Shannon here: Carole Brown shares how she ended up writing Inspirational novels, plus a chance to win a Kindle copy of her latest Historical Romance, Caleb’s Destiny. Carole will giveaway one kindle book for every five comments, 2 kindle books for every ten comments. Deadline: Aug 29th, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Carole:
Sharing God’s Love Through my Novels by Carole Brown:
Once upon a time, there was a child—an expressive child who used her hands to convey her emotions and her imagination to talk with others, older people, and neighbors who found her amusing and relatives who loved her and encouraged her to develop her creativeness.
That child’s elementary fellow-students clapped when she gave childish presentations. She received good grades on her first written works of imagination in school. In high school, she and her best friend spent hours creating pensive and lovesick poems that they thought expressed their feelings.
Years later, that child/teen grew up. She married, birthed two sons, traveled and ministered alongside her husband and family then finally realized it was time to use her imagination and creative talents seriously. Although she was good at English, she soon learned she still had much to re-learn about writing novels. She joined critique groups, went to conferences and soaked in every bit of advice that came her way.
Today, she’s celebrating the release of her 10th full length novel, a new adventure because she ventured into writing an Historical Western Romantic Suspense.
She began Caleb’s Destiny several years ago, thinking she might enter it in a contest, but didn’t finish it then. Last year was a tough year of little writing, but once 2020 hit, inspiration sprang into renewal, and she determined this would be the year to finish it. Finish it she did in two and half months.
Since I’m that little girl, all grown up, I’ll confess that I love using my God-given talent for Him. Developing stories that encourage, gently show God’s love and power and wisdom for his children is the best thing in the world. I love being an author. I love sharing with others the stories God places on my heart showing that faith and goodness will always prevail. I love knowing I’m using the talent God gave me.
May all those who read Caleb’s Destiny be blest.
About Carole: Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. An author of ten books, she loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons? Learn more and connect:
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About the book – Caleb’s Destiny Blurb:
Mr. Michael, Destiny Rose McCulloch, and Hunter have a mysterious history. Why were three fathers, all business partners, murdered under suspicious circumstances while on their quest to find gold?
Hunter is determined to protect his boss and the precocious young lady who he suspects holds a key answer to his questions.
Mr. Michael wants only to be left alone to attend to his property, but what can he do when Destiny refuses to leave and captures the heart of every one of his employees?
Destiny almost forgets her quest when she falls in love with Mr. Michael’s ranch and all the people there. And then Mr. Michael is much too alluring to ignore. The preacher man back east where she took her schooling tried to claim her heart, but the longer she stays the less she can remember him. She only came west to find a little boy she knew years ago. A little boy all grown up by now…unless, of course, he’s dead.
Three children, connected through tragedy and separated by time, are fated to reunite and re-right some powerful wrongs.
Can’t wait for the drawing? Get your copy now! Caleb’s Destiny – Amazon
Interested in Carole’s other books? Carole Brown’s Amazon Author Page
Question for Readers: What is your talent? Come on, tell us about it.
Come back Aug 25th for Patrick E. Craig!
My talent is baking and encouragement to others
Shelia, baking is a great talent! Not everyone can do that. And encouragement to others is excellent! People always need that special boost only certain people give. Thank you for caring about others, and for commenting. That’s an encouragement to me.
My talent used to be crocheting, embroidery and counted cross stitch, that’s about it, lol. Now it’s reading, checking my email and watching tv, lol.
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Wendy, reading is good, and everyone needs some downtime! 🙂 Thank you for commenting.
Hm…I’m good with numbers 🙂
I love to worship our Lord! I wish I have a more beautiful voice, but I praise Him with what I have lol
And, Natalya Lakhno, that’s all any of us can do! My mother used to say she had no talents, but I encouraged her that she had one. She was a great helper to those in need and she did everything she could to love and do nice things for her family. We use what we have. Thanks for commenting.
Crocheting
Making people laugh
That’s a good one! Thanks, Megan, for commenting.
I have a winner! Megan Hamsher won the drawing. I appreciate Carole for being my guest and everyone else for stopping by.