Welcome, Davalynn, God has really been
moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?
I see a lot of work ahead. I have two novels in the works
and each is the first in a three-book collection. There is only one way to
write those books and that is to stay in my seat and write!
Tell us a little
about your family.
My husband Mike and I have two sons, a daughter, four
grandchildren, and a Queensland
healer.
Has your writing
changed your reading habits? If so, how?
When I’m not writing, I’m reading or watching movies. I
enjoy both contemporary and historical, and prefer stories with a bit of
laughter, danger, grace, and love—four elements I like to include in my own
projects.
What are you working
on right now?
I have a historical set in the early 1900s and a
contemporary. Of course all my stories have cowboys, regardless of the era.
What outside
interests do you have?
I’m an avid photographer and enjoy playing the piano and
singing. Contemporary worship songs are my favorite and I’ve led worship for
years.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
My last six books have been set in Colorado . There’s so much history and beauty
here, it’s not hard to let your mind wander until it finds the perfect locale.
If you could spend an
evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?
I’d love to spend an evening visiting with Will Rogers.
Besides being a talented cowboy with an uncanny way with a rope, he was pretty
handy with words too. He was a writer and columnist—something we have in
common—as well as an entertainer, and his incomparable wit produced some of
this country’s best one-liners.
What is the one thing
you wish you had known before you started writing novels?
How addictive it is.
What new lessons is
the Lord teaching you right now?
I seem to learn the same lesson over and over—the fact that
I have control over very little other than my response to circumstances,
events, and people. I can choose to trust that God is in control or I can fret.
What are the three
best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?
1. Keep learning the craft.
2. Never stop writing.
3. Be kind in your dealings with others.
Tell us about the
featured book.
My novella, The Columbine Bride, is offered in
Book 4 of Barbour’s The 12 Brides of Summer. This was a fun story to write because
Barbour asked the authors of last winter’s 12
Brides of Christmas if we could come up with sequels for a summer
collection. I had the perfect character to grow another story around—Uncle Buck
from The Snowbound Bride. He meets a
young widow with two small children, and gets to know the business end of her
shotgun before he gets to know her. I put many of the things I love about Colorado in this story:
summer thunder storms, lush high parks, blue skies, and of course, columbines.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Lucy Powell’s ears pricked at her children’s excited voices.
She looked up from the vegetable seed packets to the candy counter where a tall
bearded man reached for Elmore’s ear.
Three quick steps took her past a table before she stopped.
The man squatted, and her son’s eyes widened at the sight of a copper penny.
Cecilia, ever the guardian, stayed her little brother’s hand.
“We don’t take things from strangers, Elmore.”
Lucy clutched the packets she’d already chosen and listened
for her son’s reply.
“He ain’t no stranger, Sissy. That penny come out of my
ear.”
Cecilia pulled him back with a sharp whisper, eyes narrowed
at the man. “It’s just a trick. He fooled you.”
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
http://pinterest.com/davalynnspencer/boardsThank you, Davalynn, for sharing this book with us.
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ReplyDeleteOH LOVELY! I LOVE Barbour's collections!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings, Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a), NM
P.S. glad you're back Lena! :)
Sounds like a great read! I love historical stories!
ReplyDeleteBeth in Montana
I am looking forward to reading "THE 12 BRIDES OF SUMMER (THE COLUMBINE BRIDE) - Davalynn Spencer.Thank you for the opportunity to win.PA.
ReplyDeleteWhat a informative interview. I like to listen to contemporary worship music, too. Especially when my son is playing the drums.
ReplyDeleteDavalyn will be a new author for me to read!
ReplyDeleteAmada - thanks so much for stopping by. (Love your name!)
ReplyDeleteHi, Beth. Thanks for reading!
ReplyDeleteEmma - so glad to have another reader!
ReplyDeleteKatleen - My son played the drums, too. Loved it when he was the drummer at church.
ReplyDeleteOh, Margaret, I hope you enjoy the novella!
ReplyDelete12 Brides of Summer sounds like a great set of novellas, especially yours "The Columbine Bride"! I enjoyed reading the interview on today's post. Thank you for the chance to win this book.
ReplyDeleteTrixi in OR
Thanks for stopping by, Trixi. These novellas are fun because each is a quick, complete read - perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteShort stories can be fun, and I like finding new authors. :)
ReplyDelete-Melissa M. in TN
What a wonderful collection.
ReplyDeleteMary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Wow, what a great collection of stories!
ReplyDeleteI do like collections & this sounds like a good one! !
ReplyDeleteDeanna from Nebr.
Love this premise and the first page teaser was a delight. Would love to read this collection. Thanks for the interview, Lena!
ReplyDeletePam in Ohio
Hope you enjoy this one, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Mary.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy them, Vicki.
ReplyDeleteDeanna - if you enjoy historical romance, I think you'll like it!
ReplyDeletePam - so happy to hear the first page grabbed you. Thanks for reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you Davalyn! I LOVE yours also! Beautifully unique! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amada
I enjoy historical romance and I enjoyed the first page. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Connie from KY
cps1950 at gmail dot com
So glad to have another historical reader, Connie. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteDavalyn. I love your comment that 'I can choose to trust that God is in control or I can fret'. I believe that if we worry, worry, worry we are shortchanging God!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Connie from KY
cps1950 at gmail dot com
Davalyn, I do enjoy historical romance! Looking forward to reading this one!
ReplyDeleteDee from NE...
Colorado is a beautiful state - will be a great setting for a romance!
ReplyDeleteBeth from IA
I am most excited at the opportunity to read this book.I absolutely love historical fiction. Can
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this !
Deanne in PA
I love stories of Brides, please add me!
ReplyDeleteMerry in MN