I’m thrilled to have my friend and fellow historical romance writer Misty M. Beller as guest today. We roomed together at the 2014 ACFW and have remained friends ever since. Enjoy the interview and then be sure to enter to win your choice of either a print copy (US addressed only) or an e-copy of her new release, This Daring Journey.
Hi Misty! Thanks for joining us today! Please share with us your favorite part of the writing process.
Hmm…I think it’s those last few chapters of each book, where the writing tends to flow freely and I’m completely immersed in the story. I thoroughly understand my characters (for the most part) and they seem to take over the book!
Yes! I know what you mean! You have several books set in the wilderness. What draws you to the untamed mountain setting?
I’ve always loved the peacefulness of country life, far away from the sights and sounds of civilization. I love the idea of having to make do with what’s around you, as well. Learning to survive and thrive on the gifts God gave us in nature. And the mountains… (sigh) Their amazing grandeur calls me in a way it’s hard to describe. That’s my happy place. 😊
I so agree! My husband and I just returned from a trip to the Smoky Mountains. So beautiful! And such a vivid reminder of God’s handiwork! How similar would you say you are to your heroines?
That’s a great question! I think there’s at least a little bit of me in each of the leading ladies in my stories. Each story seems to have a different part of me, though.
What take-away value do you want readers to gain from this latest novel?
This Daring Journey is a story of trust. Learning to trust that God is taking us to the best possible place for us, even if it doesn’t look at all like what we thought we wanted. And learning to trust those things we hold dearest into the hands of our capable Father.
A wonderful message. Thanks for sharing. What advice would you give to an aspiring writer?
This is always a tough question, because there are so many things that are helpful! First, place your writing journey in God’s hands. Seek Him above everything, and He’ll lead You along the path He’s chosen to reach His very best for you! Second, read a LOT. Read in your genre. Read writing craft books. Absorb everything you can. Third, join a writing organization that focuses on the type of books you write. Joining ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) was one of the most helpful things I’ve done to grow as a writer. In fact, that’s where I met Cynthia, and for that, I’ll always be grateful to the organization! I’m also a member of Novelists, Inc. (for career novelists) and RWA (Romance Writers of America).
Aaw, thanks so much, my friend! I’m so grateful the Lord allowed our paths to cross! What can we expect to see from you in the future?
I have one final book coming in the Heart of the Mountains series. This Healing Journey is a reunion between some of my favorite characters in this series and those in the Mountain Dreams Series. I LOVED writing that book! It also has a great plot of its own, with new characters to fall in love with. That book releases June 19th.
Then my last book of the year is Hope’s Highest Mountain, a new series releasing from Bethany House on October 1st. Being published by them is something of a childhood dream of mine, so I feel incredibly blessed that God has carried it through.
Oooh! So excited for you. Both sound wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Misty M. Beller writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.
She was raised on a farm in South Carolina, so her Southern roots run deep. Growing up, her family was close, and they continue to keep that priority today. Her husband and children now add another dimension to her life, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
God has placed a desire in Misty’s heart to combine her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life, writing historical novels that display God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
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Read how God works in the lives of Cynthia Roemer’s characters in her Inspirational, Historical Romance (Prairie Sky) Series.
UNDER THIS SAME SKY ~ BOOK ONE
UNDER PRAIRIE SKIES ~ BOOK TWO
~Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!! ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY BELOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN EITHER A PRINT COPY (US ONLY) OR AN E-BOOK COPY OF THIS DARING JOURNEY!
As a half-Indian raised among her Peigan tribe, Moriah Clark knows better than to trust white people. The tragedy that resulted in her birth is proof enough. But when her trusted grandfather marries her to a white man, she has no choice to but to obey and hope this new life isn’t her downfall. Her white husband turns out to be a decent sort, but his unexpected death left her to birth a newborn baby among hostile mountain men. She wants nothing more than to retreat to the safe haven of her tribal upbringing. When a mysterious frontiersman arrives on her doorstep seeking her deceased husband, his offer to escort her and the babe to her people seems like the opportunity she’s been praying to find. But can she trust him?
Samuel Grant has been sent to retrieve Henry Clark for his sister’s wedding, but the sight that greets him at the little cabin in the woods is not what he expected. Not only has the man died, but Henry’s wife is fighting off an aggressive gang of men at gunpoint—while trying to conceal a newborn. He can’t leave the pair unattended, so helping her travel into the mountain country to reach her family seems like the only option. If he can win her trust, that is.
