An Interview with Inspirational Author Margaret Daley

Hi everyone!

I am so thrilled to be hosting inspirational author Margaret Daley. When my first book was released, I was a mess--I had no idea how to promote it or what to expect. My editor at the time was Melissa Endlich, and she put me in touch with Margaret. And it was awesome that she did. Margaret is a fount of information and support for all of us struggling Love Inspired authors, as well as a pretty darn fantastic writer on her own. 

Author Margaret Daley. Photograph provided by Ms. Daley.

If you've been living under a rock and never heard of Margaret, here's a little background information:

 

Margaret Daley, an award-winning author of eighty-three books, has been married for over forty years and is a firm believer in romance and love. When she isn’t traveling, she’s writing love stories, often with a suspense thread and corralling her three cats that think they rule her household. To find out more about Margaret visit her website at http://www.margaretdaley.com.

Forty years?!? I thought I was doing well with my seventeen! Congratulations to Margaret and her husband.

You can also catch up with Margaret via all her social media links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretdaley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaretdaleybooks

And now, on to the interview!

LG: What made you choose to write inspy romance?

MD: The Lord gave me a story I could only tell as an inspirational romance. That started my journey writing for the Lord, and I haven't regretted or looked back since.

LG: How do you get in the mood to write?

MD: I'm organized, disciplined and stay on a schedule. I write so many words a week. If I don't make my word count for the day, that's all right. I can make it up the next day. Less stress than using a daily word count as my goal.

LG: Have you considered writing in another genre?

MD: No. I like a story with a romantic thread. I write several different kinds of romances--contemporary, suspense and historical.

LG: Name 1 historical figure who inspires you and why.

MD: Mother Teresa because she was giving and caring to others--such an inspiring woman.

LG: Finish this sentence: "If I couldn't write, I would..."

MD: I would teach--I was a teacher before I retired to write full-time.

And now, the lightning round! Choose 1:

Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla

Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds--the stone for the month I'm born in.

Dogs or cats? Sorry can't pick one. I've had both dogs and cats and love them equally.

Brad Pitt or George Clooney? Brad Pitt--recently saw him on the TV in a perfume commercial. He was dynamite!

Margaret is so prolific--she has two books out now. Here's a little taste of each one:

Shattered Silence. Cover image furnished by Ms. Daley.

 

Shattered Silence, Abingdon Press, October 2012

A serial killer is targeting illegal aliens in southern Texas. Texas Ranger Cody Jackson is paired with a local police officer, Liliana Rodriguez, to investigate the murders. 



While the case brings Cody and Liliana ever closer, the tension between Americans and Mexican Americans heightens. As Cody and Liliana race to discover who is behind the murders and bring peace to the area, what they uncover isn’t what they expected. Will Cody and Liliana’s faith and love be strong enough to survive the storm of violence?

Christmas Stalking. Cover image supplied by Ms. Daley.

Christmas Stalking, Love Inspired Suspense, November 2012

Bodyguard Ellie St. James has one objective: protect her client…without letting her know. Pretending to be Rachel "Winnie" Winfield's assistant lets Ellie stay close, but there's an unexpected complication—Colt Winfield. Winnie's grandson wasn't in on the plans, and the suspicious marine biologist isn't easy to fool. When the truth comes out, so do more threats to Winnie's life. Trapped on a Colorado mountain, Ellie and Colt must trust each other to guard Winnie and find the stalker. Before this Christmas becomes their last.

Margaret is very generously giving away an autographed copy of each book at Lady Scribes today! To be eligible to enter the giveaway, leave a relevant comment below and be sure to include your email address. Thank you for stopping by today, Margaret!