Date Published: November 11, 2020
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Anger at her cheating husband spurs grieving war widow Rosemary Hopkins to spend an impromptu night with an overseas-bound soldier. Fearing her small hometown would discover her secret, she makes him promise to not write her. Yet, she can't forget him.
Eager to talk to a pretty girl before shipping out to fight the Germans, Guy Nolan impulsively implies they're married and buys her ticket. The encounter transforms into the most memorable night of his life when he falls for a woman he will never see again.
While Guy tries to stay alive in combat, Rosemary finds work in a secret defense plant and a possible future with another soldier. Will she choose security or passion? Can she survive another loss?
Interview
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
A message of hope that we can overcome grief, separation and hardship
through personal growth.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
I tend to write long so the challenge becomes cutting words without
impacting the story. With my editor's help on A War Apart, I believe we were
able to tighten it up and make the story even better.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
I have completed three novels (I don't count the ones started and never
finished) and I'm working on my fourth. The first one is still unpublished but
it may be my favorite because I love the characters.
If You had the chance to cast your main character from
That's a tough one. Sometimes I picture my main characters as actors but
other times I don't. In A War Apart I didn't have anyone in mind for either Guy
or Rosemary.
When did you begin writing?
I've been writing for over twenty years. When I started writing I found
I needed to learn a lot about the craft and the business of writing. I credit
my finally getting published to my stubborn determination to stick with it
through all kinds of obstacles.
How long did it take to complete your first book?
Years. I learned so much writing that first book - and rewriting and
rewriting. The most important thing I learned was to put it aside and start
something new.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
There have been many authors who inspired me, especially those who
became my friends in First Coast Romance Writers. They taught me so much and
encouraged me to keep writing.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
At the beginning when I'm taking my initial premise and imagining the
characters. Then I work out the overreaching plot in my head. I make notes so I
won't forget but I change them as I work out more details.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
Betrayal, Loss, Grief, Love
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the
future for your writing?
My current work-in-progress is about a wounded warrior, a soldier badly
wounded in combat who must reinvent his life. The hero is Kitty's brother,
Milton, from my first published novel Kitty's War.
About the Author
Barbara Whitaker writes historical romances with a focus on the World War II era. Originally from a small town in Tennessee, she currently calls Florida home. You can visit Barbara's website at http://www.barbarawhitaker.com/.
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Thanks for featuring by book and thanks for the fun interview.
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