Dear Readers, this is
a Christmas novella collection with five authors, some of our favorites and some new
ones—Ginger Solomon (our features author today) and these others: Gail Sattler,
Lee Carver, Kimberly Rose Johnson, and Lee Tobin McClain. Ginger is offering a
print book if the winner is in the US
and an ebook if the winner is outside the US .
Welcome, Ginger. How
did you come up with the idea for your story?
When the other authors and I started brainstorming, I
decided I wanted the guy who loved to decorate for Christmas. And he needed to
have a love interest who didn’t. Add on to that the fact that she’s his boss
and doesn’t like animals, it made for some interesting conflict.
If you were planning
a party with Christian authors of contemporary fiction, what six people would
you invite and why?
Wow, there are so many wonderful authors I would love to
invite. Only six. *sigh* Ruth Logan Herne for sure. She is always good for a
laugh, and I love her books. I’d love to meet Valerie Comer in person, so I’d
invite her. I’d also invite Carol Moncado and Elizabeth Maddrey for the same
reason. All of them co-blog with me on InspyRomance.com. Finally, Ronie Kendig
and Lynette Eason. I love suspense and would like to know how they come up with
some of their scenes. J
Now let’s do that for
a party for Christian authors of historical fiction, what six people would you
invite and why?
Karen Witemeyer and Jen Turano because I’d like to pick
their brains on how to get quirky heroines who always mean well. Mary Connealy
because I just love her cowboy stories, and I think she’d make us all laugh. I
don’t read much Biblical fiction, but I’d love to meet Liz Curtis Higgs (and
take one of her trips to Scotland …drool).
I follow Kim Vogel Sawyer on Facebook, and she has such a sweet spirit. I’d
invite her (with Clyde ). Lastly, Julie
Lessman. I’ve read several of her books and her romantic scenes up the heart
rate without being unsuitable.
Many times, people
(and other authors) think you have it made with so many books published. What
is your most difficult problem with writing at this time in your career?
Time. All seven of my children still reside at home. Three
have graduated and are in college, but I homeschool the other four. They are in
12th, 10th, 8th, and 6th grade this year. I am busy. During the summer months,
I get more time to write, but that’s also when our garden, berries, and trees
produce, so I’m also busy with those. My goal is 5,000 words per week, but some
weeks I’m lucky to get 1,000. It is what it is. I like to say that my full-time
job is homeschooling, and writing is my part-time job, neither of which pay
much, except in the satisfaction of doing what God has called me to do.
Tell us about the
featured book.
My novella in the Love in Mistletoe Springs collection
is entitled Mr. Christmas and Miss Scrooge. Mitch Silverton agreed to
be in charge of decorating for the fundraiser. And he needs his boss, Margaret
Holberg, to donate her family's vast array of decorations to make the day
unforgettable. BUT ... She's not sharing. Christmas is not a holiday she wants
to celebrate in July, and saving the animal shelter is not high on her list of
important things to do. He wants her to share more than the decorations. He
wants her heart. Will he succeed in changing Miss Scrooge into Mrs. Christmas?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Note: The prologue details the shelter meeting referred to
here.
“What do you mean he’s not here?” A hysterical female voice
screeched as Mitch Silverton entered Holberg’s Hardware after the shelter
meeting. Todd Richards, his boss, had agreed to stand in for him for a few
hours. They switched when one of them needed a few hours off for one reason or
another. It didn’t happen often, but now he wished he’d skipped the meeting. It
sounded as if Todd needed a little backup.
Mitch glanced at Sean, their part-time worker, who shrugged
and mouthed, “Miss Holberg.”
With a nod, he headed toward the office. Meggy had come to
visit. Her first that he knew of since he’d been hired six months ago after he
returned home when his mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her parents took off on a
year-long trip around the world a few weeks later, leaving her in charge of the
company, which included two hardware stores and a lucrative online business. He
hadn’t seen her since she was in braids and braces, and they both worked for
her dad. He took a deep breath as he rounded the last aisle.
“Where is he?” Meggy asked, her volume down a few decibels
from the first time.
“He asked for a few hours off to go to the emergency shelter
meeting.” Mitch recognized Todd’s pacifying voice—the one he used for upset
customers.
“That’s no excuse for him to be away from the store. He
should be here, taking care of things.”
“Now, Margaret—”
“Miss Holberg.” Her voice held enough venom to kill.
I can’t wait to read
the rest. How can readers find you on the Internet?
PinterestThank you, Ginger for sharing this new collection with us. I love reading the Christmas novella collections. I know my readers do, too.
Readers, here are links to the book. By using one when you order, you help support this blog.
Love in Mistletoe Springs - Paperback
Love in Mistletoe Springs - Kindle
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33 comments:
Oh I would love to participate. I live in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. (I hope this is international).
email: grabs64 (at) gmail (dot) com
Sounds like an enjoyable read!
Melanie Backus, TX
I love Christmas novellas and would enjoy reading this one as well.
Deanne in PA
Cnnamongirl at aol dot com
What a great looking read!
Tammy in Texas
Gaby, if you win, I will send you an e-book. Thanks for commenting.
Melanie, we enjoyed writing it, and hope our readers enjoy reading it. Thanks for commenting.
Tammy, thank you.
Deanne, this is actually a Christmas in July set, but fun just the same. Love your e-mail. ;)
Sounds like a wonderful collection! I'm in Michigan.
Oh, I love Christmas-themed stories, no matter the time of year, and this is a great group of authors. So nice to meet Ginger today and I appreciate the giveaway.
Blessings!
Connie from Kentucky
Thanks for stopping by, Patricia.
Hi Connie. Lovely to "meet" you, too.
Christmas themed books are one of my favorite genres - can never get enough of the feel good holiday stories. Count me in for this one!
Cheryl in IL
I love Christmas themed books as well Cheryl. It's one of the reasons it was so fun to write this one. I've just finished another, actually about Christmas this time. It'll be out in November. Thanks for stopping by.
Christmas in July sounds wonderful to me (if it brings some cold weather). Or, even just some fun stories. I'm in. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Bah humbug! I love a Christmas love story set in July! :)
Merry in MN
A lovely interview & collection thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
oh, this sounds like a fun book. I love Christmas and romance. thanks for the chance to win
I live in ND
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Enter me for the paperback copy of your awesome giveaway!!
Conway, SC.
Looks and sounds like an interesting read!!! I would choose the paperback if I would win!!!
Sarah Richmond
N.C.
Hi Ginger. Loved the interview with you. You sound like a very busy lady. I grew up in a family of 8 siblings. I loved it. I hope he is lucky in changing this lady he likes. it would be bad to not care for Christmas decorations. I love decorating my house and tree. Would love to win this Christmas Collection. I love those books.
Maxie from Texas ( mac262(at)me(dot)com <
Linda, I'm with you on needing some cooler weather. Thanks for stopping by.
Merry, hahaha. I'm so glad your Scrooge-y self is looking forward to Christmas in July...er August.
Thank you, Mary.
Apple blossom, thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy it.
Sharon, thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for stopping by Sarah.
Maxie, I am definitely busy, which is why I haven't gotten back here since Monday. :) Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like a good book. North Platte Nebraska.
I am looking forward to reading this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win.PA.
I love Christmas themed stories. This one sounds like a great read.
Brenda in VA.
I really enjoy collections and all these authors are new to e except Kimberly Rose Johnson. Christmas themes are also one of my favorites! sm CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com
I always enjoy novellas. The title and cover are both great!
Beth from IA
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