Dawn Kinzer and Free Books!

An attractive special events planner from a wealthy family and a disfigured musician discover that situations and people are not always what they seem.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Dawn Klinge's historical novel, Sorrento Girl, is:

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And now let's meet novelist Dawn Kinzer, author of the contemporary romance novel, By All Appearances (Morningview Publishing, November 2019).

Dawn Kinzer is a freelance editor, and her own work has been published in various devotionals and magazines. She co-hosts and writes for the Seriously Write blog.

Sarah’s Smile is the first book in her historical romance series, The Daughters of Riverton. Hope’s Design is the second, and Rebecca’s Song completes the trilogy. By All Appearances is her first contemporary romance.



A mother and grandmother, Dawn lives with her husband in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Favorite things include dark chocolate, good wine, strong coffee, the mountains, family time, and Masterpiece Theatre.

Wow, Dawn, your favorite things list could have come right out of my own mind! 

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

When I was much younger, I wanted to be a medical missionary.

It's interesting how God takes our desires and tweaks them to serve His purposes. 

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of By All Appearances.

Liana Tate, a special events planner, grew up in a high-profile family. No matter what she does, Liana feels she never measures up. She has the opportunity to prove herself by coordinating a fund raising gala for a large Seattle hospital. But an earthquake damages the venue, and Liana only has months to come up with a new plan and pull off the important event. At the same time, a handsome and successful architect steps into Liana’s life. She’s charmed by him, but she begins to wonder if appearances are deceiving.

Bryan Langley, a talented musician, was close to signing a recording contract when a barn fire left part of his face severely burned. He survived, but his career did not. Now he needs to find a new direction for his life.

When Liana’s father hires Bryan as a caretaker on the family estate outside of Seattle, Liana’s and Bryan’s lives become entangled. He risks public humiliation for Liana’s success, and she encourages him to use his musical gifts, despite his reluctance.

What is it about Liana and Bryan that will make your readers care about them?

Liana is a young woman who wants to prove herself, make her family proud, and find someone who will love her unconditionally. She struggles at times with body image—not because she’s overweight but because she compares herself to her sister who is a successful cover model. Her mother was also a highly-paid model, and now she runs her own agency. Liana has struggled with being a people pleaser, but she’s learning to be strong and true to herself. Despite her blunders, she does want the best for Bryan.

Bryan is kind. He’s sensitive to how people may view his scarred face—thinking more of them than himself. He works hard at making people comfortable around him. As a burn survivor, he shows great strength. His compassion is displayed through the relationships he has with other survivors in the hospital, especially the children. He’s very protective of Liana.

I would imagine your early interest in medical missionary work had an influence on Bryan's compassion when you wrote him.

What kind of brainstorming do you do when beginning a new novel?

I usually start with a location and a basic plot. Once I have a story idea, I flesh out the characters—their goals and challenges. I also begin researching various ideas to see if they’re feasible or make sense to include. What I discover often leads to more inspiration.

Just like life plans, our plot and character ideas often go where we hadn't foreseen!

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

The Letters, by C. Kevin Thompson is a well-written, fast-paced story that includes imperfect but likeable characters. With unexpected twists, The Letters is one of those rare novels that kept me in suspense until the very end. Despite having my own theories concerning mysterious messages that play an important role in the story, I was still surprised by answers revealed. I love stories that challenge us to consider the spiritual realm.

What are you working on now?

I’m currently working on a novella that will be included in a boxed set of new contemporary Christmas romances written by a team of authors. We plan to publish these stories in October 2020.

Where else can readers find you online?

Connect and learn more about me by visiting these online sites:

Author Website
Faithfully Write Editing
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Amazon Author Page
BookBub
Goodreads

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

With audio books becoming more available, I’m interested to know which format (paperback, e-book, or audio book) your readers prefer to use and why?

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