Bill Myers and Free Books!

A middle-aged professor keeps getting sucked back into Biblical times to have off-the-record conversations with Jesus Christ.

Before we talk with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free Kindle copy of the Christian suspense thriller, I Pick You, by Creston Mapes, is:

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And now let's visit with novelist Bill Myers, author of the speculative and historical novel (with a dash of comedy), Rendezvous with God (Fidelis Publishing, March 2021).

Myers’s books and videos have sold over eight million copies and have earned 80 national and international awards including the C.S. Lewis Honor Award. 

His children’s work includes McGee and Me as well as writing/directing for Focus on the Family’s Adventures in Odyssey. 

Bill's adult work includes the novels, Eli (a retelling of the Gospel as if it happened today), Fire of Heaven Trilogy and Saving Alpha. His motion picture company has just released the children’s, live-action feature, Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat.

If you're one of the few people who have never read anything Bill Myers has written, I would strongly encourage you to delve into one or all of his genres of work. He's talented, sharp, and very funny. His books always draw the reader closer to the Lord.

Bill, please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I teach The Life of Jesus at a fancy-schmancy prep high school.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Rendezvous with God.

Our hero, a recent bachelor smarting from the divorce of his unfaithful marriage partner, has his life turned upside-down when his impulsive, fourteen year-old niece decides to live with him. 

To make matters worse, he begins slipping back into Gospel times for off-the-record discussions with Jesus Christ. Soon he realizes the conversations tie directly into the drama and bitter-sweet comedy of his own life. 

"Myers has created angst-filled, lovable characters who reach real-world solutions in the midst of their struggles—not always the way they hope." 

What is it about your lead character that will make your readers care about him?

He is shy, witty, and angst-filled—bungling his way through his new life as a single, trying his best to understand 21st Century women—a matter made no easier by the invasion of his impulsive, fourteen-year-old niece.

Imagine you’ve been contracted to write a novel about a real person. About whom would you want to write?

Jesus Christ. If he’s not available, Mark Twain.

Gosh, I do hope they're both in the same vicinity, eternity-wise. 

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

Sorry, I’m not much of a novel reader. My ADD doesn’t let me commit to sitting down to long-form story telling (which may be why folks say they’re never bored with my books). I do read a ton of short stories (my favorite author is Andre Dubus who really gets into the heart and souls of his characters) and essays (Brian Doyle is my favorite because of his humor and keen insights into the holy of everyday moments).

That's fascinating, Bill. I suppose it's less daunting to write a long-form story than it is to read one, when one deals with ADD. I do agree, though, that your books are never boring.

What are you working on now?

I’ve completed Volume Two of Rendezvous with God and just finishing up on Volume three.

Where else can readers find you online?

www.billmyers.com

The book can be purchased online via the following button:



Readers, you can access a sample from the novel by going HERE and clicking on Look Inside.

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

What is the capitol of South Dakota?

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