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Sunday, February 07, 2010

SONGBIRD UNDER A GERMAN MOON - Tricia Goyer - Free Book

This is the other book release introducing the Summerside Press romantic suspense line. Welcome, Tricia. Why do you write the kind of books you do?

I write what interests me most. It sounds sort of selfish … but I want to be PASSIONATE about my stories. I want to be able to be excited about the books I write. I write about marriage and family because I'm passionate about mine. I write historical novels because I love researching history and transporting myself to a different world. The reader just gets to come along for the ride! Hahaha … I'm glad my readers enjoy the journey with me. :)

And they really do. Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?

Today. Every day I try to find joy. I have an amazing husband and great kids. I love my friends. I love my work. I love walking with God through each day!

How has being published changed your life?

I'm busier now. Many more people know who I am, but on the inside—and in my “world” very little has changed. I still love my church, my family, my friends. I have an “outside” writing world, but that's just opened the door to more friends and co-workers!

What are you reading right now?

Thou Givest … They Gather by Amy Carmichael. It's an old devotional book that I found at the thrift store!

I love some of the older devotional books, too. What is your current work in progress?

I'm currently writing Love Finds You in Victory Heights Washington, Summerside. It's set in Seattle in World War II. My co-writer Ocieanna Fleiss and I are enjoying the story and loving the characters!

What would be your dream vacation?

I would love to go to Greece with my family and stay in a small house overlooking the sea.

Wouldn't we all? How do you choose your settings for each book?

I get lots of ideas, but it's the places that KEEP coming back that I have to write about. They are the places I want to visit and that seem like a character in their own right, with their history and intrigue.

If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?

My husband. He's the funnest person to spend time with. Okay … beyond him … Billy Graham. I highly respect him. I'd love to hear from his heart about his life.

What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

I LOVE board games. My husband, kids, and whoever friends happen to over will be talked into playing one if they hang around long enough. I love seeing everyone around the table interacting and having fun. I also love travel and exploring new places with family and friends.

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

I try to do too much. I have SO many ideas. I want to write them all … now! I overcome it by talking to John and my agent Janet. They help me to set more realistic goals.

What advice would you give to a beginning author?

LIVE LIFE. Give, serve, step out of your comfort zone. The more we live life the more we have to write about!

Tell us about the featured book?

The year is 1945. The war is over and 21-year-old Betty Lake has been invited to Europe to sing in a USO tour for American soldiers who now occupy Hitlers Germany. The first night's performance is a hit. Betty becomes enthralled with the applause, the former Nazi-held mansion they're housed in and the attention of Frank Witt, the US Army Signal Corp Photographer. Yet the next night this songbird is ready to fly the coop when Betty's dear friend, Kat, turns up missing. Betty soon realizes Franks photographs could be the key to finding Kat. Betty and Frank team up against post-war Nazi influences and the two lovebirds hearts may find the answers...in each other. But will they have a chance for their romance to sing? The truth will be revealed under a German moon.

Thank you!

And thank you, Tricia, for spending this time with us.
 
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43 comments:

  1. Excellent interview.
    Please enter me into this contest.
    VeronicaLeigh86@gmail.com

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  2. Anonymous5:36 AM

    Plese enter me. I enjoy Ms. Tricia's books. Great interview.
    tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  3. Thanks for entering me!

    Blessings,
    Michelle
    scraphappy71 at sbcglobal dot net

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  4. Sylvia M.5:44 AM

    I love this time period and would really like to win this book. I've never read anything by this author. This book sounds good!

    Samitude[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. This sounds like a very interesting author. Thanks for the interview. Please enter me in the contest

    wyndyc at gmail.com

    http://wynsbooks.blogspot.com

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  6. I would love the chance to try Tricia's work. Thanks!

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  7. please enter me into the contest for this book, I think it would be very interesting as I was born in 1943 and my materal grandfather was a full German.
    Thanks for the chance,

    mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net

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  8. Tricia sounds like a joyful lady. Please include me in the drawing for Songbird Under a German Moon. Thanks!

    worthy2bpraised[at]gmail[dot]com

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  9. Anonymous9:46 AM

    I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.

    wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. Sarah R10:49 AM

    Sounds like a good read. Please enter me in the drawing.

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  11. this book sounds incredible please enter me into the giveaway
    thanks Kellie

    kellielovesanthony@gmail.com

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  12. Oh, sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. Enjoyed the interview. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you!

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  14. I would love to be entered. Thanks!

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  15. Fun interview. I'd like to read the book.

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  16. Anonymous5:31 PM

    Please enter me. I have not read any of Tricia's books but would love to. Thanks!!!
    jackie.smith(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  17. Thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Tricia. I really like the cover of "Songbird" and the story sounds very good.

    Thanks for entering me in the drawing.
    Sherry
    love2stitch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. Anonymous5:53 AM

    Please enter me:) Thanks!!

    Charity Lyman
    esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  19. I absolutely LOVE Tricia's books. I haven't read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. I love Tricia's WWII books and can't wait to read this one. Please enter me.
    julesreffner at gmail dot com

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  21. Love Tricia's WWII books. Would appreciate winning her latest! Please add me in. Thanks.
    desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

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  22. Fun interview. Thank you for this excellent giveaway! :O)

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  23. Sounds great! Please enter me!

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  24. Awesome interview! I love Tricia Goyer's books!
    please enter me!

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  25. Please enter me. Thanks.

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  26. i would like to read this book. count me in !

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  27. Lena! Thanks for hosting Songbird Under a German Moon on your blog! I'm thrilled your readers are excited about it. I loved writing this story.

    Thanks for all you do Lena!

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  28. Great interview. Please enter me in the contest.

    dancealert at aol dot com

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  29. I would like this book. Thanks for the chance.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  30. Thank you to all of you who are so eager to read Songbird Under a German Moon! I hope you enjoy it!

    And thank you, Lena, for having me here!!

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  31. I love historical fiction!

    hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. I love everything about Germany! I'm so excited to find a good book set there. It's surprisingly difficult, I've found!

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  33. First - I love the cover for the book. It's gorgeous! And the book sounds great, I love historical fiction!

    Second - Tricia, I love how passionate you are about things, and loving towards your husband.

    Thanks Lena!

    Meg

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  34. Hey! Please enter me in this contest! I really want to read this book. :)

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  35. I've never been a fan of World War II books, but I really enjoy Tricia's. Songbird Under a German Moon has both an unusual title and theme - and I'd love to read it. Thanks for the interview and chance to win a copy. And that's a great picture of Tricia!

    cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

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  36. Please enter me in the book giveaway. Thanks! Esther
    faith4u7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. I'm relatively new to the blogging world. How fun to be able to interview the authors. Would you enter me in this contest.

    inspiredbyfiction[at]gmail[dot]com

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  38. Anonymous11:18 AM

    thanks for the opportunity to read this fabulous book

    karenk
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. How fun. Please include me. jacksond@nhr3.net

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  40. I'd be so happy to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

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  41. What great giveaways! Please enter me for a chance.

    coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com

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  42. A memorable title for the book.... I like it.

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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