Welcome to Writing for Christ Vannetta Chapman, it is great to have you
here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader
probably doesn’t know?
I absolutely adore reading. I’ve
always loved reading, well before I decided to be a writer. As a child, I was
sick a lot so I read a lot. It continues to this day. Currently I’m on a
reading roll—devouring 1-2 books a week, and usually these are LONG books. I
read all genres and everything from New York Times bestsellers to Christian
fiction to the classics. I love a good story!
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
That’s a hard question for me, as
I’ll read anything that appeals to me. So I do read nonfiction occasionally
even though my first love would be fiction. I like books with strong
male/female characters. I don’t mean the “alpha male” that everyone speaks of.
In fact, I love a good reluctant hero, someone who is drawn into the heart of a
story even though he’d rather remain on the fringe. As far as what I write—all
my published books
have been Amish/Christian fiction. I write both romances and
mysteries—but warning: my romances can be mysterious and my mysteries can be
romantic.
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
This is going to sound strange,
but it’s taken me years to embrace the fact that I’m in control of the “camera”
… or the lense through which we see a story. I can back it up and start
earlier. I can fast forward and start later. I can jump forward and skip time.
I can draw a scene out or make it pass quickly. No wonder I have so much fun when I’m writing. I’m in charge
5 things you love?
My family
Chocolate
A good book
Friends
My Lord
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
The Dog That Talked to God by Jim
Kraus (He also wrote The Cat That God Sent.) This was an excellent story, very
well written with characters I was rooting for from the beginning. I loved,
loved, loved the story and can highly recommend it.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
webpage--www.vannettachapman.com
facebook
-- www.facebook.com/VannettaChapmanBooks
twitter -- @VannettaChapman
pinterest
-- pinterest.com/vannettachapman
Thank you for being with us today!
Thank you! And Merry Christmas to
you and your readers.
Readers, enter to win Vannetta's book here!
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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 December 20th
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The quilt on the cover looks like a small quilt blanket I have had since I was little. Mine is more pink and light green and only has the girl figures. I've always loved it :)
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I love Vannetta's books and hope to win this one. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway.
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I love Vannetta's books and it would be wonderful to win this one! Love the quilt on the cover of it. I follow your blog by email.
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I just finished The Dog That Talked to God by Jim Kraus, too. Both his books were great. I would love to read Vannetta Chapman's The Christmas Quilt.
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