Bio: Renae
Brumbaugh Green is a city-girl-turned-country-diva. She’s married to a handsome
country boy named Rick, and she’s mom to four nearly-perfect, nearly-grown
children, two rowdy dogs, and some ducks. They live in rural Texas where Renae wears overalls, western
boots, and bubblegum pink nail polish. She’s a bestselling author of over 30
books, an award-winning humor columnist, and an online English teacher. In her
free time, she can be found leaping tall buildings and rescuing kittens from
trees. Or, she’d like to do those things, if she had free time.
Welcome back, Renae. Why
do you write the kind of books you do?
I write all kinds of books: nonfiction Bible studies,
devotionals, historical romance, and children’s books. I really enjoy writing,
and I enjoy the creative process. I guess I write whatever’s on my heart at the
moment.
Besides when you came
to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
Besides my salvation experience, I think the day I met my
husband was the happiest day of my life. I can still see him now—gorgeous green
eyes, baseball cap, mischievous grin. I don’t know if love at first sight is a
thing, but it was definitely hubba-hubba at first sight!
I never believed
there was such a thing as love at first sight until I met my husband. We were
married 3 months and 3 days later. How has being published changed your life?
I don’t think being published has changed my life as much as
I once thought it would. I do get paid to write, which is nice, but my life is
pretty much the same as it was before I was published.
What are you reading
right now?
I’m reading several things right now. I’m reading a regency
romance by Sally Britton (The Social
Tutor), an interesting commentary/study on the apostle Junia, a healthy
cookbook, and my Bible.
What is your current
work in progress?
I’m writing book 3 of The Texas Ranger series, and I’m working
on final edits of book 1 of The Stratton Legacy series.
What would be your
dream vacation?
Somewhere cozy and quiet, with my husband and children, and
everyone happy and healthy. For me, it’s not so much about the destination as
the people and the peace.
How do you choose
your settings for each book?
They say to write what you know, so most of my historicals
are set in Texas .
I’ve lived here all my life (with a brief stint in Louisiana ) and I’m familiar with the
true-gritty history and people.
A fellow Texan, yea. If
you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it
be and why?
A few years ago, I had the honor of meeting and spending
some time with Francine Rivers. She’s such a humble, wise person! I’d love to
spend another evening with her.
I was able to spend
some time with her at an ACFW national conference quite a few years ago. Her
humility is one of the first things I saw about her. What are your hobbies,
besides writing and reading?
I actually went to college on a music scholarship. I love
music, particularly singing! I also like to decorate my house for each new
season.
When I was younger, I
decorated my house for each new season. What is your most difficult writing
obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
I often procrastinate. I don’t know why I do that, because
once I get started the words tend to flow. When I’m caught in procrastination
mode, I tell myself to just write one paragraph. Just one, and then I give
myself permission to do something else. Once I write one paragraph, it usually
turns into several pages before I stop.
I also battle procrastination,
but it’s easier now. What advice would you give to a beginning author?
Set a daily word count, and meet your word count every day.
It doesn’t have to be brilliant writing. Just write!
Good advice. Tell us
about the featured book.
Ranger to the Rescue is book two in The Texas Rangers series.
It’s a fun sequel that takes some of the main characters from book one and
gives us a peek at their story. Here’s the back cover copy:
Amelia Cooper has sworn off lawmen for good.
Now any man who wants to claim the hand of the intrepid
reporter had better have a safe job. Like attorney Evan Covington. Amelia is
thrilled when the handsome lawyer comes courting. But when the town enlists him
as a Texas Ranger, Amelia isn't sure she can handle losing another man to the
perils of keeping the peace.
Evan never expected his temporary appointment to sink his
relationship with Amelia. Or to instantly plunge them headlong into danger. But
when Amelia and his sister are both kidnapped, the newly minted lawman must
rescue them—if he's to have any chance at love.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
1881
Amelia Cooper checked her reflection in the glass shop
window for the third time before heading up the street to where she knew Evan
Covington might be locking up his office for the lunch hour. Not that she was
trying to bump into him or anything.
Okay, so maybe she was trying to see him. But what was wrong
with that? He was a professional acquaintance. Well, more than an acquaintance.
More like a…a friend. After all, hadn’t she helped free him from the gallows
and clear his name when he’d been wrongly arrested as a ruthless killer?
Over the last couple of months, since he was set free, he’d
set up a law office and drawn quite the business. So what in the world was
wrong with her asking to interview him again, this time about his law practice?
Readers were curious about what had become of the James Weston Hardy
look-alike. And a story in the newspaper surely wouldn’t hurt his business at
all. Besides, it would give her a break from the endless society-page drivel
Mr. Thomas insisted she write, day in and day out. Evan was no longer exactly a
news story, but at least his story wouldn’t contain a recipe or a new fashion
trend.
Still, her heart beat a little faster in anticipation of
seeing him, and she tried to calm her nerves as she reminded herself to slow
down. This was a business opportunity and nothing more.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
Thank you, Renae, for
sharing this book with my blog readers and me. I’m eager to read more about Amelia
and Evan. I loved the first book in this series.
Readers, here are links to the book.
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9 comments:
Sounds like a good one!
Melanie Backus, TX
I have the first one, haven't gotten around to reading it yet though. But they both look really good!
Abigail in VA
Would love to read. Blessings from WV.
Sounds like a good book. I don't believe I've read any of Renae's books so looking forward to a new author. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.
Wendy in Nebraska
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Gorgeous cover. Thanks for the chance. FL
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway SC.
sounds very interesting!Shelia from Mississippi
Sounds like a great book SARAH From Waterloo,Ohio
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