I feel the Lord called me to write the kind of books I do. I
hope my stories are uplifting and that they touch reader's hearts and in
someway draw the reader closer to the Lord.
Besides when you came
to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
The day my daughter was born was the happiest day in my life
after I became a Christian.
How has being
published changed your life?
I'm not sure it's changed that much, other than it gives me
great joy to write and to hear how something I've written has touched a
reader's life. I sometimes have to work daily life around my writing or maybe I
should say work my writing around my daily life.
What are you reading
right now?
I'm so behind in my reading! I've been reading the Love
Inspired Historical Irish Brides series about three sisters who come to
America. I'm enjoying their journey!
I read that series.
It was very good. What is your current work in progress?
Right now I'm waiting on edits for the second story in what
I call my Heaton House series, tentatively called, To Trust Her Heart. And I'm working on the third book in the series
that takes place in late 1890's New
York City.
What would be your
dream vacation?
I'm the only one in my family who has been to Hawaii and I'd love to
have a family vacation there.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
Up until this series, I always chose places I'd lived, that
I was familiar with. But after 9/11, seeing how New Yorkers reached out to help
each other, I felt drawn to the city and its history. Then I started getting
ideas and began researching and the Lord gave me the idea for a series. I love
writing these stories set in New York City at a time when women began joining
the workforce in large numbers. I like being able to set stories in so many
places in the city, and telling stories about the poor, the rich, and the
middle class and tying them all together with a boardinghouse.
If you could spend an
evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?
I think it would be President George Bush. I think he dealt
with so much in such an honorable way, and I have such respect for him and his
wife. So If I could spend time with them as a couple that would be even better.
What are your
hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I love to cook, sew, and do crafts. I just don't have enough
time to do it all.
What is your most
difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Procrastination. I've found that if I start writing as soon
as I get up, I get much more accomplished. And for me, if I get that word count
in early, I don't feel guilty about doing other things in the day. Then if I
can write more later in the day, if feels like icing on the cake.
What advice would you
give to a beginning author?
Just write. Get that
book finished. You can't edit and polish what you haven't written.
Somewhere to Call Home is about Violet Burton, a young woman who
finds her home is owned by the bank after her mother passes away. When the
banker tries to blackmail her into marrying him to get her home free and clear,
she takes one of her mother's friends up on her offer to stay with her and find
work in New York City to pay off the mortgage. Thinking all she really wants is
to have her family home back, she isn't prepared to enjoy living in the city so
much—or to find herself so attracted to her landlady's son, Michael Heaton. But
Violet must learn that home is where her heart is.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Prologue
May 1895, Ashland , Virginia
Violet
Burton sighed with disappointment as she left the mercantile. How could things
have changed so much in such a short time? Only moments ago, on her way to the
post office, there'd been a help wanted sign in the store's window and another
one in the milliner's shop. Evidently, she wasn't the only one seeking
employment in her small hometown, for both positions were filled by the time
she got through picking up her mail.
She walked
along the main street, her gaze searching the windows of the businesses on each
side of the street. When she spotted a sign in the café across the way, a
flicker of hope nudged her to gather up her skirts to clear them from the dirt
road and hurry across. However, just before she reached the door, the sign was yanked
right out of the window. Violet's hope sank once more but she entered the
establishment anyway.
She
walked over to the proprietor who was putting the sign
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
They can find me at www.janetleebarton.com
On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/janetleebarton
On Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JanetLeeBartonThank you, Janet, for sharing this book with us. I've read it and loved it. I know my readers will love it, too.
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45 comments:
I would love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Blessings,
Jo from Southern Arizona
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Somewhere to Call Home sounds really great!
Amy C
VA
Thanks, Janet and Lena for a fun interview, and the chance to win!
Marianne from Alberta
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Thanks, Janet and Lena for a fun interview, and the chance to win!
Marianne from Alberta
mitziUNDERSCOREwanhamATyahooDOTcom
I WOULD BE BLESSED TO WIN A COPY OF SOMEWHERE TO CALL HOME. ANGELA FROM KY
Thanks for the opportunity to get this book.
Lyndie Blevins
Duncanville Tx
Thanks for visiting Jo, Amy, Marianne, Anonymous and Lyndie! I loved writing Somewhere to Call Home and am glad you like the sound of it!
