Meet author Joan Benson
Joan Benson is a wife, a mom to four adult married children, and a grandmom to eight wonderful people. She was an educator/reading specialist and pursuant to that, she wrote for educational publishing companies for many years. Joan’s energies today are spent writing and sharing God’s truth in a women’s speaking group. Her debut historical fiction novel was released in 2020 with another fiction novel in development now.
She co-authored a series of four children’s picture books with Marjorie Wingert in 2022. They call the four books The Cornerstone Concepts for Kids because they teach important truths about culture and life from a biblical perspective. The first book was released in March of 2023 by Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. God’s ABCs, addresses gender identity by affirming God’s meaningful intent, plans, and purposes for each child. It recently was awarded an Honorable Mention for Children’s Fiction in the 2023 Golden Scrolls Award.
Tell us about your newest book:
God’s Human Race addresses diversity in America from God’s point of view as seen in scripture. God’s Human Race presents an understanding of God’s love for all of mankind, no matter what color their skin may be. God’s plan is for all races to uplift and complement the other, not to compete, accuse, or attack. The goal of this story is for young children to embrace and celebrate the higher plan of Creator God before cultural racial division indoctrinates them.
What inspired you to write The Cornerstone Series for Children?
My co-author (Marjorie Wingert) and I spoke at our local school board meeting in the summer of 2021 concerning the teaching of gender fluidity and Critical Race Theory in schools. As a result, we started writing age-appropriate God-concepts to help pre-schoolers learn biblical truth prior to cultural indoctrination.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
In this rhyming story, readers discover the beauty of our collective differences. The biblical analogy of the Body of Christ and its integrated parts expresses how humans of various races should view each other, not as one better than the other, but as needing each other. God’s Human Race builds an understanding of God’s love for all of mankind, no matter what color their skin may be. God’s plan is for all races to uplift and complement the other, not to compete, accuse, or attack.
What genre do you focus on?
I have not stayed in one genre to create a brand like I have been advised for marketing purposes. I’ve written with a passion in my heart to tell the stories God has given me. His Gift is historical fiction based on a true conflict in my mom’s life growing up at the onset of The Great Depression. A young musician’s hopes and dreams are dashed by circumstances much larger than she can control. The eternal question remains when our dreams are snatched, how do we find hope and peace? My current fiction novel is about a young woman who faces her fate after a moral lapse. Should she decide a path forward that hides her guilt to protect her loved ones from shame, or should she confront her failure and acknowledge her consequences?
Why do you write?
I write because I believe all of us struggle with our walks of faith from time to time, and I want to inspire and equip Christians with biblical truth. As for the children’s books, I believe Christian parents need all the resources they can gather to protect their little ones. The negative influences of the current culture are targeting our youngest children – in library books, movies supposedly for children’s entertainment, public education, etc. I believe parents need to arm their babies and preschoolers, even before they are old enough to fully comprehend scripture. They are not old enough to “put on the armor of God” for themselves, so their loving adults must put it on for them. In the least, the children will recognize a dissonance between God’s Truth and false ideologies.
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
I try to designate a workable time each day in which I can devote my attention to working on the project at hand. I also do some contract writing which helps fund my inspirational writing! I always start the day in God’s Word and prayer with my husband. Without that, I am nothing.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
Self-discipline. Others around me don’t grasp my world, and they wonder why I am not freer, given my age and stage in life as a grandparent. My life is a “mystery” to most.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
I love working from home with a purpose to further God’s Kingdom on Earth. I can think of nothing better than hearing God’s calling and being able to walk in it.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
According to the Myers-Briggs personality/temperament test, I fall into a rare “type.” Supposedly my personality occurs in just 2 percent of the population. However, I am told I have a strong intuition, ability to listen, and much compassion. I will add to that list my emotional memory is acute. I believe I can vividly recall emotions from my previous experiences thereby equipping me to write realistically.
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
I am growing in confidence that I am doing God’s will. I’m able to identify as an author without fear. I believe I have stories to write that will help others.
What is your favorite pastime?
Music, reading, creating anything beautiful including handwork.
What are you working on now? Eva’s Truth, the novel I mentioned above.
