Bio: Angela Ruth
Strong studied journalism at the University
of Oregon and published
her first novel, Love Finds You in Sun
Valley, Idaho, in 2010. With movie producers interested in her book, she's
decided to rerelease it and write sequels as a new series titled Resort to
Love. This Idaho Top Author and Cascade Award winner also started IDAhope
Writers to encourage other aspiring authors, and she's excited to announce the
sale of her first romantic suspense novel to Love Inspired Suspense. For the latest
news or to contact Angela, visit http://www.angelaruthstrong.com
.
What are some of the
spiritual themes you like to write about?
In my Resort to Love series, I have taken different themes
from scriptures in the Bible and woven them into my stories. For example, Finding
Love in Big Sky is a Christmas story, so I use the theme of stars,
specifically the Christmas star, to help my heroine overcome her fear. It’s
like a bonus Bible study inside a romance novel.
What other books of
yours are coming out soon?
The third book of my Resort to Love series, Finding Love in Park City, releases next
spring. It’s a very real story for me as the heroine is a single mom healing
from an abusive relationship. I felt so vulnerable sending it to my editor, but
she said it’s the best one yet.
Also, my first Love Inspired Suspense novel comes out in
February. Presumed Dead is about a
helicopter pilot presumed dead during a sabotaged military operation, and he
plans to let the world think he’s dead as he tracks down the real
criminal…until he’s forced to reveal his existence to save the life of his
childhood sweetheart.
If you could spend an
evening with one contemporary person (not a family member of yours), who would
it be and why?
I’m going to say J.J. Abrams. Not only is he talented and
creative, but I saw him at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year as research
for a novel, and he is dynamic and charming, so an evening of learning from him
would be sure to inspire. And fun.
What historical person
would you like to meet (besides Jesus) and why?
Esther. She’s been my hero ever since my mom read me The Picture Bible, and I dressed up like
her for Halloween.
Esther has also been
a favorite of mine for decades. How can you encourage authors who have been
receiving only rejections from publishers?
I have a four-step plan. It’s designed to help victims
overcome trauma, but getting nothing but rejection can be pretty traumatic.
1. Accept it—it’s
easier to live in disbelief, especially when there is negative feedback or
criticism
2. Own it—if the
editor didn’t understand or enjoy my manuscript, I’m the only one who can
change that
3. Make a plan—what
changes can I make, what can I learn?
4. Move on—either get
back to work on the rejected manuscript or start something new having learned
from the experience
Tell us about the
featured book.
Bright Star Ranch led him to her—but will he stay?
The last thing Paisley wants for Christmas is to spend time
with Josh Lake —the guy who broke her heart in high
school—but until her bank loan goes through, she has to take all the free help
she can get. Unfortunately, Josh seems to want back in her life again, and the
town’s quirky coffee shop owners don’t help by hanging mistletoe at every
opportunity. Will Paisley succeed in driving
him away, or will she find the healing needed to have hope for a future
together?
Please give us the first
page of the book.
PAISLEY SHERIDAN PINNED HER LAST help wanted flyer to the
bulletin board between an advertisement for Breakfast with Santa and free ski
passes to Military Appreciation Day. Maybe next year she’d have time for
holiday fun, but this year she had work to do, and she needed to hire someone
to help her do it.
She stepped back and took a deep breath. Was she really
ready for this? Did she have what it took to reopen Grandpa’s old ranch? Only
one way to find out.
Hopefully she’d get a response to the flyers she’d hung all
over town. For now she’d reward her efforts with a sugar-free cream cheese
croissant and warm up with a cappuccino. She’d purposefully made The Coffee
Cottage her final stop, as Dot and Annabel were sure to want to play “twenty
questions.”
“Let’s see it.” Dot clapped her hands and stepped from
behind the counter to get a better look at the advertisement. Though the woman
was close to Grandpa Johan’s age when he died, she had more energy than Paisley .
Her best friend, Annabel, followed, pink cowboy boots
clacking. “It’s very lovely. How many people are you hiring?”
Dot squealed. “That sounds like so much fun. Hire me.”
“Oh, yeah.”
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
https://twitter.com/AngelaRStrongThank you, Angela, for sharing this book with us.
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Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana (Resort to Love) (Volume 2) - Paperback
Finding Love In Big Sky, Montana (Resort to Love--Finding Love line Book 2) - Kindle
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25 comments:
would love to win angela in ky
What a pretty cover for winter - sounds like a feel good read
cheryl in IL
I would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you for the chance.
I love This book!!! I live in Italy!
Oops, my name is Celita. 😊
I love the cover and the story sounds perfect for reading when the temperature falls. Snuggle up with a good book, a comforter and a cup of cocoa.
Linda in CA
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I'm getting in the mood to read a Christmas novel!
Colletta in PA
I love to read Christmas books around the holidays. This sounds great.
Dianna in TN
Sounds like a winner and I love the cover!
Melanie Backus, TX
I always enjoy Montana as a setting.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I love the cover and this sounds like a great book. I would love to win a copy.
I live in Indiana.
Blessings,
Cindy W.
Such a lovely cover and this story sounds very good. I appreciate that Angela likes to give us mini Bible lessons.
Connie from KY
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Love the cover! Sounds like a great read!
Beth in Montana
This promises to be an interesting book. I am looking forward to it and would love to win a paperback copy of it.
Edward A in VA
You already have me hooked, on the first page. Must be good. Can't wait to read your books.
Abigail in Clarksville VA
Thanks, everyone. And thanks, Lena, for having me. Finding Love in Big Sky IS a feel good story. I was very pleased with the cover, too. In case you don't win, it's free for all on Kindle Unlimited. I will also be having a black Friday sale on paperback copies after Thanksgiving, so sign up for my newsletter on my website if you are interested. Merry early Christmas!
I agree amazing cover. north platte nebraska.
Thanks for the interesting interview! Angela, you're a new-to-me author, but your book looks and sounds wonderful. I'd love to win a copy.
Winnie T. from Utah
Oh, I love Christmas stories. Thanks for the chance to win
live in ND
Such a lovely cover for a fantastic sounding story! Fun author interview :-)
Thanks for the chance!
Trixi in OR
I love the cover. It sounds like a great addition to the Resort to Love Series.
Terrill - WA
This is one book I've really wanted to read since I first heard about it. Not only do I live in Montana but I've even been by the Big Sky Resort because my younger brother worked on the neighboring Moonlight Basin Resort property as a sled dog tour guide! They often picked up their guests from Big Sky and took them up for the dogsled rides. What a beautiful and impressive place!
Blessings!
Jasmine in Montana
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway SC.
We live in Iowa but visited Montana a couple of years ago and thought it was beautiful! In fact, I just happen to have my Montana shirt on now!!
Beth from IA
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