Welcome, Rhonda. What are some of the
spiritual themes you like to write about?
I Love to write about forgiveness. Without it we would all
be lost. My characters “usually” have to forgive others or themselves as they
move on in life.
What other books of
yours are coming out soon?
I just had a book come out in May and my next one doesn’t
come out until next Spring J
If you could spend an
evening with one contemporary person (not a family member of yours), who would
it be and why?
Joyce Meyer – I love to sit under her teachings because I
admire her love of the Lord and her willingness to share all that she has
learned and is learning about our Savior.
James and I have been
in the James Robison studio audience when she was on the show. We like to
listen to her, too. What historical person would you like to meet (besides
Jesus) and why?
This changes from time to time because there are so many,
I’d love to meet. Today I think I’d like to meet Noah’s wife. Because she
started over with only three other ladies, her daughter-in-laws. Everything
changed for her the moment she stepped on the Ark. What must that have been like? How did
it feel?
How can you encourage
authors who have been receiving only rejections from publishers?
We all have received rejections up until the moment we
received our first contract so you are not alone. The only way to get published
is to keep trying! Here is a list of some books that were rejected and the
number of times.
Auntie Mame, Patrick Dennis (15)
Carrie, Stephen King (30)
Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfeld and Mark Victor Hansen (140)
Diary of Anne Frank (16)
Dr. Seuss books (15)
Dubliners, James Joyce (22)
Dune, Frank Herbert (23)
Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell (38)
Harry Potter book one, J. K. Rowling (9)
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Richard Bach (18)
Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyerdahl (20)
M*A*S*H, Richard Hooker (17)
The Peter Principle, Laurence Peter (16)
The Prncess Diaries, Meg Cabot (17)
Watership Down, Richard Adams (26)
A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle, (26)
Carrie, Stephen King (30)
Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfeld and Mark Victor Hansen (140)
Diary of Anne Frank (16)
Dr. Seuss books (15)
Dubliners, James Joyce (22)
Dune, Frank Herbert (23)
Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell (38)
Harry Potter book one, J. K. Rowling (9)
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Richard Bach (18)
Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyerdahl (20)
M*A*S*H, Richard Hooker (17)
The Peter Principle, Laurence Peter (16)
The Prncess Diaries, Meg Cabot (17)
Watership Down, Richard Adams (26)
A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle, (26)
These titles were taken from the web and not from a book.
So
as you can see, You can
do it! I can’t even remember how many
times I was rejected J So keep at it!
I’ve laughingly told
other writers that I could paper at least two walls of my office with my
rejection slips. Tell us about the featured book?
The Midwife’s Legacy is a novella collection put out by Barbour
Books. I am blessed to be working with such talented and sweet authors! Pamela
Griffin, Jane Kirkpatrick, and Trish Perry. My story is, The Midwife’s Apprentice.
The short version of the back cover J Peek into an aged
journal that links the adventurous lives of four courageous midwives. Wisconsin farmer, widow, mother, and midwife Adele Marley
is too busy for a smitten, unwavering banker. To survive in love and life,
Polly Schultz must rise above her fears on the Oregon
Trail , this one is mine J. Christiana is in a
battle to prove to one man that she can be both a wife and a midwife.
Her confidence shaken, Kendra Silverstone needs confirmation of God’s hand in
her life and love. How will God work to give these women the direction they
need?
All four of the
authors of this collection are good friends of mine, so I know it will be good.
Please give us the first page of the book.
Sure! I’d love to!
The Midwife’s
Apprentice
By
Rhonda Gibson
Chapter One
Summer
1860
“Form up!”
The words snapped through the hot
morning air, sharper than a mule skinners whip, the order was picked up and
echoed around the camp. Polly took her place beside the wagon.
Mamadele had called the trip to Oregon , a grand
adventure. Polly frowned. Her grand adventure had turned into endless days of
walking, choking on dirt from the wagons, and being lonely. Since she traveled
with the Bentz’ family, she really wasn’t alone but they were a family and
Polly the outsider, the mid-wife’s apprentice. Oh, Idella Bentz’ had never
called her such but Polly could see the worry in the soon to be mother’s eyes.
