It’s always been a dream of mine to see one of my books become a movie. The idea that the words from the pages of one of my books would come to life on a screen with real people playing out the story is such an exciting feeling.
One review from my first novel, Holding On to Someday, sparked the idea.
“Like a breath of fresh air, this romance reminds me of a Debbie Macomber/Karen Kingsbury/Hallmark movie all rolled into one.”
First of all, Debbie Macomber and Karen Kingsbury are two of my favorite authors. I’ve read many of their books. So to have my book referenced with their names was such an honor. When the blogger contacted me to share her review, she said she could see this as a Hallmark movie. I even submitted my manuscript to Hallmark back in 2018.
If I could create the perfect setting, where would it be? Who would play the characters?
Part of my first novel is set in a fictional place, which is actually based on a real town and where I live now. When I wrote this story, I could envision the characters walking across the street in the one-stoplight town. I could see them watching the sunset as I described it in the book (see the picture I took from their viewpoint). I could hear the crowd’s cheers at the stadium because I’d sat in those exact seats where Clara watched her beau play a football game.
One thing that helps me write a book is putting myself in the place I’ve created–whether real or fictional. I see the town, the colors on the walls, the furniture in the rooms, the cars they drive, the friendships they make, and so much more. That’s why it would be so fun for one of my books to come to life for others to see too. The reality of this happening isn’t likely, so I did the next best thing and created a Pinterest board for each book. It’s a glimpse into how I see the story in my mind.
Have you read any books turned into movies? Debbie Macomber’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas and Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge are two of my favorites.
For a chance to win an ebook of Holding On to Someday (the book that started all my dreaming), comment and let me know if you have a favorite book turned into a movie. The giveaway will close on Thursday, April 13.
Clara had it all planned out… graduate from college, get married, find her dream job and start a family of her own. When she met Drew during her senior year of college, she was certain he was the Prince Charming she had been waiting for, the one to complete her fairytale life. Turns out life had different plans.
Now a single, middle-aged workaholic, Clara has poured herself into building her career, and those dreams of finding love have taken a backseat to her success. She’s been holding out for someday, but when that day finally comes… will she follow her heart or will fate step in yet again?
K. Leah is a hopeless romantic and adores a good Hallmark movie. Growing up in the South, she likes her tea sweet and coffee strong. Family and faith are what matter most and she wears many hats, including being a wife, mom, and graphic designer. Other than being creative with designs or stories, she likes to spend her free time escaping reality into the pages of a sweet love story.
I am waiting for The Nightingale to be made into a movie. I am not sure when it will be released.
To be honest, I’m not really sure. I may have and not realized it, since I like clean/Christian romance books and movies.
To be honest, I don’t like Hallmark movies. Especially the newer ones, with things that go against what I believe is right. I much prefer reading a book and seeing the characters as I picture them. I’ve never watched the series based on Jeanette Oke’s books, as they don’t go with the books. I did read The Note, then they totally redid the book because the original book no longer went with the movie!! Totally ruined the book for me, I liked the original version. So, I’d much rather just stick to books!!
Ohhhhh… that was a fantastic book! I hope the movie is as good.
Unfortunately, not many Christian books have been made into movies. I wish we could change that.
I agree that most of the time books are better than the movie. And Hallmark movies are definitely not what they used to be. I’ve switched over to Great American Family channel now.
A few of my favourite books have been turned into movies, but they’re not contemporary Christian romance. I wish there was a solid faith-based version of Hallmark (like if Love Inspired made movies) that made adaptations of the inspirational romance novels I love to read.
Your book sounds wonderful and very relatable!
I’ve heard that Pure Flix has many great faith-based and family-friendly movies. I don’t have a subscription, but I’m considering it because Karen Kingsbury has a new series I really want to see that’s only shown there.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers was just recently turned into a movie. I love that book!
I’ve heard of quite a few books I’ve read that have been turned into movies, but it’s been hard to find them available on streaming without paying a fee for a subscription because they tend to release on platforms I don’t have already.
I don’t watch television but I know a few books I have read got turned into movies but most of the books I have read haven’t I’m not sure if they have turned any love inspired or harlequin heartwarming books into movies that’s what I read a lot of
That was a great movie!
Yes! And there are so many on different platforms, and I can’t get them all. That’s how they entice you I guess.
I wish more Christian romances were made into movies.
I agree with everyone, I wish more Christian romances were made into movies, I would love a Love Inspired movie channel!
I don’t think I’ve watched a movie in ages that wasn’t a kids film though, I don’t seem to watch much that isn’t with my children.
I remember those days, lol! A Love Inspired channel sounds wonderful.
Jeanette Oke wrote a series, Love Comes Softly, that was on the Hallmark channel, I believe. Good books and good movies.
I too have moved away from Hallmark to Great American Family channel. Hallmark had a new movie last year that I don’t think was based on a book, but it was VERY similar to the first book I published–the one that readers always say should be made into a Hallmark movie. After watching the movie, I thought my plot was better. It had a few added twists to get to the happy ending. :) If you figure out the magic formula for getting one of your books made into a movie, let me know!
I’ll have to check those out.
I’ve moved to GAF channel too. Once in a while I’ll watch at Hallmark movie. That’s fun you watched a movie that was similar to one of your own books.
“Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma”! also “Finding Love in Big Sky” it was really cute. But the only movies I’ve seen with solid Christian content is the “love comes softly” saga.
This is not a CCR book. I love the Hannah Swenson cozy mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I have really enjoyed the movies that have played on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
I’ve seen Pride and Prejudice, but none of the others. I’ll have to check them out!
For some reason I always forget about the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel.
no fav
I am behind had a big day yesterday and it takes a few days to recover (trip to the city for appointments leaving before 6 am back after 5pm)
I have had some children’s favourites made into movies starting with Seven Little Australians, Some of the Naria series, Heidi, Pollyanna. Little Women. Janette Okes When calls the heart (although the film was very different) also her Love comes softly series which again changed a lot.
there are other books I would love to see as movies. Some of the cosy mysteries would make good movies.
I forgot about Narnia… although I never read those books. Little Women is great too!
thank you for sharing today. When Calls The Heart by Janet Oke was such a wonderful surprise to find on t.v. I read the series years ago and have reread it multiple times since. My husband actually found it on t.v. and wanted to watch it. He had no idea that I had the books and have read the series. When I told him I had the books, he had to read them before he saw the t.v. series. And funny enough he was the one telling me what the skipped and what they got right etc….
I love that he was invested in it too!
I really enjoyed the movie Finding You based on There You’ll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones. It was so well done and lovely.
I’ll have to look this one up!
I read the books so many times. They did the series for tv first then the movies. They also made some of Enid Byton’s books into a tv series. Oh I forgot Finding father Christmas (and a few more in the series) by Robin Jones Gunn but they moved it from England to new England area I think. I know it was moved to America.
Finding You based on There You’ll Find Me was so good!