August Amazingness: Let the Party Begin

Well, it's been a while, but I am bringing back one of my favorite blogging events: August Amazingness. This is the part of the year when I offer a lot of freebies and fun things to do with my books. I hope you will find this as much fun as I do. Make sure to check back every day for a new deal or giveaway.

We are going to start with one of my most popular works - Kate's Innocence

What inspired Kate's Innocence?

I was watching Sue Thomas a lot as well as some other shows about teams doing things and growing together. I was in my late teens when I first had the idea. The first draft of the idea looked different. It started with Kate being a very bubbly person who thought she was deluvering a inncenct pacage to a friend, and it ended up having contraband. As the idea matured in my head, Kate became a woman with a lot in her past to deal with, and the case became a little more serious. The other characters also took on lives of their own.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this book?

Honestly, I had a first draft, and I felt it was missing heart. It took me a while to figure out some of the missing components. I could have done better, but in the end, I had a story I loved.

The second hardest would be knowing that people would be critical that this wasn't a realistic look at law enforcement. But seriously, if I had done it realistically, it would have been pretty boring.

Why read the book?

Those who enjoy fun mysteries, found family, faith-filled fiction, slow back story reveals, and longer series.

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