Welcome, Joi. Tell us
how much of yourself you write into your characters.
I write a bit of myself into the characters, mostly how they
feel in certain situations.
What is the quirkiest
thing you have ever done?
The quirkiest thing I’ve ever done was right when my husband
and I began dating, I had to go to the dentist. I didn’t know if I could flare
my nostrils while I was numb. I looked in a mirror, saw that I could. I
immediately called my boyfriend (husband now) and told him I could. He told his
coworker he was going to marry me.
When did you first
discover you were a writer?
I discovered I was a writer in third grade.
Tell us the range of
the kinds of books you enjoy reading.
I love reading Christian romance, historical.
Then you might like
most of my books. I’ve had a lot of historicals published. How do you keep your
sanity in our run, run, run world?
I read. J
Yea!! How do you
choose your characters’ names?
I normally ask my family if they like certain names I
choose. Sometimes, when they all disagree, that’s when I choose a different name.
J
What is the
accomplishment you’re most proud of?
Aside from following Jesus, marrying my husband, and having
three wonderful boys, I’d say writing.
If you were an
animal, which one would you be, and why?
A tortoise. When we lived in California , we had a desert tortoise, and I
loved that crazy thing. I just think it would be great to live life at a slower
pace.
What is your favorite
food?
Pizza!
What is the problem
with writing that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?
I was stuck on the ending of a book and had to set it aside.
Then I started writing a few other novellas, and now I have an ending to the
book I had to set aside.
Getting away from a story for a time really will help make
the story better when you go back to it. Tell us about the featured book.
The featured book is called Christmas Snowe and Peppermint Cocoa. Snoweflake Jacobson left Maine and her past. When
she is forced to come home, she has to come face to face with her past and
either accept forgiveness and healing or live in a world of guilt.
Please give us the first
page of the book.
Snoweflake
Jacobson curled in a ball on her bed in her rented apartment, her stomach
churning. She pushed herself off the burgundy comforter. Fast as her aching
body could carry her, she inched toward the bathroom connected to her room.
Within minutes, she emptied the contents of her belly into the toilet. She
swiped the tears from her eyes before they could fall.
Snowe
straightened and stole a glance in the mirror above the sink. Lifeless eyes
with dark circles under them stared back at her. Her lip curled. She forced
down another round of sickness and turned her head in disgust.
Climbing under
the covers, she clung to the body pillow beside her and wept. Dear God, what
had she done?
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
Thanks for having me!
Readers, here’s a link to the book. By using it when you order, you help support this blog.
Christmas Snowe and Peppermint Cocoa (Maine Series) (Volume 1) - paperback
Christmas Snowe and Peppermint Cocoa (A Cocoa Christmas) - Kindle
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20 comments:
I'm in TN. I would love to read this book about Christmas, snow and in the state of Maine!
Ok, loved the first page so far. Would love to win.
Lourdes Long Island, NY
Thanks for sharing this first page.
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
She looks so happy on the cover. Not so much on the first page. I'd like to read what happens. I like holiday stories.
Linda in CA
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I live in NC and I would love to win this book!Thanks!
Thanks so much for leaving comments, Ladies! And thanks for stopping by!
I love the title and the cover. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Susan in Texas
thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book
live in ND
Sounds like a winner to me!
Melanie Backus, TX
TRanks for stopping by!
I'm glad you liked true first page!!I hope you enjoy the rest, too!
Thanks for stopping by, Connie!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for leaving a comment!
I hope so, Melanie!
Enjoyed the first page. Definitely want to read the rest of the book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Brenda in VA
I love this time of year and reading Christmas stories. Looking forward to this one!
Beth from IA
Great first page! I love peppermint cocoa! Sounds like a good read.
BEth in Montana
Hi Beth and Beth,
Thanks for stopping by! Beth in Montana, I've always wanted to see visit Montana! :)
Joi
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway SC.
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