I write both Contemporary and Historical Romance. Sometimes
even with a dash of suspense! But always, always, Romance! I guess I just want
things to work out for everyone, the simple happily-ever-after.
Besides when you came
to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
When I married my husband, of course. We’ve been together
for 31 years and he is literally my best friend.
How has being
published changed your life?
Well, I now know what sleep deprivation is, lol. It’s the
completion of a dream that started a very long time ago. It verifies that God
does give us the desires of our heart.
What are you reading
right now?
Believe it or not, it’s Margie Lawson’s Empowering Character’s Emotions. A writer always strives to be
better.
What is your current
work in progress?
Stormi is my work in progress. It’s a contemporary romance
about a woman who is learning a complete new way of life after becoming a
Christian. She came from the wild side, and now she wants her life to count for
more than rainbow hair and numbering the studs piercing her face. She ends up
marrying a man who didn’t exactly graduate at the top of his class to assuage
her guilt when he falls in love with her. And his brother’s family? Not so
happy about the arrangement. And with lots of fun narcissistic people thrown
in, just to stir up the pot.
What would be your
dream vacation?
I would love to not just vacation, but live on the beach. To
be able to step out onto a balcony and listen to the waves is surely the stuff
where most writing dreams begin.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
Usually it is a place I’ve been, but not always. Sometimes
it depends on what will happen in the book. Like my current project has the
hero as a fisherman. So the setting is on the Atlantic coast.
If you could spend an
evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?
Ahhhh. Easy. My husband. Always him. Do you wonder why I’m
such a romance lover?
What are your
hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I have tons! But my current obsession is DIY projects. I
just refinished a dresser and a chest. It originally was walnut stained, but the
pine was very dingy and dinged after 25 years. So, I sanded and painted it
white with a mahogany top and affixed new hardware. They look great! But I also
like—knitting, crocheting, beading, painting, crafts, cross-stitch, sewing,
playing the piano and guitar, landscaping, woodworking gardening—Whew! I thinks
that’s all. With winter coming on, I’ll be ready to crochet and knit hats!
What is your most
difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Probably fatigue at this point. I have a full-time job, and
I just fit in writing when I can. Otherwise, I work myself into situation where
nothing I do is really top notch. Thankfully, I have my summers off, so that
becomes my intense writing time.
What advice would you
give to a beginning author?
Study the craft and don’t give up.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Reviving Jules is a Contemporary Romance about a woman at the
end of her rope. One horrible nightmare after another happens until she runs
like Jonah to try to escape the pain. The problems is she shuts out God, who is
the very one who could restore her.
Rhett Carsen vows never to marry again. He redoubles his
efforts to raise his motherless daughter alone, but runs into trouble when work
sends him traveling. His daughter instantly bonds with the newcomer in the
neighborhood, Jules Summers, who in turn, assists him in caring for his
daughter. She seems like the answer to his prayers, an instant live-in nanny.
Yet, why does she captivate his every thought?
They work together as a team to care for Rhett’s child. But
is, “practicality” the only thing God has planned for these two? Or could there
be a whole lot more?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
The house completely sucked. Which made it perfect.
Jules Summers breathed in the stale air of the vacant living
room, her gaze flitting from the water-stained wooden floors to the white walls
riddled with nail holes. A large black spider suspended in a cloud of an
intricate web drew her eye to the upper corner near the ceiling.
Yes, perfect.
The realtor beamed, flipped her bobbed hair, and pushed the
ill-fitted door shut. “Well, I know you’re interested in renting only, but I
give everyone the same tour, just in case you change your mind.”
Jules released a pent up breath and kept her face
expressionless. The slender woman in the navy pantsuit continued as if Jules
had gushed with interest. The realtor approached and pressed a fact sheet into
her fingers before gesturing to the expanse before them.
“The open concept here of the living/dining areas is quite
convenient for entertaining. The wood floor is original and would be gorgeous
if one took a little time to resurface it.”
Jules ignored her and walked to the left where the sunlight
streamed through the double glass doors facing the backyard. The woman
continued to talk, referring to her property hot sheet. Amy? Was that her name? Jules sighed and glanced at the paper she
held. Did it matter?
“Built in 1951, it’s a classic jewel—solid. There’re plenty
of cabinets, and all a person needs is a fresh coat of paint to perk them right
up. They’re charming, really. Retro, even. The appliances stay.” She tapped a
silver monstrosity sandwiched between bottom cabinets. “I think this oven might
be a collector’s item. Irreplaceable. Now, if you’ll step down the hall with
me, you’ll see the two bedrooms.”
“I’ll take it.” The woman froze in mid-step and shot her a
glance. “I’m sorry?” Jules shifted her weight and pushed her empty hand into
her jeans’ pocket.
