Reading Julie Lessman's books is like sitting down for my favorite soap for an hour of guilty pleasure. Her books pack a powerful spiritual punch though, and unlike a soap opera, her characters actually learn from their mistakes and repent. Her latest release is A Hope Undaunted . Below are some things she graciously shared with me. 1. Are there any scenes in AHU modeled after your own life? As a matter of fact, there are two things I pulled directly from my own life. The first is mentioned in the opening scene where we find out that Katie O’Connor was made fun of in kindergarten because of skin condition she had, which consequently molds her into a champion for the underdog and women’s rights. In that scene, an elderly nun asks Katie if she has leprosy in front of the whole class, and that kicks off a barrage of ridicule from her classmates, which is exactly what happened to me in the 2nd grade. You see, when I was in half-day kindergarten, I attended all day because my sisters an...
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~ Wendy
Oh Stina, that stinks. I guess you need quiet to write? I'm lucky that I can tune my kiddos out. lol (when they're playing, not fighting)
Terri, I'm loving all those smileys. :) I hope your plans turn out awesomely!
Hey Miss Jessica! You're so right. Per your logic, I should def. go to ACFW. *grin*
I'm working on a manuscript, hanging with my kids, and that's about it for summer.
And planning on ACFW, too. I hope to see you there!
I wish I still had summer break like in college, but alas, I have to work through summer. But the first week of July, we're taking a weeklong cruise out of Puerto Rico. I'm sooooo excited! It'll be a much-needed break.
I also plan to finish up my current ms and start my second!
Oooh, Katie, I forgot about his surgery. Praying for you all! Enjoy the lack of shoes. That's my norm. lol
Erica, sounds like we're of like mind. lol
Go you on your WIP! I hope you make great strides this summer. :)
Your whimpering makes me think of a poor, beaten dog. :-( *hugs*
I don't have any plans other than a day trip here and there.
Have a fun summer!
Blessings,
Susan :)
I'm planning on the ACFW too. Hope to meet you there.
P. S. My teenage son was impressed when when in reply to his question about who you were, I said: "A fellow blogger who is a published author!"
Thanks for stopping by! :-)
I am looking forward to September. I fly to UK to hold my grandaughter on her first birthday. Then I fly out to Vancouver to see my son for the first time for three years! Exciting times. I am also editing novel two.
Nancy...wow, thank you!!! *blushing*
Thanks Linda. YOu too!
Hahahaa! Me too, Patti!
LOL Sarah. It's better when they're older. Mine wake up early but most of the time will play really nicely for an hour or so. I'm forced out of bed when they start fighting. ;-)
Good for you, Traci! Sounds like you'll be busy. :-)
Karen, that's how I'm feeling!