Sudan, July 2005
This novel continues the suspense from A LONG WALK HOME. DiAnn transports readers into the conflicts simmering and afflicting Sudanese, Muslims, and Christians in Sudan. As a reader, I’m able to imagine the heat and beauty of this untamed land occupied by people fighting to survive lack, war, and religious conflicts. There are so many needs, yet courage and faithfulness abound.

Despite dangerous wild animals and limited resources, the characters, Doctor Larson, Paul Farid, Colonel Ben Alier press on. They overcome extreme circumstances and trials, both personal and situational. I couldn’t stop turning pages.

The love and admiration that DiAnn Mills has for the Sudanese are apparent in this novel. The writing was lovely and inviting. I admit it, I’d stop—though I wanted to page through quickly to see what was going to happen next—to reread. Not because the story was confusing. I knew who I was with and what was happening at all times. It’s just that the story world is so intense, and I wanted to stay. My hope is that there will be a book 3 in this series! This series is only on eBook.  


I want to thank you, DiAnn, for loving well and writing strong as you brought the struggles of Sudan and the beautiful people there to light! I highly recommend this eBook novel and encourage those who do to read DiAnn’s Acknowledgments and A Note from the Author.

DiAnn Mills is an author to pay attention to and follow!  Here is her author bio!


DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. You can download a list of her published titles by clicking here.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is Director of The Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, Mountainside Marketing Retreat, and the Mountainside Novelist Retreat with social media specialist Edie Melson where she continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
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DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.

Here are some of her recent awards:
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2019 Golden Scroll Novel of the Year – High Treason
2018 ACFW Member Service Award
2018 Rank #6 on July CBA Best-sellers for Fiction Romance – Deadly Encounter
2018 Rank #3 on June CBA Best-sellers for Fiction Romance – Deadly Encounter
2018 Rank #3 on May CBA Best-sellers for Fiction Romance – Deadly Encounter
2018 Rank #7 on February CBA Best-sellers for Fiction Romance – High Treason

Susie Larson blessed the socks off my feet with her Bible study book "Your Beautiful Purpose" which severl of us used as a group study. Each lady was blessed beyond belief as we read and shared and grew. So it's no surprise that I'm eager to dive into this new blessing book "PREVAIL"  Such a great message for us today, wouldn't you agree? 

Dorset, England, July 1804

Regina Scott has done it again! She has provided entertaining fun characters with diverse and fully flavored personalities. In England, the town of Grace-by-the-Sea is small and dependent upon their local spa. It’s now equipped with a doctor, to attract vacationers to boost local business sales. This is a tight community where the residents watch out for one another—definitely not a place to keep secrets. Unless you are French spies who may have infiltrated the area. That’s the mystery, though. In the last book, local artist Abigail Archer was shot in the arm and now has need of the spa doctor. Their foibles and strengths are like oil and water. Could their needs be a possible connection? I can say no more—except if you want to see the plot unravel and entertain, I encourage you to order an eBook or novel of your own.

This is definitely a book about family, friends, romance, and intrigue pulled together with mystery. How do you suppose Doctor Linus Bennett will get along in Grace-by-the-Sea with his young son, Ethan? Napoleon’s spies add tension as well as talk that there are press gangs close at hand. Danger, misunderstandings, and romance will pull you into this tale that is adorned with forgiveness, overcoming spirit, and hope!

I did receive a free copy of this story so that I could write an honest review.  And now, you may discover if this is a valuable tale worthy of your time, which I believe it is. The above comments are my true observations of Regina’s latest novel. The last Grace-by-the-Sea story that I reviewed was on January 18, 2020, and you may look there to see Regina’s answers to her interview and the photo of the area she used to write THE ARTIST’S HEALER in the beautiful town of Grace-by-the-Sea, England! 

http://www.susanmarlene.com/book-review--author-interview/archives/01-2020

QUESTIONS FOR REGINA:

Have you read any historical accounts from anyone dealing with those French spies?
Not the spies specifically, but I have read historical accounts of the fear of invasion that swept England during those years. Villagers all along the coast were watchful, expecting to see the French at any moment. So adding some spies into the mix seemed appropriate for the story.

