When you have been reading novels written by Christian authors for as long as I have – let’s just say for many, many decades – Francine Rivers is more than a notable Christian author. Many of her books have changed my perspective and strengthened my faith. I own all her titles, the original editions as well as more recent. I’m attaching a photo below of some of my Rivers collection, just for fun. Her Mark of the Lion series and The Atonement Child are my favourites amongst her wonderful back list of books. If you haven’t read her books, be sure to start making your way through them – you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to enter the giveaway offered by the fabulous folk at Tyndale House.
I’m thrilled beyond measure that Francine has taken the time to share with us here today. This interview only confirms why I adore her…Maori tattoos…love it 😉
Over to you, Francine!
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Cake or Cookies
Cookies because there are so many varieties and they are small. A whole cake is too tempting. Especially if it’s chocolate. Too many cakes and I’d look like Jabba the Hutt.
Call or Text
I’d rather talk to someone in person than text, although I’m learning my children and grandchildren respond more quickly to a text. Even when everything I write seems to be misspelled.
Coke or Pepsi
Coke Classic because that’s what was “the thing” when I was growing up.
Dogs or Cats
Dogs! Dogs love you no matter what. They walk with you, sit at your feet, gaze at you with loving puppy-dog eyes. Cats have their own rules.
Eggs or Pancakes
I love eggs. I eat two every morning. I do like pancakes, especially Swedish pancakes drenched in butter, filled and rolled with lingonberries, and covered with clear Karo syrup. Sugar high!
Facebook or Twitter
Tyndale manages my Facebook page because I’m not a member. I write blogs which my daughter posts on my website (because I don’t know how). As to Twitter, I’m a novelist. I struggle writing anything shorter than a paragraph.
First person or Third person
Third person. First person is very difficult to do properly.
Instagram or Pinterest
Pinterest! My daughter signed me up and I have spent hours saving pictures on a variety of topics. I never knew there were so many beautiful pictures available with a simple click. It is a major time bandit.
Marvel or DC
Marvel. I’m a Trekkie. I’ve even been to a convention! Though I didn’t go in costume. If I did, I’d be a Klingon—K’Ehleyr.
Paperback or EBook
Paperback. I love the smell of a printed page and the feel of a book in my hand. I like turning the pages. I don’t feel like I’ve read a book on a Kindle.
Rel: Just part of my Francine Rivers’ collection – gotta love some of those older covers 🙂
Summer or Winter
Summer and working in the garden. Winter finds me living in layers and heavy socks, sitting in front of a fireplace or space heater—and still shivering. And I’m a Californian!
Sweet or Spicy
Sweet. I believe in eating dessert first because I never have room to eat it at the end of a meal. I can enjoy dessert and take my meal home in a doggie bag.
Tattoos or Piercings
Tattoos. Maori style. On men.
Tea or Coffee
Coffee! Black, half caff, no cream or sugar, at least a pot a day.
Thornton or Darcy
Mister Darcy.
Yoga Pants or Jeans
Jeans, by all means. I’ve been living in them for decades.
Zoo or Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium. I could spend hours there. And have.
The Masterpiece
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece.
A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want-money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn’t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist – an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison.
Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it’s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together … until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship – and both their lives – forever.
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers has published numerous novels—all bestsellers—and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her Christian novels have been awarded or nominated for many honors, and in 1997, after winning her third RITA Award for inspirational fiction, Francine was inducted into the Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Francine’s novels have been translated into more than thirty different languages, and she enjoys bestseller status in many foreign countries. She and her husband, Rick, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Visit Francine’s website at www.francinerivers.com.
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February 17, 2018 at 1:43 am
Redeeming Love is my favorite book by Francine Rivers. So powerful!!!
February 17, 2018 at 3:15 am
Maori tattoos, yes. Dogs, yes. Sweet, Mr. Darcy, jeans, yes, yes, yes. I recognize a lot of those early covers in my own Francine collection and agree with your favorite older titles, Rel. Mine too. Fun interview, ladies. Can’t wait to read The Masterpiece.
February 17, 2018 at 3:16 am
I love all of Francine Rivers’ books, so it is hard to choose a favorite. Among my favorites are Redeemed and Marta’s Legacy. The Masterpiece is on my wish list and I would be ecstatic to win a copy! 😍 Thanks for the chance to do so.
February 17, 2018 at 3:31 am
I love all of Francine’s books. How do we choose one as a favorite? Loved the this or that.
Thank you,
Stephanie
February 17, 2018 at 6:03 am
I loved the Mark of the Lion series:) But…I’m really eager to read the Masterpiece! Anything to do with rebel artists finding grace gets my vote:)
February 17, 2018 at 6:04 am
I love Redeeming Love and have given copies for gifts. The Mark of the Lion is on my TBR pile, I’ve heard great things. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
February 17, 2018 at 9:28 am
Most definitely…..Redeeming Love. ❤️
February 17, 2018 at 10:13 am
Redeeming Love is my favorite!
February 17, 2018 at 10:20 am
I love Francine! The Mark of the Lion series is my favorite, but Leota’s Garden made me cry. So good!!
February 17, 2018 at 10:52 am
Redeeming Love was amazing!
February 17, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Redeeming Love and The Scarlet Thread are my favorites.
February 17, 2018 at 1:32 pm
Redeeming Love is my favorite. I’ve given so many friends and family copies of that book.