Website: https://www.joancbenson.com
Link to God’s ABCs:
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-ABCs-Joan-C-Benson/dp/1649498519/ref
https://www.christianbook.com/gods-abcs/9781649498502/pd/498507?event=AAI
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gods-abcs-joan-c-benson/1143212462?ean=9781649498502
A Parent/Child Devotional for God’s ABCs:
https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Child-Devotional-Accompany-Gods/dp/B0BZ6MMP3S/ref
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/his-gift-joan-c-benson/1137413827?ean=9781649490308
Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/YIHAVEHOPE
https://twitter.com/11Ccaj4life
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-benson-93166037/
Meet author Janet Perez Eckles
International speaker and award-winning author, Janet Perez Eckles, has been called the excuse eraser. She overcame her complete blindness, the murder of her son, the acquittal of the man responsible, and the death of her 42-year marriage. Although her life saw tragedy, her story shines with joy within beautiful victories. She authored five books, including the Golden Scroll Award winner, Now I See. She travels across the globe inspiring others to live triumphantly.
Tell us about your newest book.
Now I See: How God’s Amazing Grace Transforms the Deepest Pain to Shining Joy. It’s my story that highlights God’s faithfulness at work. With intimate details, I illustrate episodes of heartache, tragedy and loss that were covered by God’s grace. The journey shines with pain turned to peace, heartache to healing and blindness to a view of God’s beautiful unending love.
What inspired you to write Now I See?
A desire to showcase God’s restoring power that’s vibrantly alive today.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
God’s Word shines with hope through Janet’s story. Blind at 30, the murder of her child, her husband’s abandonment –were no match for God’s restoring power that ushered joy inside beautiful victories.
What genre do you focus on?
Nonfiction, inspirational. The world is in chaos. A real-life illustration of God’s redemptive love speaks to the fear and anxiety that plague millions today.
Why do you write?
That woman or man who sinks in despair, feeling trapped, overwhelmed by life and hungry for hope. They become my motivation to pen a message of freedom.
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
After my work as a Spanish interpreter, I sit at the computer for my first draft. As I wake up in the mornings, God places more words, insights and messages to include in my writing.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
Having enough time to write all that rumbles in my head.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
A letter from one of my readers relating how my book changed them.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
In my college years, I did everything I could to avoid writing term papers. I detested the idea of writing more than a page. God has a sense of humor.
What’s one unusual fact about you?
When I arrived in the U.S. I didn’t speak a word of English, and here I am—writing books in English! I lost my eyesight at 30, and here I am writing books.
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
I learned the craft of writing, the art of overcoming rejections, the arduous work needed to achieve compelling writing that touches my readers’ hearts.
What is your favorite pastime?
Dancing.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
Yes, four previous books that also inspire on different levels.
What are you working on now?
The outline of a Bible study to accompany my latest release, Now I See.
Website: www.janetperezeckles.com
Link to book: www.janetperezeckles.com
Social media links:
Facebook (personal): Janet Perez Eckles-Settles
https://www.facebook.com/janetperezecklessettles
Facebook (professional): Janet Perez Eckles – Author & Speaker
https://www.facebook.com/JanetEckles/
Twitter: Janet Eckles (@janeteckles)
Instagram: Janet Perez Eckles-Settles (@janetperezeckles)
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Pinterest: Janet Perez Eckles (@janetperezeckles)
LinkedIn: Janet (Motivational Speaker, Best-selling Author) Perez Eckles
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YouTube: Janet Perez Eckles (@JanetPerezEckles)
https://www.youtube.com/janetperezeckles
Meet author Morgan Tarpley Smith
Morgan Tarpley Smith is a world traveler who weaves stories of history and heart. She loves to write inspirational fiction that transports readers to faraway places and intertwines past and present to explore questions of truth and faith. Morgan is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer, and author assistant, who lives in Louisiana with her husband and son. For more information, visit www.morgantarpleysmith.com
Tell us about your newest book.
The novella collection features three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration, brought to you by three authors from Louisiana, which is the book’s setting. Three local women from the same family are at the center of each story along with their love interest since this is a contemporary romance.
