My Friend Janet Ferguson

I first met Janet Ferguson in a critique group through American Christian Fiction Writers. It takes a special kind of nerve to share your stories with others to critique. Janet and I met in person at ACFW conferences and even roomed together one year. She always makes me smile.

Janet's newest book came out on January 4, and I wanted to introduce her to you. She was kind enough to answer a few questions.







First, for my own curiosity, how did you get started working for the legislature?

Oddly, it happened through writing! My author friend from Mississippi who I traveled to conference with for a couple of years worked at the Mississippi legislature. She said several times that I should come work for the session which is usually three months. It’s four this year because there is a new governor. I just emailed her one day and said maybe I’d like to try it. This will be my third session working at the Capitol.

When did you start writing?

I started in 2012 after the loss of both of my parents and my husband’s mother in a sixty-day period. I’d had a story idea, and after those losses, I realized life is short. So I began my first novel which eventually became Leaving Oxford.

Do you have one word for 2020 to reflect on?

Good question. I don’t one, but I recently borrowed a book from my daughter called Present over Perfect. That sounded like something I need to work on. I’ve just started the book.

What is your favorite beach?

Most any! I love a beach! The one I get to go to most often is Fort Morgan, Alabama. It’s really nice!

Tell us about your pets. I know you're a cat person but can't remember if you have a dog.

I currently have two cats that hate each other, and a really sweet and well-behaved older dog name Remi.

Tell us a little, or a lot, about your new book Star Rising.

I was blessed to be able to go to Ireland and I had a lot of fun taking my characters there! Although there are some funny parts to this story, there is also a serious grapple with faith for the hero Paul. I hope your readers enjoy!

Star Youngblood has always been a fighter–a necessity after her mother married a monster of a man. Now, she’s finally on the path to the stable life she’s always wanted. Her employer, Priscilla Kelly, is a sweet woman ravaged by rheumatoid arthritis, and Star will do anything to help her. Even if that means going toe to toe with Mrs. Kelly’s neglectful son.

After being betrayed on the mission field and devastated by the tragic death of his father, Paul Kelly gave up on God. He lives life on his own terms, biding his time as a corporate pilot until he can save enough money to begin his own flight school closer to home. His mother is all he has left, and he wants to be near her. He just didn’t expect her health to decline so quickly. When he discovers his mother has taken in a stray—a woman he’s not at all sure can be trusted—his protective instincts kick into high gear. Paul’s handled a lot of turbulence, but he’s never gone up against a force like Star.

As Paul and Star strive to protect his mother in their own ways, they soon find their own hearts are at the greatest risk.

Janet, thanks for your time.

Be sure to look for Star Rising.

If you'd like to connect with Janet, here's her info:

janetwferguson@gmail.com

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Series Info: (Coastal Hearts)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4B6Y4F?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1485295503
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/star-rising
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/star-rising-janet-w-ferguson/1134431372