Welcome back,
Jennifer. What are some of the spiritual themes you like to write about?
Forgiveness, overcoming emotional pain, and special
needs—all three have been significant in my life and in my spiritual walk with
Christ.
What other books of
yours are coming out soon?
For Love or Country
in June and For Love or Liberty in
November—Books 1 & 2 in The MacGregor Legacy series. The first one is set
during the Revolutionary War and the second one is set during the War of 1812.
If you could spend an
evening with one contemporary person (not a family member of yours), who would
it be?
Joyce Meyer
What historical
person would you like to meet (besides Jesus) and why?
Can I choose someone from each time period? A different
person comes to mind each time I am asked this question. Tonight it is Jane
Austen because I love her novels and wish she could have lived longer to write
more.
How can you encourage
authors who have been receiving only rejections from publishers?
Don’t give up and stay on top of the latest changes in the
publishing industry and be open-minded to new technologies. So much has changed
since I first started out and even more so since I’ve become published in 2010.
The publishing industry and the way people buy books will change even more in
the next decade.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Awakened Redemption, 1815
Preston Mallory hires Elyse Brigham as a nursemaid for his
son. Recovering from an abused past, she begins to open her heart to him until
she discovers Preston 's true identity.
Betrayed, she flees to London and Preston follows hoping to mend things. His plans are
thwarted when his former fiancée is murdered. With plenty of motive and no
alibi, he's arrested. How will he prove his innocence and convince Elyse to
forgive him?
Elyse has nowhere to turn and believes the Almighty has
forsaken her. As her life unravels, a new foundation and path are laid before
her if she has the courage to forgive and cling to a forgotten faith.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Her life needed to change—most ardently.
But that
wasn’t likely to happen. Elyse Brigham’s very existence depended upon her
stepfather, a drunken driveler. He halted the rickety old wagon as the wheels
squeaked to a stop. While he set the brake, Elyse jumped down and hurried to
the back.
“Gel! I
expect ye to be useful today,” he called after her.
Elyse
didn’t bother to respond. She learned long ago that she’d be better off saying
as little as possible. Soon he’d go drink himself into a stupor and Elyse would
have a few hours alone. The only thing that kept her from running away was the
fact that he always took all the money she earned. The few times he had caught
her hiding a couple of farthings, he’d beaten her.
“I promised
to meet a gent down the street.” He grunted, hauling himself down from the
wagon, huffing as if the slight move had winded him. “Don’t be gettin’ into any
mischief whilst I’m gone.” He stumbled over a rock and murmured incoherent
curses as he grabbed his shin. It sat in plain view, large enough for one to
sit upon.
Elyse
suspected he’d missed it due to the swigs of gin he’d already taken that
morning. Avery Croxton couldn’t get out of bed without succumbing to the vile
drink. She wrinkled her nose at the stench on him.
“Better not
’old out your earnings.” He strode to her and wagged a crooked finger in her
face. “Remember what ’appened last time.” Avery glared at her with his chin set
at an angle and his balding brown head tlted. “I’ll do it again an’ won’t think
twice.”
“Yes,
Papa.” Elyse dropped her head and adopted a humble state, hoping obedience
would rid her of him sooner.
Satisfied,
he moved past her and beyond the people setting up beside them. Elyse sighed
with relief and relaxed her shoulders. She waited until his swaying gait
disappeared in the growing crowd before turning her attention to her
surroundings.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
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12 comments:
Portsmouth, VA
I enjoyed the first page. Sounds like an interesting story.
Tennessee
I've never heard of this book. However I have some books by this author. This sounds like an interesting story.
J.C. -Indiana-
Thank you for swinging by and I hope you enjoy Awakened Redemption.
What an intriguing story line. Loving the cover too.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I would absolutely love to win a copy of Awakened Redemption. Thank you for the chance.
I live in Indiana.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cindy W.
This sounds like a very interesting story with a lot of plot twists.
Susan in Texas
I would love to win this. Thank you for the opportunity and the interview!
Diana from SC
dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com
Wow! The book sounds wonderful! Thanks for this opportunity!
Jean K
West Palm Beach, FL
What a difficult situation for Elyse to be in, to have an alcoholic as a father... I look forward to her story.
Patty in SC
This sounds so good! I loved the Highland series and this sounds just as good! I can't wait to read Elyse's story!
Kristen in OK
kam110476 at gmail dot com
Thank you for sharing this interview and giveaway. I would love to read Elyse's story!
Britney Adams, TX
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