Dear Readers, I’ve
loved all the Quilts of Love novels that I’ve read, but I think this one may be
my favorite. Robin has been a friend of mine for a number of years. She writes
wonderful romantic suspense novels. This story had a unique new twist to the suspense.
It kept me guessing for a long time. And the characters grabbed my heart and
wouldn’t let go. This is definitely a must-read
novel.
Bio: Robin
Caroll is the author of 22 published novels. When she isn't writing, Robin
spends time with her husband of 25 years, her three beautiful daughters, and
two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home in Little Rock,
Arkansas. She gives back to the writing community by serving as conference
director for American Christian Fiction Writers. Her books have been named
finalists in such contests as the Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du
Maurier, RT Reviewer's Choice Award, Bookseller's Best, and Book of the Year.
About the book: A
quilt holds the secret to a killer still at large—and who his next victim will
be.
Following an attack that killed her mother and stole her
ability to speak, 21-year-old Sophia Montgomery has no choice but to accept her
estranged grandmother's offer to return to their family home. Although
detective Julian Frazier is working hard on the case, Sophia unknowingly
frustrates him because her inability to speak thwarts her eyewitness evidence.
The fact that Julian is undeniably attracted to Sophia doesn't help either, so
Julian hides his feelings as concern for a trauma victim and focuses instead on
finding the killer.
Little do they know, the clues to solving the case may be
right in front of them, displayed in Sophia's mother's "special"
quilt design. Who will realize the secret Sophia's unwittingly been hiding in
plain sight? When the truth comes to light, will Sophia find her voice again?
Or will the murderer—still at large—silence her forever?
Welcome back, Robin. Tell
us a little about yourself and your background.
I love boxing.
I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I've never
fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.
When I’m not
writing, I devote my focus to ACFW as Executive Director. ACFW has done so much
for me, I wanted to give something back.
I enjoy
spending quality time with my husband of twenty-five years, three beautiful
daughters, two handsome grandsons, and our character-filled pets at home.
How did you become
interested in writing?
I’ve always loved to tell stories and to write. I’ve always
kept a journal and storytelling is just part of who I am.
What compelled you to
write a book on this subject?
As a young girl, my family lived in the country. We didn’t
have many friends close enough during the winter where we could just hop on our
bikes and ride down to a neighbor’s house. During those lonelier times, my
mother taught me how to quilt. I will always associate quilts with the strength
of the mother-daughter bond. When I heard about the Quilts of Love series, I
wanted to be a part of it.
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 strength of the familial bond is the strongest thread in
the story, but another theme would be the sacrifices we make for the people we love.
Are there some
specific lessons you hope readers will learn and apply to their lives after
reading your book?
I hope they will feel they were entertained, but also they
will be reminded that no matter what their circumstances, what the Enemy means
for evil, God will turn to good.
How does the book
intertwine with God’s call on your life and how you are currently serving Him?
One day, fully frustrated with writing and on the verge of
tears, I prayed the scary prayer: that if writing wasn’t what He called me to
do, then I’d walk away from it, but He’d have to remove the desire from my
heart because I wasn’t strong enough to do it myself. I was lucky enough to get
my first contract not too long after that, but I truly was willing to walk away
if that’s what He told me to do. It was really scary because, for me at least,
writing was, in my mind, tied to my identity. I learned that writing, while
important to me and I love it, is still what I do, not who I am. I love being
an author, but I’m also so much more: wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,
sister, friend, etc.
Some of the reader mail I’ve received has put me in tears of
praise for being allowed to share stories with readers. For instance, one
reader wrote me after reading one of my books and thanked me for showing that
it was possible to reconcile with God after being angry with Him. It truly
blesses me for God to use me in such a way.
Do you have a
favorite Scripture verse?
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.
When you are not
writing, what do you like to do? Do you have any hobbies?
I’m an avid scrapbooker and card maker, and I enjoy making
mini scrapbook albums. Of course, I love reading as well. And watching movies
with my family. I also love cooking.
Where can my readers
find you on the Internet?
www.twitter.com/robincarollThank you, Robin, for sharing this new book with us and giving us a peek into your busy life.
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