Welcome to the Blog Tour for Escape to Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Escape to Whispering Creek
Author: Barbara M. Britton
Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Emma Uranova enjoys her office job until her boss disappears with the investors' money. To avoid the media storm and false accusations, Emma flees to Whispering Creek, Tennessee to live on her best friend' s secluded property. When a temporary position opens up in Nashville, Emma leaves small-town anonymity to pad her depleted bank account. With a handsome new boss and a steady income, Emma believes life is looking up... until she discovers she has transported the scandal in her backpack. Where is God when her life is falling apart?
Wade Donoven is recuperating from a crash that sidelined him from the family electrical business. Worse yet, his prodigal younger brother is getting the glory for Wade' s accomplishments. Desperation, and physical setbacks, have him agreeing to let Emma help him manage the business office. But when trouble follows her to his doorstep, Wade must make some difficult choices. Sending Emma back to Whispering Creek may unknowingly place the woman he's come to love in danger.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barbara M Britton | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBubExcerpt: Sam & Emma talking about Jesus.
Sam linked her arm. “Jesus is our rock. He’ll give us wisdom and protection.”
“I know.” Emma forced a smile. “It’s just that with this scandal, it seems there are a few pebbles between my feet and the rock. I get an unsteady feeling. Like I’m reaching for God and He’s backing away.”
“Those pebbles are in your imagination. God knows every detail of what is happening in your life. Satan might be pitching fast balls, but God’s got an enormous glove and perfect reflexes.”
Emma laughed. “Spoken by a teacher who pulled recess duty.”
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About the Author
Barbara M. Britton lives in Southeast, Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it accumulates under three inches. She writes Christian romantic adventures for teens and adults from Bible Times to present-day USA. Barbara has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate.
Connect with Barbara by visiting barbarambritton.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Author Interview
Barbara: I loved writing the character of Emma in “Christmas at Whispering Creek.” Emma was fun and forthright. I decided Emma needed to find love in Tennessee like her best friend Samantha. I challenged spunky Emma with a string of unexpected events. When her life is turned upside down, Emma is forced to stand on the Rock—Jesus!
Emma’s favorite verse is Psalm 18:2a: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. She needs that inspiration to straighten out her troubles.
Q: How long did it take to write this book?
Barbara: It takes me about nine months to write a story and then edit the pages. I wrote this story when many family members were going through health issues and needed surgery. I thank my critique partners for keeping me on track. It would have been easy to stop writing or take a break from the story. God was faithful and I finished the story despite traveling to take care of family members.
Wade goes through a health crisis of his own in this novel, and I could relate to his setbacks. Health challenges can be a real struggle.
Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?
Barbara: Wade and Cole Donoven are involved with the family electrical business. Emma works in the office of Donoven Electric. I had to learn the terms for electrical parts and how a trade business is run. One of the electricians that worked in my own home told me a story about a burning power cord. You will find a bad power cord in this book.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote from Escape to Whispering Creek?
Barbara: The final line in this excerpt is one of my favorites because it fits Emma’s personality.
“You don’t think the press will follow you down here, do you?”
“I hope not.” Emma rubbed her stiff neck. She glanced at the stars above and silently asked the Lord for protection. She didn’t want a circus on Sam’s doorstep. “Though, I never thought I would be associated with an investment fraud scandal. If I had, I certainly wouldn’t have bought a car that screams ‘look at cute little me.’”
Sam laughed. The best sound of the day. “Your life screams ‘look at cute little me.’”
When did you first know you wanted to be an author?
Barbara: Being an author was never on my radar screen. I taught chapel to elementary students and enjoyed relaying Bible stories and theology in a creative way. I prayed that the Lord would give me creativity to finish my chapel lessons, and a story popped into my head. I started writing a book. I finished four books and then I finally sold one. The first book I sold was a takeoff of a Bible story. They always say to write what you know.
“Escape to Whispering Creek” is my tenth book. I never dreamed I would be an author, but God had other plans for me. Writing Christian Fiction is a blessing.
Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?
Barbara: When I was in junior high, I lived in California and participated in a 4-H club. I loved to grow vegetables and won a pin for my study of plant science.
Q: What are you currently reading? What is your favorite genre to read?
Barbara: I’m reading a middle grade novel called “A Horse for Kate” by Miralee Ferrell. I help out with my church’s library and parents are asking for more middle grade selections.
I like Christian romance novels. My favorite tropes are stuck in a storm and opposites attract.
Q: What is your favorite hobby?
Barbara: Writing is a tough business in the 21st Century because I not only have to write the story, but I also have to promote my work. Promotion involves being a graphic artist for images, traveling to events, teaching classes, investing in debut authors, and staying fresh with my writing and marketing skills. With the little time I have left, I enjoy baking and walking. I need to walk off the calories in the food I make. My degree is in dietetics, so I spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Q: What is your favorite season and why?
Barbara: Growing up in California, and spending a decade in Texas, I didn’t pay much attention to the seasons. I’ve lived in Wisconsin for over twenty years, and I love the fall. The colorful trees and the moderate temperatures are wonderful. Winters are tough in Wisconsin, but the snow is beautiful as long as there is no place you have to be. I learned that you have to venture out and drive in the snow because sporting games do not get called when there are only flurries.
I always winterize my trunk with cat litter for traction, water bottles (Which will freeze), an ice scraper, blankets, and a box of granola bars. You probably think I’m crazy for liking the winter months. Freezing temperatures make the spring so much sweeter.
Thank you so much for being part of my tour!
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive an Escape to Whispering Creek prize bundle which includes: a print Copy of "Escape to Whispering Creek" and book swag, a CD of Pelican Book Group Editor's Choice novels including Barbara's "Lioness: Mahlah's Journey", a $10 Amazon gift card, a teacup and a box of Emma's favorite tea, a scented candle, a Scripture stone, and cactus stickers...just like Herbie!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 7, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 14, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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