I'm so excited to host my fellow author, Pamela Thibodeaux on Love Colored Glasses today. Pamela has a new release, Keri's Christmas Wish.
Can Keri get past her angst over Christ’s birth and enjoy the Christmas
season?
For as long as she can remember, Keri Jackson has despised the hype and
commercialism around Christmas so much she seldom enjoys the holiday. Will she
get her wish and be free of the angst to truly enjoy Christmas this year?
A devout Christian at heart, Jeremy Hinton, a Psychotherapist, Life
Coach, Spiritual Mentor and Energy Medicine Practitioner has studied all of the
world’s religions and homeopathic healing modalities. But when a rare bacterial
infection threatens the life of the woman he loves, will all of his faith and
training be for naught?
Here's an excerpt:
She awoke in
another dimension. Keri had no idea if
she was in Heaven, but neither did she fear Hell. Her surroundings were
reminiscent of a dense forest at dusk. Shadows danced against a sunset where
brilliant colors bled from the sky. A light shone in the distance but as she
moved toward it, Keri felt as though
she plowed through molasses. Unease pricked her skin. The sound of water drew
her deeper into the woods until she stood at the base of a vast waterfall and
rapids so swift she dared not attempt to cross the river.
The light grew stronger, brighter. Beckoning.
I need to get to the light.
Here's a fun interview with Pamela about Keri's Christmas Wish and Pamela's writing life:
What inspired you to write your newest
release Keri’s Christmas Wish?
When I look back on the beginning I
can honestly say Keri’s Christmas Wish was totally inspired by God. I’d finished
a short story and sent the collection off to my editor when a vision of a young
woman scrolling through her newsfeed came to mind with the words: Bah Humbug….
The entire story evolved from that one image and I completed the manuscript
within a very short time. Since this was the first, original fiction story I’ve written in its entirety since 2009 I’m very excited to see it come to
fruition.
Why should people
buy this book and who is your potential audience?
Keri's Christmas Wish will give readers an enjoyable
fiction story that shares the miracles and magic of the books and movies made
over the last several years based on a true account of someone's visit to
heaven. Those who love reading, hearing
about and watching a true account of someone's visit to heaven as well as those
who wonder if heaven is for real and what it is like, will enjoy Keri's
Christmas Wish.
Is there anything
else you feel is relevant to this story?
True
accounts of heaven, angels, miracles as well as Energy Medicine, and meditation/self-help
techniques are huge topics of interest in the world today. This story combines
all of the above in a manner sure to entertain as well as enlighten.
What is the
message you hope to get across in this story?
That regardless of where you are in your faith journey God and His angels are
always there to guide and guard and that He loves you in spite of your doubt
and fears.
What is the
one question you wish an interviewer would ask you?
Q: To what or whom do you credit your
success?
A:
Many people have a love/hate relationship with their muse. My muse is the Holy
Spirit and I accredit every ounce of success to the grace of God because
without HIM I seriously doubt I could write a single word, much less stories
that bring hope and healing to so many.
What is
your work schedule like when you are writing?
Unlike many writers, I'm not strictly disciplined. However, when I am actively
writing, I write—very little editing, or working on other projects, limited
time online, not much networking or blogging, sleep comes only in snatches,
meals are scarce and light, and definitely no playing!
When do you feel like it all began to come
together for you as a writer—was there a particular moment?
After years as a closet writer, penning stories in 5-subject notebooks, I'd
have to say when I purchased my first, USED word processor and started
typing in all those handwritten manuscripts I really began to feel like a
writer.
Who has influenced you most as a writer and why?
Who has influenced you most as a writer and why?
There is really no one person to whom I can attribute this to, so many have
helped me along the way. I’d have to say that my love of reading has influenced
me the most. Reading opens doors to the imagination, takes you places you’d
never be able to go otherwise and improves your visualization and vocabulary
skills. Now, I’m able to implement all those things into my own writing.
What are
some of the challenges you face as an author?
The biggest challenge I face is not having my work accepted by the “Christian”
publishers. As one reviewer said, “though undeniably Christian, it is never
dogmatic or insular; offering faith rather than religion.” (Review of Tempered
Dreams by Elizabeth Burton for Blue Iris Journal)
My books deal with issues in a way that is unacceptable in the traditional CBA
market. Now that is not saying that my books are better than those published
through traditional CBA publishers, only different. As I’ve said many times, everything
that gives God glory deserves to be praised!
What are a few writing tips you could share with aspiring writers?
What are a few writing tips you could share with aspiring writers?
The bible exhorts us to “study and show yourself approved.” Keep
studying, keep writing, keep learning, stay open to constructive critique and NEVER
GIVE UP! Writing is both gift and talent given to you by God. Don’t hide
your gift or bury your talent. Whatever you write, write well. Strive for
excellence. Stay teachable, pliable, and flexible. Never believe that you know
it all because knowledge is power and the more you know the more valuable you
become. Above all share what you learn with others and make someone’s load
lighter to bear.
Any marketing tips?
Marketing is an intricate part of the publishing business and publishers today
expect authors to do their fair share. However, marketing/promotion can be
overwhelming as the more you learn, the more there is to learn. For everything
you accomplish, there are hundreds more you can do. My motto is: Do something
every day and your best then let God do the rest and remember it takes time
to build a career.
What is your goal or mission as a writer?
A committed Christian, I firmly believe in God and His promises. God is very real to me. I believe that people today need and want to hear more of His truths wherever they can glean them and I do my best to encourage readers to develop a personal relationship with Him. The deepest desire of my heart is to glorify God and to get His message of faith, trust, and forgiveness to a hurting world. My hope is that all of my stories will touch the lives of everyone who reads them and - in some way - bring them a truer knowledge of God and urge them into a closer walk with Him.
Thank you, Pamela, for visiting my blog today. I'm looking forward to reading this book about the power of faith to heal.
What is your goal or mission as a writer?
A committed Christian, I firmly believe in God and His promises. God is very real to me. I believe that people today need and want to hear more of His truths wherever they can glean them and I do my best to encourage readers to develop a personal relationship with Him. The deepest desire of my heart is to glorify God and to get His message of faith, trust, and forgiveness to a hurting world. My hope is that all of my stories will touch the lives of everyone who reads them and - in some way - bring them a truer knowledge of God and urge them into a closer walk with Him.
Thank you, Pamela, for visiting my blog today. I'm looking forward to reading this book about the power of faith to heal.
Award-winning author, Pamela S.
Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder and a
lifetime member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her
writing has been tagged as, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and reviewed as
“steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the
message.”
Links:
Website address: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com
Face Book: http://facebook.com/pamelasthibodeaux
Twitter: http://twitter.com/psthib
@psthib
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pamelasthibodea/
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/1jUVcdU
Be sure and visit Pamela on the rest of her blog tour and enter a giveaway for a free copy of Keri's Christmas Wish!
If you enjoy Keri’s Christmas Wish check out Pam’s other books, all of
which are on sale through Jan 3rd @ Amazon;
B&N; and Smashwords!
Dec 19th – Marian
Merritt’s Blog: http://marianmerritt.blogspot.com
Dec 20th – Kim Headlee
Blog: https://kimiversonheadlee.blogspot.com/
Dec 21st - Patricia Preston Blog http://patricia-preston.blogspot.com/
Dec 22nd - Delia
Latham Blog http://chirpnchatter.blogspot.com/
