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Matt Greenlee mixes an active ministry with science fiction writing under a pen name. When he’s assigned a new—female—editor, Matt scents disaster. What sort of damage will she do his next bestseller? Secretly he fears attraction, considering himself poor husband material. How can he risk his heart?
AJ Mercer edits books for a living, and she’s good at it. Matt as an author is a challenge. As a man, even more so. Her wingy, crystal-power, anything-goes mother advises her to go with the flow. AJ’s offbeat upbringing has left her wary of both Christianity and men, but she’s attracted to her client. The gloves are off—his biases versus her need for success. When these two mix it up over a book, can they find happiness, either loving or literary?
Meet Deb Kinnard, who began her writing career at age ten, when she was frustrated with the lack of female characters on "Bonanza." Deb was kind enough to answer a few questions for the Examiner.
1) Tell us about your lastest release. What inspired you to write it?
ANGEL WITH A RAY GUN, my upcoming release (May 1) was written on a bet. Over supper one night, my husband and I got to talking about how "Christians don't get science fiction." That was his position--I argued the counter-angle. I said, "Not only DO they get SF, I'll prove it to you." "How?" he asked. "Write a book?" "Sure right."
I didn't believe, at first, how fast the book came to be. It was fun to write, and faster than I usually write a book. From then 'til now, I call it my "fun book."
2) What is your typical writing day like?
2) What is your typical writing day like?
I wish I HAD a typical writing day. No two are alike. I usually decide how much output I need to do, then edit the last few pages from the session before, then plunge on into rough draft. I'm a seat-of-the-pants writer, so I never know what will happen!
3) Among your books, who are your favorite hero and heroine?
I think the two best are those in ANGEL WITH A RAY GUN. I didn't know they would be such complete opposite types of people, and so they are on the surface. But there's a similarity of heart that makes them among my most likeable.
4) Tell us more about your hobbies.
4) Tell us more about your hobbies.
The ones I have time for? I read a great deal. Lately I've gotten into my workouts a bit, and I enjoy walking. When I get the chance, I love to travel and experience places I've never been before. I'd go back to England in a heartbeat, given the chance.
5) Do you have any advice for aspiring novelists?
5) Do you have any advice for aspiring novelists?
Yes. Write early, write often. Develop a thick skin as far as outsiders' opinions of your work. Find a genre or subgenre that captures that inner fire, and write in that area, for that's where your voice will come out in the most compelling way.
6) What are your favorite writing or reading groups (online or off)?
6) What are your favorite writing or reading groups (online or off)?
I check several daily, including Absolute Write Water Cooler, Dear Author, Moonrat, Pub Rants, and Writer Beware. My local ACFW chapter, of course, rocks and I greatly admire these people.
7) Which genres do you enjoy reading for pleasure?
Inspirational romance, historical romance (mostly medieval), science fiction on the lighter side, contemporary romance, and occasionally a techno-thriller.
8) Anything else you would like to add --upcoming releases, local appearances?
8) Anything else you would like to add --upcoming releases, local appearances?
My newest book releases May 1 from Desert Breeze Publications (www.desertbreezepublishing.com), and in spring of 2010, my medieval time-travel romance will release from Sheaf House Publishing (www.sheafhouse.com). I'll be at the ACFW's national convention in Denver in September.
Robin, thanks for the opportunity.
Thank you, Deb!
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