Genre: Inspirational/Christian Fiction
Paperback: 182 pages
Publisher: Virtuous Ink Publishing LLC (April 29,
2014)
ISBN-10: 0988625903
ISBN-13: 978-0988625907
About The Author
Cassietta Jefferson is a contemporary Christian
author, publisher, editor, and blogger. She is the newest book reviewer for
Prophetic Worship Intensive Christ Unit (PWICU); a faith based Radio and TV
media platform. She is also the founder of Virtuous Ink Publishing LLC where
she seeks to provide her readers with the best in contemporary Christian
literature.
Cassietta earned her Bachelors of Applied Science
in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University and after traveling
the country currently resides in Las Vegas Nevada. She is married to a proud
retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant and together they have raised
three children. Cassietta the youngest of ten siblings; seven older brothers
and two older sisters who in addition to her wonderful parents help to shape
her life.
In 2012, Cassietta published her first novel, Be
Still & Know and published a novella, Timing is everything, the following
year. Her latest book, Shades of Brown, is now available in print and ebook
versions. To find out more about Cassietta Jefferson, visit
www.virtuousinkpublishing.com/author-cassietta-jefferson.html.
About The Book
Asami, Bonita, Morgan, and Sienna have shared
everything including their laughter and tears. No matter the challenge, they
always emerged stronger with their friendship intact. No one ever expected that
they would be tested again so severely.
These women soon learn that although life brings
its share of storms, it’s what they do in the midst of those storms that define
their character. While navigating the worst storms of their lives, these
captivating women discover the true meaning of friendship, faith, and family.
What will they do when faced with devastating
life situations that shake the very foundation that their lives are built upon?
Follow this group of audacious women as they stare down the most tumultuous
year they have ever had to face.
Social Links:
Email: CJefferson@virtuousinkpublishing.com
Website: http://www.virtuousinkpublishing.com
Twitter handle @MsSetta
Buy Links:
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Interview:
What advice would you give to
writers just starting out?
Keep working at your craft and
never give up on your dreams!
Do you ever suffer from writer's block? If so, what do you
do about it?
I do suffer from writer’s block; I think most writers do. There are a couple of
things that I’ve learned on this journey that
help me get through it. First, of all, I believe that what I write is given to
my by God, so I pray. Sometimes I find that my writer’s block comes from me getting off track. Also, getting
up and out of my office helps; taking a walk or working from a cafe boosts my
creativity. Sometimes just stepping away from a project gives me a fresh
perspective.
Who is your favorite author and
why?
My absolute favorite author is the
late Francis Ray. Her writing style is very romantic and chivalrous. I love
that her characters and how they can be a bit unattainable, but at the same
time, very much relatable. Her books revolve around friends and family, much
like my own (or maybe that’s the other way around). There’s drama and conflict, but at the end of the day, there’s love and that’s
what initially drew me to her.
What books have most influenced
your life?
The Bible. I love how God teaches
us using parable. Whatever I’m going through I’m reassured through reading the bible that it doesn’t come as a surprise to God and that he cares and has
taken the time to provide direction for me. Also, Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
and Sweet Expectations by Michele Hoskins.
How did you deal with rejection letters?
I knew they were coming and that
at some point I would be “rejected,” but as much as you think you are,
you’re never quite prepared for them. I just know that my
books aren’t for everyone, everyone is not
going to appreciate or get
them, and that’s okay. My books aren’t
mainstream and I knew going in that it would be rejected so I just kept that in
mind and I prayed for a spirit of understanding.
What tools do you feel are
must-haves for writers?
I think that where there’s a will there’s
a way, so I won’t include material tools like a
computer, certain software, etc. I will say that writers much have patience in
abundance! There has to be creativity and an active imagination.
Where do you as an author draw the
line on gory descriptions and/or erotic content?
I detest gore, so I don’t write it. I draw the line at any type of gory
descriptions…I just don’t do it. I also avoid explicit erotic content. I do
write about love and marriage, so in that vein I do end up writing about sex. I
think sex is good and appropriate and so I talk about it and elude to it, but
that’s pretty much where I draw the line. I don’t ever get into specific details; my work is not erotic
in any way.
What's the weirdest thing you've
ever done in the name of research?
Probably driving to Corpus Christie, Texas, renting a room on
the water and just enjoying the beach. I’ve
never done anything out of the ordinary in the name of research. For me, research
entails talking to people and visiting different places.
Where do you hail from and what do you love most about your
hometown?
I’m from Las Vegas, Nevada. It can
get pretty hot here, but what I love about it is that it’s a pretty versatile city. There’s hiking, great mountain views, shows, shopping,
wonderful food everywhere…I’m
a foodie, I love great food. The hotels offer lots of opportunities for
stay-cations and if that’s not your idea of a fun time,
California, Phoenix, and Utah are not far.
As a child, what did you want to
be when you grew up?
I remember when I was a little
girl I wanted to be Wonder Woman. At the time she was played by Lynda Carter
and I loved how she was both beautiful, smart, and strong. Plus, she had some
pretty amazing power. :)
Tell us about your latest book.
Shades of Brown is
a combination of interwoven short stories that have been compiled into one
book. It tells the story of four women who have managed to remain friends
throughout the many twists and turns their life has taken. Where we meet these
women in the book, they’re
facing some challenges that manage to turn their lives upside down. Shades of
Brown is not necessarily about the challenges, but more so about how they face
those challenges.
Do you have anything new in the
works and can you tell us a bit about it?
I’m
actually working on the follow up to my first novel. It’s going to be the second in my Reigns Family Series. As
all of my books are, this one is a love story and my intention is for it to
illustrate how important it is to seek God in the choices that we make. I hope
my readers will get from it how the choices we make every day can affect our
lives and the lives of those around us is some ways we may not expect.
For me, it’s the editing and rewriting
process. It can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for me to know when to stop
editing and when to leave well enough alone. I tend to struggle with altering
the storyline a little after I’ve typed the last “the end.”
My Review:
This was a great story about strong women. The author did a great job creating characters that have real life problems that I could relate to. I felt for these women and I felt the same emotions that they did. The strength of their friendship helps them to deal with their issues. I liked that the characters were all having issues at the same time, rather then there being a sequel. There was so much going on, like in real life, and there was stuff that happened that I did not expect. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
Thank you for having me and featuring Shades of Brown on your blog! I'm so glad you enjoyed my book - thanks so much for taking the time to read and review it.
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