Welcome back, Lorraine . God has really
been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?
I’ve been blessed to have written a dozen books for LI now,
and I hope to continue. I have tried my hand at an historical novella but don’t
know if that will pan out or not. I’m very content with my writing life now.
I’d be happy to write these books until I’m no longer able.
I know what you mean.
Tell us a little about your family.
My hubby and I have been married 48 years. I know! Wow. We
have two sons. The oldest lives in Nashville
with his wife and two grown daughters. The youngest son lives in Monroe , Louisiana ,
with his wife and three children – ages 13-5. They’ll be moving back here to Jackson this summer so it’ll
be nice having them closer.
We were raised in Ohio
but have lived in several places. We get home as often as possible to see
everyone. We love to travel especially cruising. The bigger the ship the
better. J
James and I have been
on two cruises, and we loved it. Hope to do one again. Has your writing changed
your reading habits? If so, how?
Yes. For the worse I’m afraid. I tend to only read Love
Inspired books to keep abreast of the trends and keep the tone of the books in
my mind. The only time I get to read other genres is between books. Then I
usually catch up on my friends’ books.
What are you working
on right now?
I’m putting the finishing touches on book # 4 in the Montgomery ’s of Dover
miniseries. It’s the third brother, Seth who left Dover for the police academy and has returned
to find he has a son he never knew about. The lovely neighbor steps in to help
but she has a past that won’t mesh well with a cop.
Sounds interesting. What
outside interests do you have?
I love singing in my church choir. But mostly I like
spending time with the grandkids. My garden takes up some of my time but not as
much as it used too.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
I love small towns so when I created my Home to Dover series I chose a
town near my home that was founded in the late 1880s complete with courthouse
square and surrounded by historic store fronts. From there on it was simply
choosing the appropriate part of town for each character.
If you could spend an
evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?
There are too many to choose but one would be Walt Disney.
I’d love to hear about all his ideas.
What is the one thing
you wish you had known before you started writing novels?
That writing for commercial fiction isn’t about writing what
you want but what they want.
What new lessons is
the Lord teaching you right now?
How to work through chronic pain. My writing has always been
done when I’m in a good mood and feeling confident. Now I’m learning to work
through new challenges and compartmentalize my writing. It’s actually helping
me write faster. J
What are the three
best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?
Be teachable. Be patient. Learn all you can about writing.
Tell us about the
featured book.
It’s a different take on the story of a woman giving up her
baby at birth. Those usually revolve around the child looking for the parent
but in Julie’s case, she craves reassurance that the little girl she gave up is
in a loving home. She takes a temporary job as a nanny to the child but ends up
getting deeply involved in the life of the girl and her single dad to the point
that she could hurt everyone with her deception.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
“Turn right onto Sycamore
Avenue . Your destination is on the right.”
Julianna Bishop followed the directions on her GPS and made
the turn, searching the house numbers for one-twenty-two. The old established
neighborhood in Dover , Mississippi , could have been lifted from a
fifties’ television sitcom. Each home oozed charm, their appealing facades
nestled on neatly landscaped yards that even the gray drab of January couldn’t
dim. Full grown trees stripped of their leaves arched overhead, filtering the
bright sunlight streaming down from a clear blue sky. Evergreen live oaks and
giant magnolia trees added a splash of green to the winter landscapes.
The peaceful and picturesque surroundings were at odds with
the violent storm raging inside her stomach. She swallowed hard against the
tightness in her throat and searched the house numbers again. Heart pounding
against her ribcage, Julie pressed down on the brakes, bringing the car to a
full stop. She had arrived. One-twenty-two was a two story white colonial with
black shutters, a red front door, and a lamppost at the edge of the sidewalk. Her
hands gripped the steering wheel, turning her knuckles white. She was doing the
right thing. Her prayers had been answered.
Her gaze surveyed the white house more closely. It matched
her vision, exactly as she’d expected. It was a beautiful home, the kind of
place where family’s laughed and loved and enjoyed each other. All that was
missing was the white picket fence.
Closing her eyes, Julie inhaled slowly, hoping to settle her
jittery nerves. The house and the neighborhood were reassuring. Everything
would be fine. It would.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
My website: lorrainebeatty.com all the other links can be found
there.
I look forward to hearing from readers.
Thank you, Lorraine, for sharing this new book with me and my readers.
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21 comments:
This sounds like a wonderful story. I would love to see how it works itself out.
Linda in CA
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I enjoyed Lorraine's interview and would love to read The Nanny's Secret Child! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Britney Adams, TX
This is such a great take on this sort of situation! I'm excited to read this! My anticipation is building by the minute!
J.C. -Indiana-
Thanks everyone for your interest in The Nanny's Secret Child. It was a fun book to write though it had its challenges at times. :) Looking forward to seeing who wins a copy.
would love to win angela in ky
This book sounds really intriguing and I'd love to read it. :)
Thank you for the interview and giveaway!
Raechel in MN
Reading the blurb of The Nanny's Secret Baby, I am reminded of Moses's own mother being hired by Pharaoh's daughter to care for the baby she had found!
I hope to read this story soon!
Connie from KY
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This story sounds very interesting. I would love to read this.
Melissa in Mechanicsville VA
Sounds like an interesting story.
Beth in Montana
This sounds great! Thanks for the interview & giveaway!
Annie (MD)
The first page sounds great can't wait to read it and would love to win it
Sounds intriguing. north platte nebraska
Sounds interesting!
Enter me in your amazing giveaway!!
Conway, SC.
Like the sound of this book, sounds like an amazing read. Thanks for the giveaway. I live in Illinois.
Like the sound of this book, sounds like an amazing read. Thanks for the giveaway. I live in Illinois.
This book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Brenda in VA
I love the Love Inspired line of books. Such a fun read they are. This one sounds great and the cover is lovely .
Deanne in PA
Sounds like an interesting story. I'm wanting to read this to find out what the nanny does about the child!
Beth from IA
Having been a babysitter slash nanny I totally want to read this book!
Blessings!
Jasmine in MT
I am looking forward to reading "THE NANNY'S SECRET CHILD by Lorraine Beatty. Thank you for the opportunity to win.PA.
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