Orphans of the West- Blog Tour

Hello everyone!

I hope your having a great week. Mine has been HECTIC.

Today I'm happy to take part in the blog tour for Faith Blum's, Orphans of the West series.

(It saves me from having to come up with my own blog topic)

I intern with Faith over at Story Embers, and she's awesome, so I'm really excited to have her here today for an interview. Thanks for letting me take part, Faith!

Here's a little bit about each book.

Sing the Wondrous Story

Can he let go of the past?

Jason was kicked out three years ago. His judgmental actions and decisions caused a rift and turmoil within his family, especially concerning his sister, Jessamine. Now God is leading him to return home—a home he isn’t certain he will be welcomed back to. The last three years has led to personal growth, he still has a lot to learn. Can he overcome his past mistakes or will he always be the black sheep?

Jessamine has popularity and the attention of many in town except the two men she wants to catch for herself. She lives for those moments of attention and needs to marry a rich man to buy all the pretty things she desires. There are two men who fit that and she will stop at nothing to find a husband to make her life perfect. When Jason returns and challenges her actions, will she be able to let go of her plan? Can she find love in more than herself?

He Leadeth Me

Love can be complicated

Gage was eight when his parents died, but despite that, he has been content with his life. He misses the farm, though, and when his uncle gives him the deed and tells him to go back, he seizes the opportunity.

Almost a full day’s ride, Gage reconnects with his friend, Danny and settles into farm life. Then someone shows up claiming Gage’s long-dead father owed a large sum of money that has accrued thirteen years of interest.

What will Gage do when he learns of his father’s past? Will he let God lead him no matter what happens?

And now, on to the interview questions!

1. What gave you the idea for this story? 

For Sing the Wondrous Story, I wanted to write a Pride and Prejudice retelling, and I had a minor character in He Leadeth Me that I wanted to learn more about. So I decided to write about her. And then the book ended up being more about her brother. And it ended up not being a very good retelling at all and being its own book. 

For He Leadeth Me, I wanted to write a story about a minor character in a novella I’d written before, so he was the inspiration—and main character—for that book. 

2. What is your favorite genre to write and why? 

I’d have to say my favorite genre to write is Historical Fiction. I like Westerns in particular, but am going to explore other eras soon as well.

3. Who is your favorite character in the story? 

In Sing the Wondrous Story, my favorite character is Claire. She’s super sweet and kind. In He Leadeth Me, that would be Danny. He’s such a gentle young man who loves people and loves life.

4. What is a writing routine or habit you have? 

I don’t usually have a writing routine, but the routine I want to have is to write every single morning. Mornings seem to be my most productive.

5. Did you have to do any research for this story? What was your favorite part?

I didn’t have to do much research for Sing the Wondrous Story. I did have to find out what the legal age for owning a place was for He Leadeth Me. I wasn’t sure if it was 18 or 21. I didn’t find out anything definitive, though.

6. What is your favorite writerly beverage? Coffee addict? Lovely tea? 

Water. I occasionally drink Kombucha and/or Orange juice, but I don’t drink those often.

7. What project are you working on now? 

I’m actually working on four projects. One is a collection of Christmas short stories that I’m planning to release in November. The other three are part of my Tales of the East series of novellas.

There is an awful lot of fun stuff in the works for this series, including a giveaway! Enter to win a bookmark, notebook, and your choice of one of the books.

Here is the link. http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/cbb544c97/?

I hope you'll all go check out Faith's website. She's got all sorts of neat stuff over there, and information about all of her books.