Welcome Janis to the blog.
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What makes this book special to you? This book is special to me because it takes two broken people and shows how God breathes new life into what others see as hopeless. It's easy to start thinking something is dead, buried, gone–whether that something is a heart, a relationship, or a secret dream. Like a rose in winter, a single touch from God restores hope and brings newness of life. |
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What book are you reading now? Taming Julia by Jodie Wolfe. Julia (Jules) is such a charming and unique character that I fell in love with her within the first few pages. You just want to wrap your arms around her and protect her. I so appreciate characters who are easy to love. |
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What do you do when you're not writing? When I'm not writing, I'm playing with our dogs … a Shih Tzu named Sophie, a German Shepherd named Judah, and a Chug (Chihuahua/Pug mix) who is the boss of the world and very aptly named Scrappy. |
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Do you have advice for other writers? My advice to other writers is to always read books from authors who are a better writer than you. That way you'll grow in your understanding and your craft. I also advise any writer to attend at least one writer's conference every year. The depth of knowledge and the relationships you develop are priceless. |
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In no more than Ten (10) words, what is the spiritual takeaway for your reader? Only God can breathe life into a cold, hard heart. |
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What is your hero's main character flaw? Elton is hardened by traumatic events he experienced as a child–seeing his parents murdered by natives, being orphaned, and then raised by an unkind man. |
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What is your heroine's main character flaw? Lucy is somewhat temperamental and stubborn–the spoiled child of doting parents. |
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What can readers learn from your villain? The readers can learn that hate toward others extracts a heavy price, costing the one who hates far more than anyone else. |
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What makes your hero heroic? When Elton is chosen by the townspeople to lead the native relocation program, he doesn't let growing animosity toward the natives or threats from the townsfolk stop him from looking out for the natives well-being. |
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what makes your heroine heroic? Lucy stands beside her husband and even helps him uncover a secret plot to bring harm to the natives he's supposed to protect. |