February 17, 2018 at 5:35 pm
I’m embarrassed to say this but I don’t think I’ve read any of her books. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about them, though, that I hope I can rectify that soon.
February 17, 2018 at 5:36 pm
I don’t have a favorite of Francine River’s books.
Thanks so much for the opportunity of this giveaway!
February 17, 2018 at 11:06 pm
I’m like everyone else, Redeeming Love is my favorite Francine Rivers book!
February 18, 2018 at 12:04 am
No, I haven’t read any of her books yet. But I’m looking forward to reading this one.
February 18, 2018 at 12:25 am
I love the new questions you’re asking the authors! Darcy vs. Thorton – now we’re getting into the REAL issues! HAHA!!!
My favorite books of River’s so far has been The Last Sin Eater, (what an extremely unique story!) and last year I enjoyed Her Mother’s Hope. As hard as it was to read (It’s hard to read about people not getting along – especially a mother/daughter relationship), it was very well done! All the characters were so detailed and well written, one would have thought it was a biography! And since the book was so large and long, by the end I had gained an attatchment to them!
February 18, 2018 at 1:53 am
I have loved all the books she has written that I have read. A friend goes to a second had book store and picks them up. She reads them and passes them down to me. And I pass it on when I am finished. This is how I came to know about Francine Rivers. I love this interview. Will have to share with my friend. I so agree with so many of her options. Thanks for the great review and the post. Oh, and the give a way. I would love to read this.
February 18, 2018 at 3:12 am
I haven’t read it yet but Redeeming Love is often recommended. Thank you for this giveaway.
February 18, 2018 at 3:43 am
Redeeming Love is my favorite Francine story, but I haven’t read The Masterpiece yet! FUN, fun interview!!
February 18, 2018 at 3:55 am
I’ve never read any of her books yet. This one has caught my eye. I enjoyed the interview and totally agree with her dogs or cats answer.
February 18, 2018 at 5:06 am
Atonement Child is my favorite. I can’t count how many times I have read this novel!
February 18, 2018 at 5:46 am
Not only is A Voice in the Wind my favorite of Francine’s books but it literally changed my life. God worked through Francine’s writing to help mold me into who I am today. I will be forever grateful for her willingness to allow God to speak to people, like me, through her novels.
February 18, 2018 at 6:48 am
My favorite book of hers was, “Bridge to Haven”. It was given to the church library in my honor. I volunteer in the library and have for almost 40 years.
February 18, 2018 at 8:26 am
Francine is a new author to me. I would like to read one of her books.
February 18, 2018 at 2:19 pm
The Atonement Child and Redeeming Love!
February 18, 2018 at 3:43 pm
What a cute interview! A Voice in the Wind is my fav!
February 18, 2018 at 3:49 pm
what a fun interview – all the this’s and that’s! your answer re twitter! priceless!! i had forgotten about The Sin Eater – read it ages ago!! the dual timeline of The Scarlet Thread gave me the key to my third novel! my sis-n-law loves the Mark of the Lion series – all of which are on my wish list!!!
February 19, 2018 at 8:29 am
The Mark Of The Lion series captivated my heart from the word go. I also really enjoyed
“And The Shofar Blew” by Francine. Looking forward to reading The Masterpiece Relle.
February 19, 2018 at 10:02 am
I’m so excited about this book. I love books about art and also Christian fiction by Francine Rivers!
February 19, 2018 at 10:03 am
My favorite is Atonement Child.
February 19, 2018 at 10:46 am
Going with the crowd on Redeeming Love. Hard to choose. I also liked And the Shofar Blew.
February 19, 2018 at 11:14 am
I love Redeeming Love..I think it was my first and favorite Francine Rivers.
February 19, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Redeeming Love is my top favorite of Francine’s 🙂
Thank you for the fun author interview and giveaway chance, Rel!
February 19, 2018 at 11:13 pm
I finished reading The Masterpiece a few days ago. It raced to the top of my Favorites list. Loved it! LOVED IT!
Bridge to Haven is right next to it.
Other favorites include The Scarlet Thread, And The Shofar Blew, the Mark of the Lion series, Redeeming Love (of course), The Atonement Child, and The Last Sin Eater. Oh! Leota’s Garden doesn’t often get mentioned, but it’s the book that got me started on these amazing stories.
February 20, 2018 at 1:48 am
I LOVED The Masterpiece! Redeeming Love, The Atonement Child, and Mark of the Lion series are also some of my favorites. Rivers is outstanding!
February 20, 2018 at 2:00 am
I loved the ‘Mark of the Lion’series
February 21, 2018 at 11:26 am
My favourite Francine Rivers book is The Atonement Child.
February 21, 2018 at 2:06 pm
I haven’t had a chance to read any of Francine’s books! Crazy, I know! I really need to see if my library has any of her books!
February 22, 2018 at 10:56 am
I love all Francine’s book for different reasons! The first one I read was Redeeming Love which is honestly a classic, but then I read the Mark of the Lion Series and was completely blown away.
Latterly, I thoroughly enjoyed the Marta’s Legacy series!
Francine River is truly an phenomenal writer, I’m sure even her ‘To Do’ list is well written!
February 23, 2018 at 5:38 am
The Mark of the Lion series was one of the first if not the first Christian Fiction series I was introduced to when I began reading Christian Fiction. So that’s my choice! And I geeked out when she said she’s a Trekkie and loves Marvel!