Today I am interviewing an author friend, Ann Knowles about
her recently released book, The Extraordinary Presence of God.
Me: Hello Ann,
and welcome. I’m thrilled to have you with me today. Let’s begin today with a
little information about you; then we’ll talk about your book. Where do
you call home?
Ann: I’m a Carolina girl, but I’ve spent about
half of my life living in other places—Berlin, Germany, San Antonio, TX,
Columbia, SC.
What would you do with your life if you didn't write?
Ann: I’d clean my house. There is so little time
for that these days. I’d like to own an RV and travel across the US
Me: Who inspired
in you a love for books?
Ann: My mother used to read to me every day. When
I was seven, she read Little Women by
Louisa M. Alcott and A Magic Garden by Gene Stratton Porter to me, books far above my level, but
she made them come to life. When she went shopping, my favorite treat was a
book.
Me: How many
books have you published? Do you also write other things—articles? short
stories? Etc.
Ann: The
Extraordinary Presence of God is my second published
book—I’ve been publishing since 1986—I’ve published more than 60 articles and
devotions in the past year.
Me: Publishing is
an arduous process and often takes many rejections before we get published. How
many rejections did you get before you published a book?
Ann: I attended the 2014 GPCWC and met with
three reps from traditional publishers who asked me to send the first three
stories of the book to them. I only sent it to Write Integrity Press and it was
accepted. I have had articles rejected, but I mostly write by assignment.
Me: Tell us a little about your book.
Ann: The Extraordinary Presence of God is an inspirational book of true stories
about ordinary people from all walks of life who have had extraordinary things
happen in their lives. They believe those events were miracles from God. I’m
especially happy about this book because I have dedicated all proceeds to
Christ to the World Ministries. Learn about them here www.christtotheworld.com
Me: Would you
share a favorite Scripture verse or a passage of Scripture that means a lot to
you?
Ann: My compass verse has been Proverbs 3:5,6
since the day I gave my heart to Jesus. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He
will direct your paths.”
Me: Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
Ann: Thanks so much for having me, Harriet. I’ve
enjoyed answering your questions and telling you about The Extraordinary Presence of God.Me: Thank
you for sharing your new book with us, Ann. I hope when the next book comes
out, you'll revisit.
You can find Ann at here:
Question for blog readers: Have you
or someone close to you ever experienced a miraculous event in your life? Tell
about it in 2-3 sentences.
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