Do you know any artists whom you based Abigail’s character on? (Your descriptions of her thoughts and observations are well written. Insightful!)
When I was researching another of my books, Art and Artifice, I read about Angelica Kauffman and Mary Moser, female painters who helped found England’s famed Royal Academy of Art. So, I knew a bit about what it took to create oil paintings at that time. I also had a dear friend who has since passed, who was a talented artist. I relied on her stories to get the feel of painting.

Are you a big city girl or a country girl? You have this town so realistic!
Small town girl all the way! London was the only large city I have visited where I felt at home. Right now, I live south of Seattle, on the way to Mt. Rainier, and I love seeing her in the distance on the days she is out. I always breathe easier when I am surrounded by fields and trees.

What extra info would you like to say about Ethan?
It was surprisingly difficult to write about an introspective, creative child like Ethan. Most of the children I know have been remarkably resilient in times of trouble. But Ethan has been through a great deal, so making him a bubbly sort seemed wrong. My youngest son is rather introspective, and creative, though he has had few traumas in his life, for which I am thankful! I used him as Ethan’s model.

What is your next novel called, and can you give us an introduction to the storyline?
My next novel, out in October, is Nothing Short of Wondrous, the second book in my American Wonders collection from Revell. Widowed hotelier Kate Tremaine welcomes the U.S. Cavalry to protect Yellowstone. When her son is kidnapped, she must work with world-weary Lieutenant William Prescott to rescue the boy. Will they find that two wounded hearts can share one powerful love when God is in control?

The next Grace-by-the-Sea story, scheduled for January 2021, will be The Governess’s Earl. Rejected by the man she loved, quick-witted bluestocking Rosemary Denby is determined to win the position of governess to the temperamental Lady Miranda, daughter of the Earl of Howland. But is it the widowed earl who truly needs a lesson, in love?

Where do you wish your readers or potentially new readers to connect with you? Or we can use the line below! The line below is lovely!
On Regina's website, I enjoyed the historical elements that she posted on her blog page. http://www.reginascott.com/

Regina Scott's bio:
Regina Scott is the author of more than 4550 historical romances set in Regency, England; pioneer Seattle; and the Old West. A stickler for getting it right, she’s sailed on a tall ship, driven four-in-hand, and learned to fence, all in the name of research. She and her husband of more than 30 years live in the South Puget Sound area, on the way to Mt. Rainier.
 
Blessings and joy!
Sue
 
​On Regina's website, I enjoyed the historical elements that she posted on her blog page. http://www.reginascott.com/  

Regina Scott's bio:
Regina Scott is the author of more than 50 historical romances set in Regency, England; pioneer Seattle; and the Old West. A stickler for getting it right, she’s sailed on a tall ship, driven four-in-hand, and learned to fence, all in the name of research. She and her husband of more than 30 years live in the South Puget Sound area, on the way to Mt. Rainier.

 
Book One of the Sunrise Crik series is a contemporary suspense novel that includes many of my favorite qualities for story! Like the strong beginning, the first scene puts the main character in the middle of a crisis—and I admired Evah Rois on the first page. I love a novel that pulls me quickly into the character’s lives and concerns and adds a healthy dose of problems and complications that the characters must deal with. This novel isn’t the Die Hard or 007 type of suspense but profoundly grabbed my heart and attention because I could relate to situations and believe that their victories could be mine.

And the location—Montana—is majestic with those gorgeous mountains in the background and a small town nestled alongside. I could almost imagine myself there and feeling small as I gazed up the mountain’s heights. The diverse characters are interestingly challenged or troubled by past hurts. The threaded mystery drew me in and I just had to know—but I’m not going to tell—why ruin your fun!
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I know that previously, Rebecca McLafferty and her husband had their own Alpaca ranch and they worked hard to keep those adorable creatures safe, happy, and well. Any scenes, which included the Alpacas were written from Rebecca’s heart and experience! So, if you love large animals and small ones, I believe that you will enjoy Intentional Heirs. There are so many facets of human emotion, pain and overcoming woven into the fiber of this story and that makes this a reread for me. This is a wonderful anytime read. Rebecca McLafferty gave me this story to review and I’m giving my honest opinion and reaction to her story. Once her story published, I bought my own paperback and Kindle copies! I highly recommend Intentional Heirs and hope that you will discover the worth of this new writer and her debut novel for yourself! 

