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Author Mini-view and Giveaway: Jennifer Slattery and "Breaking Free"

4/5/2016

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About the Book:

Sometimes it takes losing everything to grab hold of what really matters. 

Women’s ministry leader and Seattle housewife, Alice Goddard, and her successful graphic-designer husband appear to have it all together. Until their credit and debit cards are denied, launching Alice into an investigation that only leads to the discovery of secrets. Meanwhile, her husband is trapped in a downward spiral of lies, shame, and self-destruction. Can they break free from their deception and turn to the only One who can save them? And will it be in time to save their marriage? 

Breaking Free, part of NHP contemporary fiction line, is a great reminder that God can take any broken life and redeem it for His plan and purpose. Readers will fall in love with the realistic characters and enjoy the combination of depth, heart-felt emotion, and humor that makes Jennifer's novels so appealing. Readers will be inspired to break free and find God in the complexities of their own lives!

This book is a great resource for a book club, discussion group in women’s Bible studies, or as a ministry resource to spark conversation about practical ministry needs.

Author Mini-view:

Hello, blog friends! Happy April! I hope it finds you doing well!

Joining us today for an author mini-view and giveaway is the lovely Jennifer Slattery. Let's get this interview started!

Tell us a bit about yourself and your writing. (How did you get started? How many books have you written? Where are you on your writing journey?)

Though I've always enjoyed writing, I'd never considered pursuing it as a career until I was asked to write a story for my previous church's children's program. As I brainstormed the story, I realized how much I enjoyed the creative process. This felt very much like an ah-ha moment, and I began to play around with storytelling. In 2009, after about three years of "experimentation," I decided to get serious about this writing thing and determined I wanted to hone my skills so that I could one day become a published writer.
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What is your favorite Bible verse?

I think my favorite Bible verse changes depending on what I'm going through. I really love Proverbs 4:25-27, which says, Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil." This passage speaks to an author's need to stay focused on what God is calling them to do.

What have you read lately that you would recommend?

I just finished "A Rush of Wings" by Kristen Heitzmann and absolutely loved everything about it. The small, mountain town setting, the intrigue, the sweet romance... Excellent book!


What book are you featuring today?

You're featuring my fourth novel, "Breaking Free."

Here's the back cover text:
Sometimes it takes losing everything to grab hold of what really matters.

Women’s ministry leader and Seattle housewife, Alice Goddard, and her successful graphic-designer husband appear to have it all together. Until their credit and debit cards are denied, launching Alice into an investigation that only leads to the discovery of secrets. Meanwhile, her husband is trapped in a downward spiral of lies, shame, and self-destruction. Can they break free from their deception and turn to the only One who can save them? And will it be in time to save their marriage?

You can read a free, 33-page excerpt here: http://newhopepublishers.com/2016/02/free-sample-of-breaking-free/


If you could tell people who are going to read/have read your books one thing, what would it be?

I think I'd just tell them to enjoy them, and then to connect with me to let me know what character/s they connected with most. I love chatting with readers about my stories! Or books period.

About the Author:

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Jennifer Slattery loves connecting with readers and writers! You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

She writes missional romance novels for New Hope Publishers, Christian living articles for Crosswalk.com, and devotions for Internet Café Devotions, the group blog, Faith-filled Friends, and her personal blog. She also does content editing for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas’ Firefly imprint, and loves working with authors who are serious about pursuing their calling. When not writing, reading, or editing, Jennifer loves going on mall dates with her adult daughter and coffee dates with her hilariously fun husband.
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Visit with Jennifer online at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com.

Giveaway!

Jennifer is generously giving away a print copy of "Breaking Free" to one of you subscribers! Just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below to enter. (If it doesn't show up in the email, click here and go to http://www.annaweaverbooks.com/giveaways to enter from the website.) Giveaway ends 4/12. Thanks for participating and God bless! 
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15 Comments
Kathy Anderson
4/5/2016 09:43:34 pm

Jennifer, you are a new to me author. I enjoy reading books set in the Northwest.I was married in Lakewood, WA.and honeymooned at a converted Ranger's cabin on the Olympic Peninsula.

I am intrigued by the book blurb you gave us. I will definitely add this book to my TBR pile.

God bless

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/6/2016 05:10:59 am

Hi, Kathy!

I bet your wedding and honeymoon were beautiful! I grew up in Mt. Vernon, a dairy town about an hour north of Seattle. I love the northwest!

Best of luck in the drawing!

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Kathy Anderson
4/6/2016 09:02:28 am

My favorite memories from living in the Northwest are riding the ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, visiting Mount Rainier, experiencing a dinner cruise on the canal at Ocean Shores, and summers at Great Grandma's house on Lake Spanaway before the island was built up with houses.

By the way, thank you for the generous offer of your book giveaway.

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Lucy Reynolds
4/6/2016 05:26:43 am

Enjoyed the interview and look forward to reading your books,mad you are new to me. Thank you for the chance. God bless.

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/6/2016 08:24:46 am

Hi, Lucy!

Good to meet you! Thanks for stopping in to say hi, and best of luck in the drawing!

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Stella Potts
4/6/2016 07:51:49 am

Jennifer I have not read a book that you have authored but this one sounds like a really good read. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/6/2016 08:26:22 am

Hi, Stella,

Thanks for the kind words and for taking time to say hi! Good luck!

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Caryl Kane
4/6/2016 11:25:01 am

Great interview with Jennifer! I love reading redemption stories! They bring such HOPE! :)

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/6/2016 04:26:36 pm

Hi, Caryl!

I love redemption stories, too. :) Writing and reading them. Best of luck in the drawing!

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Sally Davison
4/6/2016 01:13:18 pm

Breaking Free sounds like my kind of book! Intrigue, suspense, detective type work, I love it. Nice to meet you Jennifer Slattery!

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/6/2016 04:35:19 pm

Hi, Sally!

Thanks for your kind words regarding my novel. :) And for taking the time to pop in and say hi. Best of look in the drawing!

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KayM
4/6/2016 04:53:45 pm

Hi Jennifer, I like stories that take place in the marriage. I think that your book sounds like one I'd like to read. Thank you for offering a copy. Blessings...

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Jennifer Slattery link
4/7/2016 11:08:30 am

Hi, Kay,

Thanks for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment, and best of luck in the drawing!

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Rachelle Craig link
4/9/2016 05:25:05 pm

I am so glad I found this! I love this kind of reading material! Thank you for the chance. :)

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Linda Kish
4/9/2016 08:36:03 pm

This sounds like a wonderful story. I'd love to read it.

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