Today we're
welcoming Stephanie Upton,
the heroine of The SOLDIER’S SISTER, by Debby
Giusti, released in September 2013. Wow, you've just had quite an
adventure.
1. Tell us
a little about yourself and how you came to be in the midst of such suspense.
I work at Fort Rickman, GA, in the US Army’s Wounded Warrior Program as
the AW2 Advocate and help injured military personnel through their recuperation
and rehabilitation. I stay with the guys and gals on my caseload until they no
longer need assistance and are able to return to active duty or to civilian
life. Unfortunately, one of my soldiers was attacked, and law enforcement was
called in to investigate.
2. So,
during the book you met Brody
Goodman. Tell us a bit about
him. What was your first impression? When did you know it was love?
Brody’s a Special Agent with the Criminal Investigation Division on
post and although I was attracted to him, I was also a bit wary. From the
questions he asked, I knew he thought my brother—a Wounded Warrior—was involved
in something suspect.
When did I know it was love? Not until Brody started to reach out to my
brother in a positive way. Then I was able to let down my guard and admit the
way I felt about this very special Special Agent.
3. What
strengths/skills do you have? What is your greatest weakness?
I’m compassionate and caring, which helps me with my job. I was on my
high school swim team and love the water.
My weakness? Perhaps not being able to forgive myself.
4. What
scares you?
Even though I love
the nearby lake, I also know the dangers associated with water. I never want
anything to happen to someone I love due to my own negligence.
5. If you could change one thing about
yourself, what would it be?
I would have
worked harder to resolve the past issues with my brother. All that pain
festered for too long.
6. Where
are you in your faith at the start of your story?
I didn’t believe God
had listened to me in my time of greatest need so I turned my back on him. Of
course, that was a mistake.
7. Where
are you in your faith at the end of the story?
I realized God was always there for me. I was the one who isolated
myself from him.
8. You've
got a scripture at the beginning of the story. Tell us why this scripture
is significant.
My
scripture is Psalms
34:3-4:
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his
name together.
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he
delivered me from all my fears.
Those two lines
explain the way I feel about the Lord. He delivered me, and I no longer have to
be afraid.
9. If you could
be a dessert what would you be and why?
Being a Southern
girl, I love pecan pie. Adding a little ice cream on top makes the dessert even
better!
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