Meet Author Hallee Bridgeman ~ Plus Monthly Book Give-away!

Hallee Bridgeman

I’m excited to introduce to you today Christian author, Hallee Bridgeman. I hope you enjoy this interview. She will be giving away a copy of one of her intriguing novels, so be sure to leave your comment below in order to be added to the drawing. 

Tell us a little about yourself, Hallee.

I live in central Kentucky with my husband and three children. I am an Army brat married to an Army brat turned National Guard soldier. In a nation that has been at war for 13 years, that has meant an interesting and sometimes exciting life. By our 10th anniversary, my husband and I had spent more time apart than together. During the absence and distance that we endured, we spent hours writing and reading long love letters to each other. In the end, I think we have a stronger and more intimate marriage because of it.

Tell us about your writing and your current release.

On May 13, I will release A Carol for Kent, the 3rd book in my Song of Suspense series.  It’s my 8^th fiction book. I have been publishing books since March 2012. I write Christian romance and Christian romantic suspense. I love “love and romance”, but I also love exciting, action-packed plots. I also have three cookbooks. (Click on the titles for a link to more information.)

Sapphire Ice, Emerald Fire, Topaz Heat, Greater Than Rubies, Christmas Diamond
A Melody for James, An Aria For Nick, A Carol for Kent

Fifty Shades of Gravy; a Christian Gets Saucy!The Walking Bread; The Bread will Rise!

What started you on your writing journey? Did you always want to write?

I didn’t grow up wanting to write.  I never sat down and penned short stories or poems. It was absolutely nothing on my radar. However, one night when I was 27 years old, I had a dream. It woke me at 2 AM. I could not get it out of my mind. I got out of bed, turned on my computer, and started writing. Six weeks later, my book A Melody for James, Book 1 in the Song of Suspense Series was finished. I thought that book might have been a fluke, but as soon as I typed, "The End," ideas poured through me. I can barely write fast enough to keep up with them.

Do you feel pressured to compromise your standards to reach a certain audience or sell more books?

One of the reasons that I self-publish is so that I don't feel constrained by a publisher's standards or market research. I am able to write what I feel led to write by the Holy Spirit.

My faith incorporates my entire lifestyle. I don't compromise my values or standards in my day-to-day living, and I would not compromise them in my writing. My characters are human and have been known to make mistakes. Mistakes come with consequences. But, thankfully, we all can learn of God's grace. I believe that God is using my books to speak to someone specific with every book I publish.

What advice do you have for aspiring writers?

Write. Write well. Don't let someone tell you not to if you feel God is leading you to.

What is your favorite Scripture?

My favorite scripture is Romans 8:28.

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.

I love that scripture because it assures me that even when I stupidly intervene in my clumsy human ways on God's behalf, He can still make it good and make it work for Him.

Thank you Hallee for being my guest today.  By the way, the titles of your novel and cookbooks are very appealing.

Thank you readers for visiting Write Moments with God. I am honored that you would spend your time with us. 

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