Meet Mandy Brockman from First Class Christmas

First Class Christmas – A Christmas Extravaganza from Katy Eeten   Tell us your name and a little bit about yourself I'm Mandy Brockman. I have a great group of friends, one of whom just got married. But my boyfriend recently dumped me, and we were both invited to the destination…

First Class Christmas – A Christmas Extravaganza from Katy Eeten

 

Tell us your name and a little bit about yourself
I'm Mandy Brockman. I have a great group of friends, one of whom just got married. But my boyfriend recently dumped me, and we were both invited to the destination wedding, so that made for a very awkward event. And potential flight home. Thankfully, I was able to get my seat changed last minute.
Where do you live, and why do you choose to live there?
I grew up in Wyoming, but I moved to Minnesota for college where I intended to major in theater. Even though I ended up pursuing business, I now work at a theater for adults with special needs, and I wouldn't leave this place for anything.
What is a quirk of your personality that people don't know?
I love to get mail! My heart jumps for joy when I check the mailbox and there's something there. Especially if it's an actual letter, but even if it's just coupons. I mean, who doesn't want to save 50 cents on a box of cereal, am I right?
Who chronicled your story, and why do you think he/she picked you?
A friend of a friend did the honors. She heard my story and found it so amusing and heartwarming, that she had to share it with the world.
What obstacles did you overcome in order to reach your happily-ever-after?
I had to get over the sting of my ex cheating on me. And I had to repair the strain in my relationship with my parents; that situation never sat well with me. But most importantly, I had to be open to allowing God to work in my life. I knew about Him growing up, but I'd let life choke out His presence for too long.
Tell us about your special romantic interest. What makes them so special?
Ah, CJ. He was amazingly kind and forgiving from the start. Trust me, I did not make a first good impression, but he didn't care. For three straight days, he was unrelenting in showing me what a real, honest man looked like. From the inside out, he was just what God knew my heart needed.

The first time you saw your special person, what did you think? Was it love at first sight or did they have to grow on you?
The very first time? I was mortified from drooling on the man's shoulder. I hoped we'd never see each other again. But it didn't take long after our second encounter to warm up to him. Within hours, I was hoping he'd ask to see me again. Thank goodness we were on the same page.

 

thank you Katy.

In no more than
Ten (10) words, what is the spiritual takeaway for your reader?

God can redeem negative circumstances. Never give up the faith.
Is there anything edgy/possibly controversial in your book? If so tell us what that is in
Twenty (20) words or fewer.

The appearance of an ex-boyfriend spending the night at the heroine's apartment, but it's not what it looks like.
What is your hero's main character flaw?
He is too quick to jump to conclusions.
What is your heroine's main character flaw?
She speaks out of her emotions and doesn't think about the repercussions of her words.
What makes your hero heroic?
He isn't afraid to share how God has changed his life and encourages even near strangers to tap into their faith.

what makes your heroine heroic?
It may take some time, but she isn't afraid to admit when she's wrong – in regards to both the hero of the story and with her parents.

 

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