Talkshow Thurday: Meet Heather Thompson

Talkshow Thursday: Meet Heather Thompson

I'm pleased to welcome Heather Thompson to my blog today. Grab your favorite beverage and get to know this fascinating lady!

What was your inspiration for the story?

This story was inspired both by the desire to have more supernatural faith-based fiction stories to read and also by the times in which we live. There is so much spiritual warfare happening all around us, and if we as Christian’s are not careful we can get caught up in the battle of the flesh but we don’t war against flesh and blood which is one of the reasons I wanted to write my novel, Stillwater.

Tell us about your road to publication.

The road to publication was tricky, but well worth it. I virtually knew nothing about publishing a book but a friend of mine had used a local publisher and printer and had good results. I met with them, my now publisher Yawn Publishing LLC, and felt really good about printing my book with them.

How are your characters like you? Different?

All of my characters are like me – if that makes sense. Each character has either a piece of my personality or a piece of me I wish I had developed better. The character, though, that is the most like me has to be Aunt Kendra because in my hopes and dreams I would love to have a life like hers on land with animals and essentially a small homestead and such a strong connection to the Lord that my property is a haven for angelic activity.

If your book is part of a series: Did you set out to write a series? Why did you decide to write a

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series?

When I started writing Stillwater I wasn’t thinking it would be a series but as the story went on I realized it needed to be. The reality of the supernatural isn’t some nice fictional story, it is a reality for every Christian that we live out every single day. If writing these books changes the way we look at the evil surrounding us and sends us back to the Bible to equip us for the battle, then I feel like I’ve written a good story.

Why do you write in your particular genre?

Because every Christian should know that the supernatural is a real place where battles are won and lost, and a place where we can participate when properly equipped through Biblical understanding.

How does/did your job prepare you for being a novelist?

I have been in communications and public relations for more than a decade and recently shifted slightly into content writing. Honestly, I cannot get enough of writing and enjoy the thrill of a good story or writing an opinion in a fun and quirky way.

How do you celebrate when you finish a manuscript?

It was very anticlimactic, to be honest. Once I finished the manuscript and was ready for edits I kind of sat there for a moment said “well, okay” and then walked away from the computer. Maybe I’ll throw a party for myself next time.

What writers or books have influenced you?

Some of my favorite books are the classics. In college, I got the opportunity to read some great books like Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Sound and the Fury and many others that helped shape my understanding of writing. Some of the most influential books I’ve read are To Kill a Mockingbird, which showed me the wide world of character development and Frank Peretti’s Piercing the Darkness and This Present Darkness. All three of these books I have read multiple times and they have shaped the way I see the world, and how I write about it.

What was your favorite childhood book and why?

My favorite childhood book was Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I remember one night in particular where I read the entire book in one sitting. I think I finished it at 2am before finally going to sleep sad that it was over, but excited that I had consumed the story all at once.

What is your next project?

Currently, I’m doing a lot of writing for articles and other content but my next book will be the sequel to Stillwater – which is actually a work in progress. My hope is to have it finished and ready for publishing by next year, however I am learning that I cannot put a timeline on myself or the development of a story worth telling.

About Stillwater

When a strange group called Divinity You gains traction in the quaint little town of Stillwater, Harriet Gordon and Pastor Cole Warren are simultaneously dragged into a demonic plot set to rip the community apart. To prevent mayhem from taking over, the Christians of Stillwater will learn there is only one way to overcome the gathering tide of evil hellbent on destroying the town: pray and have faith.

About Heather: Heather Thompson is a debut author with her first book Stillwater, a supernatural faith-based fiction novel, meeting rave reviews. She has spent more than a decade as a communications professional, and more recently has worked as a youth pastor. Thompson holds a Bachelor’s in English from Kennesaw State University and a Master’s in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University. She lives in Georgia with her horses, cats and dog. 

Website:
www.heatherthompsonbooks.com

Buy Link:
www.heatherthompsonbooks.com/books/

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