{"id":24494,"date":"2019-07-18T00:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T05:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24494"},"modified":"2019-07-07T20:53:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T01:53:06","slug":"the-mosaic-collection-author-spotlight-johnnie-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24494","title":{"rendered":"The Mosaic Collection Author Spotlight – Johnnie Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the Blog Blitz for The Mosaic Collection<\/em><\/strong>, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours<\/a><\/u>!<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE COLLECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

For His glory…
\n<\/strong>The Mosaic Collection is an international community of women authors who use faith-based fiction to touch hearts with the good news that Christ’s finished work on the cross has made us one family, and to nurture affection for the people God has placed within our circles of influence, so that the grace and glory of God may become visible and personal to everyone we meet.<\/p>\n

…and our good
\n<\/strong>We are sisters, a beautiful mosaic united by the love of God through the blood of Christ. We have experienced the redemptive, restorative power of God’s grace in our marriages and families, and we believe our God is able to heal, restore and redeem our brokenness. His love fills us with the courage to persevere, and to offer others a Christ-like compassion that is full of His wisdom and grace.<\/p>\n

Visit the Mosaic Collection Website<\/a><\/u> to stay posted on each new release & follow the collection blog<\/a><\/u> for meaningful posts from the authors!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT JOHNNIE ALEXANDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Johnnie Alexander<\/strong> creates characters you want to meet and imagines stories you won\u2019t forget. Her award-winning debut novel, Where Treasure Hides<\/em> (Tyndale), is a CBA bestseller. She writes contemporaries, historicals, and cozy mysteries, serves on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc.<\/a><\/u> and the Mid-South Christian Writers Conference<\/a><\/u>, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat<\/a><\/u>, and interviews inspirational authors for Novelists Unwind<\/a><\/u>. She also teaches at writers conferences and for Serious Writer Academy. Johnnie lives in Oklahoma with Griff, her happy-go-lucky collie, and Rugby, her raccoon-treeing papillon.<\/p>\n

CONNECT WITH JOHNNIE: <\/strong>Website<\/a><\/u> | https:\/\/linktr.ee\/johnniealexndr<\/a><\/p>\n

Cornerstone message from the collection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the first verses I ever claimed as my own was Proverbs 31:25. The translation I love most reads: Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future.<\/em><\/p>\n

The first part of the verse is almost a mantra, a phrase I repeat to myself when I need courage. Maybe I\u2019m faced with something as simple as a phone call I don\u2019t want to make. Or maybe the situation is much more serious. An ectopic pregnancy. Family tensions. Divorce. A dying parent.<\/p>\n

Life takes courage. And at the heart of courage–true courage–is trust. We can smile at the future, no matter what difficult, frightening, horrible situations we face because of God\u2019s steadfast love and His promise of eternal life with Him.<\/p>\n

A FEW OF JOHNNIE’S FAVORITE THINGS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Favorite place to read:<\/strong> I love to read in my comfy spot on the sofa. My little papillon Rugby curls up on the leg rest, and I usually put down the middle console which has a cup-holder for my drink. It\u2019s all very relaxing and cozy.<\/p>\n

Favorite book character from childhood:<\/strong> I have so many, but if I must choose one I\u2019ll go with Encyclopedia Brown. I read all those books I could find when I was a kid.<\/p>\n

Favorite movie:<\/strong> I\u2019m not sure I ever answer this question the same–I have so many favorites, it\u2019s always hard to choose just one. Today\u2019s choice . . . Captain America: Civil War.<\/em> And just about anything starring Cary Grant.<\/p>\n

Favorite quote or Bible verse:<\/strong> \u201cTruly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.\u201d Ecclesiastes 11:7<\/p>\n

Favorite splurge\/treat:<\/strong> Going to the movies!<\/p>\n

Favorite character you\u2019ve created:<\/strong> This is a toss-up between two of my heroes: Ian Devlin from Where Treasure Hides<\/em> (WWII historical) and AJ Sullivan from Where She Belongs<\/em> (contemporary). Ian is known for his heart-flipping grin, and both guys have a mischievous streak. Both are strong, capable, and upright. AJ needs to overcome a childhood of loss, deceit, and painful grief. Ian has his own burden and confronts horrific circumstances as a WWII soldier.<\/p>\n

Last 3 great books you read: <\/strong>We Hope for Better Things<\/em> by Erin Bartels; The Divide<\/em> by Jolina Petersheim; Wuthering Heights<\/em> by Emily Bronte.<\/p>\n

Dream vacation: <\/strong>I\u2019ve been blessed to take a dream vacation already. My sister and I flew to Barcelona, traveled by train through France, Italy, Switzerland, and Spain, then spent a week in Lisbon. It was the best trip ever! My new dream vacation is to visit the Pacific Northwest. Or New Zealand (Middle Earth!).<\/p>\n

Hidden talent\/little-known fact:<\/strong> I\u2019ve been known to choke on, among other things, a giant Sweet-Tart, water, and . . . air!<\/p>\n

Plotter or pantser:<\/strong> Depends on the story–I truly do both. I recently wrote a novella based on nothing more than the back cover type blurb I submitted in the proposal. But I also write novels for a particular publisher based on the chapter summaries I\u2019ve created. I\u2019ve discovered that the more planning I do upfront, the easier it is to write the story.<\/p>\n

In no particular order, ten of your favorite things (i.e. hot cocoa, a warm breeze, the sound of my kids\u2019 laughter, etc.) :<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Sunshine through a window.<\/li>\n
  2. Dandelions.<\/li>\n
  3. Sprawling trees.<\/li>\n
  4. Freshly-squeezed lemon juice in a glass of ice-cold Pepsi.<\/li>\n
  5. Hugs from the grands.<\/li>\n
  6. My collie\u2019s deep \u201csighs\u201d (You have to hear it to \u201cknow\u201d it!)<\/li>\n
  7. Typing \u201cThe End\u201d<\/li>\n
  8. Blank books.<\/li>\n
  9. My adult kids laughing about childhood memories.<\/li>\n
  10. Surprise blessings.\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TOUR GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    (1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon eGift Card & an ebook prize pack*!<\/p>\n

    Winner will receive an ebook of:<\/p>\n