All of my books have the common theme that true hope can
only be found in Jesus Christ.
What other books of
yours are coming out soon?
Other than Taming Julia, nothing is currently
scheduled yet. I'm working on some new books though, the second book in my
Burrton Springs Brides series with a working title of either Wooing Annie or Protecting Annie. I'm also working on a book series set in the town
where I went to college dealing with the topic of belonging. That book is
called, Hannah's Quest.
If you could spend an
evening with one contemporary person (not a family member of yours), who would
it be and why?
I'm not one to be enamored with people, but I would love to
meet Vice President, Mike Pence. I recently read the book, The Faith of Mike Pence by Leslie Montgomery and was so impressed
by it and this man with a deep faith in God.
What historical
person would you like to meet (besides Jesus) and why?
I suppose it would be Laura Ingalls Wilder since my love for
writing and the 19th Century was stirred after reading (and watching) her Little House on the Prairie series.
How can you encourage
authors who have been receiving only rejections from publishers?
Keep polishing and trust God for His timing and direction.
It took over seven and a half years for Taming Julia to be accepted and
published. I feel that it finally found the right publisher for this project.
What if I'd given up after five or six years? Trust the Lord to direct every
step of the writing and publishing process.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Here's the back cover blurb:
In 1875, Kansas bachelor Drew Montgomery's sole desire is to
serve God, but his congregation's ultimatum that he marry or leave, forces him
to advertise for a wife by proxy.
Jules Walker strides into Drew's life wearing breeches and toting a gun and saddle—more cowboy than bride. After years on the trail, she's not exactly wife material, but she longs for home and family and will do anything to ensure Drew never discovers what she really is.
Jules Walker strides into Drew's life wearing breeches and toting a gun and saddle—more cowboy than bride. After years on the trail, she's not exactly wife material, but she longs for home and family and will do anything to ensure Drew never discovers what she really is.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Matrimony News, February
6, 1875 edition
Minister bachelor aged 27, height 5 feet 10 inches seeks
genteel, honest and first-rate homemaker with a desire to serve God. Must be
willing to marry by proxy and arrive in Burrton
Springs , Kansas , by
May 1.
~*~
Dear Lord, please don’t let that creature be my new wife. Drew
Montgomery swiped the sweat trickling a path down his neck and shoved the new
hat back on his head. He squinted, taking in the lone passenger stepping from
the stagecoach. At least, he thought it was a woman. He shielded his eyes from
the sun, taking in the britches.
Britches? A gun belt strapped to a slim waist. He gulped. A
rifle rested on her shoulder, and she wore a Stetson situated low on her brow.
The figure shifted sideways, and Drew groaned, fearing his proxy mail-order bride
had arrived by the look of all the curves. He squared his shoulders and crossed
the street.
"Are you Montgomery ?"
Her coffee-brown gaze seared through him.
He snapped his gaping mouth shut and nodded.
"Y-yes."
"Name’s Jules Walker." She shoved her hand into
his and shook it so hard his teeth clattered. "I reckon, Jules Montgomery
since we’re hitched." She waved a slip of paper in his face. "Got the
paper here to prove it. So are you my husband or not?"
Drew caught a whiff of dirt. He coughed and cleared his
throat.
She peered at him as if he were a chicken with one leg.
"I’m Drew." He managed to choke the words out.
"Isn’t your name Julia?"
She scrunched her face, pushed her Stetson from her head,
and allowed it to dangle from the string around her neck. Her brown hair
scattered in disarray, slipping from a shoulder-length braid. "I can’t
remember the last time I’ve been called Julia. Like I said, name’s Jules."
"But..." Drew let the word hang between them. No
matter. "Where’re your things?"
"Got my knapsack and that there." She pointed to
the top of the stagecoach. He expected to see a trunk, but a saddle rested
there instead. What kind of woman brought a saddle into a marriage? What kind
of woman showed up dressed like a man? No. No. Something was terribly wrong.
Very interesting. How
can readers find you on the Internet?
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Thank you for having me here today, Lena !
It’s my great
pleasure to welcome you on my blog today. I’m eager to read this new book.
Readers, here’s a link to the book.
Taming Julia
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Sounds like a book I would love to read!
ReplyDeleteHi Kassy! Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you'll like Taming Julia. :)
ReplyDeleteIn one of your answers you asked _ "What if I'd given up after five or six years? Trust the Lord to direct every step of the writing and publishing process."
ReplyDeleteThat is SO very true - writers need to ALLOW GOD TO DIRECT - I can attest to that myself! My debut novel was actually written in Apr/May of 2012 and was published Nov 2019 - what if I'd given up on that one?
GOD'S TIMING IS NEVER WRONG - I APPLAUD YOUR PATIENCE, Jodie!
God's timing always is best. Thanks for sharing, journeystojoy.net. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun novel! Thanks for the opportunity to read this! I live in Arizona. jeaniedannheim (at) ymail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteHi Mamma Cat. :) Taming Julia was a fun novel to write. I hope you'll like it.
ReplyDeleteI admire Jodie's persistence in writing and getting published and her faith to wait on the Lord. I don't think I've had the privilege of reading one of her books yet but this definitely sounds like a good twist on the mail order bride theme. That poor preacher!
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Perrianne Askew from central Texas
Hi Perrianne. :) I always like twists with a traditional theme. I hope Taming Julia is a book you'll like.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds so good. I love it when authors write christian themes in their books. Thank you for doing that
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine writing a book without a Christian theme. It's just part of who I am. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win Taming Julia
ReplyDeleteConnie from Kentucky
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Thank you for stopping by, Connie.
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