Have you heard that saying all of your life like I have? I don't know about you, but before my first book was written and published I had a certain idea about what an author was like. In my mind, I could never enter that elite group.
Somehow, I figured that to be an author one had to be super smart, rich, stylish and serious. While most of the authors I have become acquainted with ARE very smart and stylish, they are also like me in that they are not rich or necessarily serious at all times.
The more I get to know these people, the more I realize that they are a fun bunch of people. The creativity and energy that passes even in emails is contagious. They continue to lift me up and help me more than they know.
This week I am interviewing Mary Barton Wilcox.
1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)?
Mary Barton Wilcox First Rose (Between Now and Forever)
2. What is one thing you thing your readers would like to know about you?
Perhaps they may want to know how I came up with all the info for my book. Answer: From years of ministry and counseling and all the accounts told me of near death experiences, visions and dreams.
3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer?
It occurred rather suddenly and accidentally. I started writing when I became a minister thinking little of it. I wrote several booklets, curriculum and two complete books of daily devotionals.
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?
Short direct sentences. I aim at making my material easy to read and easy to understand. And...if I can "feel" it as I write, and clearly understand it when it is read back to me, I know others will also.
5. Are you a reader?
Yes, yes, yes. I read the Bible and a portion from another book every day and then I still enjoy theology, commentaries and books that stimulate study and thought though I am now retired.
6. What are you reading right now?
Mastering the Old Testament by Lloyd J. Ogilvie
7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication? Tell about it.
First of Ever (Beyond Here and Now) is a sequel to First Rose. It takes up where the other book leaves off. It is already written and edited for the publisher.
8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?
So far I have had no obstacles. I am retired and other than the art work I do, time and inspiration is not a problem...yet.
9. Please put a description of each of your books here.
FIRST ROSE is an entire book devoted to a detailed description of what Heaven will be like. It is fictional reality based on years of ministry and counseling with those who have had visions, near death episodes and experienced other supernatural phenomenon.
Although fiction, everything written was compared to Biblical precepts and all of its content is in harmony with the Bible. The book was written to bring joy and comfort to those who have ever wanted to know what could be facing them after physical death. It will also stimulate and restore hope in seeing those we love in the life to come. The book is filled with incredible descriptions of angels, gardens and cities. You can go with Rose as she travels from the Judah Gate to the Throne Room of God. Along the way, you will enjoy all the spectacular scenery of Heaven and encounter things only dreamed about on earth.
This is a timeless book. It is a literary masterpiece written by an accomplished artist who understands the importance of intricate detail. It is a fast read and will be hard to put down. FIRST ROSE will keep you spellbound and fascinated at its ability to connect with the reader’s heart.
EXCERPT FROM BOOK: (Chapter Eleven)
There were gossamer cocoon-like chambers to my right and to my left as far as you could see. Each room was like my personal room at the mansion. It glowed all the time and the entrance to each of them were of a filament woven in intricate patterns. Each pattern was unique and lace like. The opening resembled a diaphanous veil that opened and shut upon the approach of an angel. There were layers and layers of them. All I could think of at the time was a honeycomb. All the chambers lined the wall of this level and reached from the top to the bottom. This entire level had and airy and delicate feel to it. Almost everything was transparent in some way. It was ethereal and filmy. The sky was a pale blue with gauzy clouds floating everywhere and there were myriads of angelic beings. Some of the angels appeared to be clothed with light chiffon-like garments that wrapped around their body as they flew weightlessly in the air. They seemed to be busy. Each one had a direction and purpose; you could tell that by the way they flew. Some were carrying objects, and others were reading scrolls and books. It was challenging to keep your eyes in just one place, there was so much going on. I turned to my friend whom I knew wanted to say something. He said, “This is the eternal home of the angels of God. Here you will have your first encounter with authority. There are ranks and positions assigned to every angel here. When you have met Gabriel and Michael, you will know at once they are the high archangels of heaven.” I just stood there, daring not to move until given permission. You could actually sense the organization here. As I pondered what I was seeing, the atmosphere became heavy and weighty. I could see in the distance a very large image approaching. As it neared, I realized it was an angel. His wingspan was tremendous, at least thirty feet. As he fluttered his wings and stretched downward to land, I knew immediately he was Michael.
10. How can readers contact you or purchase your books? Please put your website or blog here.
http://www.brightok/.
http://releaseofnewbookfirstrose/.
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