Adding Pages to Blogger

Adding Pages to your Blog

Welcome to my blog! I'm always happy to share information that I believe will help others. If you're a writer, check out my page of websites with info that's helpful to writers.

I was kicking around the idea of designing a website for my book that's coming out in April now that my cover is up. You can read more about it at http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-70/Queen-of-Hearts/Detail.bok. Then, I discovered that pages can be added to a blog. I've added a few pages already. You can see them by clicking on the links under my title bar. If you're interested in adding pages to yours, here's how:

1) Go to "Customize"
2) Click on "Posting"
3) Click on "Edit pages"
4) Click on "New Page"

Deb Raney's "Beneath a Southern Sky."

We're happy to have Deborah Raney with us today talking about her new release "Beneath a Southern Sky."

Don't forget to place your e-mail address in the feedburner box to the right also to receive blog updates. We give away at least one book per week. Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's or publisher's website. Read on to learn more about Deborah and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
I’d heard some stories from World War II and even the Vietnam era where women believed their husbands to have been killed in the war, and then––after they’d remarried––they found out they were still alive. I wanted to explore a contemporary version of that dilemma.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
I met Lisa Tawn Bergren through a writers group I’m part of. She loved my idea and pitched it to the pub board at WaterBrook Press where she was an editor (and author). They love the idea and eventually ended up buying the sequel, plus two other novels. I’m thrilled they are reissuing the book now.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
1. My first contract offer came the day after I witnessed a murder at our local grocery store.
2. I lived in New York for two years when my husband and I were newlyweds. (Those were two of the best years of our lives, but it was truly like living in a foreign country for this Kansas farm girl!)
3. Doctors told me I probably wouldn’t be able to have children, but the Lord blessed us with four––one born in the 70s, two in the 80s and one in the 90s!

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I just (on Valentine’s Day!) finished Book 2, Forever After, of my new Hanover Falls Novels series. Book 1, Almost Forever comes out in May.

5) Parting comments?
Thanks for having me on your blog! I love hearing from readers, so I hope anyone who’s interested in my books will take the time to contact me through my website.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
www.deborahraney.com

Flaherty's Crossing" by Kaylin McFarren

We're happy to have Kaylin McFarren with us today talking about her book "Flaherty's Crossing."
Don't forget to place your e-mail address in the feedburner box to the right also to receive blog updates. We give away at least one book per week. Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's or publisher's website. Read on to learn more about Kaylin and her book... FLAHERTY'S CROSSING

1) How did this story come to you?
About sixteen years ago, following my father’s death, I found myself obsessed with sitting in front of a typewriter trying to come to terms with unresolved issues by banging on keys. This silent venting became a sort of “therapy through writing” exercise which slowly evolved, taking on a life of its own. I began creating a related fictional story about a woman’s personal journey, titled Flaherty’s Crossing, and in the process of exploring my main character’s growth, I found myself learning and growing as well.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
Although Flaherty’s Crossing was a 2008 Golden Heart finalist and won numerous awards, rejection letters became common place. Emails and handwritten letters indicated my writing was strong, my voice unique, and the dialogue spot on. But with this story being a bit out-of-the-box, no one knew exactly where it would fit on the shelf. I eventually signed with an agent who fell absolutely in love with Flaherty’s Crossing. However, after being rejected by eight large publishers, we amiably parted ways. I sought out smaller publishing houses on my own and fortunately found a home with Champagne Books.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
a) I purchase tabloid magazines at the grocery store with no intention of reading them. Instead I cut out photographs of models and actors so I can visualize them as characters in my stories.
b) I've been caught writing in my pajamas by the postman so many times he doesn't seem to notice the sushi or pink umbrellas on my flannel wear any more.
c) My rule of thumb: the perfect ingredients for writing romantic scenes are a nice glass of merlot and the soothing sound of Michael Buble's voice.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
At this time, I'm working on an action/adventure romance series titled Severed Threads which introduces Rachel Lyons, a former marine biologist. In book one, Rachel's forced to steal a legendary artifact out from under Jordan Novak, a salvage diver and former love interest in order to save the life of her estranged brother from a ruthless mobster. However, when she discovers that Jordan has his own unselfish agenda for recovering the treasure, she must decide whose life and love is more important. In subsequent novels, readers will be taken into Australia's desolate outback and the mysterious geisha quarters of Japan, which I've had the privilege of visiting on multiple occasions.

