Dear Readers, as I’ve
told you before, I love reading all of Lisa Harris’s books. Hidden Agenda is another breathtaking,
heart-stopping romantic suspense novel. Some of the characters from the first
two books in the series are secondary characters in this book, and it was
wonderful to find out what was going on in their lives now. The primary
characters grabbed me and pulled me into the story. As usual, Lisa kept me enthralled.
I told my husband that it amazes me at what this missionary’s mind can come up
with.
Welcome back, Lisa. Tell
us a little about yourself and your background.
Thanks so much for having me, Lena !
I’m a mother, wife, writer, missionary, taxi driver, chef, and all the other
things motherhood involves. Just set in a tropical setting halfway around the
world. J
Life is definitely never dull! My family and I have lived in southern Africa
since 2004 and currently live in Mozambique where we work to plant
churches and do humanitarian work. I’ve been writing since 1997 and am still
learning!
How did you become
interested in writing?From the time I was very young I wanted to be a writer, but
didn’t take that dream seriously until I was in my late twenties. We’d recently
adopted our oldest, and I was a stay-at-home mom without a car, so I decided I
was going to finally write a book. And I did. I haven’t stopped writing since.
What compelled you to
write a book on this subject?
I love reading romantic suspense, so writing in this genre
has been the perfect fit for me. I love being able to take real world issues
and twist them into a plot. I also love seeing how ordinary people might react
when faced with extraordinary circumstances.
What is the main
theme or point that you want readers to understand from reading your book? Are
there any other themes present in the book?
The spiritual themes in my stories are important to me, and
I try to weave them in naturally. I’ll share more about that in the next
question.
Are there some
specific lessons you hope readers will learn and apply to their lives after
reading your book?
I want people to remember that God wants us to rely
completely on Him. And to be completely in Him. Psalm 55:22 tells us that we
need to give our burdens to Him. To cast all of our anxieties on him because he
really does care for us. Is this always easy? No way. At the end of the book
Michael says, “I’m struck with the profound truth that God is Good. He never
promised us that life would be easy, but He has promised to walk with us.” My
prayer for my readers is that you seek His face and let Him walk this journey
of faith along side you!
What makes your book
different than any other books similar to yours that are in circulation today?
There are so many great books out there, but I hope people
can walk away from this story and this series feeling entertained first of all.
I hope it’s a page turning ride! I also hope that their faith will be
challenged and strengthened, and that they feel like they really got to know
the characters!
How does the book
intertwine with God’s call on your life and how you are currently serving Him?
Hidden Agenda deals a lot with faith, facing fear, and trusting
God. I obviously don’t have to face the cartel where I am, but I’m always
needing to be reminded of my need to trust Him. So often, this book included,
the spiritual journey my characters take are often similar to my own. Do you have a
favorite Scripture verse?
“Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed
every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet
they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So
we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things
that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the
things we cannot see will last forever.” II Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT) When you are not
writing, what do you like to do? Do you have any hobbies?
I love photography, reading, and experimenting with
different recipes.
As we close, is there
anything else you would like to add?
Thank you so much for having me! I appreciate it. If you
haven’t read the entire series, book one, Dangerous Passage, is on sale
through the 3rd of January for only .99!
Where can my readers
find you on the Internet?
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Hidden Agenda: A Novel (Southern Crimes)
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