5 Easy Questions with Julie Jarnagin!

Every Wednesday, I ask a writer the same five easy questions. In an effort to support and promote fellow wordsmiths, I feature authors who write a variety of genres, from sweet inspirational to mainstream thrillers. The writers themselves may be aspiring, published, or best-selling--all have made an impact on my life.

Thank you for joining me in welcoming…Julie Jarnagin!!

I connected with Julie through blogging, and I was so excited to see her publishing success when Canyon Walls, her debut novel, released last fall! Julie inspires me with her dedication to writing and to her family. She writes contemporary inspirational romance novels—my favorite books to read. 

Let’s get to it!

1. Beverage of choice? 

Coffee in the morning and a Dr. Pepper or Coke Zero in the afternoon. I need my caffeine!

2. Any pets?

 A chocolate lab named Zoe, a yellow lab named Remi, and an evil cat named Baidy. The cat is nice to my three-year-old (because she knows better), she tolerates me and my husband, but she's just plain mean to outsiders. She's basically our guard cat.

3. Dream vacation?

We just took our dream vacation to Hawaii for our ten year anniversary last year. It was amazing. Our next goal is to take a family vacation. We're thinking about camping in Colorado this summer. The cat will protect the house from burglars while we're away. The dogs will be busy digging new holes in our lawn.

4. What are you listening to right now?

I wish I could listen to Christmas music all year long, but I think my coworkers would get annoyed. Lately, I've been listening to Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. I'm currently writing a book set in Las Vegas and this music sets the tone for me.

5. What's for dinner?

I have an elk roast in the crock pot. It sounds weird, but it's pretty normal for my house. My husband is an avid hunter. There's always venison, elk, quail, or some kind of game in our freezer.

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Julie, it’s a tough call, choosing between Dr. Pepper and Coke Zero. I love both! How funny that your cat—not your two labs—guards the house! Ooo, Hawaii sounds like a wonderful dream vacation. Was it everything you hoped for? Stick me on a beach with a fruity drink in my hand and I’m a happy woman. Camping in Colorado would be awesome too. We tent camp every year, and we choose gorgeous places—usually on Lake Michigan. It makes all of the packing, cooking, and dirt worth it.

My husband bought me Michael Buble’s Christmas CD this year, and I’m always a fan of the Rat Pack. I’m already feeling the mood of your book! Enjoy your elk—that’s a phrase I’ve never said before—and thank you so much for being my guest today!

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Julie Jarnagin grew up in southwest Oklahoma where her family farmed and raised cattle, inspiring her to set much of her fiction in small towns. She earned a B.A. in Journalism/Professional Writing from the University of Oklahoma and is a member of America Christian Fiction Writers. She is the author of three Heartsong Presents novels: Canyon Walls, Canyon Crossing, and Canyon Cafe. Her articles have appeared in local and national publications. Through her writing, she hopes to share stories that reflect God’s love. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband and young son.

To learn more about Julie, head to her blog, be friends with her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

January is almost over! Are you glad to see it end or wish it could last longer?

Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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