“When can I move in?”
Amy’s eyebrows lifted before her lips stretched into a small
smile, and she nodded toward the back of the house.
“Wouldn’t you like to check out the bedrooms first?”
“No.”
Sounds interesting. How
can readers find you on the Internet?
My website: peggytrotter.com
Personal blog: http://peggytrotter.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeggyTrotterAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Peggy_Trotter
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pegtrotter/
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00UZ78ZUA
Prism Book Group: http://www.prismbookgroup.com/Inspired.html
Amazon Author’s Profile Page: http://www.amazon.com/Peggy-
Thank you, Peggy, for sharing this new book with me and my readers.
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Reviving Jules
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33 comments:
would mlove to win. Angela from KY
Congrats on 31 years of marriage!! Love the first page. Sounds like a great read.
Beth in Montana
This sounds like an interesting story that I would enjoy reading.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
After reading the first page, I can't decide if Jules thinks she doesn't deserve any better or if she is eager to DIY. It definitely makes me want to read more.
Blessings!
Connie from KY
cps1950 at gmail dot com
This sounds like a great book.Looking forward to reading the rest the rest of the story.Jackie Tessnair N.C.
Angela, thanks for stopping by! My husband's a big UK fan. Good luck in the drawing!
Beth from Montana~How I'd love to visit your state! I've never been there and it sounds so wild and rugged. Yes, 31, and I've loved every minute of it! Thanks for stopping by and best of luck with the giveaway!
Linda from Cali. I hope you do get a chance to read it even if you don't win. But I wish you good luck! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Connie~You'll have to read to find out, lol. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you the best!
Melanie, I was just down in your great state last month! I hope you truly enjoy, Reviving Jules. Best of luck in the drawing.
Jackie~I hope this story inspires you! I want people to take away God's everlasting message of hope. Thanks for you comment and good luck in the giveaway!
My first thought after reading the first page....what is she crazy for buying that house, lol! There must be a reason and I'd love the chance to find out. :-)
I also love a story that talks about the hope God provides for each one of us, it sounds like yours would do just that!
Blessings,
Trixi in OR
A real fixer upper. I could totally picture it.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Peggy, Congrats on your new release. You did such a wonderful job with your first novel, Year of Jubilee. The reviews speak for themselves. After reading the snippet for your WIP, I am even more excited for your 3rd book. You were born to write!
Terrill - WA State
Sounds like a good read. kamundsen44ATyahooDOTcom. North Platte Nebraska
Trixi, you are so right. She is a little crazy. You'll have to read to find out why! I've been there, and maybe you too? And you are right. God's hope digs us all out for a better day. Thanks for stopping by and best of luck for the giveaway!
Yes, Mary! I live in one, lol. Thanks for reading all the way from Australia! Wish I could visit your great country. Blessings, and wish you luck on the giveaway.
Kim~I hope you love it! And special greetings out to Nebraska! Thanks for stopping by, and good luck winning!
trosado or Terrill~you're my new BFF! Thanks for the wonderful comments! What an encourager you are! I wish you luck on the drawing and thank you much for the kind words!
I would love to win this for my wife. She enjoys Christian romance novels. I read some of them but like more suspense and mystery.
Edward A in VA
Enter me in your amazing contest!!
Conway, SC.
Edward~good luck in the drawing! I'm so glad your wife enjoys a good Christian novel and that you do too. Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon~I'm so glad you left a comment so you can be included! I wish you the best in the giveaway. I hope you are safe with all the flood down that way.
Lena I enjoyed this post very much. And was a new author for me. I would love to win her book. Thanks for the chance.
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Lena I enjoyed this post very much. And was a new author for me. I would love to win her book. Thanks for the chance.
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Maxie~thanks for stopping in! It is so nice to meet you! I wish you great luck in the giveaway. Blessings!
I enjoy emotional books featuring characters with lots of problems, and seeing their redemption by a loving God!! I would love to read 'Reviving Jules'!! Thanks for the great interview and the giveaway opportunity.
Bonnie, Ky.
Sounds like a book that I would surely enjoy. Enjoyed the interview.
Brenda in VA
Thanks, Bonnie! Yes, Jules definitely has her share of problems! Good luck with the drawing and thanks for stopping in. :)
Brenda~Glad you could join us with this post! I wish you the best in the giveaway!
I understand wanting to live on the beach. We just returned from a vacation on the beach and it was my best vacation ever since I've never been to the beach before!! I enjoyed the interview and first page.
Beth from IA
My husband and I celebrated 32 years this year. This story sounds great! Would love to win.
Forgot to say I'm Pam in Ohio.
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