Another Interview with Lillian Penner

I participated in a Virtual Blog Tour recently with several bloggers, the following is an interview taken by one blogger, Susan K. Beatty. You will learn why I wrote the book Grandparenting with a Purpose and learn what I would like for you to take away from the book.

Interview:

When did you first know you wanted to be an author?  Probably about 15 years ago

When you are not writing, what other hats do you wear? What do you do for fun?I am a wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother, prayer group leader, friend, neighbor, etc.,   Have lunch with friends, play word games, and travel.

What is your favorite genre to read? What about that genre draws you? At this point, I am interested in reading about the trends in our culture because I feel that is what I should write about to educate grandparents about the urgency to pray intentionally for their grandchildren. If I do recreational reading it would be Christian fiction.

What is your favorite holiday? And why? Christmas. I like the festivities, family time, decorations, and baking cookies.

What historical figure do you admire and why?  Billy Graham. I admire his dedication to sharing the gospel with the world.

In a library or a bookstore – what section do you head to first? Christian fiction, I always have enjoyed the Amish fiction.

What in your background brought you to the writing of this book? My Christian heritage. My family goes back many God-believing generations and I want to pass on that Godly heritage.

What research did you do for this book? Reading mostly “Grandma, I need your Prayers” written by Quin Sherrer & Ruthanne Garlock. Books about Prayer.

If readers have just one takeaway from this book, what do you want it to be? That God has given them a responsibility to spiritually influence their grandchildren and be their prayer warriors.

What is your current WIP?  What can you tell us about it? My current WIP is blogging twice weekly on my website about grandparenting.

Because I am a K-12 school librarian I have to ask – what is your favorite children’s book? You are Special by Max Lucado

Every year I organize a Young Authors Day for the kids at our school. What advice would you give to a child who wants to be a writer? Write what you think about mostly.

Thank you, Lillian, for taking a few minutes to participate in this interview. My readers and I enjoy getting to know the authors.      By Susan K. Beatty, Author, Facebook

Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for Your Grandchildren is available on this website for a discounted price of $15.00 including shipping. Join the many grandparents who have purchased the book. The book will encourage you, challenge you, and give you many suggestions to intentionally pray for your dear grandchildren of all ages.