At the end of each day, thanks to
Mamadele’s journal and the sketch paper she’d brought, Polly found relief from
the endless travel. The soothing sounds of the oxen, cattle, and horses also
gave her comfort as she read or sketched in her small tent at night. Thanks to
her little mule, Betsy, Polly was able to ride some days. But when she was
walking, Betsy gently pushed her from behind, often with Luke Bentz’ sitting on
Polly’s hip. At first the men had protested the small mule being with her but
Mr. Bentz’ had put a stop to their grumbling. For that, Polly was thankful.
According to Mr. Bentz’ they should
arrive at the new Fort
Kearney by night fall,
Polly prayed it were so. Her feet hurt and she was tired. If Idella didn’t need
her so badly, Polly would have already turned around and rode her little mule
home.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
There are several ways J
http://recipesfromrhondascollection.blogspot.com/
This one is a recipe blog where I
feature other authors.
I’m also on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
I also blog on The Craftie Ladies of Love Inspired http://craftieladiesofromance.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for having me Lena !
It is always a pleasure to visit with your readers.
And it's always a pleasure to host you, Rhonda.
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Book sounds great, thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLiz R in Al
Thank Lena for having me :) I am always so happy to come visit with your readers.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz R!
This book was written by some great authors. I haven't read many books about midwives so this would be something new. I'd love to win a copy of The Midwife's Legacy.
ReplyDeletepmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Hi Pam... I hadn't either and I learned a lot about midwifing while writing my story.
ReplyDeleteJane, Pamela and Trish are awesome authors! They were so fun to work with.
Book looks great thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLourdes in Huntington NY
This book is different.
ReplyDeleteJoyce in TN
Hi Lourdes and JoyAnne :)
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting to see the books that were rejected time & again.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read THE MIDWIFE'S LEGACY thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I would love to have a chance to read this. Great interview. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteAmy Campbell
Southwest VA
Would love to win a copy. Portsmouth, VA
ReplyDeleteLena, I enjoyed your interview and look forward to reading Rhonda's book. I'm also a big fan of Joyce Meyer. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNancee in Michigan
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Looks like a great Book, Thanks for the chance to win,
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Joanna Richmond
Blanch NC
Rhonda...sounds like a great book :-) Thanks for the encouraging words for us new writers...needed to hear that today! Would love to be entered for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLorna from Alberta
lornafaith at gmail dot com
Would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteKaren Gervais from Troy, NY
Thanks everyone!! I got a little behind on my greetings :)
ReplyDeleteI researched the amount of times different authors were rejected a long time ago, when I get discouraged (yes, published authors still get rejection letters)I look at that list and press on.
I'm glad my words have helped you Lorna :)
Sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance to read it
ReplyDeletePatricia
I have great admiration for midwives, so this book sounds like it would be an interesting collection of stories.
ReplyDeleteMerry in TX
The Interview was great, thank you Lena and Rhonda.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about Midwives, My oldest daughter Candy was born at my Mother's house in Germany with a Midwife. This Lady was so awesome i wish I could have had her with my other 2 children. By the way, this Lady delivered me when I was born.
I would love to win your Book.
I live in S.Illinois
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i have a fascination for midwives, and would love to win Rhonda's novel. Thanks for the interview and opportunity, Lena and Rhonda. Noah's wife...now that would be interesting.
ReplyDeletePlease add me to the drawing for The Midwife's Legacy. Thank you.
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Enter me!
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This books sounds great!! Please enter my name in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteKaz from New York
Another book to add to my TBR pile. I enjoy historical novels and this story seems fascinating. Thanks for this giveaway and the chance to win a great read.
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Barb Shelton
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This sounds like a great book, would love to win...Meg/G./Ohio
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ReplyDeleteSharon Richmond
Blanch,NC.
This collection, especially your book, sounds great! Anybody who has grown and been greatly blessed through Joyce Meyer's teachings is definitely a sister in Christ whose novels I want to read! Blessings to you! Mama Cat in Phoenix
ReplyDeleteWould love to win and read The Midwife's Legacy. Sounds so interesting. Putting it on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteKayG in NY
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This would be my very first book to read on midwives...sounds interesting.....Thanks, Shirley T./Illinois
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