Here’s a bit more about each novella:
In A Louisiana Snow by Morgan Tarpley Smith, meet Mattie: A passionate visionary who learns to forgive and finds love in unexpected places…
In Restoring Christmas by Betsy St. Amant, meet Jolene: An artist and prodigal daughter who discovers love exists in the very place she once called home…
In A Christmas Reunion by Lenora Worth, meet Adale: A beautiful widow who finally dares to love again…
And don’t forget Granny, whose feisty spirit, blunt dialogue, and quirky ways play an important and endearing role.
What inspired you to write “A Louisiana Christmas to Remember”?
At its root, this novella collection was inspired by a 2021 social media post. An avid reader of Christian fiction was compiling a list of Christmas books set in all 50 U.S. states and hadn’t listed one for Louisiana. I was tagged in the post, but I couldn’t think of a single title. Then, someone commented, “why don’t you write one,” and my mind was whirling. Not long afterward, Lenora and Betsy were graciously on board, and the characters of Mattie, Jolene, and Adale drifted into our lives like a Christmas snow. We had the best time planning and writing these stories and adding to our Pinterest boards too.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
Three women from the same family face Christmas in a small town where everyone knows everyone and their pasts. Enter three men who shake up their world and open up a chance for love if these women can only step out in faith to seek restoration not only for the town but their own hearts. These stories are like wrapping in a cozy blanket with hot chocolate by a fire on a cold day.
What genre do you focus on?
I love any story that connects the past to the present in some way, which honestly is nearly every story. It’s particularly why I love reading and writing split time fiction. But even in these Christmas novellas, we have history woven within the pages just like I like it with our main characters being part of the town’s founding family who built a beautiful chapel that is a focal point of the town.
Who is your main character, and how did you choose that name?
My main character is Mattie. She is named for my maternal great-grandmother who I share a birthday with. I thought it was a special tribute to her, and the name stuck to my character from the beginning. She had to be Mattie.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
I love getting lost in the story world and have my characters come alive on the page. So, the creative process is a lot of fun for me including all the research. But I also love interacting with readers whether online or in person and attending book signings and events.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
I absolutely love to travel. In fact, having visited over a dozen countries, my stories are fueled by first-hand accounts from these experiences as well as passion for history, culture, and languages. I’ve had a few return trips to countries including the one I just took in July with my husband and son to England and Scotland. What amazing memories we made!
What is your favorite pastime?
Besides traveling, writing, and reading, I also enjoy doing genealogy research, acting in plays, singing, photography, and visiting coffeeshop and bookstores.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
This book is my only published work of fiction for adults. However, I did publish a book with Melanie Dobson about how to write split time/dual timeline fiction. I also am a published children’s author under the pen name, M.L. Tarpley.
What are you working on now?
I’m considering an idea for another novella collection, and I’m polishing up a split time novel manuscript and proposal for my agent to send out.
Thanks so much for having me as your guest today! I’ve enjoyed it.
Website: www.morgantarpleysmith.com
Media Kit: https://morgantarpleysmith.com/contact/ (includes social media links here)
Link to book: https://morgantarpleysmith.com/fiction/a-louisiana-christmas-to-remember/
Linda Shenton Matchett
Linda Shenton Matchett writes about ordinary people who did extraordinary things in days gone by. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was born a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry (of Star-Spangled Banner fame) and has lived in historical places all her life. She now lives in central New Hampshire where she is a volunteer docent and archivist at the Wright Museum of WWII.
Tell us about your newest book.
Beryl’s Bounty Hunter is part of the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Bride series and is set during 1875. Orphaned as a child, Beryl Atherton has lived on the streets of London for as long as she can remember. Reduced to stealing for survival, she is arrested. During her incarceration, one of her cellmates shows her a newspaper ad for an American mail-order bride agency. But all is not as it seems, and moments after landing in Boston, she must run for her life. Will things be no different for her in the New World?
Working as a bounty hunter since The War Between the States, Lucas Wolf just needs a few more cases before he can hang up his gun, purchase a ranch out West, and apply for a mail-order bride from the Westward Home & Hearts Mail-Order Bride Agency. While staking out the docks in Boston, he sees a woman fleeing from the man he’s been tailing. Saving her risks his job. Not saving her risks his heart.
