Bio: USA Little Rock ,
Arkansas
Welcome back, Tricia. I know you speak at various
conferences and meetings. What do you have coming up?
I'm excited because I have
two conferences coming up soon. First, I'm speaking at MOMcom, which is the
International conference for MOPS International. I've been involved with MOPS
for the last sixteen years, as an attendee-mom and a TeenMOPS leader. I haven't
been to a conference in many years so I'm excited to go, to speak, to learn,
and to connect! I'm also attending the Allume conference this month. It's an
amazing blogging conference I spoke at last year. I loved the passion and
servant-hearts behind the leaders and the attendees. I'm not speaking there
this year, but I'm looking forward to going!
If you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be
the theme for it?
The first word that popped
into my mind was Redeemed! As followers of God we were saved from sin, but we
are also given a chance—through Christ—to be the person God designed us to be.
Being a Christ follower is more than just having hope in eternity. It's living
out God's plan and purpose for our time on earth now!
Who would you want as speakers and why?
Hard choice! But I'd have to
pick Courtney Joseph, of WomenLivingWell.org, because she has such a sweet
spirit and has a passion for God's Word. And I'd pick Robin Jones Gunn because
she's a dear friend and speaks straight to the heart of women. I'd also pick my
producer/writer friend Amber Lia because of her work in Hollywood Czech
Republic
Where would you hold the retreat and why?
Somewhere relaxing, beachy,
and quiet. I'd work in quiet time with God as much as gathering time, because
listening to God's voice is most important.
Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a combination of
the two?
I read print books, ebooks,
and I listen to audio books! I just finished listening to The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck, and I loved it!
I love that book by Rachel. Your featured book has an
interesting title. How did you come up with it?
I originally wanted The
Christmas Rose first because my main character is Rose and second because of
the symbolism of roses in my book, BUT as I was writing it another book came
out with a similar name so we changed the title a bit.
So what is the book about?
Rose turned her back on the
man she loves after he assisted the Englisch during World War II—only to
discover she's an Englischer herself. Born in the midst of the hardships of The
Great Depression, Rose grew up in Berlin ,
Ohio
Please give us the first page of the book.
November 1945
Rose Yoder had hoped the last
rays of evening light would fight harder against the building storm clouds, but
the sky was dark as she stepped from the shelter of the barn doors with milk
bucket in hand. A gentle breeze stirred particles of dust and chaff.
Somewhere in the distance an
automobile’s motor could be heard, chugging down the gravel road beyond the
farm. Golden light glowed from the lantern hanging in the kitchen window,
marking her way over the frozen snow, but the light didn’t penetrate far
enough. She struggled forward, leaving earthy smells behind her, trusting her
heart to find the way to the front door when her steps weren’t sure.
Was there certainty anywhere
these days? No, especially not deep in Rose’s heart.
Jonathan and I should be
married by now . . . maybe with a boppli on the way.
She pushed that thought from
her mind and shook her head, her breath freezing in the air. That wouldn’t
happen now. Not after what he’d done. Joining the military. Traveling overseas.
And to think he’d had the nerve to return to their small Amish community and
don his Amish garb like nothing had happened—like he hadn’t shamed their
community, shamed her.
How can readers find you on the Internet?
Lots of places!
I love to connect!Tricia Goyer is celebrating the release of her first Christmas novella, A Christmas Gift for Rose, with a Christmas Gift giveaway!
Enter to win a NEW Kindle Fire HDX for you AND one for a friend!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A brand new Kindle Fire HDX and one to give away to a friend!
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- A Christmas Gift for Rose Christmas pack (includes a recipe card, bookmark, a signed book plate, discussion questions, and a Gathering and Giving handout!)
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