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THE WORTHAM BOOKS

1. You portray the historical period of the Great Depression so vividly. Why did you choose to write a story about this time period?
2. How much research did you have to do to write about this time period?
3. What inspired you to write the Worthams' story?
4. Are the Wortham characters based on anyone you know? Do you have a favorite character?
5. In what order should the books be read?
6. What message do you want your readers to get from the Worthams' story?
7. Will Franky and Sarah ever get together?!
8. Why do some Wortham books have a series name and others do not?
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THE TAHN BOOKS

1. Tahn and Return to Alastair are different from your other novels. What led to your decision to write suspense?
2. Was it difficult/fun/challenging/ to write a different genre? How so?
3. The time period is mysterious and intriguing because it's somewhat recognizable and yet unlike anything we've experienced. How did you create this setting?
4. Reviewers have touted the fantastic character development in this series. How did you create these characters that are so dramatic, yet so relatable?
5. In what order should the books be read?
6. What message do you want your readers to get from Tahn's story?
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BEING A WRITER

1. When did you first start writing?
   
   I’ve been writing since I was a kid. I began with short stories, poems, and even some ideas for novels. I used to lie awake in bed and let a story just roll around in my head until I went to sleep. Then the next night, I’d pick up the story where I had left off. Eventually, I decided that I ought to write some of that stuff down. I still have some of it. But I’ve matured a lot since then.
   
   My efforts at writing for publication came after I was married with two children. I discovered that I just had to write. I didn’t feel right not doing it. So I used what little free time I had to write and I loved it, but I just kept stuffing it all into a file drawer. Then my husband said, “Look, if you’re going to be doing this, you might as well share it.” So I did, and I’m very glad.
   
2. How do you create a story? Do you outline it before or do you come up with it as you write?
3. What are your favorite and least favorite things about writing?
4. As an experienced novelist, what advice can you give to beginning writers?
5. What inspires you to write?
6. What will you be writing next?
7. Do you do book signings?

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BEING LEISHA

1. What are your favorite things to do in your spare time?
2. What is your favorite Bible verse?
3. Do you read as much as you write? What book(s) are you reading right now?
4. Tell us about your family.
5. How do you find time to write while being a mother, being a wife, and homeschooling your children?
6. If you could have one dream come true, what would it be?
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Coming Fall 2008!