What inspired you to write Beryl’s Bounty Hunter?
Second-chance stories are some of my favorite stories to write. I also wanted to explore the “fish out of water” scenario. Beryl is from Liverpool, England, and as a last-ditch effort to survive, she agrees to be a mail-order bride in Wyoming in America. She goes from the streets of a city with a population of more than a half-million people to the wide-open spaces of a territory that has barely ten thousand people.
What genre do you focus on?
I write historical romance fiction because there’s nothing better than happily-ever-after, and I’m a history nerd. My two favorite eras to write about are the late 1800s and World War II, time periods during which a lot of change was happening in the country.
Why do you write?
I’ve been writing stories since I was about eight or nine years old when my parents gifted me a notepad and package of pens. I can’t not write. Maybe it’s how I process life. Whatever the reason, I’m happiest when I’m sitting at my desk looking into the beautiful woods that surround our house, and pound out stories on the keyboard. I would write even if I didn’t publish stories, however, my books are a ministry of sorts. They are an escape, but they all contain messages of redemption and God’s grace.
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
I work a full-time job, so I’m very regimented with my writing schedule. I’m an early bird, so am usually at my desk by 5:30 in the morning. I write for about an hour and half, then get ready for work. Saturday mornings I write until lunch time. Evenings are for writing blog posts, guest posts, planning social media, and marketing. If I’m not writing a story, my morning hours are used for outlining the next manuscript.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
The best part is meeting readers. Social media has been a wonderful way to get to know others who love Christian fiction. I love hearing what others are reading and why they liked or didn’t like a particular story. Facebook parties are one of my favorite things to do.
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
I’m much more focused in my writing and have honed my process which makes me very efficient. I determine the general story idea, then develop my characters (vocation, appearance, where they’re from, etc.), then I take about two weeks to outline the book, so that I know exactly what each scene will be about, including the weather, time of day, date, etc. I conduct my research so that when it’s time to start all I have to do is write. Then I use the writing schedule mentioned above.
What is your favorite pastime?
I have two favorite pastimes because they are driven by the weather. I love to kayak in the summer and fall and snowshoe during the winter. We have hundreds of miles of trails to explore here in New Hampshire.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
I’ve written thirty-four books thus far with more on the way! Here is the link to my book page: http://www.lindashentonmatchett.com/p/lindas-books.html
What are you working on now?
I’m halfway through a to-be-title novella for A Merry Heart Christmas Anthology. The story takes place in the months leading up to and including the Battle of the Bulge and features nurse Gwen Milford who is a secondary character in my novelette A Doctor in the House. Gwen is part of an evacuation hospital that is sent to Belgium then moves into Germany as the Allies advance. The anthology will be sold for a limited time between November and January, and all proceeds will go to charity.
Website/Blog: http://www.LindaShentonMatchett.com
Link to book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8CC148C
Social media links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LindaShentonMatchettAuthor
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lindasmatchett
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindamatchett
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/linda-shenton-matchett
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author_linda_matchett
Meet author Jean Alfieri
Jean knew when her eyes locked with those of a smooshy-faced little dog who sat inside a kennel at the Humane Society, that it was love at first sight. To capture their many adventures, she self-publishes short story poems starring her often mischievous and always adorable rescue pug named Zuggy. She enjoys visiting schools and community events, sharing “Zuggy the Rescue Pug,” a collection of light-hearted and beautifully illustrated books.
Tell us about your newest book.
Recently, there was not one, not two, but three new Zuggy the Rescue Pug books released. They are special edition coloring and activity books that celebrate the holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In Costume Crazy, Zuggy isn’t sure the kids are on the right track as he must try on many costumes before finding the perfect Halloween outfit. In The Great Turkey Chase, Zuggy is worried that the whole family won’t be together for his favorite holiday … until he must save the day (and dinner) in this action-packed adventure. Lastly, Zuggy is sad when gifts are canceled after Mom loses her job. He tries to work some Christmas magic, but will the cat keep his secrets? Find out in Santa Paws Saves Christmas.
