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
 

Cornwall, England, 1818
 
This Regency tale embraces an ancient estate with a troubling reputation. Being a companion for her cousin Jane, will not be the needed escape that Julia Twethewey anticipated. Chapter one sets the dangers and mystery afoot as tall, blond Isaac Blake interrupts a crime. Sarah Ladd skillfully lures her readers through mystery, mayhem, and danger that is quite captivating. The characters dispersed throughout the story are rich and varied. The mystery kept this reader glued to the pages ever wishing to find out—yet equally wishing the tale would never end! Dangers within and without kept the tension taut.

I really liked both the heroine and hero, and their struggles to grow through their challenges were well laid. Sarah Ladd certainly knows how to widen the tension beyond the manor and into the neighborhood, which has a partnership with the concerns and troubles pushing the characters onward.

Yes, yes, indeed, I loved this story.  Every time Sarah Ladd releases a new novel—I’m running to purchase it! As is my sister, Pat. Sarah always provides excellent depth in her characters and adventures for them to frolic within. This is an excellent read that I’m happy to point your attention toward, for it is worth every bit of time it takes to read this novel.
 
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Buckhannon River, West Virginia, Spring 1770  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

 
Fresh as spring redbud and dogwood blossoms embellishing the banks of the Buckhannon River, An Uncommon Woman beguiled me deep into the pages of story. My desire to experience this frontier settlement through Tessa Swan and Colonel Clay Tygart’s eyes only grew as I spent time with them. Trouble and tensions brewed naturally among Shawnee, Cherokee, and white cultures. Battles over freedom from slavery, growing provisions that were necessary for survival, and the white man’s presence intensified becoming extremely life threatening.

Tessa Swan’s concerns and fears were valid and understandable and I loved seeing how she faced her heart-wrenching challenges and losses. Somehow, I always feel as though I’ve come away knowing a new friend or friends when I read Laura Frantz’s novels. Stating that this is a novel feels too confining for the experience of delving into the hearts and trials painted with language adorned with the cadence befitting the time, place, and mood Laura shares. I feel that I’ve come away enlightened about those who braved the frontier. Their dangers, worries, and courage to press on—though their very lives were at stake. Yet, this tale also made me embrace the concerns of the Indian tribes struggling with these intruders to their land, their way of life, and future of their children. Disease, a seemingly silent warrior, stole their numbers, making them vulnerable.

An Uncommon Woman is a precious story—another favorite—and definitely highly recommended! Laura’s superpower is to land characters on the page that will not allow me to walk away! Memorable and endearing, these are characters who make me want to walk taller and strive for decency ever harder. Bravo Laura! This story holds my heart, leads me in adventuresome thoughts, and challenges me to consider more deeply those who lived here long and those who settled under terrifyingly dangerous situations.
 

DiAnn held me spellbound as she led me to Sudan with her novel, long walk home. What intrigued me most about this story was the emotional investment that DiAnn obviously spent to share the very real struggles of people from three different cultures in the face of civil war. Getting to know the complex main characters: Paul Farid, Dr. Larson Kerr, Colonel Ben Alier, and Nyok opened my heart to the people they represent in a memorable way.

This story was full of surprise and unexpected angles that were engaging and thought-provoking. long walk home is well written, captivating, and inspiring. I love the hope and struggle that DiAnn weaves throughout the characters’ challenges with expertise that seems easy to create. I couldn’t put this novel down, and I challenge you to say differently! Yes, this is a tale that put my boots on the ground and my heart on the line. This story has everything--entertaining to informative and heart-rending. Knowing that people live under extreme fear, oppression, and strife while we live in very safe locations is eye-opening.

DiAnn asks her readers to pray for the Sudanese. Their struggles are real and overwhelming, and thankfully we have a God who can answer prayers for people an ocean span away that will affect eternity for so many! I found the scripture DiAnn chose to introduce this story quite fitting, “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."    2 Corinthians 4:8-9 

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/.

I found DiAnn's A Note from the Author so excellent and informative that I do not offer an interview with her at this time. May her account of how her novel came about thrill your heart too! 

Thank you, DiAnn, for how you share and encourage others along their journey!

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​Book 1 of the Grace by The Sea series, Matchmaker’s Rogue, is a beautiful step back into 1804 Dorset, England. I can feel the camaraderie from inside the hot mineral springs Grand Pump Room, hear conversations from hopeful introductions and the tunes played by Maudlyn at the harpsichord. Jesslyn Chance and Larkin Denby had known one another from a previous relationship and find themselves in an awkward reconnection.  He needs to visit this spa for clandestine reasons and she needs to hold her position.  

I love the personal interactions the glue that holds the characters together and tensions working to pull them apart! Regina’s entertaining plot uses the right amount of history to make this work. Oh, the mystery and intrigue and the beautiful location! I’ve read about hot springs and how people flocked to those for improved health before, but this is the first mystery that I’ve read that included one for the location!

Well done Regina! I always enjoy your adventures and can count on a pleasing and interesting story all the way through!
 
