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Varina Denman, Justified
How has being published changed your life?
Well, I’m WAY busier now.
Before I was published, writing was a hobby—a hobby that I spend a lot of time
on—but I could set it aside whenever my family needed me. Now, things are
different. I have deadlines and interviews and articles that must be completed
in a timely manner. All good things, but it’s taking me a while to adjust to my
new schedule. Fortunately, my family has been patient.
I’m also WAY out of my comfort
zone now. I’m the girl who slips into Bible class, hoping nobody will talk to
me. I don’t mind hanging around afterward, but I usually just stand around and
listen to other people’s conversations. And I’m very happy with that. Now? My
friends (and a few strangers) are greeting me and commenting about my book.
Again, all good things, but it’s a tad overwhelming for this introvert. Don’t
even get me started on author interviews. I might throw up just thinking about
them.
What are you reading right now?
Wow, that’s a tough one. And
sort of embarrassing. Usually I read between 50 and 60 books a year, but so far
in 2015, I have yet to finish ONE. Those deadlines I mentioned are eating my
lunch. When I finally have time to relax … I sleep, not read. However, I’ve
been thumbing through Counseling Through
Your Bible Handbook, by June Hunt. It’s been very helpful for a marriage
mentoring project I help with at my church.
What three things about you would surprise readers?
1. I love antiques. My parents
were antique dealers, so I have tons of their cast-offs in my home.
2. I don’t have a college
degree. Even though I graduated from high school as valedictorian of my class
and went on to attend college for five years, I never completed my bachelor’s.
As soon as I met my would-be husband, I settled down and started living my
dream.
3. I have several dietary limitations,
including caffeine, sugar, gluten, and milk. Translation: I eat nothing I want
to eat.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
If someone else were sitting at your desk right now, what would they see?
An old-fashioned box computer monitor hooked up to a laptop. A plastic Coca Cola lamp. Bottles of vitamins next to a Kleenex box. Candles. A small chalk board where my kids leave me sweet messages. And out the window, a beautiful blue sky filled with wispy clouds, and a view of … the neighbor’s roof.
Tell us about Justified.
In a small Texas
Justified perfectly
captures the rhythm and romance of life in a small town, chronicling the life
of a woman searching for renewal, a man looking beyond what others see, and a
community torn between judgment and love. It is the unforgettable story of
broken dreams, second chances, and relentless hope.
Is there one particular message or “moral of the story” you hope readers
walk away with?
Yes, the story tells of Fawn’s
inability to forgive herself when she falls short of her own expectations. I
hope readers can walk away with the understanding that only God is big enough
to forgive our sins, and since He is ready and willing to do that, we shouldn’t
give ourselves a hard time when we’re less than perfect. God’s grace is there
for us, we just have to accept it.
What one question would you like us to ask your readers?
For a chance to win an
autographed copy of Justified, leave
a comment, answering this question: Which is more difficult? Apologizing to
someone else, or forgiving them when they’ve wronged you?
I’m a firm believer in tying up the loose ends. In Justified, Fawn’s love story is complete, but I do leave the reader wondering about a couple of the other characters. Hence the third book in the Mended Hearts series, Jilted, which concludes the saga of the Trapp residents, telling the love story between Lynda Turner and Clyde Felton.
Where can readers find you online?
Blog: varinadenman.com
Goodreads: goodreads.com/varinadenman
Facebook: facebook.com/varina.denman
Twitter: @varinadenman
Pinterest: pinterest.com/varinadenman
Instagram: @varinadenman
Varina Denman writes
stories about the unique struggles women face. She has five children, teaches
creative writing and literature, and boasts sixteen years as a home educator.
She resides with her family in North Texas .
Her first novel, Jaded, won the 2013
ACFW Genesis Award.
9 comments:
For me, it can depend on the severity of the wrong that was done.
'I can apologize easily. Sometimes, forgiving from the heart takes a little longer.'
Carolyn Hill
For me, apologizing is usually the harder of the two.
For me it is hard to forgive someone. We all tend to want to be justified and holding on to unforgiveness seems to be a way to say we think we are right . All we are really doing is saying is we choose not to forgive because our pride gets in the way. It's never easy to forget the hurt and pain someone caused you but we all need to learn how to walk in forgiveness and not let bitterness enter into our hears.
Deana
I would say it's harder to forgive. I want to hold on to my bitterness, and then I just get deeper and deeper in it.
So much harder to forgive!
You don't mess around on this question, do you? The only way I can do either one is through much prayer.
homesteading(at)charter(dot)net
I have a harder time apologizing. I can forgive someone though still may find it hard to forget.
Thereadmaster@me.com
This book looks really good.
Heidi wins a copy of this book
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