5) Parting comments?
In order to honor my father's memory and do my part in bringing an end to cancer in our lifetime, I've made a commitment to donate all the proceeds from the sale of this book to the cancer research center at Providence Medical Center. I strongly urge anyone who enjoys reading to visit my website, read excerpts and information about the mouse project, and purchase your copy of Flaherty's Crossing today. Together we can truly make a difference.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
http://www.kaylinmcfarren.com/
http://www.flahertyscrossing.com
http://www.facebook.com/kaylinmcfarren
http://www.myspace.com/kaylinmcfarren
http://www.twitter.com/4kaylin

We're happy to have Sandra Soookoo with us today talking about her new release "The Trouble with Love."
Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's or publisher's website. Read on to learn more about Sandra and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
This was one of the first books I’d completed. I thought it would be funny to write about a woman who had a secret admirer as well as another guy who was interested in her at the same time.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
It crashed and burned on the contest circuit & got shredded in a critique group. When I casually subbed it to Desert Breeze, the editor loved it immediately and offered a contract. Guess you shouldn’t give up on a book

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
I can’t bake cakes very well. My favorite book to read of all time is Jurassic Park but I can’t read it before bedtime because I’ll have nightmares. I secretly find writing love scenes a bit easier to write than fight scenes

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
Right now, I’m working on my third full length paranormal/fantasy book dealing with dragons. What’s next? Anything’s possible but most likely it’ll be another paranormal novella (if the first one finds a home)

5) Parting comments?
Keep plugging away. Keep writing. If you give up because things get hard or uncomfortable, you’re only hurting yourself.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
My website: http://www.sandrasookoo. I’m also on Facebook and Twitter. Both links are on my website homepage.

"Walking on Broken Glass" by Christa Allan

We're happy to have Christa Allan with us today talking about her new release "Walking on Broken Glass."
Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Christa and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
I’m a recovering alcoholic, and by God’s grace, have not had a drink for over twenty years. I invited God back into my life because of AA, not in spite of it. As I grew in my faith and in my recovery, I realized that so many Christian families suffer in silence. Alcoholism, drug, sex, or food addiction, lifestyles are all the big elephants in the room we don’t talk about. But we all know they exist. So, what’s someone to do who’s immersed in these challenges? I wanted to reassure women struggling with addiction that they’re not alone, that there’s a loving and compassion God who cares about them and His grace will be sufficient for them. I wanted to remove the façade that often hinders real recovery. “Good” Christian families aren’t immune to the world, but once we admit we have a problem, we can be healed by God.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
One of the first mile-markers was my husband buying me a laptop. Ever so romantically, he says, "Here, now go write something."
Three years, a hurricane, and an ACFW conference later, my tenth graders stroll into my classroom and find me, their teacher, staring at my computer monitor. In tears. Rachelle Gardner of WordServe Literary wanted to talk. To me.
Ten months, several passes by publishers, and another ACFW conference later, my tenth graders stroll into my classroom, and find me, their teacher, snapping my cell phone closed. In tears.
Rachelle called to tell me Abingdon Press had just offered me a contract.


3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
1. I sometimes read the end of the novel before the beginning!
2. Alone, I’m a fashion train wreck. I rely on two of my daughters to avoid frumpy.
3. I hate roller coasters.


4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
Rachelle is shopping two proposals now. I’m hoping another contract is next!


5) Parting comments?
Thank you so much for hosting me, and thanks to all of you who are turning the pages of my novel!


6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
WEBSITE: www.christaallan.com
TWITTER: ChristaAllan
FACEBOOK

Sandra D. Bricker's "The Big 5-oh!"

