
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