Wonderful interview Janet and Lena! Janet this is a great book, I love the way you brought New York alive for your readers!
Janet,
I am REALLY looking forward to this book. My feathers fell when I tried to get it on Kindle and it wasn't quite ready. All best to you and Lena. Very good interview.
Looking for work is always a daunting task!
Thanks for the chance to win Somewhere to call Home.
Patty in SC
Thanks so much for stopping by, Rhonda, Jacqueline, and Patty! I hope everyone thinks I bring turn of the century New York City to life like you do, Rhonda. I do love writing about it. :)
Anxious to read this one, Janet. I love stories where the characters step out of their comfort zones and find new dreams.
Lori B
Anxious to read this one, Janet. I love stories where the characters step out of their comfort zones and find new dreams.
Lori B
Janet, I would love to win a copy of Somewhere to Call Home. As always Lena's interview is great. Please put my name in the drawing! I live in Springfield, MO and am enjoying the color in God's world. Blessings!
Darlene
spangldlady[at]gmail[dot]com
I would LOVE to win this book! Please enter me!
Amada, NM
This book sounds like fun!
From the black hills of SD!
I can't wait to get back to hawaii - great vacation choice! Sounds like a book I'd really enjoy
cheryl in IL
msboatgal at aol.com
Sounds wonderful! Please enter me! I'm from NC.
Sounds wonderful! Please enter me! I'm from NC.
Hey Janet,
I have read this book (so Lena, you can exclude me from the drawing) and I LOVED it! You did such a great job, Janet, with making me feel I was reading about a small community with the boardinghouse even though the story was set in the metropolis of New York City. And I loved the scenes when they went to different parts of the city. It was great getting to see what the city was like at that time. I know a LOT of research was involved in that! I am looking forward to the second Heaton House book.
thanks for the interview and your comments Janet, the book looks like a great story, it will be interesting to find out if she comes back home or starts life with someone new is a new city. I think I would be tempted to stay there and just sell the old homestead. she had courage though to go and attempt to find monies to pay the mortgage.
Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)
a Ga reader
Thanks so much for stopping by everyone and for commenting!
Aaron, I am so very glad you liked Somewhere to Call Home!
And I hope it lives up to your expectations, Lori,spangldlady, Amanda, LadySatome, scotsgal, Katie G and pol!
Sorry to be commenting so late. Like you, Janet, I sometimes struggle with procrastination. I love your cover, and the book sounds so fascinating. I can't wait to read it.
Diane from MS
Thanks for the interesting interview, I enjoyed reading it. Jasmine is rainy northwest Montana
enjoyed reading interview
sse6@juno.com
love the love inspired books thanks for a chance to win
live in ND
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I'm not sure I've ever read any of Janet's books. I would love the opportunity to read this one.
Ginger in AL
Thanks so much for stopping by Diane, Jasmine, appleblossom, Ginger and Anonymous! I can't wait to see who wins a copy. :)
Enter me!!
Sarah
Blanch,N.C.
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Nathanael
Blanch, NC
Enter me this book looks great!!
Sharon Richmond
Blanch,NC.
sharonruth126@gmail.com
I love the storyline, it is very original. Interesting interview. Thank you for this giveaway. I would love to go to Hawaii!
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Please enter me in the contest. I know I would enjoy the book. Thank you. Judy C. in Louisiana
Thanks so much for stopping by and entering to win a copy of Somewhere to Call Home, Sarah, Nathanael, Sharon, Carol and Judy!
Great interview, Janet and Lena. Can't wait to read this story, Janet.
Thanks, Ginger!
The story sounds great. Please enter me.
Beth from Iowa
Would like to win Somewhere to Call Home. san diego, ca
SOMEWHERE TO CALL HOME sounds like a fabulous read. I enjoyed the first page thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I was intrigued by the great interview and that cover is fabulous. Janet, I haven't read your books but would love the chance to win this one. Please count me in! Blessings! Darlene from MO
spangldlady[at]gmail[dot]com
I love stories where the woman has to make her own way in the world and find out what she's made of! This sounds great! I'm in MN.
Sounds like a wonderful book!
bonnieroof60@yahoo.com
Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks! Portsmouth, VA
What a heart tugging beginning! I'd love to be entered for Somewhere to Call Home. Thanks!
Merry in TX
Congratulations on your first LIH! :) Thanks for the giveaway!
Jes
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