A lot, I think. None of the stories are actual things that
have happened in my life, but the emotions, the questions and struggles are
mine.
What is the quirkiest
thing you have ever done?
It took me a while to think of something that wasn’t either
kind of mean or a little disgusting.
One year, my husband Murray and I showed up at church for
VBS wearing bunny ears. “You did say this was Vacation Bunny
School
When did you first
discover that you were a writer?
I started writing down silly stories when I was about ten.
Tell us the range of
the kinds of books you enjoy reading.
I love mysteries, American pioneer stories, World War II
fiction and nonfiction. Mysteries include everything from stories in the Middle
Ages, archeological settings in the early 1900s, as well as present-day.
I’ll read science fiction occasionally with my husband.
Philip Yancey and Max Lucado are two of my favorite authors, and To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite
book ever.
How do you keep your
sanity in our run, run, run world?
That’s something I’m still struggling with. Sometimes I feel
so overwhelmed, I want to bury my head under my pillow.
Lately, I’m trying to start each day with, “What absolutely
has to be done today?” Then if I’m able to do anything else, it’s an added
treat.
How do you choose
your characters’ names?
I have made a list of first and last names. From friends,
family, co-workers, characters in lists of books, names from the internet.
When I get ready to write a story, I look at my list and
pick out the ones who fit my characters.
What is the
accomplishment that you are most proud of?
I give myself little credit for this, but I have five adult
children who make me tear up with pride.
If you were an
animal, which one would you be, and why?
A dog. They are so friendly and happy.
What is your favorite
food?
Hamburgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise.
You’re making me
hungry, only my burger would be with mustard. What is the problem with writing
that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?
Writing every day. I am still working to overcome that
struggle.
Tell us about the
featured book.
All My Tears is a collection of five novellas about women
struggling with real-life troubles and failures. My goal is to give them hope,
through relationships, new unexpected doors opening in their lives, hearing
from God.
I want readers to know that God is our loving Father. He is
watching and waiting for us and runs to greet us as soon as we take a step
toward him.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
When I opened my eyes, my brother Jeff sat beside me, his
head in his hands, asleep.
Where was I? I didn’t know this room. What . . . “Jeff?” My
voice croaked.
He jerked awake, then looked straight at me. “Cassie. Hey.”
“Why are you here?” My eyes were heavy and my mouth dry.
Turning my head, I saw the IV attached to my arm. “Is this a hospital? Why,
what, why are you here?”
Jeff leaned over and put his face right beside mine.
“Because there’s nowhere else I’d rather be right now.”
“What—what happened?” I lay in a bed, and my head was
confused and groggy. “Jeff?”
“You’re hurt.” He laid his hand on my shoulder. “But yes,
this is a hospital, and you’re going to be okay. Just sleep now. I promise I’ll
stay with you.”
Relaxing, I closed my eyes. He wasn’t going anywhere.
--
The next time I woke and found my brother sitting beside my
bed, I was more alert. “Jeff?”
He closed the magazine in his hands and turned toward me.
“Hey, little bird, how are you?”
I couldn’t meet his eyes. “I think I heard . . . one of the
nurses said . . . I tried to kill myself. Is that true?”
He knelt on the floor beside my bed and laid his head close
to me. “Yes, honey.”
“I don’t remember anything about it. That’s, that’s scary.” It
was a struggle to sit up. My hands, covered with bandages, hurt when I put
weight on them.
Jeff pushed some pillows to prop me in a more comfortable
position. “It is scary.” He put his hands on my shoulders and gazed straight in
my eyes. “But we’re going to help you.”
“I don’t understand. Why would I?” restless, I twisted, trying
to sit up more.
He rested his hand on my cheek. “Shh, try to relax. The
doctor said you can leave the hospital on Tuesday. Today’s Saturday.” He looked
worried, and his smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Sharon and I want you to come
stay with us and the kids for a while, as long as you need. We’ll help you. We’ll
find doctors and counselors there. You’re not going to be alone with this.”
My head pulsed. In the hall outside, a page came over the
loudspeaker. “What about my apartment? My job?”
He squeezed my fingers. “Those things can wait a while, so
you can get well. There’s nothing you need to be in a hurry about. I’m going to
keep telling you not to be in a hurry.”
My eyes closed, and I took a deep breath. That was not how I
handled life. I always kept myself under pressure, trying to stay one or two
steps ahead of things at work. Biting my lip, I shook my head. After all, how
well had I handled my life?
I want to know what
happens next. How can readers find you on the Internet?
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. It’s
the next book I’m going to read.
Readers, leave a comment for a chance
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13 comments:
Thank you so much, Lena!:)
Kathy is a new author to me and I would love to read her book.
Melanie Backus, TX
Thank you for introducing me to Kathy McKinsey, a new to me author, and telling me about "ALL MY TEARS. Sounds like a wonderful book. I love the description she gave about the novellas which had me placing this book on my TBR list. Great cover.
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
Kay Garrett from Mountain View, AR
2clowns at arkansas dot net
Thank you, Kay and Melanie. I hope you enjoy the book.
We both enjoy our hamburgers the same way. Loved the bunny ears story. Thank you for the wonderful chance. Blessings from WV.
This sounds like a wonderful book. I'd love to read more. Linda in SoCal
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Thank you, Linda. I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you Lucy. Wear your bunny ears with pride.:)
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway SC.
Thank you, Sharon.:)
Kathy is a new Author to me her book sounds so amazing please enter me in the giveaway Blessings Sarah from Waterloo,Ohio
Thank you, Sarah.:)
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