SUSPENSE SEALED WITH A KISS
SPEAKER: Linda is a member of AWSA, and is available to speak to your organization, at your conference, or as part of a workshop.
Contact her at lglazagain@aol.com

AGENT: Linda is a an agent with Hartline Literary Agency. She would love to represent that next great American novel! She will look at nonfiction, but she LOVES FICTION--historic, suspense, romance or all of the above. linda@hartlineliterary.com

AUTHOR: Linda writes romance in all categories, but what is her fave? Suspense, and not only suspense, but SUSPENSE SEALED WITH A KISS

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

FREE BOOK/AWESOME INTERVIEW WITH ANDREA BOESHAAR


Today we have an interview with multi-pubbed author, Andrea Boeshaar.
Andrea is a multi-published author (see her site for available books)
In addition, she teaches workshops for writers. As a former literary agent and now multi-published author and certified life coach, she encourages writers and assists them in making good decisions in both their personal lives and writing careers.

Andrea, what is the name of your new book?
Unexpected Love

Is this book self-published? If not, list the name of the publisher. Realms/Strang Book Group

Could you share your cover blurb?
Nurse Lorenna Fields has always taken her job at Chicago's Mercy Hospital seriously, determined never to become personally involved with her patients. But when a mysterious man with eyes like onyx is admitted after a shipwreck on Lake Michigan, she develops a connection with him that she can’t deny.

Slowly her patient regains consciousness, but to Renna’s dismay he has lost both his sight and his memory. Dubbed “Mr. Blackeyes” by her, the two build a strong, trusting friendship as they search for clues to his past. But part of her dreads the day of his recovery, convinced that his memories will take him away from her and his regained sight will reveal a secret about herself that Renna has been trying hard to hide.

How did this story come to you?
As I wrote its prequel, Uncertain Heart, I realized I needed to tell Captain Brian Sinclair’s story too.

Tell us about the journey to getting published.
I’ve always loved to write, ever since I was a little girl. But when my sons were toddlers, I began reading secular romances. I remember thinking, “I can do this.” So I tried and tried and tried. Me and my electric Smith Corona typewriter. Then in 1991, I gave my heart to the Lord Jesus Christ. It rocked my world and suddenly I couldn’t write godless love stories. I needed to write tales that honored Christ. So I did. Again, I tried and tried and tried. I’m no stranger to the rejection letter. But then in 1992, God blessed me with a book contract. I’ve been writing – and getting published – ever since.
How does your faith play into your writing?My faith is the very fabric on which I create my stories. I’ve considered writing secular romances, those which don’t publish explicit sex scenes, and I can’t seem to write a novel without the Lord in there somewhere. I admire writers who can so subtly share their faith to a general audience.

Share a verse or Scripture passage with us that is special to you.
Psalm 91, verses 7-12. It reads (in part), A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you…For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they (the angels) shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
I prayed this Psalm while my son Brian was in first Kuwait and then Iraq. He’s told me of some “close calls” he had with IEDs (improvised explosive devices), but God kept him safe during his tours. (PRAISE BE TO GOD!)

What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I am anticipating the release of Undaunted Faith, Book 4 in my Seasons of Redemption series. It’ll release in May 2011. And this month (Jan ’11) I’m beginning to write a brand new series called Fabric of Time. It’s a 3-book historical romance series about a Norwegian family that migrates to Brown County, Wisconsin. The first book is set to release in November 2011.

Parting comments?Be sure to leave a comment so you’re in the drawing for a FREE, autographed book.
Linda will take comments until Sunday, May 22nd!

Where can fans find you on the internet?
www.andreaboeshaar.com
Please be sure to check out my blog “Everything Writerly” when you visit my site.
If you're interested in arranging an appearance or learning more about her coaching services, please email her at andrea@andreaboeshaar.com

Thank you so much for stopping by, may this book be truly blessed.

12 comments:

  1. I figured I'd be the last to comment since I'm always "a day late and a dollar short" in this part of the country!

    Always enjoy reading your blog, Linda. Can't wait to interview YOU when you get published--soon, very soon!

    Thanks for the interview with Andrea.

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  2. Love this post! Great interview. You do an awesome job. I'm with Cheryl -- can't wait to see you in print and interview YOU!

    Oh, and I hope I win this book because I love Andrea Boeshaar's books! She's an awesome writer.

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  3. Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl & Karla. I appreciate it. :)

    And thank you, Linda, for the interview!!

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  4. Andrea, There is nothing better for a romance than a mysterious hero. Thanks for sharing the words of you heart from and for the Lord. And, yes I'd love to win a copy of your newest book. I am one of your fans.

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  5. Hey folks, don't forget to leave an email so we can contact you if you win. Okay? Lemme have it!!!!

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  6. A nurse story! I'm always up for those!

    Andrea, I love how you can't write a novel without the Lord in there somewhere. That's so Him through you.

    slking1 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.

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  7. Great interview, Linda! Sounds like a good one. PLEEZZ enter me :) joanne(at)joannesher(dot)com

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  8. Oh wow-- I love her story! And what a huge blessing that God used her words when He did:))
    terri dot tiffany at Yahoo dot com

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  9. Great interview, Linda.
    Anytime you're ready to be featured - you let me know - I'll put you, your book and of course pictures, pictures on my blog!

    Andrea is a special person in my life and your interview shows what makes her special.

    Congrats to you too!

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  10. Oh, Joy, thanks so much. YOu must be a Michigander, there's something EXtra special about Michiganders. Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. It's not very often we come across authors who want to keep their books clean and make their characters people of faith. Nice. Thanks for the post, and have a good weekend.

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  12. Congrats, Joanne!!!!! Send me your snail mail address!

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