Friday, June 29, 2018

Interview with Mary Ball


Today we welcome Mary L. Ball to my blog. Glad you have you stop by. Tell us about Luna’s Treasure –

Luna’s Treasure

 Luna Kast, surveillance specialist at Celestial Investigation stays one-step away from danger. In her personal life, she treasures tranquility.

She meets Kevin Hollings. He seems shy and levelheaded, but she’s been duped before and has no intention of making another mistake.   

Luna and Kevin become cyber friends, but while their relationship grows, so do her problems.

When her latest case turns deadly, and she finds Kevin in the arms of another woman, Luna’s hopes for a peaceful life are once again dashed.

Can she stay planted in her belief that God leads those who are faithful?

“Luna’s Treasure,” Celestial Investigation, book two. A Christian romantic suspense based on three sisters. Their P.I. skills come in handy in the quaint town of Mercy, North Carolina, a place where romance and mystery unite.    

Is there one particular message or “moral of the story” you hope readers walk away with?

Laura, I can’t say there is, this series has just been fun to write. However, each book has a Christian theme that I hope speaks to the readers.   

 How did Luna’s Treasure get started?

One day, I was driving home from an errand and glanced toward the sky. The idea of three sisters whose names’ matched the heavens nudged at me. The next thing I knew I was mapping out different scenarios for a series, Luna’s Treasure is book 2 in Celestial Investigation series.

Tell us about your research process.

The small towns I write about are based on real places. Most of my other research is done online. In the Celestial Investigation series, I had to find out the age requirements and different types of education needed to become an investor in North Carolina. I researched guns, self defense, and looked into different situations where someone might hire a private investigator.

What impact did your research have on you personally?

As usual, research adds to my knowledge about different subjects. Often, I’m fascinated with the things I found out.  

How do you see yourself in your character’s story, if at all?

So far, the faith is the only element I share with my characters. That may change one day. I’m contemplation writing a book that deals with a character that has a family member going through Alzheimer’s. This is something I currently face with my mother.   

While you were writing Luna’s Treasure, do you think it mattered where the book was set?

No. I only knew I wanted the series to reflect a small town in NC.


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Mary L. Ball is a multi-published Christian author. She resides in the heart of North Carolina.

When she isn't working on her latest story, she enjoys fishing, reading, and ministering in song with her husband.

Readers can connect with her on her web page, Face Book or Twitter.

Visit Mary’s singing ministry site: http://heirsofsalvation2.webs.com


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2 comments:

Marilyn R. said...

Nice interview with Mary L. Ball. “Luna’s Treasure” sound like an intriguing book to read along with the entire Celestial Investigation series. I like Christian romance suspense.

heyjudybat@gmail.com said...

I've never heard of this author but since I like Christian romance and suspense I'm going to add the Celestial Investigation series to my reading list. I've never been to North Carolina so learning anything about the state will be interesting too.

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