Welcome, Angela. Why do you write the kind of books you do?
Mostly, because they are the stories I really want to read about!
Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
That would have to be my wedding day (just over ten years ago). It was honestly perfect (despite snow in May!)
How has being published changed your life?
Being published has been a goal since I was a teen, so the biggest change was the satisfaction that I achieved a long-standing goal.
What are you reading right now?
I am just finishing Mary Connally’s Loving the Texas Negotiator. Since I’ve read all her historical novels, I figured I should check out her contemporary ones, too.
What is your current work in progress?
I am working on a Canadian Mountie series, so it’s fun to be writing a little closer to home.
What would be your dream vacation?
Maybe a cabin in the mountains with a lake and lots of trees. Just time with family enjoying nature.
How do you choose your settings for each book?
Each book is different, but for this new release, Heart of a
Warrior, it was while driving through the
If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?
Had to think about this one. I think I would enjoy an evening with an intellectual like Thomas Sowell or Jordan Peterson.
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I enjoy gardening, teaching martial arts, and schooling my kids.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Finding the time with four busy kids to keep up with.
What advice would you give to a beginning author?
Take the time and effort to write, rewrite, edit and edit again, while listening openly to the advice and critiques of others.
Tell us about the featured book.
The Man She Fears Is Her Only Chance For Survival . . .
All Christina Astle wants is to reach
Disgusted by the greed and cruelty of men like his white father, Towan has
turned to the simpler existence of his mother's tribal people. He is not
prepared for the fiery woman who threatens to upturn his entire life ... and
his heart.
Please give us the first page of the book.
Autumn 1859
Eyes clamped shut against the subsiding ache in her abdomen, Christina Astle
sucked in cool mountain air. Pine saturated the breath and constricted her
lungs like the corsets she’d happily given up only months earlier. Her hand
stole across her extended stomach. What had she been thinking, agreeing to
follow Anthony away from society, safety, and a house with four walls? What if
they didn’t make it to
The wagon wheel dropped into another rut, and a gasp escaped her, drawing her
husband’s gaze. “I’m sorry. I wish I could go slower, but we’re at least a mile
behind them.” He glanced at the sun hovering above, then slipped the gold watch
from his breast pocket and flipped it open. “It’s after three already.”
“I know…and I am fine.” Christina raised her chin a degree but refused to look
at him and his perpetually concern-laden eyes. Anthony did everything within
his power to keep her comfortable, stopping often, even when it meant trailing
behind the rest of the wagon train. As long as they caught up by nightfall.
Still, heat rose in her chest. They should have waited another year, or—better
yet—never left
The crack of a discharging rifle pierced the valley and deepened into echo.
Then a scream, soft and haunting. More gun fire followed, ricocheting off the
high mountain ridges.
The wagon lurched to a halt, and Christina grabbed for the seat. She stared
ahead at the empty trail scarred with evidence of those who led the way.
Horses. Cattle. Families with children. God, no!
The wagon jerked and rocked off the trail, reins slapping the backs of the
mules.
Christina dug her fingertips into the raw wood. “What are you doing?”
“I’m taking it away from the trail. I’m not leaving you sitting in plain
sight.”
“Leaving me? You can’t. We don’t know what’s going on.” Her head spun. “No,
Anthony. Not with these mountains full of savages. Don’t you dare leave me
here.”
The wagon tipped slightly then righted, dropped over the slope, and rolled into
an aspen grove. White bark glimmered in the bright sun, and young saplings
sprang back into place as the wheels passed over.
“There’s only one way to find out what’s happening. If they’re being attacked,
they’ll need help.” Anthony lunged to the ground and unharnessed the mules,
fastening them farther out of the way. All except the one trained to ride.
Anthony left him near the wagon, heaving a saddle over his withers and forcing
a heavy bit into his mouth.
Christina remained paralyzed on the seat. “Anthony…no. Don’t go.”
He said nothing as he loaded his revolver and strapped it to his thigh. With
the
“Anthony!”
He rotated in the saddle enough to meet her gaze and yanked back on the bit.
His brown eyes studied her face, and his chest released a sigh. “Chris, I have
to go. You know where the other rifle is, and the shells are under the seat if
you have any need of them. I’ll be back soon.”
Christina sagged against the back of the wagon seat. The edge bit her spine.
Hooves scraped the loose rock of mountain trail and faded with the distant gun
fire.
How can readers find you on the Internet?
Thank you, Angela, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. It sounds interesting.
Readers, here are links to the book.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_73&products_id=1471
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heart-of-a-warrior-angela-k-couch/1136867479?ean=9781522398738
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13 comments:
I love the idea that the book was imagined from a vacation. The cover is definitely different and I really like it. I’m from central Texas where we are awaiting a much needed cold front tomorrow.
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Perrianne Askew
This book sounds like a intriguing read. Would love to read and review book in print version. Cover is different but different in a good way. Makes book unique.
I'm from a very small town they call it a Borough. You're through it in the blink of an eye. It's in Pennsylvania in the USA.
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Full Name: Crystal Stewart
My Email: don(dot)stewart(at)zoominternet(dot)net
I love historical fiction! Not sure I have ever read anything by Angela.
Patty in SC
Sounds like a great book, I love historical fiction. It's been a while since I've read an Oregon trail story. :)
Holly in Kentucky
This sounds like a wonderful story not to be missed!
Melanie Backus, TX
I enjoy gardening also. I’ve been canning and dug my potatoes today. Thank you for a chance to read this. Blessings from WV.
I really enjoy gardening also I love canning and having the fresh vegetables in the summertime! Your book sounds like such a great book to read! Thank you and Blessings SARAH TAYLOR from OHIO
I’d seen about this book somewhere recently and thought it sounded so good! It went straight into my to-read list!😆
Elly -Indiana-
This book sounds intriguing. I think I would enjoy it with the native American hero.
Connie in Texas
Enter me!!
Conway SC.
I love the cover! Love to read this.
Beth from IA
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. Thanks for sharing.
Connie from Kentucky
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Ooh, good beginning!
Melissa from TN
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