Dear Readers, Diane and David are giving a free copy of the print book, which is available to a commenter in the US, and a code for a free audible copy of the book, which is available to a commenter outside the US,
Welcome back, Diane
and David. As an author, I know it takes a lot of people to birth each book.
Who were the people involved in the birthing of this book, and what were their
contributions?
We call our thrillers “factional fiction” because each one
is inspired by real events and our cases in the legal system that we were
involved in as a Federal Prosecutor (Diane) and Federal Agent (David). In the The
Looming Storm, we draw from people we worked with in the Congress, The
White House, and in the Justice Department when we lived and served in Washington D.C.
Our latest novel is influenced by a group of drug smugglers who once owned an
island in the Florida Keys , where David as an
undercover DEA agent was their guest. They remain unnamed, as they were
convicted and served time in prison. Our research visit to the Florida Keys led
to many themes and scenes in The Looming Storm, a merging of Washington authorities locked in a battle with culprits in
the Florida Keys intent on harming our nation.
If you teach or
speak. What’s coming up on your calendar?
When we’re asked to speak at churches and/or civic groups,
we often speak about the exciting and dangerous events that occurred during our
careers. It’s amazing to remember the examples of God’s intervention and
protection. We also do mystery dinners, where we create a scenario to share
with diners. Each table receives a clue from us, which when read by the diners,
leads the group to discover “who done it,” or as happens in our thrillers, who
appears to “have done it.” Often it’s not the obvious culprit. Our next mystery
dinner is on February 7, 2017 at North Lake Presbyterian Church, Lady Lake , Florida .
That sounds like fun.
If you had to completely start over in another place, where would you move, and
why?
We had a lively debate before settling on a favorite spot.
In Jackson Hole , Wyoming ,
we could spend more time roaming the wonderful region, including Yellowstone , which we absolutely love. Could it be one of
our next thrillers might be set in the West?
If you could only
tell aspiring novelists one thing, what would it be?
It’s actually two things. First is to pray for God’s leading
and guidance, which is the most important. Secondly, write from your heart, what
you love, and what you are passionate about.
You’ve been asked to
be in charge of a celebrity cruise. Who would you ask to take part, and why?
(AS in what program, singers, etc. [it doesn’t have to be writing related])
This is a fun question. The program will be inspirational –
helping participants to see/find where God is moving in their lives. Number one
speaker we’d invite is Franklin Graham as he is doing so much through
Samaritan’s Purse to help soldiers, children, and hurting people in the name of
Jesus, who is our hope and the hope for all the world. Alex and Stephen
Kendrick will be wonderful to hear from as they co-produced such “giant”
Christian films as, Facing the Giants
and War Room. Many will want to meet Ken
Ham, the Christian man who built Noah’s Ark and
is following a call on his life to proclaim the truth of the Bible at the Creation Museum . Also, Tony Dungy and his wife
Lauren will add much about living for and standing up for Jesus. There will be
an author track, with Joel Rosenberg, Robert Whitlow, Terri Blackstock, and
Lena Nelson Dooley leading panels about infusing fiction with faith and story.
Music is a must. The Collingsworth Family and Charles
Billingsley are favorites. So are Kristian Stanfill, Hillsong, MercyMe, Chris
Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Matt Redman, Laurie Story, and Steven Curtis Chapman. Choirs
from Prestonwood and Brooklyn Tabernacle will greet us when we all walk onto
the ship. As we both sing in the choir at our church, it is such a blessing for
us to listen to praise songs and hymns as we write. So, who wants to sign up
for this cruise?
I’m honored to be
included in your list, and I’d absolutely love the cruise. Tell us about the
featured book.
What is our rock in the midst of every storm? In our last
book, Embers of Courage, we revealed
persecution of Christians in the past and in the present. As tumult continues
in the world, the words to the hymn, “The Solid Rock,” kept reverberating in
our minds while we plotted The Looming Storm. So did verses in
Mark 4:35-41 when Jesus the Christ rebuked a terrific storm on the Sea of Galilee by telling the winds and waves, “Quiet! Be
still!” The waters and winds instantly obeyed and became absolutely still. What
power Jesus has!
This is the hope we convey in The Looming Storm.
Tomorrow’s headlines leap from the pages when Federal Agent
Eva Montanna’s daughter Kaley travels to Eastern Europe
on a class trip. Their lives are altered in the blink of an eye. The gutsy
federal agent must cling tightly to her faith in God as Eva discovers a
menacing threat to harm Eva, husband Scott (the press secretary for the Speaker
of the House in D.C.), and their three children. To stop the threat, Eva and
Griff Topping, her FBI partner, use every trick to infiltrate a band of Florida smugglers. The
agents are shocked when their undercover charade exposes the full measure of
the sinister plot.
