BOOK SYNOPSIS
Only one thing stands
between her and the man she loves…gold
Eden Montgomery arrived
in the lawless territory of Whistle Creek as a newlywed, but she quickly lost
her husband to his mistress…gold, and the claim he called The Golden Angel.
When a premature blast at the cave killed her husband, and took the life of her
unborn baby, Eden closed the mine…for good. Now she runs the local supply
store, and in her bitterness, looks down on the men who shirk familial
responsibilities in pursuit of something as meaningless as gold.
Joseph Benton knows the
crime, filth and disease of a mining camp is no place for a child. So when his
young son Christopher suddenly arrives at his tent, he turns to Eden Montgomery
to care for the boy. But the uppity and righteous Eden refuses. Joseph is
shocked at what he thinks is her lack of maternal instinct. Now he’s torn
between his need to strike gold…and his desire to be a father.
When a ruthless
speculator encroaches on the camp, threatening Joseph and the other miners,
Eden knows she must do the one thing she vowed never to do…for the one man she
vowed never to love.
BOOK EXCERPT
It took several moments
for Joseph to comprehend not only a female’s voice in the camp, but one calling
out a Mr. Benton. By the time he got his bearings on the notion, his name had
been called three times. Intrigued, he turned toward the whimsical voice and
said with caution and curiosity, “I’m Joseph.”
In an instant, his heart
fell like a stone as his eyes went from the shopkeeper to the little person at
her side. Surely, his mind was playing with him and being cruel. It wouldn’t be
the first time lack of nutrition did things to his head. But the apparition
continued to move toward him. Then he heard a frightful word come from the boy.
“Pa!”
He nearly choked and
staggered backward. Questions assaulted him. Where was Katherine? Francis? Why
is the storeowner frowning at him like she wanted to hurt him? And definitely,
the man with her looked like he would carry out the deed.
“Christopher?”
The woman gave his son a
small nudge forward.
Christopher ran,
promptly wrapping his arms around his thighs. Joseph threw a confused glance at
the woman, while planting his palm on top of his son’s familiar head. Before he
could help it, he flung himself down and held on tight, likely to never let go.
“I don’t understand, son. I was going to come home to you—why did you come?”
The woman emitted a
sound of pity and Joseph looked up to see her turn away. Was she crying? Alarm
shot through him. “Christopher, where’s your ma?”
“She’s gone and died,
Pa. Her and Baby Nell.”
Baby Nell? Who was Baby
Nell? He sat hunched on his heels, unable to speak, and buried his face into
his hands. What had he done?
He became aware that the
rest of the camp was now at a standstill—a woman and child coming into their
midst was highly unnatural. Now all attention was on him and he didn’t like it.
Imploringly, he pierced the woman with a look as she began walking away with
the man.
He found his voice and
choked out, “Wait!”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Jae Foster has a
desire to portray a raw brand of inspirational stories. While she believes
there is a purpose for guidelines of inspirational works, she also believes in
portraying the reality of life, as it is today.
Sarah Jae is a
Christian, a wife, and a mother, wholeheartedly yet imperfectly, loving God
since she was a child. She wants to share stories about characters with faith
who mess up big time due to the seductions in society. In doing so, she's
willing to take a risk and be on the cutting edge of writing for the
inspirational market, sharing what's in her heart and in the world today.
Interview:
1) Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Sarah Jae Foster. I was born and raised in the
beautiful Pacific Northwest. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandma
and every Friday and Saturday night, we watched all of the old, classic
westerns on TV until about 2 in the morning—it was the best time! 2) Have you always wanted to be a writer? I never thought about being a writer when I was “growing up”, but I read about two books a week beginning at age 9 or 10, so I’ve always loved literature. What do you think contributed to that decision? The moment I decided I wanted to read stories that I could no longer find in the Christian market. That and, I’ve always researched history, I can’t think of a better opportunity to put my years of research to use—to entertain! I have a passion for reading and researching American history.
3) What led you to write in the Christian genre? It’s the genre I know best and all I read growing up.. I’ve since broadened my horizons and have found many more extremely talented authors.
4) Why don't you tell us a little about the book you are currently promoting? Why are you passionate about it? I’m so excited to share about A Mile Apart! I began researching mining in the 1800’s years ago, it’s always intrigued me…that pull, that addiction to find the next gold strike. Last year I finally sat down and the story began. I LOVE Eden! And Joseph, well, he’s a very unlikely hero, but I kept it raw and real to the time period.
5) Do you have any other titles already available or coming soon? I would like to share about The Heart of a Soiled Dove, as it’s my first Amazon top 100 best-seller in all categories. It is a historical piece dealing with an ex-prostitute and her attempts to rescue other soiled doves from their surroundings. It is packed with evil sheriffs, pimps and soiled doves—the topic was definitely a challenge to keep true to the guidelines of the CBA.
6) How did you develop your writing? Going to conferences, utilizing and knowing the importance of a professional editor. Feedback from mentors and industry professionals.
7) How do you write – lap top, pen, paper, in bed, at a desk? I text ideas to myself – because naturally, they tend to come at night when I’m trying to sleep. I write everywhere, in bed, coffee shops, airports…
8) Tell us about your new book? What’s it about and why did you write it? I am beginning to write the second book in the Soiled Dove series. Women in the west are my heroes. The things they went through and their tough skin, is something to honor. Book #2 is about another former soiled dove, overcoming life as it was handed to her.
9) When you are not writing, how do you like to relax? I LOVE going to the spa and am grateful to be able to do that. I also read and enjoy watching thought-provoking, edgy films or TV series.
10) How often do you write? And when do you write? At least 5 days a week. Afternoon and evening. NOT a morning person.
11) What do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make them feel? From the reviews, I’m gathering that readers appreciate the overcoming and restoration that happens in my novels.
12) Do you intend to make writing a career? I was able to quit my day job Nov. 2013, so, yes!
13) What is your greatest strength as a writer? Keeping Christian fiction clean, yet real, raw and edgy.
12) Will you write others in this same genre? I will always write about the wild west. I have one contemporary out and plan on writing two more, but they are challenging for me. Writing a western comes natural.
13) Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? I don’t try for any messages. I want a reader to enjoy my writing, first and foremost, it’s entertainment.
14) Where can we purchase your books and how can we stay connected with you? http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Identity-ebook/dp/B009BZFP9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349756913&sr=8-1&keywords=broken+identity
http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Soiled-Dove-Series-ebook/dp/B009YK1UCE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351634948&sr=8-2&keywords=the+heart+of+a+soiled+dove
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