We're happy to have Sandra D. Bricker with us today.

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Sandra and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
I battled ovarian cancer several years ago, and I was talking about that with someone. The subject came up about what happens AFTER cancer treatment; that overwhelming feeling of "What next?!" That niggled at me for a while, until one day it occurred to me that the best way for me as a writer to deal with something is to turn it on its ear and poke fun at it. And so Olivia and her post-cancer new life was born.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
I'm particularly excited about the release of The Big 5-OH! because it's my first book with Abingdon Press. I'd been writing for Summerside Press already, and that felt very much like home to me. So venturing out to another house was a little daunting. But it certainly didn't take long for me in getting to know Barbara Scott and the folks at Abingdon to know that this was a perfect extension for me.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
1. I started out my writing career with dreams of writing screenplays. I even went to film school to learn. And after that ... I was going to be the next great suspense author. Apparently, God had a different plan for me. :-)
2. Speaking of God's plans ... I was supposed to be on TWA Flight 800, the one that went down on its way to Paris. If not for my business partner losing her birth certificate and not being able to get her passport before the trip, I would have been on that flight.
3. I think birthday cake is the greatest invention of our time. A layered cake with sweet, creamy icing ... there's nothing that tempts me more. Nothing.Not Jon Bon Jovi, not Chinese food, not even chocolate. All worthy adversaries, but there's just something about birthday cake!

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I've recently finished and turned in my fall book for Abingdon, Always the Baker, Never the Bride. And now I've started on the next one for Summerside Press, Love Finds You in Carmel, California.

5) Parting comments?
Just that I'd like to thank you so much for inviting me to spend a few minutes here with all of you. I'm so proud of The Big 5-OH! and really excited to hear what everyone thinks of it.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
My Web site is at www.SandraDBricker.com, and my blog can be found at http://SandraDBricker.blogspot.com.

Diane Craver's "No Greater Loss"

We're happy to have Diane Craver with us today.

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Diane and her book...

"In spite of her friends opposition, Mallory Harrington decides after the end of her marriage that it's time to do something for herself. But falling in love with Dr. Seth Whitman complicates her life."

1) How did this story come to you?
After reading many romances, I decided it was important to have a character with a
physical defect, such as a large nose. Of course, not all heroines in romances are flawless
beauties, but usually the main female characters have smaller noses. I decided that
Mallory would not have a perfect nose. After her marriage ended, she would then decide
it was time to do something for herself.

I have an emotional tie to Mallory – she has a physical flaw that I can relate to on a
deeper level. I got into her mind completely because I know what it's like not to have a
cute, small nose.


2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
Last March, I heard about a new publisher, Desert Breeze Publishing, that didn't publish
erotic romance. It was an answer to my prayers. I felt it would be a good fit for the type
of sweet romances I write. I decided to submit my contemporary romance, "Whitney in
Charge." After Whitney was accepted, I submitted my inspirational romance, "Marrying
Mallory" and I was happy to get a second contract from DBP.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
I was a carhop at a root beer stand for 3 years during high school. And no, I wasn't
the kind of carhop on roller skates.  I suffer from insomnia, getting only get a few
hours of sleep a night. We were blessed with 6 children, two of whom were born with
Down syndrome.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I just finished a novella, which is a contemporary romance and submitted it recently. I
haven't started anything new, but have several story ideas with character descriptions and
scenes written down. I've been busy getting our house ready to put on the market.

5) Parting comments?
Thank you so much for having me on your blog. Readers, if you haven't read any of my
books, I hope you will. My first three novels were published by Samhain. I'm giving a
signed print copy of my inspirational romance "No Greater Loss" to one lucky winner!
This book is a page-turner when Dr. Jennifer Hunter’s radio talk show, "Hour of Healing"
catches the attention of a vengeful arsonist. Luke Brunsman and Jennifer must overcome
the shadows of the past and find the courage to love again.

Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx47eTrY8M0)to see the trailer for my
new inspirational romance, "Marrying Mallory."

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
Website: http://www.dianecraver.com/
Blog: http://www.dianecraver.com/blog/
And I'm on Facebook!

Mary Ellis' "Never Far From Home"

We're happy to have Mary Ellis with us today.

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Mary and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
Since I live in a rural area, I’ve been fascinated with farms for many years. Researching to write Never Far from Home was a real eye-opener for me. Agriculture, even Amish farming, is much more complex than most would assume. Since I have visited Amish families since childhood, I am enjoying writing stories set in the close-knit Christian community of Holmes County, Ohio. Getting to know sheep and horses up-close-and-personal has been a special treat.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
I spent about eight years writing in several different genres and sending to too many publishing houses to count. Then I tried submitting to agents instead. I found my wonderful agent this way, and she sold my two romantic suspense novels. When I decided to change from ABA to CBA, she found my current publishing house, which is a “perfect fit” for me.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
I used to teach middle school math and algebra, but not English, which might not surprise my editor. My favorite pastime is snorkeling, even though I’ve never lived close to a beach in my life. And I once volunteered at the Cleveland Zoo as a docent snake–handler. I used to wrap (well-fed) boa constrictors around my neck and shoulders during presentations to school groups.
4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I’m currently finishing the third in the Miller Family series, The Way to a Man’s Heart, which will be released in July. I’m also working on a Christmas novella to be released late next summer.

5) Parting comments?

If there are any discouraged writers who are reading this…don’t give up! Many times I was ready to throw in the towel, but now I’m so glad I didn’t. Have faith.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?

Readers can find me at www.maryeellis.wordpress.com. I love to hear from fans at maryeellis@yahoo.com.

Michelle Sutton's "First Impressions"

We're excited to have THE "edgy Christian fiction writer," Michelle Sutton with us talking about her new release from Desert Breeze Publishing, First Impressions: Tombstone Treasures Book One.

"Playing the role of a saloon girl taught Sammie Carpenter how to flirt, but it made a lousy first impression on Jimmy... the man whose heart she longed to win."

Click on the photo to the left to visit Michelle's publisher's website and learn more about this book. Read on to learn more about Michelle.

1) How did this story come to you?
It was the first story I ever wrote. I visited Tombstone when I first moved to the area where I now live (and have since returned numerous times) and loved the whole thing. I thought it would be fun to write about the private love lives of people who dress up in costumes and hang around in Tombstone on their time off.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
Well, my publisher was looking for cowboy romances and I thought, "Hey, I have one!" Then I pulled it out and polished it up since I'd written the story over 5 years ago.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
My mother was a nun.
I graduated from high school a year early.
I have four grandchildren by marriage. My sons aren't old enough to be dads yet.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
Working on polishing up my next release for Sheaf House and also starting the sequel to First Impressions.

5) Parting comments?
Thanks for having me on your blog.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
www.michellesutton.net or http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com/

Fireproof is Awesome!

Okay, I admit it. I stay so busy that I just saw Fireproof. I work full-time and almost every spare minute is spent writing. I have one word for Fireproof...my step-daughter's favorite word....AMAZING! Even my husband loved it. It's a must see for every married couple whether you have a strong marriage or yearn for a strong marriage. I can't recommend it enough. If you've seen it, I'd love to read your comments.

"The Country House Courtship" Linore Rose Burkard

We're happy to have Linore Rose Burkard with us today.

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Linore and her book...

Description of The Country House Courtship
England, 1818: It has been five years since Ariana Forsythe married The Paragon, Mr. Phillip Mornay. Now, Ariana's sister, Miss Beatrice Forsythe, is seventeen and determined to marry advantageously as well. (Surely Ariana's society connexions all but guarantee Beatrice's success-especially if Mr. Mornay is created a baronet by the Prince Regent!

