After spending time as a nonfiction editor and author, I crossed over to the
"dark side" of the writing road, moving from contemporary romance to women's
fiction. Yes, I like happily-ever-afters, but women's fiction lets me explore
how relationships between sisters, moms and daughters, best friends—anyone we
love—can be messy. The novels in the Thatcher Sisters series could best be
described as my "Little Women gone wrong" books.
More about me:
I'm an award-winning novelist who once said she'd never write fiction and now
enjoys hanging out with imaginary people. I'm a creative, but I'm also
craft-challenged, so don't invite me to join you at Hobby Lobby unless you want
me to push your cart while you shop. When I'm not writing, you'll find me taking
photos of my daughter's volleyball matches—lots and lots of photos. I learned
the game through a camera lens.
What I'm looking for in my ideal reader:
You want a story that delves into real-life issues like complicated family
relationships, grief, estrangement, breast cancer, and unexpected pregnancy.
You want stories with a spiritual thread—and characters who might believe in
God, might not, or who are struggling in their faith journey.
You want a romance but recognize that there's more to happily-ever-after
than the fairy tales tell us.
You want humor because, well, life—whether real or imaginary—is always
better with laughter.
You want strong secondary characters—because why should the main characters
have all the best lines?
What to expect if we're compatible:
You'll spend some (virtual) time in Colorado—a beautiful place to be—because
that's where I live and where I've set my Thatcher Sisters series.
You'll identify with one (or maybe more than one) of the Thatcher
sisters—Johanna, Jillian, Payton, and Pepper—either because you have sisters or
you know some sisters just like them.
You'll learn a bit about twins. I have a fraternal twin sister so I decided
to make Payton and Pepper identical twin sisters.
You'll laugh . . . because I believe laughter is music. And I can't write a
book without some comic relief.
You'll wrestle with questions like "Is family always worth fighting for?"
and "Is it always possible to move from a truce to trusting someone?" Each one
of my novels starts with a Story Question that my characters have to answer.
They're tucked inside each story . . . and my readers answer the question, too,
with each turn of the page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Beth K. Vogt believes God's best often waits behind doors marked
Never. Beth is a 2016 Christy Award winner, as well as a 2016 ACFW
Carol Award winner and a 2015 RITA Award finalist. Beth's latest novel, MOMENTS WE FORGET, book two in the Thatcher Sisters Series,
releases from Tyndale House Publishers in May 2019. Visit Beth at BethVogt.com.
Jillian Thatcher has spent most of her life playing the family peacemaker,
caught in the middle between her driven, talented older sister and her younger,
spotlight-stealing twin sisters. Then on the night of her engagement party, a
cancer diagnosis threatens to once again steal her chance to shine.
Now, Jillian’s on the road to recovery after finally finishing chemo and
radiation, but residual effects of the treatment keep her from reclaiming her
life as she’d hoped. And just when her dreams might be falling into place, a
life-altering revelation from her husband sends her reeling again.
Will Jillian ever achieve her own dreams, or will she always be “just
Jillian,” the less-than Thatcher sister? Can she count on her sisters as she
tries to step into a stronger place, or are they stuck in their childhood roles
forever?
Women's Fiction
Contemporary |
Christian [Tyndale House Publishers, On Sale:
May 7, 2019, Trade Size / e-Book, ISBN: 9781496427298 / eISBN:
9781496427298]
I think we're compatible. Thanks for the giveaway! (Jana B 6:38pm May 15, 2019)
So much of what you talked about reminds me of one member of my family or wnother. (Huge family) I am wondering if you plan on exploring other sensitive subjects. Addiction (alcohol, drugs, food, sex), other kinds of cancers/illnesses, mental health? I'm very much interested in the subjects you have touched on so far. (Candy Voisine 7:07pm May 15, 2019)
Hi, Jana B: It's nice to connect with you here. And good luck with the giveaway. (Beth Vogt 11:42pm May 15, 2019)
Hi, Candy: Well, book three is turned in and it continues with the complicated relationships between the Thatcher sisters. But I'm already mulling another book idea -- there are always issues to be delved into. And often the catalyst for a novel comes from real life. Family relationships are messy ... but there's room for hope, too. (Beth Vogt 11:47pm May 15, 2019)
sounds very interesting,,I only have one sister and one brother,that sibling bond is either there or its not,,i had a close bond with my brother more than my sister,but since he passed,we both have tried harder to connect with each other more,,it isnt anything like we both had with our little brother but its closer than it was (Vickie Couturier 8:27am May 16, 2019)
Vickie: Sibling relationships can have ebbs and flows, and I find it so interesting to hear the different stories. I believe there's always hope for more, for something better -- but it's not always up to us to make it happen. (Beth Vogt 11:24am May 16, 2019)
This sounds like such a wonderful book. (Cynthia St. Germain 4:31pm May 16, 2019)
Thanks for saying so, Cynthia. This was a fun way to connect with new readers (I hope) and I'm glad you like the sounds of Moments We Forget, part of my Little Women Gone wrong series. (Beth Vogt 5:53pm May 16, 2019)
Sounds like a wonderful story. Family dynamics are always interesting. Good luck with the book. (Nancy Reynolds 3:41pm May 17, 2019)
womens fiction sounds interesting (Margo Beredjiklian 4:14pm May 17, 2019)
I am among those who are your ideal readers and would enjoy reading this book. It sounds very interesting. (Anna Speed 1:51am May 18, 2019)
Sounds like a perfect fit for me! (Rebecca Shields 9:45pm May 18, 2019)
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