Welcome back, Shelley. Tell us a little
about yourself and your background.
There are three
things that probably describe me best- I met my husband when I was 17 and we’ve
been married almost 30 years. I have two grown children who I don’t see often
enough, and I really like dogs…especially dachshunds. How did you become interested in writing?
I actually
started writing while I was teaching sixth grade. I started writing for fun. I
never, ever thought I would be published. I’m still surprised that other people
besides myself like my books.
What compelled you to write a book on
this subject?
Ever since I
spent a weekend in Hart County , Kentucky , and toured Horse Cave
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 Gift refers to unexpected people who come
into a person’s life. Some are so special, they become like treasured gifts. I
also loved the idea of looking for a glimpse of the Lord’s light during our
darkest times.
Are there some specific lessons you hope
readers will learn and apply to their lives after reading your book?
My main goal
when I write every book is for the reader to find that reading it was time well
spent. Beyond that, I suppose a big part of the novel is that all of us are
more than we might seem at first glance.
What makes your book different than any
other books similar to yours that are in circulation today?
There are a lot
of very fine Amish authors in my genre. I’m delighted to be part of this group! I think the most
unusual thing about THE GIFT is that
it is an Amish Romantic Suspense book set at Christmas.
How does the book intertwine with God’s
call on your life and how you are currently serving Him?
I serve God by
sharing His love with others. I think this novel does that, too.
Do you have a favorite Scripture verse?
I like the verse
that guided me through the writing of this novel. It’s from 2 Corinthians: We walk by
faith, not by sight.
When you are not writing, what do you
like to do? Do you have any hobbies?
Last year, I
decided that I needed to do more things for myself, so I started taking Pilates
classes. I now take two classes a week, which has made me much stronger. I also
love to take our dogs on walks. My husband and I love to travel, and are always
planning another trip. My all-time favorite thing to do is bake. I really do
bake too much.
As we close, is there anything else you
would like to add?
I’ll be hosting
a Girlfriend Getaway with author Amy Clipston in June of 2018! It’s up in Sugarcreek , Ohio
My website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter, @ShelleySGray
Thank you, Shelley, for sharing this book
with us. An Amish romantic Suspense book sounds interesting, and I love
Christmas books. I know my blog readers do, too.
Readers, here are links to the book.
The Gift - Christianbook.comThe Gift: The Amish of Hart County
- Amazon paperbackThe Gift: The Amish of Hart County
- KindleThe Gift: The Amish of Hart County - Audiobook
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