But the Mornay's have disappeared from high society as they raise a family at their country estate. Can Beatrice persuade them to chaperone her in London? And what about her business with the curate, Mr. O'Brien, whom Beatrice rashly promised to marry years earlier? She is too sophisticated now to settle for a mere clergyman-despite his agreeable countenance and gentle, understanding ways. When Mr. Tristan Barton becomes tenant of the Manor House, Beatrice's hopes seem to have found their object. But when Ariana falls gravely ill, secrets come to light, motives are revealed, and pretenses that are easy to keep up in the darkness begin to crumble. As hearts are bared and truths uncovered, a country house courtship like no other cannot be far behind!

Fans of Linore's first books, Before the Season Ends, and The House on Grosvenor Square, will be delighted with final addition to the Regency Inspirational Series, as will all readers of historical romance.

About the author:
Linore Rose Burkard creates Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul. Her characters take you back in time to experience life and love during the Regency England era (circa 1800 - 1830). Ms. Burkard's novels include Before the Seasons Ends, The House in Grosvenor Square and, The Country House Courtship. Her stories blend Christian faith and romance with well-researched details from the Regency. Readers experience a romantic age, where England from the past comes alive and happy endings are possible for everyone!

M.L. Tyndall's "The Raven Saint"

We're happy to have M.L. Tyndall with us today.

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about M.L. and her book...

1) How did this story come to you?
The Raven Saint is the third book in a series called Charles Towne Belles which follows the lives of three daughters of a British Admiral stationed in colonial Charles Towne in 1718. Hence, The Raven Saint is about the third sister, Grace. What’s really cool about this series is that each daughter represents one of the seeds in the parable of the seed and sower in Matthew 13. Faith in The Red Siren was the seed that feel upon the rocks whose shallow faith falters when troubles arise. She becomes a lady pirate! Hope in The Blue Enchantress represents the seed that fell among the thorns where the pleasures of this world choked her faith. She is the seductress searching for true love. And in this book, The Raven Saint, Grace is the seed that fell on the good soil. She is the saintly sister who gets kidnapped by a French Mercenary (think Orlando Bloom) who intends to sell her as a slave to a Spanish Don.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
God gave me the idea for this series during one of my daily walks on a trail behind my house. At the time, I was still writing The Falcon and the Sparrow, a spy-regency novel. But I thought this was such a cool idea that I wrote up a proposal and submitted it to my publisher. It took awhile—several months—but they finally came back to me with an offer for the entire series. Needless to say, I was very excited. And I’ve had a blast writing these books. Each sister is so different and their stories are so different and yet so meaningful in their own way.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
I’m extremely shy.
I would rather eat popcorn than most anything
I had several stepfathers when I was growing up.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I’m working on a new series entitled, Surrender to Destiny. The three books are set in Baltimore during the War of 1812 and follow the lives of three women who against their wishes get involved in the middle of the conflict. One of them gets forced to serve on a British warship, another helps prevent Washington DC from being completely burned by the British, and a third helps Francis Scott Key write the Star Spangled Banner while Fort McHenry was being bombarded. And of course these books are all highly adventurous, patriotic and very romantic. I’m very excited about this new series! The first book, Surrender the Sea, will be released in August.

5) Parting comments?
Thank you for having me on your blog! And if anyone made it down this far, thank you for reading my interview. If you haven’t yet tried my books and you enjoy a great page-turning, adventurous romance with a strong spiritual theme, I guarantee you’ll love my books!

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
Website: http://www.mltyndall.com/
Blog: http://www.crossandcutlass.blogspot.com/
And I’m on Facebook!

Virginia Smith's "Third Time's a Charm"

We're happy to have Virginia Smith with us talking about her book "Third Time's a Charm."

