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!
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 fiancé 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!! 