Welcome, Laura, How did you develop a 'love of story'?
I’ve always had a love of story. At first it was with the written word, I cut my teeth on my grandma’s collection of Grace Livingstone Hill books. They’re still on the bookshelves in my home, though I haven’t read them in years. I started trying to write my own stories when I was nine.
I also read Grace Livingstone Hill books when I was younger. Can you tell us a little bit more about how you got started in writing?
Like I said, I was nine. My teacher assigned us a short story assignment. My short story wasn’t so short. And I played with it ever since. I remember my aunt stumbling across a list I made when I was a child of possible titles. She thought they were real books and asked my mom for a copy of them so she could buy them for me. Mom told her they were my story ideas. I’m not sure what my aunt thought about it, but most people thought writing was an impossible dream… but get a real job.
It appears we have a lot of similarities. :) How do you get your story ideas?
God, mostly. Anywhere. Everywhere. The farmer’s market here in town sparked this one. The Amish in our area set up as vendors and they do really well. Everyone wants their baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, vegetables, and more. I thought it’d be fun to set a story around a farmer’s market.
As long as I can remember. Yes. It’s a dream come true.
I can relate. I've always wanted to be a writer. Tell us about your new novel.
That sounds like an interesting story idea. What spiritual truths do you desire to convey to your readers?
God has in mind the spiritual truths He wants me to share and the readers to understand. In this particular book, the message I got was God knows. He knows, He cares, and He will provide. But that may not be the message the reader gets. Because I could mention at least a half dozen more spiritual truths in The Birdhouse.
If you are like me, God teaches you spiritual truths as you write too. :) Could you share with us how you became a Christian?
I was eight years old and it was communion Sunday. I was allowed to take communion with the adults, but for the first time that year I understood what it meant. And I skipped it. After the service, during the invitation I went forward and the pastor helped me understand what I was doing. I never regretted it since.
What a sweet story. Here's another writing related question. Are you involved in a critique group?
Absolutely. They catch all my grammar and punctuation errors and my really good critique partners ask questions that help me take the story deeper where it needs it.
I know what you mean. I've recently gotten involved with Word Weavers and they have been helpful.
What advice can you give to writers trying to break into the publishing world?
Dare to dream. Keep reading, keep studying the craft, keep learning, and don’t give up. If God’s given you a passion for it, He’s given you permission for it.
Thank you. That speaks to my heart. One final question. Where can readers find you?
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