Hi Sandy, love the beautiful mountain backdrop! I'm so glad to have you visit here to tell us a little about yourself and I'm excited to hear more about your just released novel, Red Gold. Let's start off with some fun questions:
Please tell us about your favorite book as a child and your favorite book as an adult. Can you see a connection between those books?
I
loved the book The Cay when it came out in the late 60's. I was in
elementary school. It was a powerful story about a black man and white
boy getting stranded on an island. Prejudice had to be overcome in order
to survive. It's an incredible book. I'm not sure I can name one
favorite book as an adult. There are so many. But the theme of
overcoming seems to speak to me most.
What is your favorite Scripture? Do you also have a favorite Scripture that encourages you in your writing?
What is your favorite Scripture? Do you also have a favorite Scripture that encourages you in your writing?
I
guess Proverbs 3:5,6 is my most favorite. "Trust in the Lord with all
your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." That and 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you." They both speak to me
in so many aspects of my life including writing. I have to trust God in
all I do, and try not to worry, since He'll work it all out.
If you could go to any place in the world to research/write a book, what setting would you choose?
If you could go to any place in the world to research/write a book, what setting would you choose?
That's
a tough one. I'm fascinated with Norway (with my Scandinavian heritage)
and Ireland. But I would choose The Grand Cayman because it is so
incredible. Then it would have to be an underwater story since the
snorkeling is so amazing there.
We went to Ireland last year, and I have a story idea brewing that takes place there. And I can't wait to read your Grand Cayman book!
I often wonder if I
would write if I had to do it the old-fashioned way without computers
and spell-checks and email. Is there anything about technology that you
don't like? Or anything about it that you feel enhances your writing?
I
started out *cough, cough* thirty years ago using a Smith Corona
typewriter to learn writing on. White Out was my friend. I love how easy
computers make this, especially when editing time comes along. I don't
like when my computer acts up, since I don't know how to fix it. I
especially hate computer viruses. Why do people have to do such
mean-spirited things?! Now I'm so used to writing on the computer and
all the advantages, so that alone enhances the process.
As a writer how have you had to grow and stretch out of your comfort zone?
As
you know, most writers are introverts. I'm very happy alone in my
office writing. So talking to groups is definitely getting out of my
comfort zone. Meeting with agents and editors at conferences is nerve
wracking.
What advice would you give to a beginning writer that you wish someone had given you?
Funny you should mention that. I met Tracie Peterson at a conference many years ago. Follow advice from a pro!! She
was so encouraging and told me I should join this new writers group. I
had no self-confidence in writing back then. I didn't join. *slapping forehead*
Kept slogging along in my writing. Fast forward several years, and I
met Colleen Coble who encouraged me to join the same group, now called
the American Christian Fiction Writers. I finally did. What a tremendous
difference it made in my level of learning the craft, networking with
people doing the same thing, meeting with others that help me along the
path. I met a gal at the Denver conference and we became very close
friends and help each other with our writing. Get with other writers
somehow. Learn all you can on the craft of writing and understand that
the learning never stops. Ever.
Joining ACFW was one of the best things I ever did for my writing, too. I remember meeting you at that Denver conference and you offering me and some others a ride to the airport. Do you want to add anything about your book such as how to order it?
Red
Gold is a story that will take you on a mind tour of the Colorado
mountains. I think you'll enjoy the ride along as characters face
challenges, dangers and fun all rolled into a mystery surrounding the
High Country Safaris guest ranch.
I'm also on Facebook, Sandy Nadeau, author and Twitter @SandyNadeauCO and my website is www.SandyNadeau.com
Go find some adventures. Life is full of them!Sandy Nadeau loves to go on adventures, photograph them and equally loves to write about them. She and her husband do a lot of four-wheeling in the back country of Colorado and share those experiences with others by taking them up in the mountains. With a background in writing a column about her community for a local newspaper, she also has had several magazine articles published. She loves to write novels about adventure, mystery, romance, but most importantly sharing God’s love. She is currently a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and Vice President of the ACFW South Denver Chapter. Married for 37 years, she and her husband are loving life as grandparents to their nine month old grandson. Travel is their favorite thing to do and they don’t get to do it as often as they’d like. Adventure awaits around every corner, over every hill and mountain.