Secrets are shredded in our tenth stand-alone thriller, and readers
may find it surprising how we rip the veil from a labyrinth of covert criminal
enterprises. We hope readers will also enjoy lighthearted moments with Eva and
family as well as a hint of romance for a new character we introduce, DEA agent
Brett Calloway, who is from the south and loves his Harley and his momma’s
gumbo.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Monday began with a burst of turbulence, like many workdays
did for Federal Agent Eva Montanna. Her awakening to a boisterous alarm quickly
morphed into a hectic struggle to pry three sleepy kids out of bed and brew
coffee before Scott left for work. A moment of calm touched her life when at
six a.m. she stood on tiptoe to kiss her husband’s cheek.
“Sure you can’t wait for me to fix an egg with your bagel?”
Eva stifled a yawn.
Scott shook his head, a lock of his brown curly hair falling
loose. “I’m needed early on the Hill to fend off the media circus. A new
Supreme Court nominee doesn’t happen every day. The Speaker wants to keep
pressure on the Senate.”
He winked before stepping into the garage. Eva’s heart
overflowed with love as she watched him back the car out of the garage. His job
as press secretary to the Speaker of the House kept him plenty busy. So did
hers as Federal Agent for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Eva ran to change into work attire. She flipped the light on
to her walk-in closet. The bulb fizzled out in a blinding flash. Not willing to
search for a spare or find the ladder, she snatched navy slacks and a white
blouse off the rod using her smartphone for light.
Minutes later, she was buttering toast when her youngest son
ran in the kitchen.
“Mom, I banged my toe,” Dutch cried.
“Let me see.”
He held up his tiny bare foot. Blood squirted from a gash in
his big toe. She rushed to the half-bath and found a bandage to stop the
bleeding. Breakfast was hurried and at last, she corralled her children off to
school. Eva had a few spare minutes to pull herself together. A quick flick of
a brush through her wheat-colored, shoulder-length hair, and a dab of pale
gloss to her lips completed her look.
Wait, were those new lines around her eyes?
Oh well. Scott still found her pretty; he’d told her so just
yesterday. And life presented issues more important than wrinkles, though when
she’d started pursuing criminals, Eva had youthful skin and clear periwinkle
eyes. Under the harsh bathroom lights, her face revealed long days and nights
of surveillance, car chases and foot chases, and scrapes and bruises from
tackling guys bigger than her.
Where can my readers
find you on the Internet?
Website: www.DianeAndDavidMunson.com
FaceBook: Diane and David MunsonThank you, Diane and David, for sharing this new book with us.
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14 comments:
angela in ky would love to win.
Lena, when should we book the cruise?! The Looming Storm gives readers a glimpse at tomorrow's headlines, and also reveals God's faithfulness in times of trial. Federal Agent Eva Montanna and her family struggle to find God's purposes after daughter Kaley has a dangerous run-in with Russia on her class trip. Seventeen-year-old Kaley wonders why God allows Christians to experience trouble. Seeking answers, she and her Mom turn to The Lord and His Word, discovering His fresh purposes for their lives. These times provoke such questions and Jesus is our Solid Rock, our Hope in every storm.
A great first page and a great cover.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Thank you for the post and excerpt. I would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance.
Blessings,
Cindy W. from Indiana
I've been missing some good "David & Diane" reading. This sounds like it will be a good read just like your others. Would love to win.
Vera G from the middle of North Carolina
I love your guest list for the cruise and I would especially enjoy meeting Ken Ham. I had tbe pleasure of visiting Nosh's Ark and it is beyond myexpectations! A person needs more than one day to truly see everything and comprehend just how miraculous God's vision and Noah's obedience really was!
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
What a cruise lineup...let's go! Diane and David are new to me. I think I have certainly missed out!
Melanie Backus, TX
Sounds like a good read. north platte nebraska
These are new authors to me and the premise of this book sounds interesting. Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.
Loraine in TX
Oh, boy! That celebrity cruise sounds great. I would love to go. The only thing to enhance the pleasure of the cruise would be a copy of this book to enjoy during any free time. The book sounds very interesting, the kind I love to read. I read all kinds of Christian fiction but sometimes the target audience is primarily female and this guy gets a bit weary of too much "chick flick" reading. This one sounds like there is plenty to keep a guy interested.
Edward A in VA
I've added to my kindle but I'd love a copy especially if a signed copy. ☺️
Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Beth in Montana
This books sounds intriguing! I love the cover.
Caryl K in TEXAS
Enter me!!
Conway SC.
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