QUESTIONS FOR REBECCA:
 
HOW DID YOU CHOOSE A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN IN THE BEAUTIFUL MONTANA AREA FOR YOUR SUSPENSE NOVEL?
 
This is a great question. I have always loved the western U.S and, at a young age, I became a Midwest cowgirl. How many people in Wisconsin own Stetsons and full-length duster coats? (chuckle) Years later, my husband and I visited the Livingston area of Montana. The picturesque mountains were forever etched in my memory. My story takes place in the fictitious town of Woodridge, located between Livingston and Bozeman.
 
I chose a small Montana town because of the western lifestyle and the honest, down-to-earth people from that area. The story also takes the reader to the Bozeman and Livingston areas. Rich Montana history inspired some of the story’s scenes.
 
 
DO YOU WISH TO SHARE ANYTHING ABOUT FORGIVENESS THAT YOU DIDN’T GET TO INCLUDE IN INTENTIONAL HEIRS?
 
Some character traits in Intentional Heirs illustrate that forgiveness is critical to our peace of mind. I feel that when someone is unwilling to forgive, for whatever reason, anger and bitterness steal that person’s joy. It seldom affects the person who did us wrong. It hurts our own mental state, and our actions often hurt the people we care about the most.
 
One of my favorite scriptures is, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
 
That is so powerful!
 
 
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCENE TO WRITE? (GETTING TO KNOW A CHARACTER OR SUSPENSEFUL CONFRONTATIONS?)
 
Both types of scenes are satisfying from the writer’s point of view, but I would have to say that I enjoy writing action scenes the best. For example, when Police Chief Nolan Quinn is in the middle of a brawl, I love his karate kicks and take-charge attitude.
 
And when Jane is heading up a rescue, I’m thinking, “Go get them, Jane!”
 
 
I SEE THAT YOU HAVE RECIPES IN YOUR NOVEL. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL ABOUT ANY OF THE RECIPES? DID YOU CREATE ANY OF THESE?
 
Within the pages of Intentional Heirs, the heroine, Evah, is a bakery chef. When she bakes at the McCormick ranch, these are three of her recipes. I love to bake, too, and created these recipes years ago. In my own yesteryear, I taught enrichment classes, including Baking Breads, where we experimented with breads and cinnamon rolls.
 
These days, I have a gluten intolerance and have made the recipes adaptable that way.
 
 
WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEXT BOOK IN THE SUNRISE CRIK SERIES?
 
I am really excited about book two of the Sunrise Crik Series, Intentional Fires. It takes place in the same Montana area. Toni Lublow is an Iraq-Marine widow running a Christmas tree farm with 10- and 12- year old boys. Park Ranger Sam Duncan is putting out fires ranging from campgrounds to national forests. Some of the characters from Intentional Heirs are involved in the story, too.
 
Disagreements with neighboring campground owners, Trevor and Dani Riley, are hard to set aside—especially during the Christmas Tree Farm’s Centennial Celebrations. There’s plenty of fire fueling their multi-generational 90-year-feud.
 
 
WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR READERS TO FIND YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
 
I am most active on Facebook (Author Rebecca McLafferty). I invite readers to my website at www.rebeccamclafferty.com and welcome emails at rebeccamclafferty4353@gmail.com.
 
Thanks for allowing me to answer these questions. It was great fun!

​This contemporary story is set in Franklin, Pennsylvania, a Victorian City that I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several times! It was refreshing to step into this story rife with characters sporting deep hurts while facing forgiveness and redemption opportunities. The type of opportunities they wouldn’t seek out on their own. I cared for and liked the main characters, Carter Mansion Ethan Willis. I feel their struggles were ones that readers could relate to. I know I cheered them on to the finish line!

Nicely written Terri Kraus, and may I add—who doesn’t like a story that involves the hero’s son and that son’s friend with comic and serious scenes! The very talented and ambitious reporter, Carter, has her hands full as her heart takes over her reasoning. Ethan, equally talented but dedicated to renovation and preservation of the past—is fun to get to know. I loved the activity in the Carter Mansion and the spicy and very Italian owner, Mrs. Morretti! I can smell her cooking and gifts of food all the way to Wisconsin!

