I love my characters.
Over the course of the months/years it takes to write, edit and publish a novel, they truly do grow near and dear to me, which seems weird and slightly psychotic when you think about it, considering they ARE fake people, right?
So I thought I’d introduce you to two of my most recent friends!
First we have Hanna.
Hanna is a Minnesota girl. She’s tough, feisty, but she also has a huge heart big enough that when it gets shattered, it’s difficult to put back together because there are SO MANY PIECES. She’s a kindergarten teacher and loves kids, but secretly has a desire for a little bit of adventure. She’s always done what was expected of her. Grew up in church a good little girl, got good grades, went to college, got a job, dated a little but nothing serious. She loves Jesus, but tends to be a bit on the judgemental and holier-than-thou side. And while she would have said she totally believes in the 70×7 forgiveness that Jesus’ preaches, when the going gets tough, the tough get stubborn.
William (Will) is a businessman. He’s intelligent, a go-getter, a problem solver, and doesn’t have time for romance, even though the idea of love isn’t totally out of the question. As a newly appointed CEO of a major, publicly held company, his job is his life and he devotes all his time and energy into doing it well. Staying busy helps him ignore the gaping wound inside that has been festering since he was a teenager. His problem isn’t forgiving people, it’s forgiving God. Still, even though he is a driven man, he has a soft side. He likes to laugh and has a big heart, even though its damaged.
They are opposites in so many ways. She thinks she’s a pretty good Christian and he isn’t sure he even wants to be one. She’s all fish fry and he’s all black-tie-salmon. She lives in a farmhouse in Northern Minnesota and he lives in a high-rise condo in Nashville, Tennessee. But sometimes the opposite is exactly what we need to balance us out and speak truth into our lives that no one else can.
I’d LOVE for you to check on The Engagement Plot and read more about Hanna and Will! There are a lot of sparks in this book… both romantic and the kind where two hearts clash… but the fireworks that result are usually worth it :-)
Let’s Chat!
Have you read a book lately that had “opposites” as characters?
Do you relate to either Will or Hanna?
Krista Phillips writes inspirational romance with a dash of smiles. She believes a sprinkle of laughter (and a wee bit of chocolate) makes everything a little better! She blogs regularly about life as a wife, mother, follower of Jesus, and mother of a child with a rare congenital heart defect at www.kristaphillips.com. She is represented by Sarah Freese of WordServe Literary.
Hi Krista, this book sounds fun. I like the opposites attract theme, and most recently read Liwen Ho’s “Drawn to You”. I probably relate a little to both characters… probably stronger towards Hanna though. Thanks for the intro.
Blessings:)
Hi Krista! Delightful story and characters. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes and Happy writing.
Krista, this sounds fabulous. I’m looking forward to reading the book!
I read this book and loved it!
I can’t wait to read it! It’s always fun to meet a fellow Minnesotan. :)
I have read this one so can I say this book, lol. Great story and I enjoyed all the plot twists.
Such an honor to endorse this book! Thanks for the character sketches, Krista.
Oh I’m the same way. I lean toward Hanna!
Thanks so much, Renate!!!
Thanks, Linda! Hope you enjoy it!!!
ack, that makes my day! So glad you enjoyed it, Susan!
How fun, Brenda! I only lived there for 2 years (we moved there when I was 16 and I moved to NC after I graduated high school) but it was fun to revisit through fiction!!
LOL you can TOTALLY say this one!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
It was such an honor to HAVE you endorse this book!!!!
My husband and I are opposites and tend to see things differently. We work well together.
Your book sounds like a fun read. God bless!
Have almost finished “The Engagement Plot” and have scheduled it as our next Faith-Based Book Club selection at church! We read “Sandwich with a Side of Romance” a couple of years ago, so the ladies are excited to have a new Krista Phillips on the agenda. What I love about your books is how they show regular, everyday people trying to live their faith in the messiness of normal, crazy life. Just like all of us have to do!
My hubby and I are opposites in a lot of ways too!! He’s SUPER quiet and while I’m not a huge extrovert, I’m rarely labeled as quiet :-) We always say we balance each other out!!
Oh that makes me smile big time, Ellen!!
Yes, life isn’t always this nice little bow we like to tie it up in, and living out our faith in this crazy world isn’t easy by any means. I love to write about the messy stuff while still glorifying God in the process (and maybe encouraging a few smiles along the way!)
I read The Engagement Plot and really enjoyed it. There are ways I can relate to Hanna. It’s always hard to admit that we just might be part of the problem. It’s so easy to point the blame at the other person. I liked the way you had Hanna work through this.
This book sounds fun! I think opposites are good… everything the same would be boring. :)
I would love the chance to read the book. I believe opposites do attract. My husband and I are definitely proof of that.
I love the whole “opposites attract” romance! It brings it’s own tension and conflict to the story, and I love how the author can incorporate things to make the characters click in just the right areas.
I have a copy of this book on my shelf that sounds like I need to move it up on my TBR pile. I also think I can relate more with Hanna. :-)
I can’t recall reading anything with the “opposites attract” theme lately, although I’m sure I have! I’m much more like Hanna, but hopefully not judgemental.
Loved the book! They’re total opposites, yet so perfect together! Holding my breath for your next book….
Loved your book! I’m probably more like Hanna in that I grew up near Minnesota (NW Iowa), grew up in church, love Jesus, loves kids, and believe in forgiving even 70 X 7 and more. I know I have read books with opposites but I can’t remember at the moment – other than The Engagement Plot.
This book sounds like a fun one! I look forward to reading about such great characters and finding out how their differences affect their relationship. Thanks for your post!
I have this book but I still haven’t managed to read it. It looks like a lot of fun though. Hopefully, I will get to it soon!
I read The Engagement Plot a little while back and really enjoyed it. Those two characters were something! That kitchen scene…oh my! It was a fun book to read. I look forward to reading more books written by you in the future.
I enjoyed your book! What are you working on now?
I just finished a book in which one of the characters came from a wealthy background, and the other came from just the opposite. They made it work in the end.
I’ve heard a lot of good reviews of the book! It’s on my TBR list. Blessings!
I finished reading The Engagement Plot a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I definitely see a little bit of myself in Hanna. I loved the ending.