Today’s character spotlight features the heroine\/female protagonist and gives readers a chance to see things from her point of view.<\/p>\n
| Tell us your name and a little bit about yourself<\/strong> \nI was betrayed by my ex. I became a State Patrol officer like my father. I don’t like to talk about my past. My deepest sorrow was that he never came after me when I left. I felt like I wasn’t worth loving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Where do you live, and why do you choose to live there?<\/strong> | \nI grew up in Wisconsin and attended school in the Milwaukee area. I received my first State Patrol assignment at the Waukesha branch of the State Patrol.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Who chronicled your story, and why do you think he\/she picked you?<\/strong> | \nI think Susan chronicled it because she wanted me to heal from my bitterness toward Ben and come to know Jesus. Me? I’m a State Patrol officer and she wanted to highlight the heart and dangers of peope in law enforcement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What obstacles did you overcome in order to reach your happily-ever-after?<\/strong> | \nI had to forgive Ben and come to understand the things within me that kept me from God… and happiness with Ben.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tell us about your special romantic interest. What makes them so special?<\/strong> | \nBenjamin was a charming suitor the first time around. It was harder the second time but he was willing to humble himself and confess his sins. That shocked me.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The first time you saw your special person, what did you think? Was it love at first sight or did they have to grow on you?<\/strong> | \nHe was cute and charming the first time and of course I loved his British accent! The second time, years later–I was shocked. He still made my heart race but I had to steel myself agsint that due to his past wrongs. My first love regrew stronger than ever wtih God’s help.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What is the spiritual takeaway for your reader?<\/strong> | \nGod forgives and can restore brokeness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Is there anything edgy\/possibly controversial in your book?\u00a0<\/strong> | \nGiven the nature of our society, I suppose an honest look at law enforcement showing the hardship and the humanity of those who serve, could be controversial.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What is your hero’s main character flaw?<\/strong> | \nHe is impulsive and hyper which has resulted in workaholism due to his ADHD and in the past self-medicating that with alcohol. He’s working on that.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What is your heroine’s main character flaw?<\/strong> | \nShe has trust issues and has a hard time standing up for herself outside of her job.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What makes your hero heroic?<\/strong> | \nHis willingness to humble himself as a way to remove any barrier for Jo coming to know Christ.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n what makes your heroine heroic?<\/strong> | \nShe’s in law-enforcement, ready and able to help in times of crisis. That’s heroic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n My book will appeal to readers who like ______\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n | Becky Wade or Melissa Tagg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | My book will appeal to readers of the above-mentioned author because________________<\/strong> | \nGood clean romance where faith is integral.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n If my story had a musical theme song it would be _______ by _______<\/strong><\/td>\n | Amy Grant’s rendition of the Rich Mullins song: Nothing is Beyond You<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | |