Showing posts with label Canyon Walls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canyon Walls. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Just Spreading the Love

Hope you all had a lovely holiday weekend! I certainly did! I'm keeping it casual here all week and wanted to spread the fantastic news of a few of my writing friends.



First, Rosslyn Elliot's debut novel, Fairer than Morning, releases this month! This inspirational historical romance, published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, is the first in the trilogy called The Saddler's Legacy. If you get a chance, stop by Rosslyn's website or her blog, Inkhorn Blue, to check out her book and congratulate her!

Second, Julie Jarnigin's debut novel, Canyon Walls, comes out through Heartsong Presents this month! Julie writes inspirational contemporary romance novels, and you can check her books out at Julie's website. If you have a minute, stop by her blog, Julie Jarnigin, and congratulate her!

Third, Cynthia Herron just signed with agent Mary Keeley of Books and Such Literary Agency!! Congratulations, Cynthia!! Please stop by her blog, Cynthia Herron, and congratulate her!

Do you have any good news to share? I'd love to hear it!

I'm guest posting at Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America today. If you're a reader and have ever been intimidated to contact a favorite author, be sure to check out my post, "3 Benefits of Reading Author Blogs."

Have a delightful Monday!