Friday, December 5, 2014

Writer's Life: Candice Sue Patterson

Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of inspirational romance. Today I have the pleasure of hosting Candice Sue Patterson! Candice and I met online through ACFW, and I'm so happy to have her here! She has two beautiful Christmas novellas published through White Rose Press (Pelican Book Group), and she's graciously giving away a copy of her Christmas novella, Silver White Winters. Enter the contest below!



Let's get to it!

1. What about writing makes your heart sing?

Writing is therapeutic for me. I’m an emotional person, I feel deeply, and writing is an outlet for all that craziness. I love creating three-dimensional characters who face real issues and learn lasting lessons. One thing about writing that surprises me the most is that I learn something through the story, whether it’s realizing that I’m struggling with the same hurdle as the characters or discovering something about myself I never knew before. God truly speaks to me through my writing.

2.  What is the biggest hurdle you’re facing right now as a writer?

Knowing what direction to take next. Do I continue to stay at home and write full-time, or work a part-time job now that our youngest is reaching school age? Things like that. I’m also seeking an agent right now, which takes patience. Something I’m not great at.  

3. What do you do to fill your creative well?

I read! Inspirational romance is my favorite genre, but I also read historical fiction and non-fiction, biographies, and non-fiction on subjects I’ve always wanted to learn about. This sparks ideas for new stories and causes me to reflect on my own life.

4. What are you working on now?

I’m currently seeking a publisher for a novel I’ve been writing over the last two years set in coastal Maine. In the meantime, I’m working on the first draft of the next novel in the series.


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Thank you so much for being my guest today, Candice! I completely understand about not knowing which direction to take. I reviewed all my options several times over the years. I hope you find your path soon! And I love that you grow with your stories. I do too. I'm often surprised by the spiritual applications that pop up!

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About Candace ~

Candice Sue Patterson studied at the Institute of Children’s Literature and is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons in a restored farmhouse overtaken by books. When she’s not tending to her chickens, splitting wood, or decorating cakes, she’s working on a new story. Candice writes contemporary romance with threads of nostalgia. Her debut novella Bright Copper Kettles is available now. Connect with Candice on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.

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Silver White Winters ~

She thought she had it all. Until she discovered the treasures in the snow. 

          Country music singer/songwriter Raelynn Rivers is a has-been. According to the latest gossip magazines, that is. Her last number-one hit was six years ago, and her songwriting ability has vanished. Her foundering career is all she has left, and she’s determined to once again hold the title of “Country Music Queen.” But Raelynn’s dreams are derailed when a coal mine collapses in her home town of Eve Hollow, West Virginia, trapping her daddy and brother inside.

            The man in charge of the mine rescue is Lane Ryan, her childhood best friend and the former fiancĂ© she abandoned twelve years ago for her career. In the snow-covered mountains of Appalachia, Raelynn reconnects with family and rediscovers her musical abilities—and her faith. And no one has inspired her more than Lane. She’s finally ready for a relationship, but the secret Lane carries around is as big as Coal Mountain.

            Will Raelynn sacrifice her title, or say goodbye to Lane forever? 


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Have you read any Christmas books or watched any movies yet?

Have a wonderful day!! 

13 comments:

  1. I have gotten a slew of new Christmas books on my kindle this year. working on reading through them and adding new authors, too.

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    1. Don't you just love Christmas books, Robin?? I have a few on my Kindle I can't wait to read!

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    2. I have several too, Robin! Thanks for your willingness to try new authors. We greatly appreciate it. Have a great Christmas!

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  2. Got a few new books this Christmas. Yay!!

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    1. I love new books before Christmas!! Enjoy them!!

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  3. After I get to play clarinet and bass flute in the Christmas Concert this Saturday, I will allow myself time to read a Christmas novel.

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    1. Wow, Kaye, I would love to hear you play! Have a wonderful time at the concert!

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  4. I loved "Where Treetops Glisten" and I am an advance reader for the "Twelve Brides of Christmas" e-book collection; so I am reading digital and print copies of Christmas books. Susan May Warren's "Evergreen" is fantastic as well. Movies??? I have already watched "The Polar Express" twice and it's only December 5!

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    1. Great reads, Rebecca! I enjoy these authors too!

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    2. Ooh, thanks for the recommendations, Rebecca! Susan May Warren is always on my must-read list! I've been watching the Hallmark channel Christmas movies. :)

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  5. Thank you for having me on your blog, Jill! Have a great Christmas!

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