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Author Mini-view and Giveaway: Liz Tolsma and "Remember the Lilies"

7/16/2015

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Author Mini-view:

Hey, everybody! I hope you're having a wonderfully blessed week! I'm thrilled to introduce author Liz Tolsma to you today! 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?) 


I really became serious about my writing after 9/11. At that time, I realized how fleeting life is. I didn't want to come to the end and wish I would have done something. If nothing else, I could say I tried. Life happened to me along the way - we adopted a special needs child, we homeschooled - so writing took a back burner for a while. The Lord's timing is perfect. I received my first contract just a few weeks after all three kids were in school. I now have three full-length novels published and am working on a new series. I'm also doing quite a bit of speaking, and I've started an editing business.

What is your favorite Bible verse? 


Romans 8:37-39: No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

It's a wonderful reminder that, no matter what happens in our lives, we have the Lord by our sides. It gives me courage to face everyday life.


What have you read lately that you would recommend? 


Over vacation, I read Betsy St. Amant's new book, Love Arrives in Pieces and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also squeaked in A Sparrow in Terezin by Kristy Cambron. Another great read.

What book are you featuring today? 


I'm featuring Remember the Lilies. It's set in the Philippines during WWII. When the Japanese invaded the country in 1941, they interned Westerners in camps for the duration of the war. Almost 4,000 Americans, English, and others spent 37 months crowded onto the grounds of Santo Tomas University. It's a story of trust in and dependence on the Lord. 

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


Thanks for reading! I hope you learn something about yourselves and that your walk with the Lord is enriched.

Author Bio:

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Liz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband and their two daughters. Her son proudly serves as a U.S. Marine. All of their children have been adopted internationally and one has special needs. Her novella, Under His Wings, appeared in the New York Times bestselling collection, A Log Cabin Christmas. Her debut novel, Snow on the Tulips, released in August of 2013 and was a 2014 Selah Award finalist and a 2014 Carol Award finalist. Daisies Are Forever released in May 2014. When not busy putting words to paper, she enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping with her family. Please visit her blog at www.liztolsma.blogspot.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter (@LizTolsma). She is also a regular contributor to the Barn Door blog.  

People can connect with her at:

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Giveaway Time!

Liz is giving away a paperback copy of "Remember the Lilies" or the winner's choice to one lucky winner! To enter the giveaway, simply fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Giveaway ends 7/23. Good luck and happy reading!
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30 Comments
Anna Weaver Hurtt
7/16/2015 08:44:29 am

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today, Liz! I have your book on my TBR pile and can't wait to get to it! :)

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Caryl Kane
7/16/2015 09:05:57 am

Great seeing Liz here! REMEMBER THE LILIES is at the top of my wish list.

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Kathryn Voss
7/16/2015 10:05:04 am

I love your interviews and giveaways! They introduce me to so many new authors! Thank you!

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Laurie Bergh
7/16/2015 10:14:05 am

I would love to win Remember the Lilies. I enjoyed reading your interview too.

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Ann Badder
7/16/2015 10:15:21 am

Thank you for the interview and giveaway.

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Darlene Dick
7/16/2015 10:31:59 am

Thanks for sharing God's gift.

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Sally Davison
7/16/2015 10:41:31 am

I love the title and the book cover so I'd love to win to read your new book!

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Sydney Anderson link
7/16/2015 10:44:02 am

What a fun author interview. And thanks for the giveaway. I had never heard of Liz Tolsma before. This novel looks great and I would love to have a chance to read it. :)

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Tina Turpin
7/16/2015 11:55:00 am

Thanks for sharing with us! Remember the Lilies sounds like a great story.

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Terrill Rosado
7/16/2015 12:50:51 pm

Liz, I have been drawn to your books, b/c they take place in the early to mid 20th century. That is my favorite time to read about in historical fiction. I'm very excited to see that this is another one.

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Melanie Backus
7/16/2015 01:30:08 pm

A big Thank You! Remember the Lilies sounds like a great book and I would love to read it!

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Trixi O.
7/16/2015 01:34:59 pm

I've seen this book but it's been a while! It would be one I'd love to read, thank you for the chance!

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Loraine Nunley link
7/16/2015 09:47:04 pm

Hi Liz and Anna! I am looking forward to reading this book. I don't know anything at all about the Philippine history from WW2 so I will get to learn something new! Thanks for the interview and giveaway.

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Rebecca Maney
7/16/2015 10:23:41 pm

Your books have been on my "want to read" list for awhile. I would love to win a copy!

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Melissa M.
7/16/2015 11:03:25 pm

I love those verses in Romans, as well (the whole chapter, actually), and I want to read this novel! :)

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kim amundsen
7/17/2015 01:55:36 am

Love the cover.

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Karen Hadley link
7/17/2015 02:07:29 am

I haven't read any of her books but I will.
Thank You!

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Joan Arning
7/17/2015 02:21:35 am

I'd love to win!

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Pam K.
7/17/2015 12:41:36 pm

I haven't been able to read any of Liz's books yet but they are all on my "wish list." I think they all look great. Thanks for the chance to win
Remember the Lilies.

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Alison Boss
7/18/2015 04:38:26 pm

What a GREAT interview! It's always nice getting to know more about an author. REMEMBER THE LILIES sounds so intriguing! I haven't read any of Liz's books yet, but they are definitely on my "MUST READ" list! Thanks for the opportunity of this giveaway!

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Jennifer Hibdon
7/19/2015 01:50:07 pm

Thanx for the giveaway!!!! Looking forward to reading your flower series.

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Cindi Altman
7/19/2015 09:14:58 pm

I've heard great things about Liz's books.
It's nice to know that something good came from 9/11 in that it inspired Liz to get series with her writing. Such a blessing to see the Lord working through her.

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Danielle Hull
7/20/2015 02:52:40 am

I'm sorry I still haven't read any of your books. Better bump them up on my TBR stack! Thank you for the giveaway :)

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Charis
7/20/2015 04:58:35 am

Would love to win!

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Virginia Winfield link
7/20/2015 08:23:17 am

All of your books look great.

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Sharon Paavola link
7/20/2015 10:23:02 am

Liz, Remember the Lilies is very pertinent to me as my son-in-law's mother lived in the Philippines during WWII. We were just talking about some of her memories. I really look forward to reading your book and understanding the events there.

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Just Commonly link
7/21/2015 06:04:40 am

Thanks for a great interview. Would love to read this book!

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Morgan Parson
7/21/2015 06:14:29 am

Thanks for the interview and giveaway!

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Patty
7/22/2015 05:48:07 am

Liz, I think it is so neat that you and your husband are adoptive parents. In the past few years many couples in our church have adopted internationally, and I love to see these families.

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sonja link
7/22/2015 07:13:30 am

Being as my husband is Japanese, this would be a book I am sure I would love to read.

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