Interview with Ginger Solomon and a Giveaway!!

Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance. This week, I’m so thrilled to introduce to you fellow InspyRomance contributor, Ginger Solomon.  Ginger is the homeschooling mother of seven (I know! I *love* that!) who is also writes for three blogs and is president of her writers group. She is truly a Proverbs 31 woman who writes with God in her mind and heart. I hope you enjoy this interview. AND – Ginger is giving away an ebook of her release, One Choice! Wait until you read about this book — you’ll definitely want to enter to win it! So, check out the Rafflecopter below with the entry instructions.

Thank you for joining me today, Ginger!

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m a mom to seven wonderful children (yep, they’re all mine). I’ve homeschooled them from the beginning and have two that have graduated and moved on to college. In addition to writing, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and playing video games with my children. We live on a 7-acre mini farm where we have a large garden, many different kinds of trees and berries, and free-range chickens.

OneChoice 453x680Tell us about your current release.

My debut novel is titled One Choice. Here’s the blurb:

Cahri Michaels is American by birth, but Belikarian by choice. Being selected to participate in the Bridal March forces her to give up the independent life she’s created for herself. She’s not ready to be anyone’s wife, much less to a man she doesn’t know.

Prince Josiah Vallis despises the centuries old tradition—the Bridal March—that is forcing him to choose a wife from fifty women. Why does it matter that he’s twenty-five and still single?

When Cahri and Josiah meet, sparks fly. Will it ignite a godly love that can see them through or will they be burned, never to be the same?

If you knew ahead of time your book would benefit only one person on their spiritual journey, would you still write it?

Absolutely. If I can touch only one, I would still want to touch the one. There’s an old song we sang in youth when I was in high school called “It Only Takes a Spark.” If I’m able to be that spark in someone’s life, or even if I’m only planting a seed that is watered and brought to maturity by someone else, I am willing. My goal in my writing, and everything I do – though I’m far from perfect at it – is to bring glory to God.

Do you feel pressured to compromise your standards in order to reach a larger audience or be more successful?

No. Success is relative. This leads back to the previous question. If I reach the one person that God wants my story to reach, whether published or not, then I am a success. I really try to write for an audience of One, and if He chooses to send my story out, it will reach who it needs to reach, when he/she needs to receive it. It’s not about me. And while this sounds really holy, it’s what’s in my heart. Do I want to reach a larger audience, or be more successful? Sure, who doesn’t? But I keep reminding myself over and over, and over and over that it’s not about me.

Have you always wanted to write a book?

No. I’ve only been writing for a few years. I’ve journaled for a long time and then it came to the point where the desire to write was so strong, but as I stared at my blank journal page, I didn’t know what to say. One night I had a dream and it stayed with me for days, so I started writing. That became my first book (which will never be published). To this date, all of my book ideas have started with a single scene coming to me in a dream. I write it down, put it aside and let it simmer, if you will, until I have a general idea of where I want the story to go. Only then do I sit down to write without plotting. I get to “read” the story as I write it. And sometimes my characters throw me a doozy of a plot twist. *smile*

Ginger picDo you have your plotline and character development already laid out before you begin writing a book, or do they develop as you write?

Ah, oops. I basically answered that question above. I learn about my characters first. I search the internet for their faces, give them personalities based on the Jung theory, and decide their backstory. I create a calendar to keep my timeline straight. I also research or imagine the setting in great detail – going as far as using a computer program to design the house and the layout of the furniture. After that, I write and let the story lead me as it will.

What is one thing that you “never saw yourself doing” and either do it now or have done?

I never, ever saw myself having and homeschooling seven children. Due to some things in my past, I got married thinking that I couldn’t have children, which was okay with me. I don’t really like kids much. There was also no such thing as homeschooling. After my first child was born (11 months after our wedding), God moved us to an area with large families who homeschooled. I learned A LOT during that time, and while I hated the area, I am so glad God took us there.

Find Ginger online!

A Bed of Roses…Thorns Included

Writing Prompts & Thoughts & Ideas…Oh My!

Inspy Romance Blog

Facebook Author Page

Twitter @GingerS219

Pinterest

Find One Choice Online!

Astraea Press

Smashwords

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    • Elizabeth Dent on March 26, 2014 at 12:09
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    I love the interview . I have not read any of your books Ginger Solomon , but this one sounds good . I always love to try new authors . Thanks for the chance . I would love to win your ebook . Hi Hallee and I do love your books .
    lizd225(at)gmail(dot)com

      • Ginger Solomon on March 26, 2014 at 13:52
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      Thanks, Elizabeth. This is my first novel, so I’m still pretty new at this publishing game. Good luck.

    • Gingers219 on March 26, 2014 at 12:14
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    Thanks for the interview, Hallee. It was fun to answer your reader’s questions.

  1. Book sounds great. I enjoyed the interview. I agree if one sole is reached it is a blessing.
    Blessings
    Diana
    joeym11@frontier.com

      • Ginger Solomon on March 26, 2014 at 13:53
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      Thanks, Diana.

  2. Great interview, Hallee and Ginger! I’m sharing your giveaway in our Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Goodreads groups!

      • Ginger Solomon on March 26, 2014 at 15:13
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      Thanks for commenting and for sharing, Cathy.

  3. I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord… I never thought I would have 7 kids either. I had 9 misscarriages. I turn 50 this May. I also homeschool and have 3 at home right now. I am also the grandmamma of 7 ! Isn’t God interesting in the way he blesses our lives ?
    Love and blessings
    Linda Finn
    Faithful Acres Books
    http://www.faithfulacres.net
    faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com

      • Ginger Solomon on March 27, 2014 at 09:41
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      Yes, Linda, He is most definitely interesting. I think He must have a great sense of humor and daily gets a good chuckle because of my household. 🙂

    • Donna Faglie on March 26, 2014 at 15:19
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    I really enjoyed the interview, it’s always great to get more of an “insight” of the author that you are reading (or going to start reading). I am always excited to find a new Christian authors! I heard about you from a post of Cathy Bryant and would love to win an ebook copy of One Choice! Sooo, cross your fingers!! LOL

      • Ginger Solomon on March 27, 2014 at 09:43
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      Good luck, Donna. Thanks for stopping by.

    • Sandra L. on March 26, 2014 at 23:37
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    Awesome interview. I love “meeting” new (to me) authors! Your book sounds intriguing!

      • Ginger Solomon on March 27, 2014 at 09:44
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      Thanks, Sandra. I think I’m probably pretty new to everyone with the exception of some other writers. One Choice is my debut novel. 🙂

  4. A great interview. Thanks Hallee for spo
    Ginger, I believe you are the Proverbs 31 woman definitely, but with a super hero cape 🙂
    I also homeschooled our kids however, we only had 3.
    God bless you for your writing, and for your obedience to Him…for your humble willingness to write for even one person…
    You are an inspiration Ginger, a great role model a someone who I want to be like

      • Ginger Solomon on March 27, 2014 at 09:47
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      OH, do not hand me that super hero cape; it might get torn as I run around trying to look like I have it all together. 🙂
      God’s grace is the only way I’m able to do what I do, and some days I do run around like a chicken with its head cut off (they actually run around wildly, like a very drunk person – you don’t want to know how I know this LOL).

  5. Hi Ginger & Hallie –

    I enjoyed learning more about you and your writing. My best friend homeschooled her kids for several years, and they did very well.

    Blessings,
    Susan 🙂

    1. Thanks Susan. Homeschooling is not for everyone, but I enjoy it — most days.

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