Carol Award Finalist: Mindy Obenhaus

A ripple in the crowd, a murmur, then a cheer.  Here at the Craftie Ladies, we salute our authors who rise to the top and prove that Christian fiction rocks!  

                     Today, we're talking to Mindy Obenhaus 

 

Her book  

THE DOCTOR'S FAMILY REUNION

is a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers award. 

 What inspired you to write the finaling book?

I’d have to say my setting. Ouray, Colorado is not only beautiful, it’s the Jeeping capital of the world. This tiny town of 900 swells to over 2000 people during the summer months with a lot of seasonal workers, many of them college kids. And we were all young once, right?

How many times have you entered the Carol Awards?

This is my first year to enter. Interestingly enough, I was ACFW’s Carol Award coordinator for the past four years. But when I got my first contract and was eligible to enter, I had to step down from that position.

What does an average writing day look like for you?

More glamorous than you can imagine. It starts at five AM with a trip to gym, followed by a quick shower and running our only non-driving child to school. That’s often followed by a Walmart run to stock up on more food for these growing boys, and any other errands that need to be done. After some quiet time with the Lord, I settle into my office, check emails and blogs before I pull up my WIP. From there on, it’s a little writing, followed by a little bit of procrastination and banging my head against the wall, possibly some housework (only in the most dire of procrastination modes), then, before I know it, my men are all home, uttering those annoying words, “I’m hungry.”

What can we expect to see next?

My second book, Rescuing the Texan’s Heart, is a September Love Inspired release and takes place in Ouray, as well. I’ve also contracted with Love Inspired for two more books, though release dates have yet to be determined.

Tell us about the finaling book.

Family means everything to Dr. Trent Lockridge. Growing up without a father, he always yearned for a family of his own. One long-ago  summer in Ouray, Colorado, he thought  he might build a future with beautiful  Blakely Daniels. But when he abruptly fled town, he broke her heart and left behind more than memories. Years later, Trent is shocked—and overjoyed—to learn he's a father. He'd like to earn back Blakely's love and trust— but it won't be easy. And the clock is ticking. He's got only a few weeks to prove that, this time.

Thanks for stopping by Mindy!