Becky Wade, author of My Stubborn Heart, is stopping by with an interview today, and has included a giveaway (details below)!
Before we get to the interview, here's an excerpt from My Stubborn Heart:
My Stubborn Heart
Welcome
to Christian Bookshelf Reviews, Becky!!
My sincere
thanks for inviting me to join you here, Melanie. I'm honored.
Will
you tell us a little about yourself?
I'm a
California girl who left home to attend Baylor University in Texas. My mom now regrets sending me there because I
ended up meeting a Texas boy, marrying him, and am currently raising her three
grandchildren (12, 9, 3) in Dallas, Texas.
Let's see...
breakfast is my favorite meal, I've been watching Downton Abbey since the first
episode aired, I dream up romantic scenes while driving my kids around town, I
hate cooking dinner, and I inherited my dad's sweet tooth.
What
is My Stubborn Heart about?
My Stubborn Heart is a contemporary Christian
romance. It's about a single girl who's
been praying for a husband since childhood.
She's thirty-one and wondering where exactly her husband's been hiding
and when exactly he'll be making an appearance.
It's also
about an ex-pro hockey player whose wife died tragically. He was so devastated by her loss, that he
left his sport and retreated to his hometown to live as a recluse.
The single
girl and the hockey player meet when they commit to renovate the same old
house. The question becomes... does God
have bigger plans?
What
is something the average reader wouldn't know about you?
The average
reader might not know that I cry every time I watch the movie The Notebook. Hmm?
Everyone cries when they watch The
Notebook? Ah. In that case, the average reader might not
know that I've perfected the art of reading while bobbing up and down on the
elliptical machine at the gym. How else can
a person stand it?
When
did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
At the age of
twenty-two. I'd always been a reader,
but it had never occurred to me to attempt writing until the following
circumstances came together: My husband
and I followed his job to a small Caribbean island. I discovered that I had lots of free time on
the island. I possessed an
imagination. I owned a computer. I read a book I disliked and thought, "I
think I could do this better."
As it turned
out, I couldn't do it better. I have
three manuscripts in my attic that are good for absolutely nothing except use as
doorstops.
What
would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?
I never write
a word until I've spent time reading the Bible, praying for God's help and
guidance, and singing along to a worship song (no skill involved in the singing
part).
Where
do you like to write?
Two
places.
1) My desk at
home. It's situated in the front room of
our house and faces a big and sunny window that overlooks the front yard.
2) On Monday
afternoons I take my laptop to the 'study floor' of my local library. I always sit at a table that has a wide view
of a walking path, a lake, and ducks. Whenever
I show up and find someone at "my" table, I'm miffed. I park nearby, wait them out, then scurry over
to the table the moment they leave.
LOL! I love the fact that if someone's sitting at "your" table you wait them out. :) What
is the best and/or worst part about being a writer?
Best: It's
satisfying, humbling, and wonderful to do work that I feel God has called me to
do, work that I love.
Worst:
Receiving criticism from readers.
What
do you like to do when you're not writing?
Tennis,
pedicures, dinners out with my husband, lunches with friends, special outings
with my kids. In the evenings I enjoy
bubble baths and reading but am often too tired to do anything but forage in my
pantry for chocolate, lie on the sofa like a zombie, and watch TV with my
husband.
Is
there a place you’d like to visit, but haven’t yet?
The Four
Seasons in Bali. I saw a picture once of
one their private outdoor garden showers.
It captured my imagination and has stuck with me ever since.
Do
you have a favorite song and/or movie?
At the moment
my favorite song is: Always by
Christian music artist Kristian Stanfill.
What
is your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
Do
you have a favorite Bible verse?
"You
will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses." Acts: 1:8a
One
of the main characters in your book, My Stubborn Heart, was a
hockey player. I'm a huge hockey fan and was wondering if you have any favorite
teams (whether in the NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, etc.)?
My favorite
team is my hometown Dallas team: the Stars.
I'm afraid I'm a frugal fan, though.
We attend games whenever friends or clients of my husband's give us
tickets.
I'm a frugal fan, too! I've never been to a hockey game, but I hope to one day. :) A
few this-or-that questions:
Snowstorms or Thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms.
Tea or Coffee?
Hard choice,
because I drink and love them both. Coffee
wins out because I can't arrive at the library on Monday without a latte in my
hand. Wouldn't be right.
Call or Text?
Text!
Early-bird or Night-owl?
Night owl.
Cats or Dogs?
Dogs. If you could meet my King Charles Cavalier
spaniel, you'd know why in an instant.
Are
you currently working on any new novels? If so, could you give us a hint?
Sure! My next novel is already finished and in the
pipeline at Bethany House. It's called Undeniably Yours and it'll be out in
May. Here's a hint: it's a Texas-set romance
about an heiress and a cowboy. Double
secret hint: it will kick off four connected books!
Ohh....an heiress and a cowboy? Sounds really good! Thank
you so much for being here, Becky! Is there anything else you’d like to tell
readers and where can we find you on the web?
I'd like to
thank all the readers who have given My
Stubborn Heart and its modern, funny love story/faith story a chance. God has encouraged me again and again through
your support. My heartfelt gratitude to
you!
I can be
found online at:
web site: www.beckywade.com
(I invite you to visit and sign up for my quarterly newsletter!)
twitter: beckywadewriter
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