I love visiting with old friends and catching up with them, don't you? Well, great. Because we have an regular back here in the Diamond Mine, and she sure is a sparkling diamond for sure! Paula Mowery is back! I can't wait to find out what she's been up to since the last time she graced the caverns at the mine. Let's waste no time and get right into it. Don your miner's hat and flick on your light!
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PT: Hi, Paula! We're so thankful to have ya back at the Mine. Now, refresh our memory about all the areas you work in
and what genres you write in, since it's been awhile. And you never know when we may have a new reader visiting.
PM: When I read, “all the areas you work in” I chuckled.
During the school year, I work as an assistant in a Pre-K program in our local
school system. I have also been piloting a writing program within the
elementary school where I work, sponsored by my publisher, Prism Book Group. I
am an author of Christian fiction and an acquiring editor for Prism Book Group.
I teach writing workshops at writing conferences, online, at a local bookstore,
and to writing groups. I am a pastor’s wife and an interpreter for the deaf
members of our church.
As to genres I write in, I have two women’s fiction
titles, one historical romance, three contemporary romances, and one romantic
suspense. In addition to my fiction titles, I have been included in several
devotional books. Now I am dabbling in children’s fiction with the creation of
The Adventures of Chloe Ann Parker.
PT: Well there ya go. I knew you were quite diverse. But let's focus on books, as that is the mainstay of the Mine and our readers. Enlighten us as to what kind of books do you enjoy writing most?
PM: Though I only have one romantic suspense title, I
especially enjoyed writing that story. Currently I am writing a sequel to that
book. I really like creating the additional aspect of suspense woven into the
romantic thread.
PT: Nice, suspense! Nothing like a little chair gripper to keep you up at night. So you have several book you've authored. Give us a list of your books.
PM: The Blessing Seer
Be the Blessing
Forgiven in the anthology Brave New Century
Legacy and Love – actually two stories
Love Again
For Our Good
The Crux of Honor
A Walk in the Valley – a devotional about dealing
with infertility
The Mighty Pen – Christian writers to Christian
writers encouragement devotional
Fear Not - devotional
Sweet Freedom A La Mode – devotional
PT: Again, so diverse! I love it. Now since you do so much interaction with writers and wanna-be writers, share something special from a speaking engagement.
PM: The Mighty Pen devotional book came from a
continuing workshop I taught at Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers
Conference. Before the conference, I prayed that God would bring those writers
who He wanted to include in this book. He delivered and then some. After the
first session, a young woman came up to me. She told me how she had planned to
attend the class but had talked herself out of it, thinking she wouldn’t be
able to add anything or have the confidence. She mixed up the classroom numbers
and ended up in the devotional class anyway. After that first day, she knew she
was supposed to be there.
I just love God-nudges like that! God wanted the
young woman in the class and her contribution to the devotional.
PT: God-nudges are the best! We writers love those and I'm sure our readers love it, too. Let's jump ahead and tell us about your new release, 'cause, duh! that's why you are here! (And why we are leaning forward on the stone benches!)
PM: The Crux of Honor is a story from the Love Is series
from Prism Book Group, which is based on The Love Chapter from the Bible. This
story has a dedication to my local pregnancy center, where I have volunteered.
There is also an Amish aspect to this story, which surprised even me.
Chelsea wants to do things right but always seems to
end up dishonoring her parents. She can’t understand why her mother seems to
hate her so.
Kevin still has eyes for Chelsea. He returns to the
old home place to establish his medical practice.
Chelsea’s baby has some type of medical condition
that Kevin is determined to diagnose. The only problem is he’s afraid that the
condition has no cure.
The two must strive to assure the baby’s survival
and possibly find a second chance at love.
Always a Godly message !
PT: Hmmm. Sounds interesting! A little medical quandary. Would you say there's a theme of The
Crux of Honor?
PM: This story deals with some tough issues like sex
before marriage and pregnancy outside of marriage. But I hope the reader grasps, along with Chelsea, that God is a God of forgiveness, and He holds out an
unconditional love. Though the very persons closest to us might fail to show us
unconditional love, God never fails in his love for us.
PT: What an amazing thought! Great theme. Now, I'll do my fav! Tell us quick: five things about Paula Mowery that have nothing to do with
writing: Go!
PM: One thing I alluded to above – I am an interpreter
for the deaf in my church. I sign my husband’s sermons.
I absolutely think that chocolate and peanut butter
were meant to go together, and I love to eat the combination as often as I can.
My daughter says that next to quirky in the
dictionary is my picture.
I am absolutely OCD when it comes to organization
and scheduling.
Ever since watching the Treehouse Master on TV, I
have the dream of having a cabin treehouse in the Smoky Mountains.
PT: Well, that's a wrap, folks. And just in time! My miner's light is growing dim. Paula~always a pleasure to have you here at the Mine.
Paula Mowery is giving away a FREE ebook copy of The Crux of Honor!
<horns blare, trumpets sound, and angels lead the heavenly chord!>
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Wanta know more about Paula??? Well you're in the right place, bucko!
Bio:
Paula is a pastor’s wife, mom to a college student, author,
acquiring editor, and speaker. No matter the hat she wears, she strives to
honor God’s plan even if it means going out on a limb and leaving comfort
zones. Reviewers have characterized her writing as “thundering with emotion.”
Her book, Be The Blessing, won the 2014 Selah Award in the novella category.
Paula enjoys reading and reviewing Christian fiction, writing Christian romance
and devotionals, and helping other authors realize their dream of publication.
You can follow Paula at www.facebook.com/pages/Paula-Mowery/175869562589187.
Learn more about Paula at her blog at www.paulamowery.blogspot.com
