Today we welcome Ruth O'Neil to my blog. Thanks for stopping by, Ruth. Tell us about the book:
Why do you write the kind of books you do?
I have always prayed that the words I write would be God's words. I go
through spurts with the genres. I have several devotional books, a couple of
inspirational novels, and also a couple of children's books. I hope I'm always
writing what God wants me to write at any given time.
What is your current work in progress?
My current WIP is an
inspiration fiction novel tentatively entitled Lunch Ladies. (Part of my What a Difference a Year Makes series.) This
is about a group of women who support each other in every way. I think this is
much lacking in Christian circles and hope that when people read this book,
they will be more aware of what other women go through on a daily basis, that
we are all fighting some sort of battle and need the prayers of others lifting
us up.
What three things about you would
surprise readers?
Hmmmm…I don't have a lot of
secrets. I homeschooled my children for 20 years from start to finish. This is
probably a good one - I started dating my husband when I was 14 (not something
I suggest for everyone!). Pepsi and sunshine are my weaknesses: if I can
combine both of those with a good book, I am perfectly content.
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I love creating pretty much
anything. I recently refinished my kitchen cabinets. I just purchased an old
dresser that I want to turn into a doll house. I do a lot of sewing – that's my
thinking time and break from writing, especially when I get stuck. I sew a lot
of quilts that I then sell. I also enjoy hiking and camping with my family.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
TIME! I thought that once my
kids started school, I would just stay home and write. Then we decided to
homeschool. I thought once the kids were grown and almost all out of the house,
I would be able to just stay home and write. That hasn't happened either. I
teach writing classes at a homeschool co-op a couple days a week, I babysit a
couple other days a week, I'm on the staff at our church, and then there's the
whole wife, mother, and house keeper-upper thing. (Why do I still have sooo
much laundry??) To overcome I use whatever bits of time I have, even if they
are small. I can write a lot in thirty minutes if that's all I have. I have one
day a week where no one is at my house and I don't have to go anywhere. I try
to have all housework and all other responsibilities completed before then so I
can just concentrate on writing that day.
Share your bio:
Several years ago she began teaching writing classes at a
local homeschool co-op where she now teaches young writers to develop their own
freelancing career, write their own novel, or create their own picture book.
Teaching the next generation of writers is probably the most fun she's ever
had!
Social media and buying links
1 comment:
The devotional with a Biblical perspective to classic tale lines will be intriguing to read. Thank you for sharing.
Post a Comment