Welcome back, Lisa. Why do you write the
kind of books you do?
My life has been filled with highs, lows, good, bad, fun,
and downright scary. Through the wild journey God has been faithful, even when
I wasn’t. I long for my novels to immerse the reader on a journey that
surrounds them with God’s love and truth.
Besides when you came
to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
Marrying my sweet husband and later being blessed with our
sweet son.
How has being
published changed your life?
Being published has blessed me with another method to share
God’s love and truth through fictional stories.
What are you reading
right now?
I just finished Mother
of Pearl by Kellie Gilbert and am finishing Liberty Belle by Patricia Carroll.
What is your current
work in progress?
The Fortune -- Joy Davidson’s life is root bound. There’s more
growth at the gardening center she inherited from her grandparents. Orphaned at
the age of two, Joy found escape in dreaming of an adventurous life. However,
real-life adventure seems to have left her in the dirt.
After college, Eric West moved to California to study the
design of Green Homes. However Eric missed his family, missed the Idaho Mountains ,
and especially missed Joy. Eric returns to Boise , ready and hopeful to build more than
his dream home.
A series of cryptic clues
beginning with a fortune cookie, leads Joy and Eric on more adventure than they
could have dreamed or imagined.
What would be your
dream vacation?
Staying in a beautiful log cabin in the mountains with a
river close by to sit, play, and pray.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
The characters seem to come with their own setting. J
If you could spend an
evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?
Ann Voskamp. I love her heart and passion for God!
What are your
hobbies, besides writing and reading?
Exploring Idaho ,
playing in nature, spending time with family, and spending time with my prayer
buddies.
What is your most
difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Dialogue comes easy, however setting the stage for each
scene has been tough. Lena , you helped me
immensely with this problem. I’m learning how important it is to immerse your
readers in their senses while reading.
What advice would you
give to a beginning author?
Pray, read, write, attend writing conferences, join critique
groups, pay for writing mentoring clinics, learn all you can to write in excellence.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Nadia Minsky fled Israel
to escape her past, but she can’t outrun her nightmares. The throbbing scars
along her hip and stomach are cruel reminders of shattered dreams. Even though
surgeons mended her body, her spirit still bleeds. Friends
claim only God can heal her. For Nadia, trusting a God who allowed her to
suffer is inconceivable.
Can close friends, a wild roommate, and a handsome medical
student help Nadia learn to trust? Or will she chose to allow her past to
forever cripple her future?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Faceless crowds provided a place
to blend in. A way to become invisible. Just another ant in the busy throng.
Students crowded the college campus as Nadia Minsky made her way to the
university bookstore.
A cool breeze rustled in the
trees signaling the promise of fall. At the bottom of the bookstore steps Nadia
stopped, rummaged through her backpack, and found cash to buy the notebook
needed for the upcoming literature project.
Young men descended the stairs
toward her.
Dread slithered down her spine.
She stood straight, stayed close to the rail, and focused on the top step.
“Hey, sexy.”
“Give it up.” Another voice
bantered. “She’s way out of your league.”
Nadia refused to acknowledge
them. She squeezed past. Just a few more steps and she’d be safe inside the
building.
A wolf-whistle sent a chill from
the past coursing through her veins. She stumbled and grabbed for the rail. Her
hand met air. She slammed hard against the granite steps, landing on her bad
side. Pain exploded down her leg. She wouldn’t cry. No one would see her cry.
A strong hand gripped her arm.
“Can I help?”
Shockwaves jolted from his touch.
“No.” She wrenched away and pulled herself to her feet. Steadying herself, she
brushed off her jeans.
“You hit hard. Are you sure
you’re okay?” His deep voice tinged with concern tempted her to look his way.
She locked her gaze on her feet.
“I am fine.”
“I don’t remember seeing you last
semester. I’m David Cohen.” His broad-shouldered back to her, he gathered her
books and papers, including, much to her embarrassment, the Bible her friend
Ruth had given her. At least her knife had stayed secure in the hidden pocket
at the bottom of her backpack.
She forced herself to ignore the
aching throb in her leg and instead clenched the rail. “Please, may I have
things?”
“Your things? Sure.” He
hesitated. “I can carry this for you.” His voice seemed gentle and kind.
“No, not is necessary.” Careful
to avoid eye contact or touch, Nadia retrieved her belongings.
“I like your accent. Where are
you from?”
She groaned inwardly and berated
herself for speaking. Her hip throbbing, she hurried toward the door. “I
transfer.”
His footsteps followed. “I didn’t
get your name.”
She stopped. An intense longing
for someone to know her name, to care, welled up within her, staggering her
with intensity. She turned toward him and risked raising her eyes.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
And thank you, Lisa, for sharing Nadia's story with us.
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22 comments:
I have just added this book to my TBR list. It sounds great! Thannk you for the giveaway.
Blessings,
Jo from Southern Arizona
azladijo(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the opportunity to get this book.
Lyndie Blevins
Duncnaville, Texas
Thank you Jo and Lyndie for taking the time to read and leave a comment. And thank you, Lena for the opportunity to be a guest on your wonderful site.
I'm offering Prodigal Nights for free this week (10/22-10/26) on Amazon. You can stop over and pick up a copy if you're interested.
http://www.amazon.com/Prodigal-Nights-ebook/dp/B008RCNAIC/ref=zg_bs_158439011_f_2
How do you get these fabulous books and authors, Lena? This one sounds amazing. Thanks for the interview and generous giveaway, Lisa and Lena. Have a blessed day
Marianne from northern Alberta
mitziUNDERSCOREwanhamATgmailDOTcom
I highly recommend Prodigal Nights, everyone. I still need to write my review but it was a great book. (MY sister already bought a copy because I called her and raved about it!) I'm highly looking forward to finding the time to read Nadia's Hope, too!
From the Black Hills of SD!
Kat
this sounds like a wonderful book - thanks for the chance
cheryl in IL
msboatgal at aol.com
Another book for the 'to read' list.
Eldra from BC
thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book
live in ND
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Thank you, Marianne, LadySaotome, Scottsgal, Eldra, and Apple Blossom, I so appreciate you stopping by Lena's blog and taking the time to comment!
God's blessing to you all,
Lisa
Thank you for the opportunity to win your book. It sounds like a great book
Cathy Weber
Cdweber20@hotmail.com
thanks for the chance to read this story
karenk...from PA
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
I would love to win a copy of this book.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I am looking forward to reading Nadia's story. It looks fabulous.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Please enter me. Sounds great. I'm from NC.
Thank you, Cathy, Karenk, Linda, Mary, and Katie!
Thank you so much for your comments!!
Enter me this book looks great!!
Sharon Richmond
Blanch,NC.
This looks like a book I would really enjoy. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Beth from IA
Thank you, Sharon and Beth!
Blessings to you both,
Lisa
Thank you for the peek at Nadia's Hope, it sounds wonderfully suspenseful. I will be adding this to my wish list!
Merry in TX
Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks! Portsmouth, VA
Sounds intriguing! I'm from MN.
I think I too, would like this book, Lena. Please enter me in the drawing.Darlene from MO. Blessings! spangldlady[at]gmail[dot]com
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