Megan Besing has graciously offered to give away a hard copy (US ONLY) of this new release. You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends March 1, 2018. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you and pass on your information.) Here's Megan...
Write what you know…
Or maybe not.
When I first started writing, there was no way I would
have pictured myself as a historical author. For one, I’m not a history buff,
and two, the idea was a bit overwhelming. I mean, what if you write something
that wasn’t accurate to the time period? And just, no. Never.
I was happy to remain in my comfortable YA world I was
reading and writing in and planned to stay far away from all the things I
didn’t know much about.
Have you ever been pushed out of your comfort zone?
Yeah, me too. This time, thankfully, I didn’t have to jump in right away. I
just tipped my toe over the edge. A contest called for historical story ideas,
and one popped into my head, so I sent it off.
And they liked it.
Which was exciting and scary and sent me into a bit of
a panic mode.
But you know what the advice of: “Write what you know”
doesn’t tell you? That you can learn new things.
Who knew. 😉
I became a ‘student’ again, reading fiction and
nonfiction of the time periods. Antique stores became my best friends. The end
result of stepping out of our comfort zones is usually growth. And braving all
things historical eventually led me to my debut, Perfect for the Preacher, which is included in The Mail-Order Brides Collection.
So, yes, write what you know, but don’t let that stop
you. Keep learning and pressing on and never say never … it might just be the
open door ahead.
About the book...
The
Mail-Order Brides Collection: 9 Historical Stories of Marriage that Precedes
Love
What kind of woman would answer an advertisement and
marry a stranger?
Escape into the history of the American West along
with nine couples whose relationships begin with advertisements for mail-order
brides. Placing their dreams for new beginnings in the hands of a stranger,
will each bride be disappointed, or will some find true love?
About the story...
Perfect
for the Preacher by Megan Besing
1897, Indiana
Fresh from seminary, Amos Lowry believes marriage will
prove to his skeptical congregation that he’s mature. If only his mail-order
bride wasn’t an ex-saloon girl and, worse, pregnant.
Purchase Links...
About Megan...
Megan
Besing adores reading, writing, and reviewing stories with
happily-ever-afters. She’s received many awards, including being a
multi-category finalist in ACFW’s Genesis and a winner of MCRW’s Melody of Love
contest. Her debut Perfect for the Preacher released February 2018 in Barbour’s
Mail-Order Brides Novella Collection.
She lives in Indiana with her husband and their
children, where she dreams of the beach and drinks way too many Vanilla Cokes.
Connect with Megan on Facebook
and at www.meganbesing.com.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I am SO excited to learn of another brides collection. I might be slightly obsessed :p Megan's story sounds especially interesting with the twist of his bride being pregnant. I commend her for writing something she wasn't familiar with. I know all too well how difficult it can be to step out of your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteThat's not necessarily a bad thing, Darlene, lol :)
DeleteYes, I like the twist with Megan's story, too, and I agree about stepping outside the comfort zone. I've done it a few times, but not always willingly.
Good luck!
Darelene, I may be slightly obsessed with...well, reading. :)
ReplyDeleteAs am I!
DeleteMe, three!
DeleteNo, not really, I stay pretty much inside my comfort zone, lol. I know, B-O-R-I-N-G, lol. Anyway thank you for the chance to win a copy of this novella collections book.
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I don't like stepping outside my comfort zone. I've done it, but sometimes it's because I was "pushed." However, it turned out far better than I ever expected.
DeleteYou're very welcome. Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.
Ooo sounds interesting. Especially with the different lives if all of the brides
ReplyDeleteThese novella collections are so much fun to read :)
DeleteGood luck, and thanks for stopping by!
I'd been teaching at the same school for 10 years and was pretty unhappy. When I was thinking about making a move, my husband really encouraged me to do it....and then he clicked "submit" on my transfer request email when I was back and forth about sending it. The good news is that I DID move schools and am much happier now!
ReplyDeleteDianna
I'm so glad to hear that, Dianna! Good for your husband (and you). Yes, it sometimes takes a "nudge" from God. I've had that a time or two, as well.
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!
Love Megan’s story. That she can start over is wonderful. I love the feeling of “the build.”
ReplyDeleteYes, so true.
DeleteGood luck, and thanks for stopping by!
Yes, I am way out of my comfort zone in moderating the FB group Heart"wings". It's stretching me in ways I never imagined!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Becky. Sometimes it's good to have that "nudge." I'm glad it's working well for you at Heart"wings."
DeleteGood luck!