In honor of Over Maya Dead Body’s
release—TODAY!—I’m sharing a special interview with the author and a chance for
y’all to win a copy of the first book! :)
Y’all have seen me fangirl often over this author and her wonderful
mystery/suspense books on all of our social medias, but I’m so excited to be
sharing this interview with Miss Sandra Orchard. (And have a giveaway at the
end. ;) )
BFCG: Hi Miss Sandra! We’re
so happy to have you on ‘Books for Christian
Girls’ today! Thank you so much for letting us interview you! Let’s start
this off by asking if you could please tell us about Serena and what she does in
your own words.
SO: Serena is driven to
solve crimes involving art and antiquities, in the secret hope that one day she
might bring to justice the art thief who took her grandfather’s life.
Thankfully she’s also surrounded by devoted parents, a quirky aunt, a handsome
apartment superintendent and an equally handsome colleague who want her to have
a life too.
BFCG: I’ve loved reading
about Serena, her family, & her job! It’s been so fascinating and just adds
to my FBI/Criminal Justice lovin’ heart! If you worked for the FBI, what
division do you think you would be a part of?
SO: Hmm…the training
division sounds as if it’d be fun. Although I’d probably be best suited to the
finance division, since I majored in math at university.
BFCG: Can you please tell
us a little about yourself?
SO: When not plotting
crimes, I love to play with my adorable little grandchildren or enjoy hiking or
kayaking with my hubby or renovating our century-old farmhouse, aka the money
pit. Once upon a time, I taught high school math, homeschooled my three
brilliant children (I could be biased on the brilliant part) and I still do
bookkeeping—the mathematical kind. ;) I also love to speak at events, teach
writing workshops, and do all kinds of crafts.
SO: Thank you so much!
I’m glad you enjoyed the Port Aster series. I’d done a lot of research on art
crime for my Love Inspired Suspense novel, Perilous Waters, and was brimming
with more story ideas that I thought would dovetail nicely with a heroine
trying to find her way in the world of work, family and relationships.
Thankfully my editor agreed. :)
BFCG: I’ve now read 12 out
of 13 of your books, I believe, and have enjoyed every single one. How many
books have you written total?
SO: 3 1/2 more than have
been published and/or contracted. <wink> Over Maya Dead Body is lucky
number 13—my sixth mystery with Revell. I also have 7 romantic suspense with
Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense Christian imprint, and I’m currently working
on 3 cozy mysteries for Annie’s Attic.
BFCG: This blog is based on
the verse Philippians 4:8 {“…whatever is
true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything
worthy of praise, dwell on these things.”}. Is there a part of that
Scripture that stands out to you?
SO: As it pertains to
Serena, “whatever is honorable and whatever is right” are guiding principles in
her life and work.
Wasn’t that such a
neat interview? I always love hearing about how different authors think and
write. :) Thank you again to Miss Sandra for allowing BFCG to interview you!
**GIVEAWAY**
{Giveaway open to the
USA, if someone outside of the USA wins, they will be given an e-copy of the
book via Amazon. Ends the 18th.}
