Welcome to Writing for Christ Candace Calvert, it is great to have you
here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader
probably doesn’t know?
It’s wonderful to be here, Casey.
I love the opportunity to mingle with your readers!
To answer your question: Not many
folks know I was once in a bank as it was about to be robbed. I was going to
speak to the robber because he looked a lot like an old friend from Jr. High
school, but he seemed nervous and avoided making eye contact. Fortunate, because
a few seconds later he brandished a gun.
I’m still embarrassed that the FBI likely contacted that old friend (who
was not the robber) . . . But it was the best excuse I ever had for being late
to work!
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
I write contemporary (suspenseful)
medical romance, and I love reading that—especially now that the genre is
growing: Harry Kraus MD, Richard Mabry MD, Jordyn Redwood, Shawn Grady . . .
and even a few more. A great new sense of “team.” It’s like being back in
scrubs again!
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
I’m still collecting nuggets. But
one of the best pieces of advice I ever pocketed (RWA conference, Jenny Crusie
workshop) was about writing a convincing villain. She said, “In a villain’s
mind, he is a hero.” It blew me away and yet made perfect sense. I love
crawling into a “dark” character’s mind to write from his/her point of view—especially
revealing that he isn’t all bad-- and I think it enriches the story for the
reader.
5 things you love?
(Besides God, family, friends):
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My “kitchen time”—I am admittedly a passionate
foodie.
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Traveling with hubby (aka “Mr. Bond”): This fall
we’re going to cruise the Rhine River from Switzerland to Amsterdam. So romantic.
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The great privilege of being an author and all
the wonderful connections it brings—still pinching myself over this blessing.
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Bird watching: I am totally a bird nerd,
complete with binocular dents around my eyes.
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Mashed potatoes. There, I said it.
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
So hard to choose! I’ll say Trinity
by Ronie Kendig: non-stop action, courageous and memorable characters
(including a wonderful dog, of course!), and a great message. I was honored to
endorse it.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
My website
And my new foodie-author blog, Authors’ Galley: Manuscripts &
Wooden Spoons Recipes, a glimpse
into the kitchens of your favorite authors, and fun giveaways too!
Thank you for being with us today!
Thank you, Casey. This has been
great.
Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Candace's book!
Please leave an email address! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.
For extra entries:
Contest is only open in the U.S. and void where prohibited. Chances of winning are based on the number of entries and winner is draw from a non-biased third party- Random.org. I am not responsible for any lost or damaged items for said prize.
Thanks for coming by to enter! Contest ends on July 12th
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Melissa: Doesn't Tyndale do the best covers?! I'd be honored to have you "scrub in" with my hopeful medical fiction.
Casey: I'm delighted to be mingling with y'all here, my friend. Thank you!
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Every time I come to this blog, I add a new book to my ever growing must read list! I love stories about search and rescue teams, so I definitely want to read this. Love your travel plans Candace!
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