QUESTIONS FOR REGINA:

What led you to use the hot springs spa for your story? (Great location, by the way!)
I visited Bath in England some time ago, and the setting fascinated me. All those strangers coming in and out, the elegant assemblies, the making of new friends, hearts connecting. Of course, I had a story in mind as well, and Bath was a little too far inland for its purposes, so Grace-by-the-Sea was born!

Are the spa or Castle How true historical locations in Dorset England? If so, have you visited them? Any photos?
Grace-by-the-Sea is my own creation. I had this picture in my mind, and I went looking for a likely spot. Dorset seemed perfect. Then I discovered Lulworth Cove! It is exactly how I pictured Grace-by-the-Sea, complete with a castle on the headland, the Lulworth Cove does not have a spa. I have not had the pleasure of visiting yet, but it’s on my
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If Grace-by-the-Sea is not a real location, did you draw a map of how the spa and the Castle were laid out?
Absolutely. I have a map of the town as well as the layout of the castle itself. It plays a much bigger role in the second book, so I needed to know more intimate details.

Who was the very first character in this story that you developed, and why?
Jesslyn Chance, my heroine, was the first. I’m not sure why. She just came to me, smiling her welcoming smile, so organized and efficient. Maybe I secretly wish I was as organized as she is! 😊

Do you have any fun facts about spas and their popularity in the 1800s?
Bath was the most famous, with its Roman hot water soaking baths. Lyme Regis just down the coast from Grace-by-the-Sea in Dorset was also very popular, though more for the seaside bathing and shops. Jane Austen visited both frequently and lived with her family in Bath for a time.

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 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.

Sometimes our dreams can take an unexpected twist and can bring us up short in a place of decision. Deborah Raney catches her main character, Joanna Chandler, in the middle of such an impasse in “CHASING DREAMS,” the second book in the Chandler Sisters Novel series. Joanna set the bar rather high for her future, and she needs to reevaluate several aspects: her career—both current and her abandoned goal, as well as possible romantic interests.

Both Ben, who is an old flame, and wedding DJ, Lukas Blaine, desire Joanna’s attention. I believe that many single women would feel tugged by the circumstances Joanna experiences in this story—especially when dealing with truths and half-truths.

Deborah Raney has time and time again captured the heart-felt struggles and challenges that many people experience. I personally enjoyed this story’s varied characters and how they grappled with problems. I related to some of the family dynamics because I’m blessed by my sister’s rich support, and it was entertaining to see how the Chandler sisters interacted. Deborah connects with situations so relevant to today’s life in America. That is why Deborah Raney is an RWA RITA Award-winning author who has published thirty-five novels in Twenty-five years. Her first novel, “A VOW TO CHERISH,” was made into a movie! I do recommend Deborah’s novel, “Chasing Dreams,” and I invite you to check her out soon!

QUESTIONS FOR DEBORAH:

I sense that you enjoyed writing this novel, is that so?
I DID! And I’m thrilled that it showed. :) I really did have fun with the novels in this sister series, probably because it made me think of my own sisters and what fun we have together.

Has “Chasing Dreams” been simmering inside you for a long time?
Not like some of my novels! It really came about as a result of having a new series requested. And maybe that was part of the fun of it: something totally new that hasn’t been on a back burner for a while!

Who is your favorite character in this novel?
Mateo quickly won my heart! But I keep coming back to Quinn, now Phee’s husband, and he is my favorite character in the whole series.

Who was the most challenging character to write into this story, and why?
Definitely Joanna because she has so much growing to do. It was hard to make her likeable while she’s holding very unlikable attitudes! I’ve heard from some readers who were frustrated with that. But Jo came around in the end, and I hope those readers will too.

I remember that you volunteer, helping others that have challenges to overcome. I believe that you have moved. Do you plan to continue to dedicate your time to help others? How?
I’ve volunteered in many ways throughout my life, a result of my parents’ example. I took calls for a crisis hotline for teens, I’ve volunteered in a homeless shelter, in our kids’ schools, in our church, in the community. We did move from Kansas to Missouri and we’ve done some traveling in between so we are just now getting established in a new church and in our community. But yes, I expect the volunteering will continue in one way or another here in Missouri.

Do you like to snack on something special or drink coffee or something when you write?
I’m a huge coffee lover, with heavy cream, no sugar, thank you. :) Coffee Nips and M&Ms are some of my snacks of choice, but there are many, none of them too healthy, alas. ;)

In what way would you like your readers to share their enjoyment of your novels? (Word of mouth, on the internet….or other ideas?)
ANY way they’re willing! I’m not sure readers realize how much we writers appreciate when they write reviews, tell their friends, buy my next book, etc. etc. But we DO appreciate it so very much! Thank you!

How do you want your readers to connect with you?
I LOVE social media and have many ways for readers to connect:
http://www.deborahraney.com
http://tinyurl.com/DRreadergroup
http://instagram.com/deborahraney
http://www.pinterest.com/deborahraney/
https://twitter.com/authordebraney
http://amazon.com/author/deborahraney
http://tinyurl.com/DRGoodReads
http://novelgarden.blogspot.com
http://inspiredbylifeandfiction.com/
 
Thank you for a wonderful review, Deborah! Your enthusiasm comes through and I appreciate getting to know you better, as I'm sure that your other readers will also!  :)