This definitely is a restoration story that not only showcases the renovation of the Carter Mansion but also those whose lives had been ransacked by experiences. They still struggled in the wake of their painful memories.

Terri sprinkled forgiveness quotes before each chapter that I appreciated so very much! I recommend this author and her novels. This novel is one that will stay with you and be remembered!
 
You may visit Terri Kraus at her website:  www.terrikraus.com, where she has other Project Restoration Novels and various other books. She offers her blog and book reviews! 

Rife with authenticity and tension, Airborne is a story that will earn your respect and attention. DiAnn submerges herself into factual information that medical experts, FBI, and other professionals provide. Then she pours out the story of her heart, which amazingly commands the ability to reach into her readers. Could that be because DiAnn is so familiar with the situations and people involved that her computer keys naturally reveal the essence that makes stories great? Yes, I think that is why!
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Characters DiAnn introduced in Airborne made this reader feel as though she’d known them for years! The hero and heroine are complicated, engaging, and hamstrung with issues to overcome, which pulled me into this story so powerfully that I didn’t want to leave. I’m not naturally one to read about pandemics, earthquakes, or even watch Godzilla movies. Sorry, Godzilla! But this story’s layers were intriguing, meaning, and hopeful, so much so that I had to trail through until the very end! I must say that I finished this story in record time. I love suspense that twists with unexpected turns and causes me to care for more than the situation. This is a highly recommended read that offers more than entertainment. It provides hope in times that try our souls.

DiAnn Mills is an award-winning spunky writer who I am honored to recommend! Find out more about this very author-reader engaged writer on her website, https://diannmills.com/.

London, England
September 28, 1914
 
The elusive Mr. V appears, presenting a dangerous task for thief and violinist, Willa Forsythe. But she would be alone, in a strange town in a strange country, Aberystwyth, Wales, with none of her family to help. Since her heart and soul are tethered to creating music, and she is a prodigy, that makes her absolutely perfect for the assignment of gaining the attention and trust of a man who holds vital information for the war effort.

The hero, Lukas de Wilde, is famous and handsome and knows it. He keeps secrets and hides pain that most people never pick up on. His recognizable appearance keeps him from saving those, he loves most because he'd endanger his family with any resque he'd plan.

Roseanna pulls her readers into the very heartbeat and motivations of her characters. The intimacy of her storytelling is precious and believable. Roseanna weaves dangers and intrigue onto the pages, creating tension throughout the story that put you right into the events of England 1914. I was flipping these pages like mad!

This is the second novel in the SHADOWS OVER ENGLAND series. These unusual ragtag heroines and heroes will no doubt steal your heart away like they did mine! I recommend A Song Unheard and the whole series really. You may read my review on the first novel in SHADOWS OVER ENDLAND, A Name Unknown on this page 8/24/2018.
 
QUESTIONS FOR ROSEANNA:

Why did you pick the violin as the instrument for the main characters to play? (I love violin music so I applaud you—good choice!)
I've always loved the violin and wished I'd learned it (in addition to the piano, organ, and clarinet, LOL), so when I learned about the orchestra of Belgian refugees, I knew I wanted to work that into a story so created Willa to play an instrument that would have been in such an orchestra. =)

Have you studied the effects of abandonment of children? (You write those characters so well.)
I actually make it a point (strange as it may seem) never to study for my characters--otherwise I tend to write too stiffly, trying to stick to "facts." Instead, I write characters from the gut, just digging down deep and imagining what they'd experience and how they'd view the world. Sometimes I'll then have an expert read through it to make sure it rings true.

Would you like to tell your readers more about the characters' journey or about the research that you accomplished to write this story?
Most of my research for this one involved reading quite a lot about the settings--Belgium during the German occupation that began in 1914, and Wales. I took a lot of Google-Street-View tours of Aberystwyth, took copious notes on my Belgian research books, and otherwise just let the characters come to life. =)

You home school your children. Do you use the research for your novels in history or writing lessons for your children?
Not exactly; we use a curriculum that comes with books and assignments. Though I occasionally borrow the history books we read in school for my research, LOL, and when I've learned something in my research that goes along with the lesson, I always pause to say, "And also..."

