Colleen L.
Reece learned to read by kerosene lamplight in a former one-room school house
where her mother once taught all eight grades. There Colleen dreamed of someday
writing a book. God has multiplied her “someday” book into 150+ “Books You Can
Trust,” with six million copies sold.
Welcome to my blog. Please tell us about Joy to the World. What is it about?
“Joy” contains 40
short true and fictional stories, articles, poetry, hymns with their origins,
and inspiring author-narration.
Where did you get your inspiration for this book?
My niece, Julie
Reece-DeMarco, and I have co-authored a dozen+ books with more than a million
copies sold. Many are Christmas novels: i.e., Homespun Christmas, Patchwork Christmas, Seasons of the Heart.
Wonderful stories
of God’s grace and mercy have come down through generations of our family. They
provide the foundation for Joy to the
World.
You love to write Christmas Stories. What is
your motivation for writing seasonal works like this?
Our goal is to
encourage readers to stop in the midst of their “busyness,” look beyond the
tinsel, and remember Whose birthday we are celebrating.
Will you please give us an example of one of
the stories in this book?
“The Blessings of
Grace”
A single mother
struggles to reflect joy when the “Baker family tree” is a tilting branch trying
to pass itself off as a Christmas tree in the corner of a barren room. Hanging
snowflakes cut from old newspapers doesn’t help. Or the lone, newspaper-wrapped
presents: two-liter bottles of soda
Sleeping on
mattresses on the floor with macaroni and cheese as the designated Christmas
dinner, the last thing Grace needs is to help deliver care packages to the
needy. Yet the church has been there for her and her five-and -seven-year-old
daughters. She reluctantly agrees—and begins an unexpected journey.
Where can my readers find you online?
Thank you, colleen, for this interview. I hope my readers
will check out your new Christmas book.
15 comments:
Colleen is one of my favorite authors. Thsnk you both 😫 for the interview and giveaway. Merry Christmas to you both.
This book sounds perfect, especially this time of year, when you need a quick escape to regroup! Thanks for sharing the chance to win! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! rw620 AT aol DOT com
This sounds so good.This book would be great to add to Christmas gifts.
I love Colleen! She and I are buddies, and she was (and still is) my mentor.
Great interview!
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this sounds like a lovely book.
Christmas stories are the absolute best of all! I would love to read this book!
Nothing beats the joy of Jesus Christ's Birth! Thanks for the giveaway :)
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I love EVERTYTHUING Christmas!
Thank you for the interesting Interview and for the giveaway
I have a copy of this book and treasure it. The stories are heartfelt and beautifully written.
This sounds like a wonderful book. I'd love the chance to win/read it.
Thank you,for the great giveaway opportunity.
Thank you all so much for your comments. They are so encouraging and heartwarming.
The winner of this wonderful Christmas book is Robin. Congratulations! I know you'll enjoy this special book. The author will be getting in touch with you soon.
Thank you Linda & Colleen! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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