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Ruth Apollonia I apologize for just now seeing your question. Yes, the second book is entitled "Heart's Relief." The third book is "Kingdom's Call." The fourth book, "Lasting Word," is in the process of being published.
Ruth Apollonia This is so easy! I'd go to Anchony so I could observe all the characters and just write about them instead of having to make it all up myself! Perfect!
Ruth Apollonia For Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind (about to be re-published through Marian Press in June 2019), the idea came from wanting to evangelize (to be able to bring readers closer to Christ)...what setting would be needed for one to have all the time to learn about Christ: how about being on an island? What else could be learned on this island? Why is the character on the island? Okay, she was kidnapped. Why was she kidnapped?...And it grew from there!
Ruth Apollonia Do what you are called to do. If you are called to write, then pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Step out of the way and let Him work through you.
Ruth Apollonia Being able to create a world with a plethora of personalities that all have to interact with each other. From holy characters to the vile ones, it is interesting exploring what the character would say and do.
Ruth Apollonia Eucharistic Adoration or going out into nature. Regardless, it always involves prayer for I write to bring others closer to Him. My prayer is, "Father, give me the words You want written, the stories You want said, the truths You want told."
Ruth Apollonia What inspires me to write is when others ask me what I'm working on/when the next book is coming out. This makes me feel as though the books are having an impact and it inspires me to keep working on whatever I am currently working on.
Ruth Apollonia I am currently re-editing my second book, Annabelle of Anchony: Heart's Relief, while my first novel, Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind is getting ready to be published in June!

I also have some other projects going on including working on the fifth book in the series.

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