Welcome back, June. God has really been
moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?
Tell us a little
about your family.
I have a daughter in El Paso ,
Texas , and another in Seattle , Washington .
Between these two busy ladies, I have ten grandchildren with a great-grand on
the way. On my husband's side, he has two sons and six grandchildren with two
greats. As you can tell we have a blended family and love everyone of these
precious kids and grandkids. And greats.
We have one great
grandson and another great on the way. Has your writing changed your reading
habits? If so, how?
Yes, definitely. I never read romance until I began writing
it. Now I read the wonderful romance stories of authors like Mildred Colvin,
Gayle Gamer Martin, Sandi Rogg, Dina Sleiman, Fay Lamb, of course Lena Nelson
Dooley, and so many more.
What are you working
on right now?
A thought came to me
the other day. What if an illiterate man fell in love with a school teacher? So
my new novel was born. I don't have a name for the characters or the title of
the book, yet, but the ideas are flowing. I have a great reference book, too,
an autographed copy of The Teacher Who
Couldn't Read. Years ago, I attended an educational conference and heard
John Corcoran tell his story. He grew up without learning how to read. He was
ashamed of his illiteracy and tried to hide it. In my story, the hero will
overcome his lack of confidence in himself by God's grace. The heroine, who
grew up in the academic world, will find out what's really important in life.
What outside
interests do you have?
Not too many. Smile. I love going to church, having friends
to dinner, and exercising. I enjoy attending the North Alabama ACFW group
meetings. But most days, I'm pounding away on my computer.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
Good question. Five of my books are set in the Seattle area of Washington
State . I know the area
well since we lived there for 12 years and the Pacific Northwest
makes a beautiful backdrop for any story. However, the influence of the area's computer
industry lends itself to the story of my systems analyst hero in the first book
and the other technologically savvy
characters in the entire Bellewood series. The
Way Home is set in Chico ,
California . If you promise not to
laugh, I'll tell you how that came about. I picked up a US map and that
town jumped out of me. The Lord blessed me by allowing me to visit for a week
to do research. My latest book will be set in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee . My husband is
actually the one who suggested that setting.
If you could spend an
evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?
Well, not counting Jesus, of course, I think I would love to
spend an evening with Martin Luther. I'd ask him question after question about the
actions he took that had a great effect on church history.
What is the one thing
you wish you had known before you started writing novels?
I wished I'd known that I don't have to compare myself with
other authors. I only need to answer to God and trust Him to accomplish His
will with my books.
It takes many authors
a long time to learn that valuable lesson. What new lessons is the Lord teaching
you right now?
I think the Lord is teaching me to trust. I've always been a
planner, looking ahead to what's coming next. God is asking me to enjoy one day
at a time and relax.
What are the three
best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?
1. Grow tough skin. When you get those critiques back
covered with red marks, just love your crit partner who took time with your
chapter.
2.When you're covering your walls with rejection letters,
don't let it get you down. Just keep writing.
3. Put God in control of your writing career. He knows best.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Deliver Us is book 3 in the Bellewood Series. Characters from
book one, Give Us This Day, and book
two, As We Forgive, make an
appearance, but we meet a new hero and heroine in this book.
The young fraternity man who coaxed Jillian Coleman upstairs
that night is only a blur in her memory. Now she lives with the unrelenting
guilt that she aborted her baby. God might forgive her, but she can't forgive
herself. As Bellewood's premier gynecologist, she hopes to open the Jeremiah
House to offer teen girls an abortion alternative. Though the handsome and
successful Dr. Jett Camp wants to marry Jillian, he believes her plan is a
waste of her skills.
Riley Mathis spent ten years in jail for dealing drugs. Now
as a Christian, he's trying to put his life back together. Working as a janitor
at night, he attends college by day. When he meets Dr. Coleman, he recognizes
her from the sapphire necklace she wore the night he stole something precious
from her. When she confesses the choice she made to abort her baby, Riley can't
tell her he's the father of her child.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
"Yes, Mom, I miss you, too." Jillian Coleman
hoisted her purse on her shoulder and grasped the little sack with the two baby
gifts.