Has anyone inspired the main storyline or a scene in A SONG UNHEARD?
All just imagination in this one. =)

Do you have a map or photo you would like to share on this review?
I don't really have anything I own like that, but I'll attach a few memes I'd created.

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

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This novel combines both Contemporary, and 1856 Marietta, Ohio, character threads, offering the best of both worlds and merging two time periods into one sweet tale of courage and so much more.

Contemporary, Marietta, Ohio

LuAnn, Tess, and Janice spring onto the page with fresh enthusiasm that only those newly retired and showing almost fearlessly pursuit of dreams can! What a fun story of trust, challenge, and characters that must confront the local mystery head-on, which just may include an interesting building linked with an 1826 Underground Railroad! Who will these three sweet ladies trust? Maybe Mr. Grimes, or maybe not?  Will they have what it takes to follow through and reach their goal? These are unlikely women for such a situation, but Becky Melby skillfully flips the impossible into quite probable—causing this reader to think—sure these situations could happen! LuAnn Sherrill, Tess Wallace, and Janice Eastman have the right background of loss and experience that merge their trust to move past usual boundaries friends share.

1856 Marietta, Ohio

Prudence and Jason Willard have a story of their own, and Becky weaves the essence of their courage and sacrifice with these modern-day ladies who hold a vision that would complement the past if everything goes they hope. My one regret about reading this story is my disappointment that LuAnn, Tess, Janice, and Prudence can’t sit down and take tea with me at a local coffee shop. This story kept my attention, offered surprise, and entertained me with these adorable characters! I love the accents of the 1800s and will return to visit my new imaginary friends from time to time. This is a story that I highly recommend! You can find this series at www.shopguideposts.org/books.

QUESTIONS FOR BECKY:
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I love the write up that you did about the building featured in this story! The historical candy you sprinkle throughout fascinates me. But I must know is the Ohio Star quilt a real historical quilt?
Yes. The Ohio Star quilt is made of nine-patch blocks formed by quarter-square triangles around a central square. The pattern is believed to have been created in the early 1800's, but similar patterns were used by Martha Washington and Dolly Madison well before that time.
 
What was your favorite historical tidbit that you used in LuAnn, Tess, and Janice or Prudence’s story?
My husband and I took a research trip to Marietta. Visiting the Levee House, the inspiration for Wayfarers Inn, was the highlight of the trip. Over the years, the building served as a dry goods store, hotel, barber shop, tavern, brothel, and an automotive shop where Studebakers were assembled. Looking at the pressed tin ceiling and weathered brick made me feel like I was seeing it for the first time right along with LuAnn, Tess, and Janice. I could easily imagine Prudence sneaking in after dark with people she’d ferried across the Ohio River on their journeys to freedom in Canada.
 
Your characters are rich and feel as though they are real. How do you start choosing their personalities?
The Guidepost editors create the characters for their cozy mystery continuity series. Each author receives a description of their age, appearance, family and career situations, and a tiny bit about their personalities. I was honored to write the first book of the Wayfarers Inn series, so I got to flesh them out with likes, dislikes, quirks, and past experiences. Since I’m in the same age bracket as the Inn Crowd, it was easy to “steal” some hopes, dreams, worries, habits and traits from myself and my circle of friends. (Don’t tell them!)
 
Where is your favorite place to dream and plot stories?
I don’t actually have a special place. I carry plots and characters around in my brain and they are quite undisciplined—jabbering at me at all hours of the day and night. I have to make sure I have pen and paper or my phone notes app handy so I don’t lose anything they’re saying. My writing desk overlooks the old farmhouse across the street and acres of open fields with only one giant oak in the middle. Always inspiring.
 
Is there anything you would like to share with your readers about the emotional journey these contemporary women or sweet Prudence Willard shared on your pages?
Newly retired and all single, LuAnn, Tess, and Janice could have chosen a quiet life of rest and relaxation, but their college pact to “Never be boring or bored” and never to act their age, created a mindset that allowed them to be open to the seemingly crazy idea of buying an old, run-down building and turning it into a Bed & Breakfast. I hope their gutsy choices and perseverance in the face of obstacles inspires women of all ages to live full, vibrant lives.
 
