Talkshow Thursday: Welcome Back, June Foster!
Linda: Welcome
back! It’s a pleasure to be able to visit with you again. You recently turned
in your RV life to put down roots in a home? How has that worked out for you?
June: My husband had
eye surgery so it became a necessity to settle down. We love our small town of
Cullman, Alabama as we have a new home and doctors are nearby. My husband's
family lives here as well. But, I'll be honest, I really miss our daughters and
grandchildren who live in Seattle and El Paso, Texas. Since my husband's eye
problem is resolving, we can travel again. So I'm sure we'll be going to see
our kids. Just not in an RV.
Linda: Congratulation
on your most recent publication, A Home
for Fritz. What was your inspiration for the story?
June: Last summer,
when we were still in the RV, we spent the summer in Shell, Wyoming at the base
of the Big Horn Mountains. At the RV park where we worked and stayed, the
owners had a precious dog named Fritz. A golden doodle, to be exact. About that
time, my editor asked for stories in which the couple met because of a dog. So
my tail, I mean tale, was born.
LM: Research is a
necessary part to writing any book. What sort of “wow” or “aha” moment have you
had when researching one of your books?
June: A Home For Fritz takes place at a dude
ranch in Wyoming. Near Shell, an exclusive guest ranch, the Hideaway, is the
destination for many wealthy visitors. The owner was gracious enough to take me
on a tour of the grounds and the facility. I interviewed the wranglers as well
as local ranchers. With each new fact I learned, I indeed experienced that
"wow" moment.
LM: What writers
influence you the most?
June: I love Julie
Lessman's books. Her rich dialogue and the manner in which she "gets into
the characters' heads" are stellar examples of good fictional writing. Fay
Lamb, my freelance editor, influences me to improve my grammar and sentence
structure. Joy Massengurge, one of my critique partners, guides my writing to
get deeper into a character's head.
LM: Here are some
quickies:
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Author: Frank Perretti
Favorite Food: Mexican
LM: What advice
can you give to not-yet-published writers?
June: Ask: do you
feel God called you to write for His glory? If yes, keep doing everything you
can to get your stories out there. Improve your craft, go to conferences, get
in a good critique group, get tough skin when rejections come, and pray hard.
And at times, you may want to consider self-publishing.
LM: Can you tell
us what writing projects are on your plate right now?
June: I'm finishing a
Thanksgiving story due this fall. Then I've got a contract to write a romance
where a crazy adventure takes the couple through the chapters.
Linda: Where can
folks connect with you?
June: Check out my
website: http://www.junefoster.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vjifoster
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