This month we interviewed author, Gina Holmes. Gina is the President and founder of Inspire a Fire and Novel Rocket and award-winning author of Crossing Oceans and Dry as Rain. In 1998, Gina began her career penning articles and short stories. Ten years and a stack of rejection letters later, she held her first published novel. She holds degrees in science and nursing and currently resides with her husband and children in southern Virginia. Gina says she works too hard, laughs too loud, and longs to see others heal from their past and discover their God-given purpose.
We discussed Gina’s long and bumpy road as a writer, and the amazing success she’s had with her debut novel, Crossings Oceans. Gina talks about how real life gets into her novels, who influences her work, and her latest novel, Dry as Rain, which covers the topic of infidelity. Our main host, Sheila English said to Gina, “Infidelity is a tough subject…to write about, to read about, and as a Christian, to talk about. So often we just want to draw a line in the sand and say “If you do THAT it’s all over” and then move away from the topic. Do you feel God lead you to write about this topic specifically?” You won’t want to miss Gina’s answer.
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Here’s a brief summary of Gina’s new novel, Dry as Rain:
When Eric and Kyra Yoshida first met, they thought their love would last forever. But like many marriages, theirs has gradually crumbled, one thoughtless comment and misunderstanding at a time, until the ultimate betrayal pushes them beyond reconciliation. Though Eric longs to reunite with Kyra, the only woman he has truly loved, he has no idea how to repair the damage that’s been done. Then a car accident erases part of Kyra’s memory—including her separation from Eric—and a glimmer of hope rises from the wreckage. Is this a precious opportunity for the fresh start Eric has longed for? Does he even deserve the chance to find forgiveness and win back Kyra’s heart. . .or will the truth blow up in his face, shattering their last hope for happiness?
To learn more about Gina Holmes and her novels, visit her online at www.ginaholmes.com.
Gina also started, Novel Rocket, which is a wonderful website full of great advice for writers, author interviews, and valuable resources to help writers get their novels off the ground. Visit Novel Rocket at http://www.novelrocket.com/.
Plus, check out Gina’s powerful new ministry website, Inspire a Fire at http://www.inspireafire.com/. Their mission statement is, “We believe one person has the power to make a huge difference in the world and eternity. Sometimes it only takes one match, one spark, to ignite an inferno of change.”
Hope you enjoy our interview with Gina Holmes!
Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Anita Higman
CBA best-selling author of 28 books
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