What inspired you to write these holiday stories?
The kids I meet, when I visit a school or the Childrens Hospital, are such a joy. It’s a delight when they point at a picture and giggle. I love to learn what parts of the story really grab their attention. I learn something new with each visit and leave more inspired to make the next Zuggy book even better.
How would you describe these books to someone in a 30-second blurb?
These stories are for dog lovers of all ages. Written as easy-to-read poems, they share fun Zuggy adventures and make reading fun. With loads of games, puzzles, and coloring pages these books are perfect for school breaks and vacations.
What genre do you focus on?
I’ve expanded from writing for children to offering self-guided journals to help people capture their fantastic stories. We all have them. Sometimes we just don’t know how to get started. Journaling can also be an instrumental tool for healing. A little guidance can make all the difference in getting the pen to paper.
Why do you write?
It started as a way to process the pain of my first pug dying. The thought of losing all our wonderful memories was agonizing. So, I started writing them down. Often it would make me laugh – then cry. After a year of journaling our escapades, I was still laughing and crying, and the journal was almost full. I realized that children would relate to the stories of my mischievous pug, and I started designing books with the kids in mind.
Who is your main character, and why did you choose that name?
Zuggy is a fictitious name based on a real dog. God willing, there will always be a pug underfoot because they are a lovely (if not stubborn!) breed and their expression alone, provides great writing material. The real Zuggy prefers to remain anonymous so he can move freely in public and not be swarmed by his adoring paw-parazzi!
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
There is no schedule, per se, but my goal is to indie-publish at least one Zuggy book and get one other article or story traditionally published each year. This year my flash-story, “How Far is Heaven,” was included in the Pikes Peaks Writers Anthology, titled “Journeys into Possibility,” which was published in March 2023. I also have a submission accepted for the 2025 publication of “All God’s Creatures.”
What is the hardest part of being an author?
I want to write for “everyone,” but I know, being a Christian author, that no matter how subtle I try to be (to invite non-believers in without making them feel pressured), I’m rarely confident I offer the proper balance.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
Being invited to speak. Whether it’s a presentation for an auditorium full of kiddos, a reading at the Children’s Hospital, a radio program or podcast interview, or an on-line networking group, I enjoy connecting with fellow readers and writers and making new friends.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
Not many people know that I used to date a hot air balloon pilot and have floated through the skies of four different states (including a morning flight at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta).
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
The Lord continues to put different writing topics on my heart. I’ve learned that patience makes a better product and to appreciate the importance and power of words. I respect the calling to write more each day and do my best to be mindful of what I put out there. People need love, inspiration, and grace – now, it seems, more than ever.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
There are now eleven books in the Zuggy the Rescue Pug collection. I’ve also been published twice in the Pikes Peaks Writers Anthologies and have a devotional included in “Abba’s Heart,” published last year by CrossRiver Media.
What are you working on now?
I’m compiling a collection of short stories with a working title of: “Vintage Puppies – God’s Gift of Old Dogs.” It’s about senior pups that have touched my life in very special ways. Some, we were blessed to have live under our roof. Others I met during my work at the Humane Society. The way God uses dogs to shift our perspective, brighten our day, and provide companionship is really incredible and I hope the book will be an inspiration to all the dog-lovers who read it!
Website: www.JeanAlfieri.com
Link to book: Zuggy the Rescue Pug – Happy Howl-idays: Alfieri, Jean Marie: 9781734308686: Amazon.com: Books
Social media links: Zuggy the Pug | Facebook
Jean Alfieri (@zuggythepug) • Instagram photos and videos
Meet author E.V. Sparrow
E.V. Sparrow wrote anthologized stories, including for Guideposts and Bethany House publishers, before a contract with Celebrate Lit. Her readers encounter God’s unexpected presence through her character’s adventures. Her own involved travel in over twenty countries, living on an Israeli kibbutz, and hopping a freight train. California native relocated to North Carolina, she and her husband enjoy family and their grandchildren.
Tell us about your newest book.