1) How did this story come to you?
Since Third Time’s a Charm is the third in a series, I knew the character’s overall goal and internal conflict, because they were the same ones shared by her sisters in the first two books. But the plot came from a series of conversations with people who have experience as marketing research analysts, which is the main character’s occupation. As I asked questions about the job, and about the advertising industry, I got different ideas from each of them. It was fun watching all the pieces come together into a story.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
I got the idea to write a series of books based on three southern sisters as I was driving from Kentucky to Denver for my first International Christian Retail Show in the summer of 2005. Since I’m the oldest of three sisters, I had a lot of personal material to draw on! The contract from Revell came in early 2006. It was my third book contract, following Just As I Am and Murder by Mushroom, and the first multi-book contract I’d ever received.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
Number One: I never wanted to be a writer as a child. Instead, I wanted to be a judge from the time I was selected for the role of Judge Jezabell Justice for a mock trial in my 7th grade history class.

Number Two: I’m a singer and have recorded four CDs, three with a contemporary Christian group and one solo CD. (And I still have some of those available, if anyone likes hymns!)

Number Three: I was a smoker for thirteen years, and quit in 1990 (twenty years ago!) as a New Year’s resolution. In fact, back in the 80’s when people still smoked in buildings, I smoked so heavily that when I left that company, my office had to sit empty for three months before anyone could stand to move in there.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I’ve got two more books coming out this year. A Daughter’s Legacy is a romance novel set in a zoo. It will be released from Steeple Hill in May. And I just finished writing Into the Deep, a romantic suspense novel also coming out from Steeple Hill later this year. That one has a scuba diving theme, and is set partly in Mexico. You can tell I have a lot of fun researching my novels! Beyond that, I’m in the proposal stage with a couple of books, so I’ve got plenty to keep me busy this year.

5) Parting comments?
I hope readers enjoy Third Time’s a Charm. I have to say, the ending of this book is one that I’m really happy with. I always pay extra close attention the last line of a book, because I want to leave readers with a satisfied feeling. And since this book concluded a series, I wanted that last line to be really special. I prayed about it, and wandered around the house mumbling to myself. The words finally came, and it was one of those moments a writer loves, when you type them and then stare at them on the screen with chills zipping up your spine. I think it wrapped up the series perfectly!

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?
My website is www.virginiasmith.org. My blog is integrated in the website, under the tab called Ginny’s Journal. (I call it a Journal so people won’t have expectations of daily posts!) I also spend far more time than I should on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ginny.p.smith

February 2010 Writing Contests

February 1
Fire and Ice
Chicago-North Romance Writers of America
http://www.chicagonorthrwa.org/contest.shtml

Willa Award (for books published in 2009)
Women Writing the West
http://www.womenwritingthewest.org/willaaward.html

February 14
Between the Sheets
Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America
http://www.gdrwa.org/contest_bts_rules2010.html

Merritt Contest (has an inspirational category)
San Antonia Romance Writers of America
http://www.sararwa.net/contest.html

Disclaimer: This is by no means a full list of all contests offered. I do not endorse or recommend any contest, but provide these dates for information purposes only. Do your own research before entering any contest. Dates are always subject to change by contest chairs.

BECOMING LUCY by Martha Rogers

We're happy to have Martha Rogers with us talking about her book "Becoming Lucy."

Click on the photo to the left to visit the author's website. Read on to learn more about Margaret and her book...

1) How did this story come to you? When my son lived in Tulsa, we went to visit quite often and always stopped at a tourist information system for coffee and restroom break. I became interested in the history of the state and decided to combine it with my interest in Boston.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published. I wrote the book in 2004 and 2005 and sent it to my agent. It stayed with one editor who took it to committee, but it was rejected. It was with them for over six months. We changed the title and began submitting it elsewhere. After more revision, Tamela sent it out again to several new editors and Debbie Marrie at Strang picked it up.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers. Hmm, I’m a pretty open book, but they may be surprised to learn I was a nursing student when I started out in college in 1953. Readers might be surprised to learn I am a breast cancer survivor. 10 ½ years since my second surgery. I love to sew and use to make all my own clothes.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you? I’m working on book three in the series and a Christmas novella for Barbour

5) Parting comments? Never give up on your dream, and never believe you are too old to get published.

6) Where can fans find you on the internet? www.marthawrogers.com