Terri by Sharon Srock
Our guest today is Sharon Srock and she
has graciously offered a copy of her book to the winner of a random drawing
from commenters to this blog post. Sharon lives with her husband, Larry, and
two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother, and Sunday school
teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in her spare time.
Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is a member of the
ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter. Sharon’s debut
novel, The Women of Valley View: Callie,
released in October 2012. The second in the series, The Women of Valley View: Terri releases
in April 2013.
JO:
Welcome, Sharon. Please describe yourself with three words.
SHARON: Determined, Organized, Busy
JO:
Please
tell us a little about your novel, Terri.
SHARON: A
day care worker hungry for a family of her own falls for a writer with all the
family he needs.
Despite a
bustling day care center and a new foster child, Terri Hayes hungers for a
family of her own. Then a plumbing mishap leaves her homeless and questioning
God’s plan. Steve Evans’s gracious offer of his basement apartment as a
temporary solution is an answered prayer.
Steve is a
successful writer and a good father, but Terri is horrified when Steve’s book
research leads him to a harsh confrontation with the parents of her foster
child. She needs to distance herself from Steve, but her efforts fall
short as his two scheming daughters plot to make Terri their new stepmother.
Will harsh words
and sneaky plans drive Kelsey’s family further apart and put a wedge between
Terri and Steve? Or does God have another plan in store?
JO:
Is Terri’s character based on any “real live” person?
SHARON: Nope. You will find me in Terri’s struggle
to accept God’s will in her life, but she’s her own person.
JO:
Tell us about your journey to getting this book published.
SHARON: Writing Callie
(the first book in the series) was such a compulsion for me. I couldn’t get
away from it, and I did try. I thought once it was “out of my system” things
would go back to normal in my organized little life. I thought that all the way
up to the morning I woke up with Terri’s whole story in my head. I was pretty
convinced I was going crazy. Told some friends that “I quit”. That lasted about
24 hours.
JO:
What takeaway value do you want your readers to have?
SHARON: That God knows our beginning and our end.
That just because the path may look different than we imagined, it’s the final
destination that counts.
JO: What
novel have you recently read that impressed you that both teens and adults
could enjoy?
SHARON:
Vanished by Irene Hannon. Great suspense for all ages.
JO: I
have a list of my 5 favorite novels I’ve read. Please tell us your 5 favorite
novels of all time.
SHARON:
To Kill a Mocking
Bird
I love the legend of Merlin and Arthur. This is a 4 book series by Mary Stewart that for
me defines the “history” of these characters.
The Crystal Cave
The Hollow Hills
The Last
Enchantment
The Wicked Day
JO: What
people have inspired you in your writing career?
SHARON:
My critique
partner, Robin Patchen.
My good friend, Kaye Whiteman. She has been my chief
cheerleader, prayer warrior, and designated encourager since I first picked up
a pencil.
JO: If
you could have dinner with one person from today or history who would it be?
SHARON:
Merlin
JO: What
do you find the most enjoyable about writing?
SHARON:
The whole process
amazes me. There are parts I don’t like (rewriting & editing) but watching
words become characters and worlds, watching readers enjoy what God and I
created…
What’s not to love?
JO: Do
you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how you view
writing?
SHARON:
Find a critique
partner. Writing is not a solitary journey. Find someone that understands you
and work together.
JO: Where
can readers find you online?
SHARON:
SHARON:
JO: Where
can readers purchase Terri?
SHARON:
Here are purchase links for the eBook version of Terri:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Pelican book group
Here are purchase links for the eBook version of Terri:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Pelican book group
JO: Any
parting comment?
SHARON: There is
also a free 39-page PDF file that my publisher and I put together to introduce
my women to readers. It can be downloaded here.
JO:
Sharon, thank you for spending time with my
readers today and telling us about Terri. One of my readers will win
the random drawing for a copy of Terri.
Remember: leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT Sunday, April 21, 2013 and you'll be entered in the drawing for a copy of Terri by Sharon Srock. You must be eighteen, have a U.S. mailing address, void where prohibited. Please, please remember to leave your email address so that should you be the winner I can get in touch with you for your mailing address. I’ll announce the winner in Monday’s blog.
Till next time ... keep on smiling.
Remember: leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT Sunday, April 21, 2013 and you'll be entered in the drawing for a copy of Terri by Sharon Srock. You must be eighteen, have a U.S. mailing address, void where prohibited. Please, please remember to leave your email address so that should you be the winner I can get in touch with you for your mailing address. I’ll announce the winner in Monday’s blog.
Till next time ... keep on smiling.
Jo, thanks for hosting me today. I look forward to visiting with your readers.
ReplyDeleteSharon,your book seems to speak for a lot of women now who want a family of thier own but due to things beyond thier control can't have one! Love to win your book! e-mail is sheliarha64@yahoo.com Shelia Hall
ReplyDeleteShelia, thanks for coming by and reading about Terri and leaving your comment.
DeleteShelia, I hope my books will touch women on many levels. Good luck!
