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| Jane Herlong Jenkins www.janeherlong.com |
Jane Jenkins
Herlong is my special guest today on Write Moments with God. Jane
and I met through our association with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. She
has graciously offered to give away a copy of her newest book, Bury
Me with My Pearls, so be sure to leave your comments at the end of the
interview.
Humorist, Amazon “best-selling” author and professional
singer, Jane Jenkins Herlong finds the funny in dysfunction while entertaining
with her comedy and singing (which can be heard on Sirius XM and Pandora). From the tomato fields of Johns Island, South
Carolina to a Miss America runway, Jane’s funny and original Southern stories
and her award-winning singing help audiences learn life-skills and the healing
power of laughter.
Jane has been married for thirty-three years to Thomas Herlong,
and they have a son and a daughter, one at Clemson University and the other at The
College of Charleston.
Jane,
tell us a little about yourself and your writing.
Bury Me with My
Pearls is my third book. My first book
is entitled, Bare Feet to High Heels: You Don’t Have to be a Beauty Queen to
be a Beautiful Person. The book is
humorous and highlights my journey to the Miss America Pageant. My second book
is entitled, What Ta-Tas Teach Us. This book is in memory of my sister who
had breast cancer. I have been published in Guideposts and Successful Farming,
and wrote a newspaper humor column for years.
What’s the best thing about writing?
I enjoy sharing my
humorous stories and my faith with others.
What inspired you on your writing journey?
The
highest calling in life is service. There is one chapter in my book that
addresses the darkest time in my life. I had to turn my pain into someone
else’s gain.
Which books have had the most impact on you
as a writer?
I read
self-help, Christian books; Joyce Meyer, Dr. Henry Cloud, and Jan Silvious are
some of my favorites.
Is
there one piece of writing advice you wish you’d had from the beginning?
Pay attention to your grammar teacher.
What do
you think the Lord is teaching you through your writing?
I am developing the Fruit of the Spirit, forgiveness.
My grandmother requested to be buried with her pearls. So
many women love wearing them; it's also very Southern. The process of
developing our jewels requires faith and surviving tough times.
Bury Me with My Pearls uses humor and Biblical principles to address
the importance of guarding our spiritual gifts and doing the right thing,
regardless of our feelings or circumstances. It reminds us to trust God in all
circumstances, and then wait for his results.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they
shall run,
and not be weary ; and they shall walk , and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Thank you so much Jane for being our guest today.
You can find Jane on the web at the following addresses:
Now, to qualify for the random
drawing for a signed copy of Jane's book:
1. Leave a comment in the comment box below for
one chance to win. Include (1) your email address, and (2) how are you
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Do this by Saturday, February 8th
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I hope you will participate. That lets me know you enjoy this monthly feature of Write Moments with God. I
appreciate you sharing your time with us today. Please come again.
