Book Spotlight and Interview with K. Dawn Byrd

Today we'll be chatting with author K. Dawn Byrd about her latest release, "Amazing Love." Welcome to WordVessel, K. Dawn!










What would you like readers to take away from your book?

Amazing Love is the modern-day
version of the Hosea and Gomer story from the Bible. I'd like for readers to
take away that God loves us with an unconditional love. My heroine, Dee, does
some pretty terrible things and believes that God could never forgive her, but
He does.












Why did you choose to write this book?

A couple of years ago, I was the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible and the
thought came to mind that it would be fun to retell the story in a modern
setting.












What is the toughest test you've faced as a writer?

Finding time to write. I work a full-time job and also a lot of weekends, which
means that I have to be really devoted to my writing time. I set aside at least
an hour every night, six days a week if possible. The fact that I start with a
well-developed plot makes things move faster.












What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of,
writing-related or not?

I'm proud of earning a master degree in professional
counseling from Liberty University. I believe this degree helps me to
understand my characters better and what makes them tick.












What kind of planning do you do before writing a novel?



I fill out character sketches in order to get to know my
characters better. I ask myself what their goals are, what motivates them, and
what's keeping them from reaching their goals. Sometimes, I start by writing a
synopsis. This gives me information about the plot as it develops. I usually
have a pretty strong plot before I actually begin the story.
 










What are your favorite writing conferences and why?

The ACFW conference is my favorite because I absolutely love
the worship. It blesses my heart. It's also really nice to chat with
like-minded people.
 










What's next for you?



I have three releases in 2012, all young adult. Something
Beautiful in January. The Hot Line Girl in June. Luck of the Draw in November.










Tell us about your latest release
and what you think readers will enjoy about it.


My latest release, Amazing Love, is the modern story of
Hosea and Gomer. It was a tough story to write because my heroine suffers
severe consequences for her sins, but it was necessary to portray how low we
can go and how much God still loves us through it all. I hope readers will take
away the fact that no matter what we do, God loves us with an unconditional
love and is ready to accept us back into His loving arms.
 













How can readers get in contact with you? (mail, email,
website)



Email: kdawnbyrd@yahoo.com

Blog: www.kdawnbyrd.blogspot.com


Twitter: kdawnbyrd

Pinterist: kdawnbyrd

Facebook: kdawnbyrd

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLtz_kGEFFk&feature=plcp






About the Book: 









Gabe Knight, a
pastor in a small coastal town, finds his life is turned upside down when Dee
Dillow arrives and hires him to remodel an estate she's inherited from her
aunt. Dee dashes his plans for wedded bless when on a drunken binge, she
divulges that she's the highest paid call girl in Nevada and part-owner of the
ritziest brothel in the state.




Gabe falls in love
with her, but can't believe he's hearing the voice of God when a still, small
voice tells him to marry her. After much questioning, they marry and he is
deliriously happy. Until, Dee betrays him.




Gabe soon discovers
just how hard it is to have the unconditional love God calls him to have for
his wife, the kind of love God has for his children. When faced with losing
her, Gabe realizes what true love is, how much it hurts, and just how much God
loves and is willing to sacrifice for his children.
 


Purchase Link:  



http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Love-ebook/dp/B009W5PQJO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351118355&sr=8-2&keywords=byrd+amazing+love