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Q: When did you first begin working on FINDING HOME?
A: I started writing FINDING HOME in 1990. I remember because I started writing the same day the Gulf War began.
Q: Why did it take so long for the book to get published?
A: FINDING HOME was my first manuscript, so it wasn’t very polished. The nuggets of the story were there, but there was a lot of superfluous stuff that needed to be cut. When the editors told me that, I just assumed they wouldn’t be interested in the manuscript. So instead of rewriting the book, I started another one. This was due to my background in pharmacy. As a pharmacy technician I had been taught that everything must be right the first time. I just assumed it was the same with writing. I have since learned that the art of writing is very different from the science of pharmacy. Rewrites are what fine tunes a book and a writer’s craft.
Q: Did you have to do a lot of research for this book?
A: Some books do require a great deal of research, but this book came easy to me in that regard. I was familiar with horses which I used as the backdrop for the story. So for me it was just the process of keeping the characters true to themselves.
Q. What are your favorite themes of the book?
Q: What are your favorite themes of the book?
A: Well, I think most folks will probably concentrate on Tye’s decision making process. Should she go on a mission? What about Kyle? But I prefer Toni’s deeper struggle. To me it illustrates how the gospel can be a soothing balm for even the angriest of wounds. I also prefer the quieter story of the relationship between Tye and Toni. Toni starts out as a missionary contact but becomes a close and valued friend. I really like the theme of women coming together and helping other women. So, for me, those are the stories in this book that I enjoy the most.
Q: Do Tye and Kyle ever get together?
A: You’ll have to read the sequel, THE RIVER HOME, to find out!
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