It’s an eBook novella with Irish emigrant and tenant farmer, Mick Muldoon as the main character. My inspiration for Mick came from my dad’s family. I used letters, photos, documents, and family stories from my grandfather to guide me. It is highly fictionalized beyond the timeline, setting, and factual experiences.
What inspired you to write Muldoon’s Minnesota Darling: A Novella?
I’d written the manuscript of Book 1, Muldoon’s Misfortunes, of my 3-book contracted series. It’s called Those Resilient Muldoons, because the three books all center on a Muldoon family member.
Book 1 was too long, and an agent who mentored me at a conference said to cut the chapters from my manuscript but to keep that portion for something else. I did and added several chapters. Muldoon’s Minnesota Darling: A Novella, was born, and centers on Mick Muldoon’s ten years in Minnesota.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
This post-Civil War novella tells of a resilient Irish emigrant’s resolve to escape his past. Especially someone he blames for the deaths of his wives and children. He drinks to numb his pain and doubts God’s love for him. Will America’s promises of a better life redeem his heart and soul?
What genre do you focus on and why?
After writing several short stories about overseas travel, I changed my focus to historical fiction. It allows me to include settings from my childhood experiences in rural towns. An element of romance from my years of reading. Regencies seeps into my stories and aspects of family relationships. My parents raised me in a small Gold Rush town in the Foothills of California, and anything to do with the 1800s fascinates me. Most of my friends’ families kept livestock like horses, cows, goats, chickens, and others. My mama collected antiques and took me shopping with her. I continue enjoying antique shopping and collecting if I can afford it. My dad was a builder by trade but a huge Western fan. I think their hobbies influenced my genre.
Why do you write?
I love words. As a child, I created and entertained stories in my vivid imagination. Many members of my family are avid readers. My creative imagination worked well in the mural painting business, and now it’s perfect for writing fiction. It’s easy for me to create a story based on a few facts, true experiences, and I’m happy to use Scriptural concepts in my stories. Often, a verse I read speaks to me, and I begin the “What if a person…” scenario.
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
Six days per week, eight to nine hours per day, and much of it is social media. Writing a chapter takes me four to six hours twice per week.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
By far it’s sitting at a computer indoors. I never would have written books in my younger years, because I was far too active with hiking, kayaking, running, camping, riding, volleyball, or anything outdoors. We have a shaded porch in the woods to break the monotony where I work in the Spring and Autumn seasons. That is enjoyable.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
The ability to write something profound with God’s guidance and my creativity. I hope to reach hopeless people struggling to know if they matter to God and if He loves them. Can He forgive them? The ones in situations where it doesn’t seem like He’s there, and to be a bridge to their deliverance from those thoughts.
What’s one unusual fact about you?
I’ve always loved adventure, and I worked on a kibbutz in Israel for a summer. They only granted 3-month visas then. That was an unusual experience. I arrived there one day after a cease-fire to see a pits from rockets and blasted concrete buildings. They cleaned it all up within a week. There’s more to the story but I don’t have time to tell.
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
My work has improved since 2015. More succinct, more depth of expression, and I’ve worked hard to open my heart’s emotions. That challenged me. I was too guarded. I kind of cringe at my earlier style of expression. Every class I took, each writer’s conference I attended, all the other writers who have critiqued my projects push me to apply what I’ve learned. One thing is true, all writers improve over time, and previous books we wrote as new authors are the building blocks to future books.
What are you working on now?
Besides learning how to market, and designing a new cover to match the series, I’m writing Book 2. I have a researcher digging into questions around my storyline, the era, and bits about Ireland in the 1850s-1860s. There are specific details I need for my main character, Orla Muldoon, once she settles near Lake Superior. She’s a spunky woman, but she has a horrific back story. How will I depict God’s love for her?
Website: https://sparrow.world
Link to book: Amazon URL:
https://www.amazon.com/Muldoons-Minnesota-Darling-V-Sparrow-ebook/dp/B0C51CWT62/
Draft2Digital UBL: https://books2read.com/u/bwN7EO where eBooks are distributed in the USA and worldwide for numerous eBook readers other than Kindle and Apple Books.
Social media links: https://linktr.ee/ev.sparrow Has every link.
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/475597e34cd3/sparrowworld