About Robin
(For which Roseanna will graciously forgive her. 😉
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What’s your latest book?
tory of a beautiful yet tough woman working in a beautiful yet tough setting, Brannon Callahan is a search and rescue helicopter pilot for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Strong faith and a decorated history of service have kept her one step ahead of on-the-job dangers, but there’s no precedent for what’s about to happen. After a blizzard takes down a small plane carrying U.S. Marshal Roark Holland (already haunted by a recent tragedy), Brannon must save him in more ways than one and safeguard the donor heart he’s transporting to a government witness on the edge of death. Otherwise the largest child trafficking ring in history—with shocking links from Thailand to Tennessee—will slip further away into darkness along the Appalachian Trail.
Wow, that sounds awesome! I can only imagine how challenging and intense a book that was to work on. What was the hardest part to write?
I watched a television special on child trafficking with my husband. As a mother of three daughters, I couldn’t stop the ache in my heart long after the show was over. I couldn’t get the image of these poor girls’ faces out of my mind. The horrors these children endure in their own poverty-stricken country is horrible enough, but to be brought to America and be further exploited and abused is appalling. When my outrage settled deep inside me, I knew I had to write a story about this most serious issue.
That’s definitely a tough, important issue. I can see where it ignited your passion. What’s your favorite genre to write? To read?
I love to read romantic suspense, suspense, thrillers, mysteries….action/adventure. I found that preference to read in these genres is what sparks my passion to write romantic suspense.
What lessons have you learned through the publication process that you wouldn’t have guessed as a pre-published writer?
How HARD it is. LOL Seriously. I think most people are surprised when they actually start writing with a goal of publication. It’s much, much harder than I’d ever dreamed. But it’s more rewarding as well.
Don’t I know it! Thank heavens for wonderful support groups and loving families. Are there any people who you rely on when writing?
My husband is my sounding board for most of my stories. He’ll help brainstorm and plot and work in twists. The next group of people I truly rely on are my crit partners—Dineen Miller and Ronie Kendig. Both are amazing and love me enough to tell me when the story isn’t working for them. And I have three “readers” who read my manuscript just as readers (they aren’t writers)—Tracey, Lisa, and Krystina. They don’t miss much! LOL And there are a lot of author friends who are great supporters—Cheryl Wyatt, Camy Tang, Cara Putman, Sara Mills, and my mentor, Colleen Coble.
That’s an impressive list of supporters! Aside from writing, what takes up most of your time?
My family. When I’m at my computer so much of the day, I make it a point to have family time. I love to scrapbook, which is time consuming, but my children love to make their albums when I’m doing so. I love to read and cook, so I try to balance out those things that make me happy.
Do you remember where you were when you got your first or most important call about a book contract?
I remember all calls! LOL The one that sticks out most in mind is the official contract offer for a 3-book contract, beginning with DELIVER US FROM EVIL. My agent at the time had been in communication with Karen Ball at B&H. They met at conference and the official offer came. Of course, my agent hunted me down and I accepted. But what was so cool was Karen Ball announcing I was joining the B&H family from the podium at the ACFW conference.
Oh yeah, that would be exciting! So what are you writing right now?
I just turned in the final book in this trilogy, tentatively titled IN THE SHADOW OF EVIL and releasing next February. Right now, I’m taking a couple of weeks off until I have to begin the revision process.
Thanks for visiting, Robin! Be sure and check out her website, her blog, and check her out on Facebook and Twitter.
You can purchase her book from Amazon or CrossPurposes.
(Giveaway ends 2/18/10. Void where prohibited. The winner will have two weeks to get their address to me before a new winner is selected.)
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
Susanne Dietze asked me to enter her as well.
I have never read any of her other books but after the interview, I am excited to check this one out
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
this looks like a great read-hope I win!
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this book sounds wonderful…please count me in…thanks
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I just discovered your blog and I am now following. I enjoyed reading the interview and would love to read the book. Please enter me into your giveaway.
Thanks so much!
Would love to read this.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
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I love a good romantic suspense and I think I would enjoy this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Smart women read romance, they share, bond, experience, grow, gain insight and information through reading them.
This sounds like a book that is hard to put down. Thanks for the giveaway.
Greetings,
Sounds wonderful. Please sign me up for the giveaway.
Thanks and have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Trinity Rose
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sounds great thank you for contest
this sounds awesome thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net
I've been wanting to read something of Robin's for a long time!
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I also just came across your blog and signed up to be a follower. This looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for the chance.
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Awww, thanks Marion! Glad to have you!!
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Marian
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