What inspired you to write SUNDER OF TIME? 

In my junior year of college, I had to take History of the English Language (or HEL as we called it). Part of it involved memorizing a Saxon version of the Our Father. I started thinking about all those movies where time travelers go back to England and everyone is speaking perfect modern English. Except of course, they wouldn't have been speaking English in those old days. That got me thinking... what if a modern person actually did go back to post-Roman Britain? And what if she was a spoiled brat? 

What do you love the most about this story? 

I love the two-pronged story. We get an alternate version of America, one with a whole other backstory than what we're used to, but we also get a look at how hard our ancient forebears had it, how something as simple as getting water was backbreaking work. Both time periods can give a new perspective on our current existence. 

What challenged you about writing it? 

The research, definitely. Anachronisms can slip in so easily. For instance, I originally had a character sitting at a spinning wheel, not realizing they hadn't yet been invented. And I certainly didn't know they used needles made of bone (!) for their sewing. 

Which character do you most relate to and why? 

Oddly enough, it's Sigbert! I wanted to become a nun after graduating high school and I like to think had I taken orders, I would have been like a female version of Sigbert, stern, faithful, but ultimately kind. 

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it? 

I hope they take a happy surprise away from the ending and feel a kinship with the characters and the journey they go on. 

What do you enjoy doing when you're not writing? 

Well, I find my writing by editing dissertations AND I have a day job, so my days are full. Plus I have a spoiled rotten German Shepherd who gets jealous when I'm on my laptop too long. But I like to make time for outdoor brunch with the hubs as often as possible.

What inspired you to write ACRES OF PROMISE?

This story is based on a true story about a friend of mine where I’ve watched her journey these last ten years. She’d made some unfortunate mistakes in the past, and it took her a while to find out why she kept repeating them. I’ve made some fictional changes to the ending. I often get comments on how realistic the story is which makes me smile. This month, someone from the UK reviewed my book and said, “I love how you issues dealt with within this story line are true to life. That they are real life issue that the readers can learn true perspectives from.”

What do you love the most about this story?

I love how Andrew comes alongside the teenager, Noah and mentors him. He shows him the father’s heart and believes the best in him, even when he stumbles.

What challenged you about writing it?

Knowing my friend who I’ve based the story on would read it. I hoped I would be true to her life experience, but also honest about how she’d put herself in a vulnerable situation. Some readers take a while to warm up to Chantelle because she does have flaws. But we see her pressing into God in desperation to help her and her son move forward.

Which character do you most relate to and why?

I’ve raised teenage boys so I can relate to the “phase” of change and how humans have a free will and they will do what they want sometime, even when it makes stupid sense. 🙂

What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?

I want Christians to be supportive of single mothers and parents who have troubled teenagers. I also want to encourage parents who are struggling, that God is the perfect parent and is working behind the scenes.

What do you enjoy doing when you're not writing?

I breed Ragdoll cats, so I love playing with kittens. Aside from this, I enjoy spending time with the family and going for walks. Plus I love to read, read, read.