No, I haven’t read any of Misty’s books.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for the Author Page Like, Connie! Blessings!
I encourage to read Under the Prairie Sky and then Under the Same Sky.
Thanks so much, Bonnie! Your support means so much! God bless!
I have not read any of Misty’s books, but I’m pretty sure I have one on my Kindle. I’m Maura and read it in paperback, still haven’t gotten to it yet.
Hi Patty! Thanks for stopping by to enter. Blessings!
New to me Author
Her books 📚 Sound Great 👍
Thank you
Glad to introduce you, Linda! Blessings!
So glad you stopped by, Linda. I’m glad to introduce you to Misty!
Thank You ☺
Her books are very captivating! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy!
Hi Lual! Thanks for your comment. The best to you in the contest!
I also love books set in the mountains! This series sounds wonderful!
Hi Candace! I hope you enjoy Misty’s mountain series. Thanks for stopping by to enter!
I’d sure love to read Misty Beiler’s new book, The Daring Journey. It looks very interesting!
The best to you in the contest, Linda! Blessings!
I’ve read one of her books and I loved it.
I read, and enjoyed This Freedom Journey. I look forward to reading more books from Misty!
Hi Trisha! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy more of Misty’s novels.
I have read some of Misty’s books. I enjoyed them all and didn’t gave a favorite.
Thanks for sharing, Leslie. It’s hard to choose a favorite sometimes. Blessings!
No, I haven’t read Misty’s books, but this Daring Journey sounds interesting.
Thanks for stopping by to enter, Beth! Blessings!
Thank you, Cynthia and Misty, for a great interview! Misty, I read your This Treacherous Journey last year which I absolutely loved. In fact, it was one of the best books I read last year. I am looking forward to your new series, especially since it’s being published by Bethany House. I will make a purchase suggestion to my public library since Bethany House is one of their vendors.
Hi Sharon! Yes. That was a good one. The best to you in the contest!
No. Misty is a new to me author, but I just went to her website & signed up for her newsletter. Her books look like the type I enjoy. Thanks for sharing with us!
Wonderful! Thanks, Robin. God bless!
I have not read any of Misty’s book.
Hi Sonnetta! Thanks for entering! Always great to have you stop by my blog.
Yes, I have read a couple of her books. Great 👍
Hi Lucy! Great to have you stop by and share your thoughts!
I would recommend Misty’s books, i have read quite a few of them, she writes good clean stories set with a Mountain theme or on a Ranch, my friend at Church likes her books as well, blessings.
Great to hear from you, Ann! I know you enjoy Misty’s novels. Thanks for your input. Blessings!
I have not had the pleasure of reading one of Misty Beller’s books, but it sounds like I need to remedy that soon.
Hi Perrianne! I hope you’ll enjoy Misty’s sweet style of writing.
I too love the peacefulness of country life, as I have lived the country life in my home in North Carolina all of my 75 years! Nothing like hearing the frogs, the birds, a special woodpecker in my yard! Sitting in my swing, reading a good book like yours, Misty and sipping on a tall glass of iced tea! Nothing better! Also love going to the NC mountains and reading about them! Thanks for the chance!
Aah! You’re very kind, Rebecca! Thank you! There is nothing more soothing than God’s creation! Thanks for sharing!
I also love the peacefulness of country life as I’ve lived in a country home all of my 75 years! I love hearing the frogs croaking in the pond, the birds chirping in the trees, and me sitting on the porch, reading a good book such as yours, Misty, and sipping on a tall glass of iced tea! Nothing better! Thanks for the chance!
No place like the country!!
I reviewed This Homeward Journey and really enjoyed it. I would love to read more of Misty’s books!
Hi Lila! Thanks for stopping by. The best to you in the giveaway!
I haven’t read any of her books yet but they are on my list!
Thanks, Amelia! Blessings!
I have only read one of her books so far, This Freedom Journey of the Heart of the Mountains series and loved it. I have a few of the others in this series on my TBR list and hope to get to them soon. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck everyone.
Thanks, Debbie! The best to you in the giveaway!
I’ve read a couple of Misty’s books and she is a good writer. Would enjoy reading this one.
Hi Vivian! Great to have you stop by. The best to you in the giveaway!
Thank you so much Cynthia and Misty! Cynthia notified me I won! I’m so looking forward to reading This Daring Journey, Misty. I love that series. Thanks again!
So pleased you won, Sharon! Enjoy!