Rachel Paxton turned down a suitor. Why on earth would he give her his ranch?Before we chat with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Becky Van Vleet's children's picture book, Talitha, the Traveling Skirt, is:
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And now let's revisit with novelist Susan Page Davis, author of the historical romance, The Bride Who Declined, in the novella collection, The Mail-Order Standoff (Barbour, Feb 2020).
Susan Page Davis is the author of more than 90 Christian novels and novellas. She’s a winner of the Carol Award, two Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice Awards, and two Will Rogers Medallions.
She lives in western Kentucky with her husband Jim. They have six children and ten grandchildren.
Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.
My older sister named me. She was seven at the time.
What a privilege your parents granted her! You could have been Teddy Bear Page Davis, or something like that.
Please tell us a bit more about the plot of The Bride Who Declined.
Rachel Paxton turns down a man who proposes to her as a mail-order bride. After all he’s told her about Texas and his ranch, she’s not sure she’s ready to leave Boston, the only world she’s ever known. But a few months later, she is notified that Randolph has died and left his ranch to her, provided she goes to Texas and lives on it for a month.
What is it about Rachel that will make your readers care about her?
Rachel wants to do what’s right. She a little excited about the ranch, but more fearful. She’s not sure she wants to—or should—be the owner. But she’s willing to give it a try and explore what Randolph’s hopes were for her.
I like Randolph. He sounds like a forgiving and generous man.
What is something you’ve thanked God for this week?
We drive old cars. This week something was wrong, and we thought it might be fairly complicated and expensive to fix, but it turned out to be minor. Jim and I were very thankful for that!
That's not a little thing, either. Cars can be so frustratingly expensive.
What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?
I’ve been reading a lot of mysteries lately, and my husband and I both enjoy the Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, by T.E. Kinsey. They’re secular books, but so far they’re clean and fun.
What are you working on now?
My son Jim and I are finishing up The Scottish Lass, book 2 in our Hearts of Oak series. It’s different from my other books—female sailors in the 1850s, exotic locations, pirates, just all around good fun.
Where else can readers find you online?
Website: susanpagedavis.com
Twitter: @SusanPageDavis
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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?
It’s been an odd winter where I live. What are you most looking forward to as spring approaches?
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19 comments:
I most look forward to seeing the Bluebonnets in the Spring. I saw some early ones just a few days ago!
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I've missed the flowers, too, Perrianne! They've started appearing here in Kentucky. My daffodils are in full bloom this minute!
I am looking forward to nicer weather and all the Spring flowers. JFWisherd(at)aol(dot)com
As a former east coast gal, I'm always amazed by the consistently beautiful weather here on the southern west coast. But the spring is especially lovely. We don't get a lot of rain, but this is the time of year that all of the hills become green and lush again. It's like something about The Shire. Gorgeous and fairy-like.
I am looking forward to warm enough weather to spend time on my little screened in porch. (We just moved and I've wanted such a porch for decades!)
I enjoyed the interview! And the Brides book and the pirates one both sound exciting.
Susan, I met you in 2004 on the American Christian Writers cruise! I enjoyed your classes.
Nice weather so I can start walking again!
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Weather good enough to allow hiking and easy walking to see the elk and wildlife in the area..We are blessed in our mountains
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What an interesting set of circumstances! Sure would like to read this one. Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) com
I am looking forward to the explosion of color that Springs brings. Fields of bluebonnets are amazing.
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I look forward to reading The Scottish Lass! I love Scotland! I love the blooming dogwoods, etc in spring. jarning67(at)hotmail(dot)com.
I look forward to not having to pay for heat and wearing a coat outside although I miss the extra pockets for keys. I do not look forward to different allergies with things blooming. But it is always fun to watch my yard green and be beautiful again after a cold winter.
Warm weather and daffodils!!!
Hi, first of all I want to let you know that your book sounds intriguing and like a very good page turner! The cover is also beautiful! Thank you for sharing about it. This spring I am looking forward to working on my flower beds and planting more flowers. I am looking forward to warmer weather and lots more singing birds. Thank you so very much for the chance. God Bless you. aliciabhaney (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Thank you all so much! the weather, ah yes! We've had warmer temps here this week, but rain came with it, so it's a "mixed victory," but I know some perfect days are coming. Vie, I am so sorry, but I've never been on a cruise, so that must have been some other blessed writer who met you. My son and I are still working on getting that new book, The Scottish Lass, out. Soon! Very soon.
Even though I’m confined to a hospital bed for eight more weeks because of injuries sustained in an auto accident, spring always reminds me of Easter and new life. I won’t be able to attend church but my heart will be there as it is each week.
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I live in South Carolina, and we have a very wet and mild winter. I do look forward to the first signs of spring (usually the Daffodils around here) and then I love it when all of the flowering trees start blooming.
The Beautiful Flowers and sunshine and all the Beautiful Birds chirping! SARAHTAYLOR601973(at)YAHOO(dot)COM
Not sure if this post is still open for entries but I love seeing the flowers bloom. Thanks for the chance.
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