Welcome back, Margaret. God has really been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon? I have contracted for two more Love Inspired Suspense books, which will keep me busy until May. I am working on a book that is longer, so no telling where my writing will take me. This is a suspense that can’t be told in the shorter format.
I can hardly wait to read them. Tell us a little about your family.
I can hardly wait to read them. Tell us a little about your family.
I have a husband who is a wonderful support. We’ve been married for thirty-eight years. I have one son and three granddaughter with another on the way—due the first of April. Another girl, which means my son will be surrounded with five females.
We only have daughters. I've told my husband often that God has a special place in heaven for men who live in all-female households. They're special. Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?
Yes, I don’t have as much time to read. I often have to read for research purposes rather than pleasure. I’m a slow reader so it takes me a while to get through a book.
What are you working on right now?
I am writing the proposal for the third book in the Love Inspired Suspense continuity series for 2010. It’s called Cowboy Protector and the series centers around the Witness Protection Program in Montana.
When I can catch my breath with contracted books, I will be working on a historical proposal set in Montana. Maybe we can compare notes on Montana. What outside interests do you have?
I love to go to movies and lunch with my friends. I play bridge once or twice a month. And of course, I have three granddaughters!
How do you choose your settings for each book?
I choose places that interest me or fit the book I’m writing.
If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?
That’s easy—Jesus. That evening would be mind blowing. I can’t think of a better evening I could have.
What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels?
How hard it is! This isn’t a job that is easy. Whipping out a novel takes a lot of work you have to be ready to do.
That is so true. What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?
Patience and His will. I went back to teaching after retiring last December to fill a long term sub job. He didn’t want me to, and I learned how much I had changed over the year. When I walked away from teaching, I really did in my heart. The Lord wants me to write and I’m listening now.
What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?
Read a lot of what you want to write. Network (contacts can really help you) and oh yeah, write then send the book out.Tell us about the featured book.
What Sarah Saw is my Love Inspired Suspense for January 2009.
The only witness when a single mother mysteriously vanishes is her three-year-old daughter. FBI agent Sam Pierce needs to question little Sarah. Yet child psychologist Jocelyn Gold will barely let him near the girl. Or herself. The tragic conclusion to a kidnapping case broke Sam and Jocelyn apart the year before, and their hearts still haven’t healed. But for the child’s sake—and the mother’s—they must join forces to uncover just what Sarah saw.
How can readers find you on the Internet?
Readers can go to my Web site at http://www.margaretdaley.com/ and they can also go to my blog at http://margaretdaley.blogspot.com/.
Margaret, thank you for spending this time with us. I always enjoy having you come by.
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