For the past few months, I've been praying about doing some interviews/guest posts on here. Today, I am excited to have our first interview with stay-at-home author, Sarah Holman.
Sarah: Well, I started writing when I was
eleven and thought I would always keep it as a hobby. While I had planned since
I was in my early teens to be a nurse. However, because of some health
challenges I was having, I realized I would not have the energy that I would
need to complete nursing school. God showed me that my writing could be my full
time writer. So, I followed His lead.
Me: About how much time do you spend
writing?
Sarah: I spend about eight hours a day working
on my writing in some form or fashion. I write blog posts, manage Homeschooled
Authors, as well as write and edit some almost every day.
Me: When you're not writing, what are some
things that you enjoy doing?
Sarah: Reading is number one on my list of
things I love. I read about two to three books a week. I also enjoy spending
time with my siblings, scrapbooking, sewing, and taking walks in the forest.
Me: What helps inspire you in writing?
(reading other books, listening to music, etc.)
Sarah: Movies are normally my biggest
inspiration. It is normally a single line or a side plot that I jump on and
want to make into a story. I also get a lot of inspiration from real life.
Watching people it a bit of a hobby.
Me: Have there been any Scripture verses
that God really used to encourage you in your writing journey?
Sarah: Always, but they are different for each
book. For instance, while I was writing A Different Kind of Courage, this verse
inspired me and drove the story forward.
This
is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness
instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates
the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be
exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be
seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
John 3:19-21 NIV
Me: How do you write? Do you usually spend some time
plotting and outlining or do you jump right in?
Sarah: I normally come up with an idea and add
it to my schedule or file it away for the future. Then, when it comes time to work
on a project, I dive right in. It normally takes me only a month to write it
and I do very little if any outlining. However, it then takes me about two
months to edit, then I send it to my editors, do a final edit, then publish.
That is how it works if things go perfectly, but they often don't.
Me: Out of all the books/short stories you
have written, what is your favorite? Why?
Sarah: Asking an author to pick a favorite
among the stories they wrote is like asking a parent to pick a favorite child.
Each book is dear for me for one reason or another. However, if I had to pick
one, I would pick A Different Kind of
Courage. It was so much fun combining my love of history and writing to
create this book.
Me: What would you say to encourage another
young, Christian writer?
Sarah: You are going to have people who love
your books no matter what you write and you are going to have people who hate
your books no matter what you write. Write for the glory of God and for Him
alone. When I started writing, my prayer was that for each book, one person
would be brought closer to God. I have been blessed to be able to hear some of
the stories of how God has used the books, and it has made all the work worthwhile.
And some random questions:
What is your favorite season?
Summer!
If you could go anywhere, where would
it be? Why?
England. I have always wanted to visit
the museums, visit some people I know there, and see an English castle.
What is your favorite time period?
Currently, it is the American
Revolution. Ever since I started writing A
Different Kind of Courage, I have come a bit obsessed over the time
period.
What is one dream that you have?
To host a conference for HomeschooledAuthors
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Romans 8:38-39
What is your salvation testimony?
When I was four or five I was watching
a Donut Man (a kids singing video) and it talked about salvation. I asked Jesus
into my heart at that very young age, and as I have grown, God has matured and
nurtured that faith.
Anything else about you or your writing
that you'd like to add?
I love staying connected
with my readers you can find me at my Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Pinterest, and also the website I run Homeschooled Authors.
Thanks for joining us, Sarah! Best wishes on your writing - and may God direct your steps!
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Note: While I interview different authors on here, I have not read all of their material and cannot personally endorse what I have not read. :)
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