Today, we are blessed to have author Jo Huddleston with us on my blog today. Jo is graciously offering a Kindle eBook copy of Donna’s Detour for a giveaway.
Jo, what three things are
you most thankful for in your life that others might think silly?
Others may not think it’s silly to be most thankful
about health, but perhaps they might not place as much importance on it as I
do. Back when we were first married and struggling with our finances, we’d roll
our eyes when my mother said that having good health was a most important thing.
She was healthy until shortly before she passed away at the age of ninety-six.
Now that our grown daughter has been diagnosed with cancer, I understand how
true my mother’s words were.
I'm a cancer survivor. Your mom's words were true. Praying for your daughter. Someone has given you
access to a time machine and you can go back and visit two events in the
history of the world, what two events would you experience? Why?
I’ve always been fascinated with flight—birds,
airplanes, spaceships. In a time machine I would go back to the day and place
where the Wright Brothers took the first flight. I’d love to have witnessed
that even though it was a very short flight. Next stop would be to the years
Amelia Earhart made headlines and broke flight records. I admire all three of
these pioneers in their field.
If you could live in any time, when and where
would that be and why?
I think
I’d love to be stuck in the 1950s. Then was a more peaceful, wholesome time.
Children didn’t lose their innocence prematurely because of crime and
dishonesty in the world. Living in America
What is your favorite season of the year? Why?
Fall is
my favorite season. We’ve left the heat and humidity behind and not yet forced
to drag out our heavy winter coats.
Please tell us five
random things we might not know about you.
I love
being at the seashore any time of year. I played varsity girls’ basketball in
high school. I was named Best Actress in my junior year at college. I’m
claustrophobic. I’m petrified in the dark—a couple of lamps burn in my home
24/7.
Do you outline your books or let the story go where it wishes?
I do not outline my books on
paper. Before I begin a book, I know the main characters, the setting, and the
ending. Then as I write the story of my main characters, they take the story
where I’m sometimes surprised, but pleased.
If you were the
casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead
roles? Taylor and Hudson
A young Elizabeth Taylor and a young Rock Hudson.
Are
there any themes in your books that you hope the reader sees? Are there any
themes that weren't overt but developed as the story progressed?
The ultimate theme of all my novels is the
redeeming story of God’s pursuing love. Additionally, each novel has its own
relevant theme—a promise made is a promise kept, integrity, second chance at
love, etc.
Tell me about the story of Donna’s Detour.
When Donna Turner and two girlfriends leave Alabama
in 1956 and head to California
on Route 66, Donna runs out of money. Her girlfriends continue the journey to Los Angeles , leaving Donna in Needles, California where a dream-come-true adventure
is about to happen.
She worshipped the ground he walked on when she was fifteen, and now he shows up at the diner where she works. Will he remember her or does he still think of her as her brother's skinny kid sister? Will Donna be confident enough in herself to accept her dream?
She worshipped the ground he walked on when she was fifteen, and now he shows up at the diner where she works. Will he remember her or does he still think of her as her brother's skinny kid sister? Will Donna be confident enough in herself to accept her dream?
Share the first page
of Donna’s Detour.
Chapter 1
Needles, California
Donna Turner wiped down the counter for what seemed
like the umpteenth time since she’d clocked in at six this morning. She
straightened the laminated menu standing in its place beside the napkin holder.
When the glass door of the diner pushed open, she turned her weary attention to
the new customer that entered.
What she saw took her breath away. Or did the gust of
hot, dry desert air the hunky specimen brought in with him have something to do
with her difficulty to breathe? After three months in Needles, California , she’d become
used to the bone-dry air that slurped the air from your lungs the second you
stepped outside. It was definitely the perfect guy she feasted her eyes on that
had tripped her heart into overdrive and left her winded.
Her gaze followed him as he walked toward the one
empty stool at the curved end of the counter. The familiar swing of his hips
snapped her back to reality. Could it be? She had watched him from the
bleachers every Friday night back home years ago. Who could forget him in his
football uniform? Her junior high school crush on Thomas James Crowley had caused
her to measure every date she’d had since then with his perfection.
What’s next after Donna’s Detour?
The book I’m
writing now is set in 1952 near the panhandle of Florida
Aunt Clara’s handyman is as old and infirm as she is,
but he sends his nephew to repair Rose’s hot water heater. Last spring Rose
would have been elated to see his over-the-top handsome nephew, Franklin
Sutton. Now, the sight of every male between the ages of twenty and forty
causes alarm bells to go off in her head and in red neon, the words high risk blink before her eyes. Does
Frank have a chance to act on the instant attraction he feels for Rose?
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Huddleston is an Amazon Bestselling author of books, articles, and short stories.
Novels in her West Virginia
Mountains
Jo is offering a Kindle eBook copy of Donna’s Detour for a giveaway. Also, the purchase link for Donna’s Detour is https://www.amazon.com/Donnas-Detour-Your-Kiss-Route-ebook/dp/B01HC0BG08/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469396476&sr=8-2&keywords=Jo+Huddleston
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7 comments:
Donna's Detour sounds like a good read. I have enjoyed a couple other books by Jo Huddleston. Thank you for the interview with Jo. It's always nice to learn more about authors.
Would love a chance to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
Marilyn, good to know you've enjoyed reading a couple other of my books. I appreciate your interest in my stories. When you get a chance to read Donna's Detour, hope you enjoy it as well.
bigreadersite, thanks for your interest in my book and for stopping by to comment.
Hi Jo. I, like you, loved growing up in the 1950's. It was such an innocent period, and movie stars were royalty. Can't wait to read Donna's Detour. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes.
I think I would enjoy your book. Thanks for the interview. I also have a lamp on 24/7. annieban53@gmail.com
Marie, good to hear from you. Thanks for commenting and for the best wishes.
Annie, you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the interview. Good to know you leave a lamp on also!
congratulations to Marie!
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