Announcements

Welcome to a bonus episode featuring author Sandee Taylor’s debut novel, More Than An Attractive Face. But first a few announcements before we chat with Sandee.

We are just ten days away from the launch of Unwavering Faith. On February 1st, we will release the paperback and eBook of Unwavering Faith. It has been an exciting journey, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy Brody and Claire’s adventurous love story. For my friends who enjoy audiobooks, we hope to have that ready for launch mid-February. Originally, I was going to just narrate the entire book. However, when I went back through the recordings, I realized I would rather have different voices for each character. So, thanks to many family members and friends, we will bring you a dynamic audiobook that I hope you will enjoy.

If you are on my newsletter list, then you have seen the many unboxings we’ve enjoyed over the past few weeks as books, t-shirts, mugs, and totes have arrived. You can check out all we offer at www.literaryscape.com/shop. Then to stay up to date with all the happenings at LiteraryScape, you can sign up for our newsletter at www.literaryscape.com/newsletter.

We have two book club extravaganza events coming up for you as we celebrate the release of Unwavering Faith. The first event will take place on February 15th at the Branch Coffee Shop in Fairmount, Indiana. Author Abbey Downey will join me. This is an incredible opportunity to meet authors, enjoy a cup of coffee, sit and chat about books and play BINGO. We hope to see you there.

For those of you who do not live close to Indiana, I will host the online book club extravaganza on February 22nd. We will chat and play BINGO. You can learn more about these events and get your tickets at www.literaryscape.com/events.

Finally, when you visit www.literaryscape.com/events you will find all our Coffee and Books events for 2025. We have some incredible authors coming to chat with you this year. These are free events, just RSVP to get the link to join each chat.

Now, for this special bonus episode, I am thrilled to introduce you to author Sandee Taylor. She is a member of HCRW, our historical Christian romance writers’ group. Sandee just releases her first indie published novel. It has been a joy to be part of her writing journey and watch her incredible story come to life. Sandee is also an active member of the Kansas Authors Club and enjoys working with fellow writers. Enjoy this chat with Sandee Taylor.

Episode Notes

In this engaging conversation, author Sandee Taylor shares her journey into writing, sparked by personal experiences and a newfound passion for Kansas history. She discusses the challenges of character development, the intricacies of writing about violence and passion, and the importance of historical accuracy in her novels. Themes of family, integrity, and faith are woven throughout her work, reflecting her values and beliefs. Sandy also shares insights into her upcoming book launch and ways for readers to connect with her.

Takeaways

• Sandy began writing after retiring and caring for her mother-in-law.

• Her interest in Kansas history inspired her first published book.

• Characters can evolve in unexpected ways during the writing process.

• Writing scenes with passion and violence can be particularly challenging.

• Research is crucial for maintaining historical accuracy in fiction.

• Sandy's main character embodies strength and integrity.

• The importance of family and community is a central theme in her writing.

• Sandy's book launch includes both physical and virtual events.

• Engaging with readers through book clubs is a goal for Sandy.

• Sandy's audiobook is set to be released soon.