Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the child of an American diplomat so I grew up all over the world, mostly in Africa. I have loved horses since I could see and I received my first horse in Botswana. Black Jack changed my life in every way imaginable. He was the answer to my heart’s cry, but better than that, he allowed me to see and experience the heart of The Good Shepherd. Jesus miraculously cured Black Jack from a disease that should have killed him. Since then I have enjoyed sharing my love for Jesus and horses through words. I have written seven books for children of all ages.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Palomino and is the first book in a series of four in the Sonrise Farm Series. Many of Jenny’s adventures come directly from my own experiences with horses. It is the story of a young girl who wants a horse more than anything and the way God shows up to fill her heart Abundantly more than enough. The Palomino was originally published in 2001 through a traditional publisher. I purchased the residual rights in 2016 and am releasing an updated, amplified version now.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am often up at 3:00 AM to write. This habit began when I was homeschooling my two young children. The hours between 3:00 and 7:00 were often my only free ones.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible is my most influential book. After that, The Rest of The Gospel, by David Gregory and Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers.
What are you working on now?
I am finishing the art for the next three books in the Sonrise Farm Series. I will release the next books over the first months in 2021.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have always LOVED book-signings. COVID has put quite the kabosh on this. I also love to share on Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep on swimming. This advice comes from Dory, a little blue fish in the movie Finding Nemo. Keep on writing. Keep on writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep on writing. Don’t fear the ugly first draft.
What are you reading now?
Janet Newberry’s book, Education by Design. AWESOME book about the process of teaching and learning.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Marketing my Sonrise Farm series.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Interlinear Hebrew/Greek/English Bible, The Rest of The Gospel, Lifetime Guarantee, Redeeming Love.
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