Interview with Author, Susan J. Reinhardt and giveaway!!

A trip to post-terrorized Washington, D.C. in 2025 and a buggy accident in Bird-in-Hand, PA set in motion events that expose a diabolical plan to destroy the Christian community. Ellie and John Zimmerman find themselves embroiled in a life-threatening investigation, fighting a shadowy enemy.

Convinced it's now safe to visit D.C., Ellie and her 8-year-old son, Peter, travel to the nation's capital. Both mother and child make an effort to enjoy the sights, but they're unprepared for the challenges they face. Her nightmares come true when she and Peter are separated.

Back home, John witnesses a neighbor's buggy accident. The suspicious circumstances and law enforcement's refusal to take them seriously prompt him to take on the role of detective. He and a tenacious reporter band together and vow to find out what's happening in Bird-in-Hand.

Extended family squabbles erupt when John's sister, Annaliese, faces off with Ellie for blowing her D.C. experiences out of proportion. She'd rather ignore the warnings than deal with the growing danger. 

Hi everyone! I’ve returned from my blog break, and it’s so good to be back. This week, as promised, I am interviewing a super author, and a real fine lady, Susan J. Reinhardt. Susan is represented by Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary. The Moses Conspiracy is Susan's debut novel. I’m excited to have her here this week!

Welcome Susan! So glad you could visit with us this week.

Thanks for having me on your blog this week, Loree!

To start off, how long have you been writing? Is this your first novel?

I've been writing for many years, but pursuing publication for only 10.  I started off as a non-fiction writer and have numerous publishing credits with devotionals, short articles, Sunday School take-home papers, and anthologies.

The Moses Conspiracy is my first novel.

Author Susan J. Reinhardt

What is the inspiration behind this book, Susan?

My late husband and I visited Gettysburg in December 2004. Surrounded by old buildings in the town square, I "heard" the voices of the forefathers. They were fading like distant echoes.

Attempts to write a non-fiction piece failed, and I put it aside. In August 2005, we were discussing "the Gettysburg experience" when my husband said, "That's it! That's your book, and you'll call it Ghosts of the Past and write it in 4 months."

At first, I thought he was crazy, but I caught the vision. The name changed to Echoes of the Past and later to The Moses Conspiracy. The first draft was finished in 4 months, but my fiction skills needed serious work. This process took 8 years with a 2-year hiatus to care for my husband after his leukemia diagnosis.

Most people know how much I love Gettysburg. There is so much history there. I love that  your “Gettysburg experience” is the inspiration behind the book! Now I must ask, is there a sequel or series planned?

I have a second manuscript with a working title of The Scent of Fear going through editing. The third book is mostly in my head.

They say that there is a bit of us in each of our characters. Which character is most like you, and why?

Without a doubt, Ellie Zimmerman is the most like me. I'm passionate about my relationship with the Lord, my family, and freedom. Ellie's emotions sometimes get the best of her, but she's a firm believer in "doing it afraid."

What do you like to read for enjoyment, Susan?

My tastes are somewhat eclectic and run the gamut from Christian Speculative Fiction to Historical Romance. I'm a big fan of Tamera Alexander, Cathy Gohlke, Kathi Macias, Sarah Sundin, Julie Klassen, Kristen Heitzmann, James L. Rubart, and the earlier works of Frank Peretti.

That's a great list! Okay, this is a required question - What’s your favorite sweet treat, Susan?

Chocolate Chip cookies and milk! Chocolate and I have been buddies from my earliest memory. Unfortunately, I can't eat very much due to lactose sensitivity.  I've branched out to other treats, but they'll never satisfy like chocolate.

Nothing beats chocolate! Susan, it’s been a real treat having you here! Thank you for dropping by!

Okay friends, Susan is giving away a copy of The Moses Conspiracy, and a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

To enter: Go to her website:  http://www.susanjreinhardt.com  

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The Giveaway

To celebrate the release of my debut novel, I'm inviting you to enter my giveaway.

One lucky winner will receive:

    *An ecopy of my book, The Moses Conspiracy, and....
    *A $25 Amazon Gift Card

Open to US addresses only. In order to be entered to win this
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the giveaway ends on April 19th. The winner will be announced on April 21, 2013.

You can find out more about Susan and her novel at her website: http://www.susanjreinhardt.com OR follow her on Twitter @susanjreinhardt OR stop by and "like" her new author facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSusanJReinhardt

Between you, me and the gatepost,

Loree