An Author Blog Hop


This week I’m participating in an author blog hop. I’ll introduce you to three writers and tell you a bit about my writing. I’ve not done one of these before, so I thought it would fit nicely on What’s New Wednesday. Let me know what you think.


First up, meet Kim Stokely. A friend of mine from my writers group here in Omaha, Kim invited me to the blog hop, so she gets center stage here on my post. Be sure you stop by and see her on her site. She has a book out that looks great. Its sitting in my stack, waiting its turn to be read.

The wife of a submariner, Kim has lived in eight states over the last twenty years. She used her background in Drama (a B.F.A. from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s Degree from Regent University) to stay relatively sane throughout all those moves by performing in various plays and musicals, including a one-person show about women in the Bible.  In 2004, the Navy transferred her family to Omaha, Nebraska, a perfectly logical move that never made sense to her mother.  An avid reader, Kim has written novels in several genres, including Biblical, Contemporary, Inspirational Fiction and Young Adult Fantasy. Her story Winter Trees was a semi-finalist in the Christian Writer’s Guild’s 2010 Operation First Novel contest. Woman of Flames is her first published novel. Her non-fiction Inspirational and humor stories have appeared in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Vista and online at www.thechristianpulse.com. She is a regular paid contributor to Thriving Family online magazine. Please visit www.kimstokely.com to read a story, find out about upcoming performances, or just to say “hi.” You can also find her on Facebook


Next up, a bit about my writing.

1) What am I working on?
I’m working on multiple projects at the moment. A short story for my summer newsletter. Lots of blog posts for myself and other blogs as well. Some short stories for contests. I actually have a children’s book in the works. I am also editing my second book. 

2) How does my work differ from others of its genre?
The books I write are not the typical romance you find on the shelf. The romances within the pages of my book are about that between married couples. People get married and stuff, its just not centrally about that. You might see the wedding, but instead of the romance leading up to the wedding, you’ll see a story about what it takes to make the marriage work after the wedding. Because of this focus, I am able to include some really life altering tough stuff in the story line. My first novel touched on sexual addiction, abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics. 

3) Why do I write what I do?
Plenty of authors write great romances (I enjoy a lot of them)  but not enough write about the tough stuff. Yes, some of these romances address tough topics, but most of them are not centrally about those issues. They are mostly about the girl and boy falling in love. There is a place for that. A good Christian romance can be a nice break from a busy, crazy life.

I believe there also needs to be a place to address the things I write about. A time to talk about what you do when life hits the fan. Because for most of us, life eventually hits the fan. And a lot of people will pick up a novel and be influenced by a story more than they will sit through a sermon. Its a great starting place to encourage people through the difficult places of life. 

4) How does your writing process work?
Get an idea. Write a rough draft. Let it sit. Later, edit. Let it sit. Edit again. Get more eyes on the piece. Edit again. Polish some more. Polish one last time. Submit.

Kind of simplistic, but it works.

As for my novel writing, it takes a longer time to accomplish each step, than say a short story, article or devotional. I would also insert research and planning somewhere between the idea and the first edit. Otherwise, it works pretty much the same. 

And now, the writers I have invited to join the hop. 

David Williamson, writer of fantasy and sci-fi with a Christian worldview, is a US Air Force aircrew member with 19 years’ experience. He is a husband of 15 years and a father of four children. He and his wife wrote an article together about overcoming the stresses of a military marriage which was published in American Virtue, Jan-Feb 2012 issue. He is an avid gamer and coffee addict. Dave blogs devotional messages, cultural and political rants, fantasy and sci-fi short stories and thoughts on gaming. He is currently working on his first full length fantasy novel. 
Website: http://sonworshiper.wordpress.com
FB: http://www.facebook.com/SonWorshiperDave/

Jeanie Jacobson has enjoyed a variety of career fields from computer programming to educating students about exotic pets. She’s on the leadership team of Wordsowers Christian Writers Group in Omaha, NE. She’s published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles Happen, and is currently working on a Christian slanted YA fantasy novel. Jeanie is involved in various ministries at her church, including the praise dance team. She loves spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, and gardening. You can connect with Jeanie on her website or Facebook and of course, she would love to have you sign up for her newsletter.

Did you enjoy meeting my friend? Who did you stop by to visit? 

About Angela D. Meyer

Angela D. Meyer writes fiction that showcases God’s ability to redeem and restore the brokenness in our lives. She is a part of the Mosaic Collection and is the author of This Side of Yesterday, The Jukebox Cafe (a part of Hope is Born: A Mosaic Christmas Anthology), the Applewood Hill series, and several Mosaic Collection Anthologies. Angela enjoys sunrises and sunsets, the ocean when she gets a chance to visit, and would love to vacation by the sea someday.

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