I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Katie in person two years ago, after following her popular blog for a while. I soon realized that she’s just as nice in real life as she is on the ‘net! We’re now agency mates, conference hooligans and we also received our first contracts around the same time, so we’re enjoying the journey together. Katie’s first novel, Wildflowers from Winter, is scheduled for release in May 2012 through Waterbrook. You can be sure I’ll have her back once the book is out!
But for now, I’m going to let her tell you a little about herself and her book:
Who Are You?
A young architect at a prestigious Chicago firm, Bethany Quinn has built a life far removed from her trailer park teen years. Until an interruption from her estranged mother reveals that tragedy has struck in her hometown and a reluctant Bethany is called back to rural Iowa.
Determined to pay her respects while avoiding any emotional entanglements, she vows not to stay long. But the unexpected inheritance of farmland and a startling turn of events in Chicago forces Bethany to come up with a new plan.
Handsome farmhand Evan Price has taken care of the Quinn farm for years. So when Bethany is left the land, he must fight her decisions to realize his dreams. But even as he disagrees with Bethany’s vision, Evan feels drawn to her and the pain she keeps so carefully locked away.
For Bethany, making peace with her past and the God of her childhood doesn’t seem like the path to freedom. Is letting go the only way to new life, love and a peace she’s not even sure exists?
Katie Ganshert said:
Thanks for having me, Cathy! You, my dear, are one awesome chica!
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Lori Benton said:
Looking forward to it Katie! Still love the cover.
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Katie Ganshert said:
Thanks Lori! I hope you enjoy when the book comes out!
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Keli Gwyn said:
I’m soooo eager to hold Katie’s book in my hands. I won an ARC on her blog, and it’s due in the mail today!!! Can’t wait to read it!
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Cathy West said:
WHAT?!! Argh! So jealous, Keli!! Haha. Enjoy for me, can’t wait for your review!
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Katie Ganshert said:
Keli – I am incredibly excited and incredibly nervous for you to read my book all at the same time. You’re going to be my first reader! Well…..besides endorsers and editors. But really, my FIRST real reader!
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Ruth A. Douthitt said:
Congrats Katie!! I wish you the best of success and a Merry Christmas!! Can’t wait to get your book.
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Katie Ganshert said:
Merry Christmas to you too, Ruth!
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Carrie Chwierut said:
I’m putting this one on my list. I’m a sucker for these kind of love stories! Glad to meet you Katie. I’ll check out your website, too. And Cathy, I love these author spotlights…keep them coming!
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Katie Ganshert said:
Yay! I hope you like it Carrie! And when you visit my site, feel free to sign up for a welcome packet. I’d love to send one your way!
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Melissa K. Norris said:
This sounds like a great read. There’s something about fighting for land that always sparks my interest. Perhaps because of my own families related incident with that subject. I like the name of your sequel, Wishing on Willows, there’s something magical about a weeping willow tree.
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Katie Ganshert said:
I’m glad you think so, Melissa! I hope you enjoy the book when it hits shelves!! I’m really excited to see the cover for my second novel, since I think Willow Trees are gorgeous and I’m assuming it’ll have one!
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Olivia Newport said:
I got to meet the fab Katie Ganshert in person a few weeks ago. Such a pleasure!
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Casey said:
I love Katie. Charming and loving and so kind!! I can’t wait to join that legion of readers with Keli!!
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Katie Ganshert said:
Legion of readers?? Oh Casey, if you can make that happen, I will love you forever. Who am I kidding? I’ll love you forever regardless. You are the epitome of charming and loving and kind! Meeting you was a treat. 🙂
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Katie Ganshert said:
The pleasure was all mine, Olivia!
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