Welcome back,
That will be
wonderful. Tell us a little about your family. My husband of fifty years
passed away in March. He left a huge hole, but I am thankful he is with our
Savior and that I will see him again. We have two grown children and three
grandsons. Our son and grandsons live close by, and we often get together on
Sundays. All three grandsons have been involved in music, so I’ve enjoyed seeing
them in concerts. Our daughter, whom I love to visit, lives in
Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how? For many years, I read primarily Christian biographies and autobiographies. I still love the true accounts, but I also thoroughly enjoy well-written Christian fiction and general market best sellers. I began reading fiction when I started writing fiction.
What are you working on right now? I’ve started a story about three young people marooned on an uninhabited island with a pirate. The end of the story will connect with the characters in Two Autumns, One Spring.
I’ll be eager to
feature that on my blog, too. What outside interests do you have? I’ve been
enjoying getting to know students from the
How do you choose
your settings for each book? The settings all center on the fascinating
country of
If you could spend an
evening with one historical person, who would it be and why? Outside of the
awesome people found in the Bible, I’d choose my great-great uncle to hear
about his real life as consul in
What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels? I wish I’d been told to read books on the craft of writing fiction. Academic writing and fiction are totally different. When I attended my first critique meeting, the members said my story’s first chapter sounded like a history book, which they politely hinted was pretty boring.
What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now? I’m realizing more and more the importance of focusing on God, not the loss of my husband, problems, or wrong desires. He is teaching me to trust His presence in my daily life.
What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful? Learn as much as you can about the craft of writing fiction. Write about a subject that you are passionate about. Put words on the page and persevere so that you will actually finish writing a story.
Very good advice. Tell us about the featured book. Of the three stories in the Dragonfly Trilogy, Two Autumns, One Spring is the one I feel most passionate about. While I was working on the story, the movie, Silence, premiered. The film’s portrayal of God’s “silence” during the persecution of Japanese Christians distressed me. In Two Autumns, One Spring, I took delight in demonstrating God’s reality in the direst of circumstances. In order not to spoil previous stories in the series, I’ll just hint at what happens. A mother-in-law tries to end the marriage of two people deeply in love. A new Christian faces conflicts with the Japanese traditional beliefs, and a bitter official seeks revenge.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
Please visit my website: https://elizabethannboyles.com.
Also I have an author page at www.facebook.com/elizabethannboyles.
Thank you,
Readers,
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16 comments:
New to me Author would love to be entered in this giveaway! Blessing from Ohio
New to me Author would love to be entered in this giveaway! Blessing from Ohio
I’m reading the 3rd book, and very shocked to know there will conflicts with the mother in law, but perseverance character and character hope!!!
Blessings to you from Texas, Sarah. I'm delighted you are interested in the story!
And hello June. Thank you for leaving a comment! I wonder if you've reached the place where the mother-in-law does something worse than her mean interference in the first chapters. But as you've said, the Lord has a purpose in allowing it.
This is a new author to me. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas from WV.
I always love to learn of new authors. Sounds like a must read!
Melanie Backus, TX
Hello Lucy from West Virginia and Melanie from Texas! I'm delighted to have new readers - hopefully! Thank you for commenting, and as Christmas draws nearer, may your days be full of good cheer,
I just got book two in this series, Dragonfly Wings!!! Super excited to read this series!
Elly -Indiana-
Elly, it should be on the way to you tomorrow. I'm expecting a shipment of the books to arrive at my house today. I'm excited for you! Hope it is delivered in time to be a Christmas present. :-)
Yay! I was so happy to hear about these books! The setting is so different from what you typically find and I’m SUPER excited to read them!😃
Ann, I am now finishing book 2. I am sure I will want to read the next, and anything else you write. I find your writing very smooth, and the stories very engaging. You have honed your craft well. I am in TX, DFW area.
Marie, thank you for your very encouraging comment! Your opinion as an author and scholar means a great deal to me!
"New to me" author and an intriguing story. Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Connie from Kentucky
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Hello Connie. It looks like you were up early in Kentucky. I'm delighted you're intrigued by the story! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway, SC.
It's such a joy to see comments from different states! Greetings to you, Sharon, from South Carolina, and best wishes for a merry Christmas!
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