Shannon here: Kathy McKinsey shares insight into her real-life romance, plus a chance to win an e-book copy of her Women’s Fiction novella collection, Gifts of Grace. Deadline: March 19th, 11:59 pm central. Here’s Kathy:
- Do you and your spouse have a favorite song?
My husband Murray has always loved John Prine’s music. After Mr. Prine’s death a couple years ago, Murray started listening to his songs even more, and after we’d been married almost 34 years, we finally found “our song,”—“It’s a Big Old Goofy World.”
When Murray played the song for me, and I heard the words about a goofy guy dancing with a goofy girl and oh how it is a “big old goofy world,” I laughed and said, “that’s the story of our lives.”
- What simple gesture does your spouse do that melts you every time?
Murray stands in front of me, holds my hand, and says “I never thought I’d be so happy.”
- Who is most romantic, you or your spouse?
Definitely Murray. He is able to say sweet, romantic words to me so much easier than I can to him. I do enjoy writing him letters, though. I need to do more of that again.
- What is the most caring thing your spouse has ever done for you?
Almost ten years ago, I was in the hospital for six weeks. Murray spent hours of every day and evening with me. That made such a difference in how the hospital stay went for me.
- Who said, “I love you” first, you or your spouse?
I did, but I didn’t mean to. It just popped out, and I remember being so embarrassed.
- Where did you and your spouse go for your honeymoon?
Since we got married on a Thursday during the first week of Murray’s semester at college, we took a train ride from Jefferson City Missouri to Kansas City during his winter break. We stayed there a couple days, walking around, eating out a lot, and going to a movie. Murray learned early on not to spend money on me much by going out to movies. I always fall asleep.
About Kathy: Kathy McKinsey grew up on a pig farm in Missouri, and although she’s lived in cities for 40-something years, she still considers herself a farm girl.
She’s been married to Murray for 34 years, and they have five adult children.
Kathy had two careers before writing—stay-at-home-Mom and rehabilitation teacher for the blind.
She lives in Lakewood, Ohio with her husband and one of their children. Besides writing, she enjoys activities with her church, editing for other writers, braille transcribing, crocheting, knitting, and playing with their rambunctious cat. Learn more & connect:
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About the novella collection – Gifts of Grace:
Three novellas. Three women search with hungry hearts, and God shows them surprising answers.
Tammy needs a new goal to fill her empty nest, and she needs to find forgiveness for her heart.
Mourning the loss of her baby, Judy flees to the home she abandoned twelve years ago. The family farm. Is something new waiting for her at this old home?
Iola, who is blind, struggles to prove herself as a professional and to be the mother her sixteen-year-old daughter needs during a rough time.
Watch as God opens doors these women would never expect.
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Question for readers: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose – country or city living? Why?
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If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be right here.
This is where I was born and 69+ years later, I’m still here.
I have no desire to go elsewhere.
If I had the choice between city or country life, I’d chose living in a small town. I would chose it because of the friendliness of small towns.
Kathy sounds like someone I’d enjoy spending time with. So I’m sure her book would be interesting.
I live in a large country town. The best of both worlds.
If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be somewhere near a beach. I don’t get to go often, but when I do, my physical and medical issues are so much better. But it will never be. My husband is a homebody and would never move anywhere else. And now that we have a grandaughter, I wouldn’t move away unless my son and his family moved too!
In reading about this book, it sounds really wonderful. I can wait to read it. Kathy McKinsey is a new author for me, too. It’s exciting! Thank you ladies much! Joy
I think I’d love to live in the country, but have all the comforts of a nearby town for groceries, doctors, visits with family and friends.:) Thank you everyone for your comments.:)
That’s where we live, Kathy. We’re in a very rural area with houses far apart. But there’s a city of 9,000 8 miles away. Another city near 20,000 is only 30 minutes away. It’s perfect, peaceful, quiet living.
Carmel-by-the-Sea – I love this small coastal town surrounded by the mountains.
I have a winner! Joy C. Hannabass won the drawing. I appreciate Kathy for being my guest and everyone else for stopping by.