28 Comments

1. Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 09:16

   I am thrilled to be here today talking about my debut novel. The inspiration came from the Word of God and a chapel lesson on the servant girl in II Kings 5. What’s going through your head today from a sermon, or a song? “Blest Are They” is playing in my head.My church started a series on The Sermon On The Mount.

2. Emily Conrad on 2016-09-19 at 09:29

   What intriguing inspiration, Barbara! Sounds like a great story!

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 09:47

     Thanks, Emily. I hope everyone finds it inspiring.

3. Lucette Nel on 2016-09-19 at 10:30

   That is such a lovely cover! And I’m with Emily,it sounds inspiring.

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 10:59

     I love my cover too, Lucette. Pelican did an excellent job. The image sets the tone for my heroine and her story. Plus, it’s very Biblical fiction-esque. When I started writing, I didn’t realize that certain genres have certain types of covers. Thanks for stopping by today.

4. Tanya Hanson on 2016-09-19 at 10:47

   Wow, what a blessed inspiration, Barbara! What research did you do for your setting–it’s such an unusual one for fiction. Co gratulatiobs on such an I triquibf book.

   • Tanya Hanson on 2016-09-19 at 10:50

     So sorry for the typos, Barbara. It’s supposed to be congratulations and intriguing. Sheesh. .

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 11:07

     Hi Tanya!Thanks for your kind words. One of these days I am going to visit Israel. For now, I look at old maps, check out books from the library on Ancient Israel, scan pictures friends have taken, and I also read other Bible accounts. Google makes it easy to see if something was around in Bible times. Sometimes I think it would be easier to write contemporaries.

   • Katie Donovan on 2016-09-19 at 16:27

     Lol! They’re fantastic typos! I think they should become real words 😀

5. Pamela S Thibodeaux on 2016-09-19 at 11:01

   What a great post, Barbara!
   Good luck and God’s blessing with your new release!!
   PamT

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 11:11

     Thanks, Pam. I appreciate your help with the links too. I do feel blessed.

6. Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 11:09

   No worries, Tanya. I am a hunt-and-peck typist, so I feel your triquibf.

7. Delia Latham on 2016-09-19 at 11:40

   Hi, Barbara! I always stand in awe of authors who write biblical fiction, and I’m eager to read Providence: Hannah’s Journey. Congratulations on this debut novel – I know it won’t be your last.

   My mind is on a sermon my son shared with me last night. Just a short clip he’d seen on Facebook, but that little clip snared his attention and spoke to his heart, as it then did to mine. Your “stuck” season is over! Speaks to us as writers, as well, doesn’t it? 🙂

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 11:51

     Hi Delia. Thanks for stopping by and for your encouraging words. I like that sermon image too. As Christians, we can let life’s irritations and heartaches get us “stuck.” We can forget the big picture of God and His Kingdom. As a writer, we are always praying we don’t get stuck with writers’ block.
     My Monday morning had a few hurdles, but then, I received from the UPS driver, my physical copies of “Providence: Hannah’s Journey.” Yes!! My Monday just rocked!

8. Angela Couch on 2016-09-19 at 12:48

   Always fascinated by that story in the Bible. 🙂 Your story sounds intriguing!

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 13:15

     Thanks for coming today, Angela. There are so many stories in the Bible where I wish more information was given about minor characters.

9. Mary Manners on 2016-09-19 at 13:09

   Hi, Barbara,

   This is a great post. I cannot wait to read Providence. It sounds captivating and beautiful. Many blessings on your writing journey!

   • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 13:18

     Thank you, Mary. It’s been a nine year road to publication, but I don’t know if I would change anything. I’ve learned so much and met so many wonderful people–most of them writers.

10. marilyn leach on 2016-09-19 at 14:36

    I hope your story brings an uplifting goodness to all your readers. Cheers

    • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 14:38

      So do I, Marilyn. There is too much ugliness in the world. I like my happily-ever-afters.

11. Katie Donovan on 2016-09-19 at 16:29

    Can’t wait to read this. Sounds great!

    • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-19 at 19:11

      I hope you like it, Katie. Thanks for stopping by today.

12. Megan Lee on 2016-09-19 at 19:03

    Great post, Barbara! I’m excited for this wonderful book’s release and the one that follows. I knew there was something special about this book from its opening chapter! May God richly bless PROVIDENCE.

    • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-20 at 19:13

      Thanks, Megan. I enjoyed working with you on both these books.

13. Mia on 2016-09-20 at 09:14

    I’ve always wanted more details on the minor characters who appear in the bible. I know God doesn’t consider any of us to be minor characters, so I’m thrilled to find a book that makes those characters shine.

    • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-20 at 19:15

      I’d like more information on some of these people too. Fiction deals with inner thoughts and emotions, and at times, we don’t see that in the Bible. I guess we’ll have to ask when we get there.

14. Christine Lindsay on 2016-09-20 at 12:26

    So pleased that your book has been published. Congrats on this gorgeous debut.

    • Barbara M. Britton on 2016-09-20 at 19:16

      Thanks, Christine. I am thrilled to finally have a debut novel.