Where do you want your readers to find you? 
Please come and visit me at beckymelby.com, Becky Melby Author Page, or Fill My Cup, Lord, where I blog every Friday.
 
Thank you, Susan, for the opportunity to spend time with your readers. Happy reading, everyone!
 
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Grace by the Sea, Dorset, England, June 1804
 
The Earl of Howland placed pressure on the wrong heiress, and a problem-solving Magistrate has a mystery to uncover. When lights are seen in the turreted stone castle that isn’t lived in, Magistrate James Howland discovers Miss Eva Faraday moving in. His uncle, the Earl of Howland, has restricted Miss Faraday to this dusty, unlived in, and secluded location because she will not submit to his iron will, and he is her trustee until she turns twenty-five or marries.  

Regina’s entertaining story explores deep dark secrets about this mysterious castle, which is rife with local folklore and possibly hosts some ghosts—so the locals say. Napoleon Bonaparte and his French soldiers and spies are suspected of landing on England’s shores, so pressure is felt by the Magistrate triggering his desire to protect Grace-by-the-Sea and those in residence.

As always, Regina delivers fun and interesting characters who draw laughter, concern, respect, and so many other emotions from those who are wise enough to get tangled in her stories! I loved this story, and I highly recommend it to you for you to explore and enjoy! ‘Tis true, Regina did send this novel to me, and I am making an honest appraisal ofher abilities to amuse and engage her readers is a story worth reading.





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QUESTIONS FOR REGINA: 

This is an excellent series, Regina. Have you ever met a person or people who reminded you of the Earl of Howland?
I am very thankful to be able to say no. The closest was an old boss who preferred to lead by pitting people against each other and watching who clawed their way to the top. Shudder. I was glad to leave that position behind!

You brought back some characters from your first novel in this series, The Matchmaker’s Rogue. How much did you enjoy creating Maudie? 😉
I had so much fun with Maudie! Her sense of timing if spot on, and her comments never fail to bring a smile to my face. I hope others react to her the same way. I had so much fun writing her into this story, that I’m dreaming up ways to give her a someone special in future books.

I did a book review on The Matchmaker’s Rogue on 1/18/2020 and you show a photo of the area you used to create this tale. (Even though Grace by the Sea isn’t an actual place you used a real location—which was very cool! Do you have a photo or castle floor plan or something else that you used to make this story shine?
Just as Grace-by-the-Sea looks a lot like West Lulworth and Lulworth Cove in Dorset, so too the exterior of Castle How is based on Lulworth Castle in the same area. Alas, the interior has been completely changed since the Regency period, so I had to be creative in imagining what it might have looked like.

What is your favorite quality about Eva Faraday and in the depth of your imagination was Eva born with that quality or did she develop that with life choices?
Eva is unasbashedly herself, in any situation. She generally doesn’t feel the need to conform to any else’s expectations. It wasn’t so much her life choices but her situation that polished that trait. With a wealthy father who doted on her, Eva has never had to compromise.

When will we expect book 3 of the Grace by the Sea series? Do you have anything you wish to say about this book?
I’m working on a June 29, 2020, release date for the third book in the series, The Artist’s Healer. It features spunky artist and entrepreneur, Abigail Archer, who is determined to champion her village, even if that means ousting the new physician, widowed father Doctor Linus Bennett. Linus refuses to lose his post to some crusader, but the pretty painter awakens long-buried feelings. Could Abigail be the prescription for healing his wounded heart?

How to find and follow Regina Scott!   http://www.reginascott.com/
Regina's website has wonderful historical information. This is a fun place to find her specials,  previous series, and current novels! 


REGINA SCOTT'S BIO:
Regina Scott is the author of more than 45 historical romances set in Regency, England; pioneer Seattle; and the Old West. A stickler for getting it right, she’s sailed on a tall ship, driven four-in-hand, and learned to fence, all in the name of research. She and her husband of more than 30 years live in the South Puget Sound area, on the way to Mt. Rainier.