"When can you get back up to New York for a visit?"
Mom's tender voice sent a ripple of longing through Jillian—to
see her parents. But not only that, to feel a part of a family again.
Family. She longed
for one of her own—a husband and kids. With a gulp, she acknowledged the
question demanding her attention. Would God allow it? "I can't afford to
take time off from the hospital right now. I've got at least six patients who
will deliver in the next couple of months, and they're counting on me."
Jillian took a few steps toward the front door. "Maybe I can come home
Christmas."
"Jillian, you know how much your father and I love you.
We pray for you every day."
"I need your prayers. I love you both, too." Jillian
repositioned her cell phone on her ear. "Mom, I need to go in a minute.
I'm off to a double baby shower for two of my expectant mothers."
"Another one? Sweetie, you're the most caring
obstetrician in the city of Bellewood .
No wonder your patients always invite you."
"That's nice of you to say."
"Honey, do you ever wish..."
Wish for a baby of her own? She didn't have to read Mom's
mind to know what she planned to say. "More than I want to admit."
Jillian slumped against the wall in the entry. "I dream of holding my
little boy or girl, wrapped in a pink or blue blanket, asleep in my arms. But,
Mom, don't count on being a grandmother anytime soon, if ever. I don't think
it's going to happen."
*****
Riley Mathis never thought he'd park in front of a church,
much less attend a service inside. The red brick building with the towering
steeple perched on top seemed like home now. Almost. The old Chevy sputtered when he turned off the engine.
The extra cars on a Saturday in the parking lot puzzled him.
Maybe he had the wrong day. Was the pastor having a meeting? He should pull on
around and disappear out the opposite entrance.
No. He had to mow
the grass. Couldn't procrastinate another week. Anyway, the event didn't
involve him, though he wouldn't mind getting acquainted with some folks besides
Tim Garrett. Except they probably wouldn't want to know him. Not when they
found out about his past—where he'd spent the last ten years. He'd do his work
and leave.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
June's blogs - http://junefoster.blogspot.com
and http://infinitecharacters.com
June's Amazon Author's page - http://www.amazon.com/June-Foster/e/B007ISUMPK
Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/vjifoster
Facebook. June's homepage and author's page.Thank you, June, for sharing your new book with us.
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19 comments:
Pro Life is an issue that is very important to me and this book sounds like one that I would definitely like to read. Thanks for the opportunity to read it.
Blessings,
Jo from Southern Arizona
azladijo(at)aol(dot)com
Jo, this book is dedicated to The National Right to Life Committee in the Us. The content represents a Biblical worldview.
Lena, thank you so much for having me on your blog. June
Thanks for the opportunity to get this book.
Lyndie Blevins
Duncanville, Tx
Oh, I love the sound of this one! Please enter me! I'm from NC.
Katie G.
I would love to read this. It sounds wonderful.
Deborah D, from FL
To Lena's blog followers, thank you so much for your comments. I would love nothing better for all of you to read this book and be encouraged. I think this novel would give any woman, or man for that matter, hope and freedom from guilt after having suffered an abortion.
I would love to read this book.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
i would love to read this book, thanks for the chance to win one.
i would love to read this book, thanks for the chance to win one.
My email is jcisforme@aol.com, wish me luck
I loved June's book, As We Forgive! I would love to read this one.
Monica, Ontario
Please enter me i would to read this book, it sounds great. Love your cover
and you and Lena had a great interview. God bless you.
Norma S. from Ohio
DELIVER US is going to pull at my heart. I just know it.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
This sounds great. Would love it read it!
from: South Mississippi
plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Another new author to me. So many authors yet to read. Happiness! sharon, ca
This sounds like a great story. I'm in MN.
Sounds interesting!
rebeccalyn73@hotmail.com
Beckie from Kansas
Yay June! Great interview...I live in Alabama, like June :)
June I just mentioned you to Shirley yesterday. I know she'd love your books. I can't wait for the one about the teacher :) I actually know someone that sort of happened to :) I have the Great Smoky Mountains of TN in two of my novels :) It's the honeymoon setting for my current WIP. Blessings for success, BJ
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