DeleteIf you really like stories about Merlin and Arthur, you should try watching the tv show, Merlin, on the Syfy channel. It is really enjoyable. Thanks for having the giveaway. I'm a follower by email.
ReplyDeleteharnessrose(at)yahoo(dot)com
Rose, you're welcome. Thanks so much for being a follower of my blog. Glad you came by and left your comment.
DeleteRose, I've heard of the show, but I have so little time for TV theses days. Maybe there will be a DVD set I can watch here and there at some point. Good luck in the drawing.
DeleteSounds like a good book. Thanks for another giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
deamundy(at)gmail(dot)com
Deanna, you're welcome. Thanks for coming by and reading about Terri and leaving your comment. I appreciate you being a follower of my blog.
DeleteDeanna, I hope you enjoy if you get the chance to win it.
DeleteI have attempted to win one of your books in more than one place. I would love to win, get to know you as an author, review the book, and share it with someone.
ReplyDeletejrs362 at hotmail dot com
I hope you'll take advantage of the free PDF and read the books, even if you don't win. Good luck.
DeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.
DeleteJo, thanks for having Sharon. I love her blog. I would love to win her new book, Terri as a gift for my daughter. Thanks! I am a follower of this blog and I commented on MOn.'s blog. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMaxie, you're welcome. I so appreciate you being a follower of my blog. Thanks for leaving your comment. I got you down for that extra entry because you commented on my Monday blog--character interviews from my book.
DeleteHi, Maxie, always great to see you!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to read terri's story :)
ReplyDeletei'm a follower, too!
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
Karen, so glad you're a follower! Glad you came by and left your comment.
DeleteKaren, Good luck!!!
DeleteWould be awesome to win. Bonnie Traher momtr3@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBonnie, thanks so much for stopping by to read about Terri and leave your comment.
DeleteBonnie, thanks for taking the time to say hello.
DeleteThanks, Jo, for letting us get to know Sharon better. I'm completely opposite Sharon when it comes to rewriting and editing. lol. I keep telling myself, I can't edit what I haven't written.
ReplyDeleteTerri sounds like a great book.
I'm a follower. pat at ptbradley dot com
Pat, you're welcome. Thanks for coming by to meet Terri and Sharon and leaving your comment. I appreciate you being a follower of my blog.
DeletePat, thanks for much for stopping by today
DeleteHI Jo! Hope all is well. Your book sounds great Sharon and I'd love to read it. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWanda Barefoot
Flghtlss1@yahoo.com
Wanda, I hope you'll find the time to enjoy my stories, winner or not. Good luck!
DeleteWanda, thank you, and hope you are well also. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.
DeleteThanks for a great post Jo and Sharon and the giveaway.
ReplyDeletemitziUBDERSCOREwanhamATyahooDOTcom
Good luck in the drawing!
DeleteMarianne, you're welcome. Thanks for coming by and reading about Terri and Sharon. Also thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteLove that Sharon's goal for readers is the fact that "God knows our beginning and our end". Our life is written by Him, we see one page at a time and He knows the "finale" and everything in between. I haven't had the privilege of reading her books,but will in the future after reading the interview. Thanks for the giveaway and I signed up to be a follower of you Jo!
ReplyDeleteJoJo, So glad you've found a new author you like. I appreciate you signing up to be a follower of my blog!
DeleteJo Jo, Our lives would be so much easier if we let God do the steering! I hope you enjoy my stories when you get the chance,
DeleteFascinating interview, Jo! Thanks for telling us more about yourself and your story, Sharon! Many blessings!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I'm glad you came by and read about Terri and Sharon. Thanks for leaving your comment.
DeleteCarrie, thanks for stopping by. We're just blogging around together. :)
DeleteI have not read any of Sharon's books. I'd love to read this one. Martha
ReplyDeletemarthamusic@aol.com
Martha, I hope you find the time to read both Callie and Terri. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
DeleteMartha, thanks for reading my blog and learning about Terri. Glad you left a comment.
DeleteOops, I left out part of my e-mail. It's marthamusic17@aol.com. Sorry. Martha I signed up to be a follower.
ReplyDeleteMartha, I appreciate you signing up to be a follower of my blog!
DeleteThanks for the chance to win this book. I've heard great things about this!
ReplyDeletepbclark(at)netins(dot)net
Hi, glad you came by to read about Terri. Thanks for your comment.
DeletePat, you made me smile. I Love it when people say good things about my women.
DeleteTHANKS FOR THE REVIEW OF THIS BOOK! IT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD READ.THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY.I ALSO DO NOT HAVE A FAMILY OF MY OWN. IM A FOLLOWER OF THE BLOG. SHELLEY S. calicolady60@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteShelley, you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the book review. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. I appreciate so much you being a follower.
DeleteThanks for taking the time for a visit. Good luck in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteExcited to download the pdf file. I am new to your writing. so even if I win your latest book, I will be purchasing the other one. Good luck in your writing.
ReplyDeletejosieringer@gmail.com
Martha, glad you came by and discovered an author new to you. Thanks for leaving your comment.
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