Interview and Giveaway with author Jodie Wolfe!!

 

Today we welcome author Jodie Wolfe to The Diamond Mine! She is offering a free copy of her newest book, "Convincing Lou," to the winner of the drawing. All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment with your email, and you'll be entered for a chance to win. The 'leave a comment' button is at the end of the interview and links. Here's a little taste of the book:

How hard can it be to round up one delinquent groom?...

Ellie Lou Williams will do just about anything to save her ranch, even going undercover as a man to round up a fella who is late to his own wedding. The reward will more than cover the money she owes the bank and solve all her problems.

Caleb Martin agrees to one final job as a deputy US Marshal before he starts his new life away from the trail and tracking criminals. What he isn’t counting on is a mysterious bounty hunter who’s determined to undermine his every step.

Will one reach their goal first? Or will they learn to lean on God and work together?

Sounds great, Jodie!

Okay, here we go with the interview!

Jodie, how did you get your idea for this story?

Convincing Lou is the final book in my Burton Springs Brides Series. Ellie Lou has been in the series since the very first book. I figured it was time we heard her story.

What made you decide to be a writer?

I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since I was a little girl reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie series. Soon after, I was writing my own little stories and illustrating them.

It's amazing how many writers loved those books. I'm definitely one of those, too!

What was your first book?

The first book I wrote was when I was a teenager – Laura MacKenzie and the Mysterious Kidnapping. :) It never made it beyond my file cabinet, but I was hooked on writing. My first book I indie published was Hearts Tightly Knit. Soon after I was picked up by a traditional publisher. 

Do you write from an outline, or just from inspiration, or both?

I often call myself a plotster. I have a general idea of where the story will go although often the characters take over, and I become more of a seat of the pants writer as I follow after them. :)

I think a majority of writers follow a similar pattern, especially with the tendency of characters to take over!

Do you have any underlying themes that you want your readers to come away with?

I always have an underlying theme I write about, usually depending on what God is showing/teaching me or has recently shown me.

That's a wonderful way to share the things you're learning. I love that!

Do your characters share any traits with you or someone you know?

Often, they do, but I won’t tell you which ones. :)

Smart girl!! :) 

Do your characters ever surprise you?

Definitely! I’m working on a new series and yesterday when I was writing, the characters took a turn in the story that I didn’t anticipate.

Don't you just love it when that happens? It's fun!

Do you have a favorite character in your books?

My all-time favorite is from my book Taming Julia. Jules (Julia) was such a fun character to create.

What are you working on now?

I’m currently working on a new series about prodigals. The stories will take place in Shippensburg, PA. The first one, Abigail’s Pursuit, is set during the Civil War. I’ve never written anything during this time period before, so I find myself doing a lot of research. I’ve been blessed to find a local historian who has a wealth of information/knowledge of the area, including two daily journals written during the year I’m writing about.

Wow, that's great! What a resource. I hope you enjoy your researching. It's one of my favorite parts of writing historical books! Thanks so much for the interview, Jodie!

Okay readers, here is a short bio of Jodie, along with her links. Don't forget to leave a comment and be entered in the drawing!

Bio

Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW). She's been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.

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Social Media Links

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