 
This Bible study book is an invitation and how to abide in the Lord! Having purpose is precious and vital. Does not our purpose bump into and influence others? So, seeking Him and flowing in the becoming you are meant to grow into is a journey worth paying attention to. Suzie’s heartfelt depth of sharing is transparent and relatable. She reveals the difficulties and choices that brought her into an overcoming relationship with the Lord.
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Several friends and I gathered together to study one two-lesson section every two weeks. We began each lesson with the video that Suzie had prepared for each section. The DVD was a very inexpensive and perfect asset to this teaching. I was pleased with the level of intimacy that our small group of women shared together and especially with our focus on the Lord.

The opening of her book starts with the encouraging scripture, II Thessalonians 1:11–12, The Message. I found that scripture perfectly aligned with this study, as was the touching forward by Ann Woskamp. Sharing Susie Larson’s lesson by lesson topics at our meetings, which covered everything from believing in yourself—facing your fears—to lasting long and finishing strong—just to name a few, brought us freedom in Him. We were stunned by the level of tender encouragement and wisdom generously offered throughout.

This is a book on how to overcome interferences that get in the way of really living—living in the healthy joyful freedom in Christ. Your Beautiful Purpose was just the book for me and for those of us who gathered together. I hope you will consider this study for you and your friends. Susie Larson is a popular radio show host, author, and national speaker. She has experienced hurts that could allow her to wallow in anger and damage for the rest of her life. Yet, Susie chose to follow His lead, and she’s become a blessing to those who will apply the wisdom lining her pages!  She is most highly recommended!

QUESTIONS FOR SUSIE:
What is your favorite lesson in this study?
Thank you for asking! I don’t know if I can narrow it down to particular lesson, but I will say that I long for women to rightly interpret their battles, overcome their fears and insecurities and learn to trust Jesus with their whole lives. If they will stay humble and teachable and persist in faith, they’ll marvel at all God is willing to do in and through them. The world needs their influence. Lots of readers have told me how helpful the four seasons were in discerning what obedience and faith might look like in their particular season of life.

If you have something to say to women today, this moment, what would that be?
I would grab your shoulders, look in your eyes and tell you that God’s will for you is your best-case scenario. You can trust Him! After walking with the Lord for a long time, I know more deeply than I’ve ever known before how kind, wise, and protective God is; He withholds no good thing from those who love and honor Him (Psalm 84:11), so, if we don’t have it yet, it’s because it’s not good for us yet. Don’t allow self-ambition to drive you ahead of God’s timing. And don’t allow self-preservation to hold you back from God’s best for you. He’s so, so good. He deserves your trust and your whole life.

Do you have another book coming out? If so, what is the title?
I’ve released a number of books/DVD studies since the “Purpose” book released. The most recent being, “Fully Alive: Learning to Flourish, Mind, Body, and Spirit.” This book is all about inner healing. What happens in our soul, happens in our cells. Jesus wants to restore your soul and that means He not only wants to strengthen you where you’re weak, and revive you where you’re weary, He wants to heal you from past traumas, unearth embedded lies, and release you from repetitive thoughts that keep you stuck. We’ve heard incredible stories of healing and restoration from this book. Thank you, Lord! My next book releases in September and it’s a 365-day devotional titled, “Prevail” which means to prove more powerful than your opponent. I walk us through the whole arc of scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.

Since you are a radio show host, can women find your station online? How?
Yes! We have an amazing show and I think you’d love it. We have amazing guests and rich, deep conversation. If you’re outside our network, you can listen live online (listen online and/or find our list of markets on www.myfaithradio.com). You can also download our free app (search Faith Radio Network) or subscribe to the podcast which we upload right after the live show. We’ve got podcast listeners from around the world. Subscribe on iTunes or on your favorite podcast player. We give away books almost every day on the show. Hope you’ll join us!

How do you carve out time to write as you navigate your busy world?
That’s a great question. And the word, “carve” is perfect for this question. That’s what I do. Since I work in daily talk-radio and I speak at conferences and retreats in the fall and the spring seasons, I use my summer months and winter months to write. I carve out the time during the week (just a few hours here and there), and then I write a longer day on Saturdays.

How do you want your readers to find you online?
You’ll find a morning and evening blessing each weekday on Facebook (Facebook.com/deeperlifeinChrist), Instagram (SusieLarsonAuthor) and Twitter (SusieLarson). My website is, www.SusieLarson.com