Today we welcome Jenna Brandt. Jenna, good to have you stop by. Tell us about the book – a brief blurb:
My new Christmas
anthology-Under the Mistletoe is 8 novellas by 8 authors-2 historical (one of
which is mine) as well as 6 contemporary. All stories promising to bring joy to
readers this holiday season.
Do you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or
bad? Do you have any advice on how to deal with the bad?
I used to read them
regularly but then I began to get upset often. Now, I only read them if I
happen to be checking something. I do look at the number occasionally just to
see if it has gone up. I chose not to comment on any reviews on selling sites
of Goodreads but if a reader privately messaged me, I would discuss it with
them. I pray about negative reviews-giving it to God and sometimes talk about
it with close confidants to vent in a safe environment.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a
mentor? '
Francine Rivers
What book are you reading now?
I am reading through the
other novellas in my anthology. I just finished Holly’s Noel by Elle E. Kay.
What books have most influenced your life most?
Gone with
the Wind and Redeeming Love.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really
strikes you about their work?
Francine Rivers. She is the author who made me
realize I could write historical romances with a Christian world view.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
I
love Annie Boone, Lorana Hoopes (who is also in my anthology).
If you didn't like writing books, what would you do for a
living?
I run two family businesses with my husband, so I already have another
job.
Can you share a little of your current work with us?
Excerpt
from The Christmas Bride (part of the Under the Mistletoe Anthology)
“What
are you doing all by yourself?” Matthew asked with concern.
Lucy
jerked her head to the side. “I just needed a few minutes alone. I’m better now.”
“Did
it have something to do with my mother? I saw her with you right before you
left in a hurry. If she did something, I will
go handle it.”
The
last thing Lucy wanted was to pit Matthew against his mother. “It doesn’t
matter. What matters, is that you found me and if you hurry, we can catch the
last waltz of the evening.”
As
they strolled to the end of the hall, a giant grin spread across Matthew’s
face as he looked over at her and pulled her to a stop.
“What
is it?” she inquired with a raised eyebrow.
“Look
up,” he directed.
Above
them was a bundle of mistletoe. A smile formed on Lucy’s mouth. She had been in
such a hurry a few minutes prior; she
hadn’t seen the Christmas surprise.
“What
do you plan to do about it, cowboy?”
Pulling
her close, he replied, “this,” as his mouth descended to hers. As their lips
touched, an unspoken passion passed
between them and Lucy’s body melted into his embrace.
As Matthew pulled back, his mouth curved into a grin.
“Happy Christmas, Lucy.”
What book do you wish you could have written?
The Bible
would have been pretty great. Can you imagine having God inspire His Word
directly to you?
Share your bio, links for social media and to buy:
Jenna Brandt
is a Christian historical fiction author and her books span from the Victorian
to Western eras with elements of romance, suspense and faith. Her debut book,
The English Proposal, released in May 2017 and it is the first book in her
series, The Window to the Heart Saga. Book 2, The French Encounter released in
June 2017 and the third in the series, The American Conquest, released in July
2017.
She has been
an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost
as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for
multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in English from
Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. She’s
an on-going contributor for The Mighty Website and her first blog was published
on Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News
and Good Morning America websites.
Writing is her
passion, but she also enjoys cooking, watching movies, reading, engaging in
social media and spending time with her three young daughters and husband where
they live in the Central Valley of California. She is also active in her local
church where she volunteers on their first impressions team as well as writes
for the church’s creative team.
To find out more about Jenna, to sign-up for
her newsletter, or to purchase her books, visit her website at http://www.jennabrandt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JennaBrandtAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennaDBrandt
Amazon author link: https://www.amazon.com/Jenna-Brandt/e/B0711MSFXW/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
1 comment:
Nice interview with Jeanna Brandt, a new author to me. I just saw Under the Mistletoe being prompted in an author's newsletter for this Christmas reading.
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