Featured Interview With Linda Heavner Gerald
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Linda Heavner Gerald. I am a Renaissance Person. By this I mean that I have had several different lives. A Registered Nurse, Real Estate Broker, Mom, Retired and now Author. My writing is due to a vision which I experienced each night for years. Finally, I prayed for guidance. The result was my first book, Beaufort Betrayal. Now, I have seven published books which are doing well at http://amzn.to/1EtWIG5 (Amazon). My latest book is Confessions of an Assassin. This is my best work yet. I am very proud of it.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I began writing almost three years ago. Each day, I write. It has become my joy and passion. It is my hope that God will use my writing to touch a life. Hopefully, I demonstrate that HE loves all of us. None are beyond the redemptive love of God. No matter what you may have done, HE waits to show you forgiveness.
My experience as a Registered Nurse also allows me to incorporate current health issues in my writing. Hopefully, someone may seek care for a problem which seemed unimportant.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are: John Grisham, Nelson DeMille and Nicholas Sparks. I really love DeMille when he lets his wit lose. I try to use humor also even in dramatic events.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Confessions of an Assassin
Confessions of an Assassin is the story of Catherine Carnegie. Although she was born to a wealthy, prestigious family from New York, her dream was all things southern. “Cat” finally obtained everything that she dreamed of since childhood. Once established in the loveliest home in Eufaula, Alabama, she meets a vaguely familiar man from her college days who changes her life. What begins as a fun diversion attending state dinners in Washington, soon immerses her in a dangerous unknown government agency. Despite attempts to withdraw from their clutches, she realizes that they are ruthless and unwilling to ever let her leave. Her assignments become more dangerous; sent to various places all over the globe. Eventually, she is given her most heart wrenching assignment in Bali, Indonesia which will change her life forever. Finally, a package arrives unexpectantly. It is the gift which sets her free.
Upon completing this book, I realized that I had crossed a plateau in my writing. It is definitely my best work. Transporting the reader to Abaco, Bahamas; London, England; and Bali, Indonesia. I am able to use my travels to inspire my readers and allow them to see these places in their minds from the comfort and safety of home.
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