Author Valerie Hansen & Is Life All Roses & Chocolate Bon-bons??
My guest today is a good friend Valerie Whisenand who also writes for Love Inspired, all three of their lines, Romance, Suspense and Historical. She’s a triple threat! Here’s Val:
“My heroines may sometimes act as if they’re half a sandwich short of a picnic but, like me, they persevere through all their trials. Hey, if daily life was too easy it might get boring, right?
My Love Inspired Classics for May, HER BROTHER’S KEEPER and OUT OF THE DEPTHS, were first released in 2005 as separate books, although they do feature the same family so they make a perfect combo. Although those heroines are very different, they both share the same willingness to strive for what’s right and to face whatever comes with courage – and humor. I learned a long time ago that I may as well laugh, if possible, because weeping just makes my eyes puffy and my nose stuffy. 
The other book, which is coming to stores in June, is THREAT OF DARKNESS, a Love Inspired Suspense. It’s very special in many ways. It, and the other two I’ve written under “The Defenders” series banner, features brave, selfless women who volunteer for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for children.
A judge assigns each volunteer to a child’s case and that person stays with it until the problems are resolved, providing the child with an impartial adult voice during court proceedings. Imagine how heart-wrenching it must be, yet how ultimately rewarding to see innocent children escape the terrible situations that have thrust them into the legal system.
The first book, NIGHTWATCH, from Oct. 2011, has already won several national awards and I have high hopes for THREAT OF DARKNESS and the third title, STANDING GUARD, which is coming this year in Sept. Each story stands alone while secondary characters step forward to become the heroes and heroines of subsequent books. Kind of like life. You never know who may shine when they need to.
I became a Christian when I was thirty and assumed that my life would then be all roses and chocolate bonbons. That’s fine, except the roses have thorns and the chocolate makes me fat! The difference is the Lord’s presence in my daily living and an awakening to things which are truly important. I love my family more than ever and have become a part of this rural community in ways I had only dreamed of.
One of my special blessings has been to write for Love Inspired in all three of their lines; romance, suspense and historical. I’ll not only have four books out in 2012, there are already several scheduled for 2013 and most of my backlist is available as ebooks. If I got much happier I’d be dangerous!”–Val
I think this blog tells you not only about Valerie’s books but also her approach to life. She’s my friend who always forwards comics to me–especially Maxine!
Valerie has very kindly offered TWO GIVEAWAYS, one of each book– so be sure to leave a comment to be entered into the drawing.
Questions to consider:
When did you come to faith?
Why doesn’t faith protect us from all the dangers this world has?”–Lyn
For more info about Valerie, drop by http://www.valeriehansen.com/
