Interview and Giveaway: The Thorn Healer by Pepper D. Basham

Oh, friends, I am so thrilled to be able to be a part of the book blog tour announcing The Thorn Healer by Pepper D. Basham. Seriously, this is a proud moment for this little internet space.

I first found out about Pepper from my sister who transplanted to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a teaching position where she met Pepper. When my sister found out that Pepper was an author, my sister kind of sort of made internet introductions. Meanwhile, I read The Thorn Bearer (just to check what kind of author this Pepper person was). Her honest and tingle-inducing story captured me from the beginning.

When I met Pepper in person, all my weird came out. But you know what, she’s as nice in person as she is online! I think I gushed all over her…

Okay, okay. On with the show, but be sure you scroll to my lil interview of Pepper (we talk food, tears, and strength).

Also, sometimes we talk about The Thorn Healer as TTH. Don’t be surprised. 😉

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 Author Interview with Pepper D. Basham

 

1. What’s something you learned from one of your characters?

God’s surprises are ultimately the very best kind – even if we only recognize it in hindsight.

2. On a scale of cotton candy (sweet but unhealthy) to Brussels sprouts (bitter but healthy), what food would you compare TTH to?

HAHA! Hmm….I could totally answer this one for my April release, but for TTH…let me think? German Angel Cookies – otherwise known as Engles – Pltazchen – why? a SWEET German treat (for obvious reasons) with honey marzipan (for Jessica and her honeysuckle scent). These cookies are simple on the outside but flavorful on the inside. Both main characters have much more to them than they appear – and, in my mind, there is a simplistic beauty about their story.

(Barbara over here…swooning for these cookies.)

3. Was there any part of the book that had you tearing up?

Yes. Twice. Once had to do with a stained glass window, the other had to do with a talk with her cousin on the porch. One touched my heart with its powerful example of God’s love, the other gripped my spirit with the conviction of trusting in God’s Sovereignty.

4. Since you live near the Blue Mountains, what’s your favorite part of Appalachia culture?

The strength of the people…in love, life, will, and hardship. Now, this strength can be a friend or a foe, but the strength is definitely my favorite part. (and then there are the mountains….) 

5. What’s something I should have asked you about?

ha! Hmm… what’s your greatest struggle as a writer? (not related to externals like time, ideas, scheduling, marketing…etc) More of at my heart, what is your greatest struggle 🙂

(Barbara: danggit. I should have asked her to answer the question too!)

Drummmmm Rollllll. The Giveaway!

And if you want to learn more about The Thorn Healer by Pepper D. Basham, be sure to visit the tour schedule below for previous posts and the posts to come! Happy reading about reading!

Many thanks to the Singing Librarian for allowing me to participate in this blog tour for The Thorn Healer by Pepper D. Basham. If this book isn’t on your to-read list, put it there NOW.