LET HIM GO - LuAnn K Edwards - One Free Book

Welcome back, LuAnn. Why do you write the kind of books you do?

I enjoy reading many genres, but Christian romance remains my favorite. My current series, Love Comes Again, focuses on falling in love for the second time as both my heroine and hero have suffered the death of a spouse. Whether you fall in love once, twice, or more, each one is a unique experience. And when you fall in love with the Lord, that beats them all. 

Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?

My wedding day is number one. My husband and I married forty-five years ago, and the love we had then has grown much deeper. He’s my inspiration and my encouragement. 

How has being published changed your life?

Being published fulfilled a dream I’ve carried for many years, but I don’t feel different or accomplished. My goal is to honor God with my writing, point others to Him, and share faith and hope. 

What are you reading right now?

A recent novella that I enjoyed was Love Accepted, by Pamela Ferguson. This is a story about family reconciliation and rekindled love. I’m also reading Self Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King. 

What is your current work in progress?

Book 3 in my Love Comes Again series is in the editing stage. I hope for an early fall release date. The current work I’m writing is a second chance at love novella. The hero and heroine meet up once again to give their relationship another try. 

What would be your dream vacation?

I love Hawaii. My husband and I have been there three times—three different islands. This past May, we planned to visit our fourth island, but Covid interrupted that dream. Another place I’d love to travel is the Mediterranean—specifically Greece and Italy. 

How do you choose your settings for each book?

My series takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, where I lived for several years and Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I now live. Two of my children still live in Tennessee, so I call them from time to time and ask them location questions for those things where my memory fails me and when I can’t locate the info on the web. 

That’s handy. If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?

Not one, but seven. Because I live 1200 miles away from my two oldest children, their spouses, and three grandchildren, I would like to spend an evening with all of them at the same time. We’ve lost two trips to Tennessee because of Covid. I miss my family. 

I can imagine. James and I are blessed that all our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex where live. What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

I love to hike trails through the woods and along lakes, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. I enjoy taking pictures of the animals I encounter on those walks and the beautiful scenery. Other hobbies include traveling, crocheting, and jigsaw puzzles. I also enjoy baking and make bread most weeks. 

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

I’ll share two. A lot of talking going on when I’m writing distracts me. Soft music is okay, but I prefer quiet. I move outside on my back patio if the talking persists and if the weather’s nice. 

Another difficulty is sharing my completed manuscript with others—beta readers, writing coach, and ultimately with my publisher. Every time I read my work, I make changes, so I struggle in knowing when it’s ready for someone else to read. I felt exposed when I sent my first book to my beta readers. What if they laugh at me? That gets easier with each book, so I keep pushing forward.

What advice would you give to a beginning author?

My advice for a beginning author is to attend writers’ conferences, join a writers’ critique group (you may need to start one like I did), and hire a writing coach. I’ve grown through each of these avenues. Learning is ongoing. Never stop. 

Tell us about the featured book.

Book 2—Let Him Go released in early June. Keedryn wishes to pursue a deeper friendship with Blake but insists on taking things slow. After a romantic evening, trouble erupts at the office when rumors fly, and a new policy goes into effect that could destroy their budding romance. She’s falling for him, but his non-existent relationship with the Lord causes her concern. When a voice pounds in her head to let him go, their newfound love may not survive. 

Please give us the first page of the book.

Mid-November

Nashville, Tennessee

Blake Conner stood inside our office suite and near my desk when I arrived on Monday morning—our first day back in the office after a business trip together. A lovely mixed bouquet in a clear glass vase sat on my desk. 

“They’re beautiful.” I bent to smell them, straightened, and whispered. “Should you have sent these to me here? I thought we were going to keep our new friendship quiet?” 

He frowned. “They’re not from me. They were on your desk when I arrived.” He sounded frustrated. “I’d give you roses.” He crossed his arms. “Maybe they’re from Wes. I’ve expected as much.” 

I stepped over to our office suite door and closed it. “Wes is not your concern. I worked with him in the IT Department, and now we eat lunch together on occasion. That’s all.” Blake accused me of spending too much time with Wes in the past. I resented him bringing the topic up yet again. I shook my head. “Leave him out of this. They’re not from him.” 

Blake’s eyes narrowed. “How many other admirers do you have?” 

I responded in an irritated tone. “Perhaps I should open the card to find out.” 

I grabbed the note from its holder and read to myself. “Keedryn, would you agree to double with Jenny and her husband?” At the bottom, the man included his cell number. 

Careful not to react in front of Blake, I showed no emotion and said, “They’re from a man my daughter knows from her church.” 

Blake took a step closer, his tone filled with displeasure. “You dating him?” 

How can readers find you on the Internet?

To learn more about my Love Comes Again book series, please check out my website at www.luannkedwards.com. 

If you’d like to connect, I’d love to hear from you!

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Thank you, LuAnn, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. I’m sure most of them will want to read it. 

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