Welcome back, Sherry.
What are some of the spiritual themes you like to write about?
Some of the spiritual themes in my books are seeking God
first (Love, Lexi), God’s
love and forgiveness (Delivered with Love),
rekindled faith and hope (The Heart Stone),
trusting God for our future (Watercolor Dreams),
and finding true peace and harmony in my new release, Road to Harmony.
What other books of
yours are coming out soon?
I have a book for 8 - 12 year olds coming out in April 2018
from Zondervan that was a work-for-hire project.
Cool. We need to
feature it on the blog, too. If you could spend an evening with one contemporary
person (not a family member of yours), who would it be and why?
Joanna Gaines from the HGTV show Fixer Upper, preferably at the Magnolia Market at the Silos or at
the Magnolia Bakery. I would love to talk about houses and design, and how she
juggles it all.
Soon I’m going down
to Waco for
research on a historical novel I’m working on. We’ll, of course, visit
everything Magnolia there. Chip Gaines was one of the speakers at our church’s
Men’s Conference last year, and I volunteered in the book store, so I was able
to slip in at the back when he spoke. Loved it! What historical person would
you like to meet (besides Jesus) and why?
I would like to meet Lucy Maud Montgomery, the beloved
author of Anne of Green Gables. I
just started watching the new Netflix series Anne with an E, and it’s quite a
bit darker than the version with actress Megan Follows. I’d like to know what LM
Montgomery thinks about the interpretation and which version she’d recommend.
How can you encourage
authors who have been receiving only rejections from publishers?
I would tell writers that rejection is part of the writing
business. You need a very thick skin to keep pursuing this dream. But for all
those rejections, it only takes one publisher to say yes to see your manuscript
in print. I would highly suggest writers be traditionally published first before
attempting the self-publishing route to see what it takes to make a successful
book.
That’s good advice. I
just got a call yesterday afternoon late telling me that my latest novel, that
is an Indie published book, finaled in the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader’s
Choice Award contest. I had entered my last four traditionally published
novels, but none of them made it this far. Tell us about the featured book.
Road to Harmony is a historical romance set in 1907 in Harmony Valley , California ,
about a young woman who is torn between her secret love and the shopkeeper her
parents want her to marry.
Here is the back cover copy:
Torn between love and
loyalty, will they choose the road to harmony?
A cattle thief is loose in the valley, and Elena Seifert
wants to help her father guard his dairy farm, but everyone thinks that’s a
man’s job. When her childhood sweetheart returns to Harmony, her heart is torn
between Jonas Bollinger, her secret love, and Lars Rissler, the wealthy
middle-aged storeowner her parents hope she marries.
Jonas Bollinger never imagined he’d be back in Harmony Valley , but his pa isn’t well. When
Jonas makes a promise he wishes he didn’t have to keep, he is torn between
loyalty to his family and the woman he has loved since he was a boy.
Will Elena and Jonas find the inner peace to choose love and
still do what is best for their families?
I’m eager to read it.
Please give us the first page of the book.
“Come out with your hands up.” Elena Seifert pointed her
father’s double barrel shotgun at the makeshift ditch trap. Man or beast, she
was prepared. No more of Papa’s dairy cows would be stolen if she had anything
to do with it.
The sun dipped behind the rolling hills, sending chills up
Elena’s arms. She lifted her head to see what she’d caught. Better not go any
closer.
“Elena, Mama’s calling for you,” Samuel drawled from behind.
“Lars will be here any minute.” Her brother’s footsteps came toward her, his
boots kicking the dirt beneath his shuffled gait.
Why did her brother pick this moment to come find her? Please,
Lord, keep him away.
Lack of oxygen at birth left Samuel with impaired
intelligence and motor skills. He was a walking miracle according to Doc
Christen. Her spine trembled. She glanced at him for the briefest moment. “Stay
back, Samuel.”
Elena startled when a man yanked the gun from her hand.
“Didn’t anyone teach you to keep your eye on the target?” He was tall, medium
build, and stood near enough that his warm breath brushed against her cheek.
“And never give up your weapon without a fight.”
Now I really, really
want to read it. How can readers find you on the Internet?
I love to connect with my readers. You can find me on these
social media sites:
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Thank you, Sherry, for sharing this new book
with us. I’m sure my readers are as eager as I am to read Road to Harmony.
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17 comments:
Thank you for the interview, Lena!
I agree, the Netflix version of Anne is darker than the older version. I really prefer the classic one!
Dianna (in TN)
Road to Harmony sound like a very interesting book. Who is the character who took away her gun? Would love to win this book.
I love the title and cover! Would enjoy reading this book!
Melanie Backus, TX
I love what I see and know about this book. I would love to read it. The interview was great. It gave us so much good information. It would be so exciting to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity of your super giveaway.
Barbara Thompson, (LA)
Looks good. Enter me.
Abigail in VA
Historical and Romance side by side. What more could a reader ask for.
Janet Estridge
von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com
Florida
Vivian, I can't tell you, but you'll find out in the first chapter. ;) Thanks for leaving a comment!
Hi Melanie,
I'm glad you love the title and cover. I chose the pictures and worked with a graphic artist. He did a great job!
Hi Barbara!
Thank you for your excitement and kind words. :)
Dear Abigail and Library Lady!
So glad you left a comment and want to win the book. Yes, I agree. Historical and romance go well together.
Road to Harmony sounds like an enjoyable book. Thank you for sharing.
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for the chance to win!
Melody B (Quebec, Canada)
It sounds like a great read. Thank you for the chance!
Sabrina in Utah
Enter me!!
Conway SC.
Hi Connie, Melody, Sabrina, and Sharon!
Thank you for leaving a comment for a chance to win Road to Harmony!
Right now a narrator is in the process of reading the book. It's so much fun listening to my story come to life. Hopefully, the Audible version will be ready in early fall.
Blessings,
Sherry Kyle
Yikes! What a beginning! Sounds like a great story. Would love to win.
Pam in OH
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