~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~
-- BLOG TOUR STOP FOR
'NEVER LET GO' --
AUTHOR ELIZABETH GODDARD
~Post Includes: Book Spotlight, Excerpt,
Author Bio, Unique Author Interview & Giveaway~
~Post Includes: Book Spotlight, Excerpt,
Author Bio, Unique Author Interview & Giveaway~
Welcome to the Blog Tour for Never Let Go, the first book in the Uncommon Justice series by Elizabeth Goddard with JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Never Let Go
Series: Uncommon Justice #1
Author: Elizabeth Goddard
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: February 5, 2019
The case may be cold, but things are about to heat up.
Forensic genealogist Willow Anderson is following in her late grandfather's footsteps in her quest for answers about a baby abducted from a hospital more than twenty years ago. When someone makes an attempt on Willow's life to keep her from discovering the truth, help will come from an unexpected source.
Ex-FBI agent--and Willow's ex-flame--Austin McKade readily offers to protect the woman he never should have let get away. Together they'll follow where the clues lead them, even if it means Austin must face the past he's spent much of his life trying to forget--and put Willow's tender heart at risk.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW:
June: Welcome to 'Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic', Elizabeth.
I'm thrilled to have you as my special guest for this blog tour stop.
Congratulations on the recent release of 'Never Let Go' by Revell on February
5th, 2019!
June: Please tell us how you created your
setting and developed the characters for 'Never Let Go'. Are any of the
characters or their personality traits or physical descriptions based on people
you've come across in your own life? If yes, what prompted you to include
them in the story?
Elizabeth: Setting is usually what inspires me. I love the Jackson Hole
region—Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are among my favorite places.
That said, I had to write a story with this unique and amazing setting as the
backdrop. I guess you could say that setting is almost a character in my
stories as well! Once I have the setting and start writing the story then the characters
come alive and that’s how I develop them. Or rather, they come alive and
develop themselves, if you will.
I don’t deliberately model characters or their
personalities after people I’ve come across in my life, but I think it’s only
natural that life experiences and people I’ve met will show up in some way.
Take Willow’s grandfather, for instance. I didn’t model him after either of my
grandfathers, but I did take the warmth and love I received from them, the
connection and bond Willow has with him (even after he’s gone), from my own
personal experience with my grandfathers. The wisdom and guidance they gave
stays with me. In Never Let Go, her grandfather’s words stay with Willow.
June: Who is your favorite character in this
story? Why is this person your favorite? Without spoiling the story, is there
anyone in the story who you do not like? Why not?
Ellizabeth: Well I think I gave this one away in that first question. I
love Willow because I relate to how she feels about her grandfather. As for who
I don’t like—the villain. But I’m not giving that away.
June: Your website bio says you have written forty romance novels and counting! Your genres include romance,
romantic mystery, and romantic suspense. If you were not writing in those
genres, what other fictional genres might you try? Would you ever consider
writing non-fiction? If so, what subject(s) would you like to write about? Does
writing children's literature (picture books, middle grade, or young adult)
interest you?
Elizabeth: Before I landed in romantic suspense I tried my hand at
historical romantic suspense. I love historical novels and would love to write
those. I enjoy WWII novels! Also, I spent a couple of years writing and pitching fantasy novels. So
I would consider writing in those genres and possibly YA, in addition to
non-fiction. I think that’s probably the same with all writers. We love the
written word and there are many kinds of stories inside of us.
June: When you write a book, do you outline the
entire story, or do you have a different way of organizing your plot,
characters, etc.? Do you always know the ending of your story before you begin
putting things down on paper, or into your computer? Do you have any
particular organizational tips that you'd like to pass along to other authors
and aspiring authors?
Elizabeth: Great question. When I first started, I was writing for
Heartsong Presents and they required a chapter synopsis, so I definitely had to
know what would happen in each chapter. For Love Inspired Suspense I also need
to write a synopsis so they can approve the story. So forever I considered
myself an outliner or plotter.
However, the last several novels (the longer
novels for Revell) I’ve been moving across the spectrum (between plotting and
pantsing) to writing without an outline—I sort of pick my way through the story
or unearth the story as I’m writing.
I do have a general idea of the direction I want to go and
possible plot points and possibilities for the black moment. But even with an
outline, those often change as needed for the sake of the story. Admittedly,
“pantsing” as it’s called slows down the writing a bit because I have to figure
out what happens next. But outlining or plotting also takes significant time,
and if I’m going to change directions anyway, I’d rather start writing.
In the end, I do whatever I need to do to get the story
down.
I don’t have organizational tips, but my tip for aspiring
writers would be to get words on the page, no matter how bad. You can always
fix them later, but you can’t fix a blank page. I think that’s key to getting
started.
June: On your website you share that you
home school your children. How do you balance your life as mother, wife,
teacher, and full-time author?
Elizabeth: It’s true for years I was writing and also
homeschooling my four children and I can’t say it was easy. Far from it. We
would homeschool in the morning and then I would spend afternoons and Saturdays
writing. I’m a fast writer which is fortunate. Now my kiddoes are mostly grown,
and my youngest is a special needs teenager. It’s a matter of juggling and
compartmentalizing. I figure out how many words I need to write in a day or a
week and I get it done.
June: You are a very busy lady! What do you
like to do when you're not writing? Do you have any hobbies or interests you
would like to pursue in the future?
Elizabeth: Writing full time has a way of being
all-consuming. When I’m not physically at my computer and writing, I’m thinking
about the story or my characters. Let’s say I’m doing the dishes or laundry or
some other menial task—in my head I’m still writing.
My hobby is reading. As
for future hobbies—as a writer I’m interested in everything! But for starters,
I’d love to play my cello again (haven’t played in decades), and get into fiber
arts. The list goes on, but honestly, I don’t see myself giving up writing or retiring
even beyond the foreseeable future.
June: Thank you so much for sharing with us today, Elizabeth. I
truly appreciate your taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us
with us about your writing career. Best wishes for you continued success in your
creative endeavors.
Elizabeth: Thank you for having me! I enjoyed it!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Photo Credit: Emilie Hendryx
Elizabeth Goddard is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Carol Award–winning The Camera Never Lies. Her Mountain Cove series books have been finalists in the Daphne du Maurier Awards and the Carol Awards. Goddard is a seventh-generation Texan and can be found online at www.elizabethgoddard.com.
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GIVEAWAY
(2) winners will win a copy of Never Let Go & swag from the publisher, Revell.
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