Welcome, Angela. Tell
us how much of yourself you write into your characters.
When it comes to my personality, likes and dislikes, only bits
and pieces. I probably write more of what I wish were true about myself than
what actually is. However, in Where Hope
Starts, my first book, I did draw in part from some personal life
experience both in what happened and how the main character responded.
What is the quirkiest
thing you have ever done?
I sat on a baby chick. Okay, I was only 2 at the time. My
parents gave us colorful chicks for Easter. My intent was to keep the chick
warm. And how do mother chicks do that? Yep. They sit on them. Thankfully, I
have no memories of this event. I only know this story because I was told by my
family.
When did you first
discover that you were a writer?
I began writing in junior high school with poetry in my
journals. From there, I moved on to essays and devotionals, then picture books,
although nothing was published until I turned my attention to novels.
Tell us the range of
the kinds of books you enjoy reading.
I enjoy almost any good story, well told. Once you catch my
attention, I will read even genres I wouldn’t normally read. Though, no horror, please.
How do you keep your
sanity in our run, run, run world?
I’m not sure I’ve succeeded fully. Life does get crazy. But
putting God first, time with my family, laughing, and taking care of my health
are the areas I attempt to pay close attention to. It helps most days.
How do you choose
your characters’ names?
On occasion, I will choose a name based on what the meaning
is or because I need a certain nationality. But so far, as I am writing, the
name will usually just pop in my head and it seems to fit.
What is the
accomplishment that you are most proud of?
Learning everything I have had to learn on this publishing
journey. I’ve done all the techie stuff DIY style. That has been extremely
satisfying.
If you were an
animal, which one would you be, and why?
This isn’t something I think about much, but I’ll go with
what the Bible says about me and animals. Isaiah says that if I wait on the
Lord I will mount on wings like eagles. Habakkuk says the Lord makes my feet
like the feet of a deer, enabling me to walk on the heights.
What is your favorite
food?
There’s no one thing that is my favorite, but I like all
things breakfast better than any other meal.
What is the problem
with writing that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?
The marketing side of writing. It consumes more time than I
like and threatens to steal my joy of writing. Overcoming it means just getting
through it one day or one project at a time. I know I’ll eventually get back to
the keyboard. And next time marketing calls, I try not to bite off as much of a
project in one bite.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Where Healing Starts continues the story of the Hannigan family
which began in the first book of the Applewood Hill series.
After turning his life over to God, Charles Hannigan is
seeking to restore the family to wholeness, but Joanna and Blake want no part
of their dad’s efforts. Still hurting from his past anger and rejection, each
sibling is on a path toward self-destruction.
Blake is unwittingly following in his father’s footsteps,
anger punctuating all his relationships. His brief time serving in the Marines
led to PTSD, increases his volatility.
Rejected by the only one she ever trusted, Joanna runs to
addiction and men to salve her pain. She eventually finds herself with nowhere
else to turn and asks their older sister Karen for a job and a place to stay.
Both Blake and Joanna are determined to hang onto their
anger, refusing to forgive. They see no reason to trust God. This novel is
about their journey toward healing.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Here’s a link where you can preorder the print copy of the book and receive a
free ebook as well:
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
Newsletter Thank you, Angela, for sharing this new book with us.
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11 comments:
like your name. :) angela in Ky would love to win
Thank you for hosting me on your blog Lena!
Thanks for sharing Angela's thoughts and the first page of When Healing Starts.
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds like a good book. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Melody B from the province of Quebec, Canada
This sounds like a really nice story that I would enjoy reading.
Linda in CA
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I live in northeast TN.
Love the name Applewood Hill - such a pretty name!
Dianna (dedezoomsalot AT yahoo DOT com)
This sounds like a lovely series.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Lena, it was a pleasure learning more about Angela. I enjoy reading stories of hearts being healed. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
Caryl K in TEXAS
I would love to read this one! Thank you for the opportunity, Lena!
Melanie Backus, Tx
Enter me!!
Conway SC.
Would love to win this book.
Lourdes Long Island, NY
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