Robin Lee Hatcher: I'm
the author of 65 books (to date). I began my writing career in the
general mass market (30 releases), but I answered God's call to write
for Him in 1997. My first Christian novel, The Forgiving Hour,
was released in February 1999. I'm a native Idahoan, and I love
everything about my state which is why most of my books are set here.
I'm a wife, mom, and grandma (the latter being one of the coolest things
to "be" that was ever invented). In my spare time, I like to spoil my
dog and cat, take rides on my bike along the Boise River Greenbelt, and
knit prayer shawls and funky scarves.
ib4b: Give us a little background on your latest novel.
RLH: My latest novel is Heart of Gold,
which officially released on Valentine's Day 2012. It is set in the
Boise Basin (the mountains north of Boise) in a gold rush town called
Grand Coeur in 1864. Spoiled and headstrong, Shannon, the heroine, is a
displaced Virginian and an ardent supporter of her beloved South. The
hero, Matthew, is one of the best stagecoach drivers west of the
Mississippi, but he has been forced to settle down, at least
temporarily, while he cares for his ailing sister and her son. What
neither of them knows is that God is at work behind the scenes and is
lovingly bringing them together to discover the true desires of their
hearts.
RLH: Many,
many years ago, while researching for another book set in Idaho
Territory during the Civil War, I came across the information about
Confederate supporters attempting to steal and send gold shipments to
the South. This happened in Idaho and throughout the western states and
territories, all of which "belonged" to the Union. I was fascinated by
it, but it wasn't useful for the particular book I was writing at the
time. When I began thinking about the book that would become Heart of
Gold, I remembered that tidbit of research and the story began coming
together in my mind.
ib4b: I loved this aspect of the story. There's so much history that I'm not even aware of! What do you hope readers will take away from reading it?
RLH: I
believe the underlying thread that runs through all of my books is
about the amazing grace of God and how He is working in our lives, even
when we are completely unaware of it.
RLH: I
would want a young (30-ish) George Strait to play Matthew. I know
casting doesn't work that way, but that's who I envisioned when I wrote
the book. I am unable to come up with an actress who I think would
embody Shannon. Maybe Reese Witherspoon with red hair. I think she can
play spoiled and headstrong.
RLH: My
former work life was bookkeeping and office administration. In 1981, I
decided to try to write a book. I wrote in the evenings and on weekends.
That book and its sequel were published in early 1984. In 1990, the
month my ninth book was published, I quit my day job to write full time.
I've been at it ever since.
RLH: Little Women; Jo's Boys; the complete Trixie Beldon series; Old Bones; Champion Dog Prince Tom; Irish Red
RLH: Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs
ib4b: My husband and I often talk about what concerts we can only dream of going to. What bands/artists make your list?
ib4b: My husband and I often talk about what concerts we can only dream of going to. What bands/artists make your list?
RLH: George Strait; Brad Paisley; Carrie Underwood; Steven Curtis Chapman; Nicole C. Mullen; Babbie Mason; and plenty more
ib4b: We may be kindred spirits where music is concerned. [Grin!] What's your favorite movie?
RLH: Once
again, too many to give just one. I have a huge DVD collection and watch
my favorites over and over and over again. Among my favorites: An Ideal
Husband; Sense and Sensibilities; Pride and Prejudice; Fiddler on the
Roof; About a Boy; The Help
ib4b: If you painted every room in your house only one color, which color would you choose?
RLH: Something
in either the mauve tones or the teal tones. Those are my favorite
colors. I uses to have a bedroom with mauve and teal walls. Loved it.
But I'm not sure I would want those colors in every room in the house,
year after year. Light tan (the color of all the walls of my current
home) probably serves me best.
RLH: I
have countless favorite Bible verses. I've been reading and studying
the Bible daily for decades. But the verse God used to change the
direction of my writing career is this one:
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, NASB95)
ib4b: I love that verse too! I'm so thankful that we are created in Christ! Can you tell us a bit about what you're working on now? When can we expect to see it in stores?
RLH: As I answer these questions, I'm in the midst of revisions for Betrayal,
the second book in the Where the Heart Lives trilogy (releasing in late
2012). And as soon as the revisions are done, I will return to writing Beloved, the third book in the Where the Heart Lives trilogy. It will release in May or June of 2013.
ib4b: You are one busy lady! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the Where the Heart Lives trilogy! Thanks so much for stopping by!
ib4b: You are one busy lady! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the Where the Heart Lives trilogy! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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