Dear Readers, I don’t
know if you’re aware of the new interest in coloring books for adults. I was
really glad for this “new” thing. I’ve always loved to color, and for years of
my adulthood, you could buy coloring books with pretty things to color, but not
so much the last decade. When I had my knee-replacement surgery last year, I
had printed up some sample coloring pages for adults to take to rehab with me.
People say that coloring is a good way to relax, and it filled some of my
downtime at rehab. Since then, I’ve bought several of the coloring books. I
even bought one that has graphic plates from Godey’s Ladies Book, a fashion magazine in the last half of the 19th
Century. Since I write novels set in that era, I’ve enjoyed coloring in that book, and
it’s even research.
Today’s interview is
with a woman who created a coloring journal. I think you’ll like meeting her.
Welcome, Kathy. What
would you like for our readers to know about you personally?
As a recovering perfectionist, comparison junkie, and
worthiness doubter, I am so grateful to God for choosing, redeeming, and
adopting me into His family and constantly reminding me that He loves me just
the way I am, and He also loves me way too much to let me stay that way.
I so agree with that,
Kathy. Tell us about your family.
I have been married for 22 years to Tim Taylor. He was in
the Air Force for 22 years and we were blessed to live overseas in Germany and England . We have a 20-year old son
who attends TCU. Our daughter is 18, and she is eager to attend University of Missouri
Have you written
other nonfiction books?
I am a co-author in Dare
to Be a Difference Maker. It’s a collection of inspiring and motivational
stories of individuals who have made a difference in the world.
That sounds
interesting, too. Do you have any other books in the works right now?
Yes, although it may be a while before it comes out because
God is really working on me in the process. I’ve not quite decided if it will
be fiction or non-fiction, but it will be about identity, spiritual freedom,
and living the life worthy of our calling.
What kinds of hobbies
and leisure activities do you enjoy?
I am a horse lover to my very core. I have 4 of them that I
partner with to help people hear God more clearly so they know, love, and
accept who they are and replace lies and deceptions with Truth.
I also love to read. I am usually reading about 4 books at any one time.
Why did you write the
featured book?
I feel kind of shallow admitting this, but the truth is that
I saw a webinar about it, thought it was a REALLY cool idea, this coloring for
adults, and thought to myself, “I can do that!” So I did. J
I knew I wanted to include scripture and reading scripture
makes me want to journal, so I added that part in there, too.
That’s what makes
your book so unique. Since this is a different kind of nonfiction book, what do
you want the reader to take away from the book?
I want people to leave having had an experience with God—for
them to have felt His power and His presence. It’s a great way to spend quiet
time.
Is there anything
you’d like to tell my readers about you or your book?
I speak and conduct workshops about identity, hearing God,
and building spiritual confidence at churches, conferences, small groups, and
colleges.
How can my readers
get a copy of your book?
It’s available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Since it’s
a coloring book, there is not an e-book available, but you can download a free
coloring page at my website, www.KathyKTaylor.com.
Where on the Internet
can the readers find you?
www.KathyKTaylor.com
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing your special book with my blog readers. I'm sure they'll all want one.
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Peace: A Coloring Journal for Adults
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