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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vanessa Miller, author of A Love for Tomorrow

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Vanessa Miller, author of A Love for Tomorrow
(Whitaker House)

When Christian talk show host Serenity Williams’ fiancé calls off their wedding because he can’t deal with her popularity, she determines that she will never fall in love with another pride-filled, ego-driven pastor.

Then, Serenity’s producer asks her to interview the charismatic Pastor Phillip McKnight, who has recently gone through a divorce. Serenity feels that this is her chance to expose the arrogance of ego-filled pastors to the world.

But Pastor Phillip is broken and humbled from his experiences, and the surprising humility of this man causes Serenity to want to un-break his heart.

However, Serenity will need the Lord to fix her heart and change her mind about male preachers before she and Phillip can become all they were meant to be to each other.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write A Love for Tomorrow?

Vanessa Miller: I’ve talked with many people who have experienced hurt in the Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vanessa Miller, author of A Love for Tomorrow

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vanessa Miller, author of Yesterday’s Promise

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Vanessa Miller, editor of Yesterday’s Promise
(Whitaker House)

Yesterday’s Promise is a Christian romance about Melinda Johnson and Steven Marks. Melinda feels called to the ministry, but Steven doesn’t believe that women should preach. This disagreement between the two causes Steven to break off their engagement.

But now, after ten years, Steven is back in Melinda’s life as the new bishop over her fellowship, and he wants a second chance with Melinda. However, Melinda can never marry a man who doesn’t respect the call of God on her life. To love one another, the two must knock down the walls that separate them.

But can the bishop finally do that for his lady, or will Melinda be forced to leave Omega Christian Church?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Yesterday’s Promise?

Vanessa Miller: I was doing a book signing at the Indiana Black Expo. The lady next to my table was signing copies of her book that talked about the struggle for women to preach. Since the bishop of my church is a woman and we have women preach at my church all the time, I had never thought anything about any struggle that women faced when it came to preaching.

But then a man walked into the room where we were signing our books. He took one look at Pastor Notoshia Howard’s book and started screaming at her. He told her that she had no business trying to preach to men and that women were not allowed to preach. That’s when the idea of Yesterday’s Promise was dropped in my spirit. I wanted to write a book that details the struggles women who have been called by God have to deal with in order to preach the gospel.

JP: What sets Yesterday’s Promise apart from other novels in its genre?

VM: The big difference in this novel is that it has a woman preacher as the main character. To my knowledge this is one of the first Christian romance novels that highlights the ministry and women in it. I hope the readers enjoy the book, but I also want them to get a feel for the struggles the women who have been called to preach deal with.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Yesterday’s Promise getting out to the public?

VM: The first key to the success of any book is that it is written well, and I hope that the readers that like Yesterday’s Promise feel that it is written well. The next thing an author must do is promote, promote, promote. I spend a lot of time working on ways to promote my books to book clubs, church groups and to the many readers who enjoy Christian fiction.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Yesterday’s Promise?

VM: I try to write everyday. I write at least five hours a day. Before I begin writing a book, I spend time outlining it and developing a character sketch. I like to know who my characters are and what makes them tick.

I know authors who edit what they wrote the day before, and then begin writing new pages. But I don’t work that way. I usually write the entire book, then I print the manuscript off and spend time reading and then editing it. I find that when I have spent time away from the story, I can review and edit it with fresher eyes. I turn the manuscript into my editor and then I go through it one more time once I receive my editor’s comments. That’s pretty much it.

JP: What’s next for Vanessa Miller?

VM: I have four books releasing in 2010: Yesterday’s Promise April 2010, Forgiven June 2010, A Love for Tomorrow September 2010, Long Time Coming November 2010.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vanessa Miller, author of Forsaken

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Vanessa Miller, author of Forsaken
(Urban Trade Paper)


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Pastor Jerome Tyler “JT” Thomas is charismatic behind the pulpit, charming to all he comes in contact with, and lethal to those who linger too long. Since the age of twenty-two, when he prayed for God to keep him out of
prison, JT knew he would preach the gospel. Bishop Turner makes it possible, but there are strings attached. Now JT isn’t sure he can stay tied down.

Cutting loose causes more problems than JT anticipated. When an old friend from his days on the streets resurfaces and his extra curricular activity comes knocking on his front door, JT’s life and the lives of those close to
him spiral out of control. Now he will need divine intervention to make things right. How much help can a man hope to receive when he feels he’s been forsaken by God?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Forsaken?

Vanessa Miller: There have been so many stories in the media about pastors who have fallen that I wanted to write a book that shows people what needs to happen when you find yourself in a fallen state. This book is not just for fallen pastors, but any Christian who falls. It’s a book that shows that you can get back up.

JP: What sets Forsaken apart from other novels in its genre?

VM: Many authors have written novels that depict fallen preachers, but my novel is more about how to get back up after falling. Forsaken will show the reader that it’s not over just because man says its over. God has the final say.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Forsaken getting out to the public?

VM:
If there is any secret to success, I would say it is simply that I haven’t given up. I pray about my career constantly, and I get up every morning and work. My hope is that the work I have put in over the years will land
Forsaken on numerous bestseller lists.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Forsaken?

VM: I wrote Forsaken in three months from start to finish. In order for me to be able to complete an entire manuscript within 2-3 month timeframe, I get up every morning and sit down in front of my computer and write. My writing hours are normally between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

I work from about 9-6 everyday. But I spend a few hours each day on the business side of writing: responding to my editors, agent or readers. Working on cover art for new books with my publisher, working on edits and
my tour schedule.

JP: What’s next for Vanessa Miller?

VM: My schedule is really busy right now because I have four books coming out in 2010.

Yesterday’s Promise (April 2010)
Forgiven – sequel to Forsaken (June 2010)
Tomorrow’s Promise (Oct. 2010)
Long Time Coming (Nov. 2010)

Vanessa Miller “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13”
Essence Bestselling Author
Forsaken in stores October 1, 2009 – the story of a fallen preacher’s journey back to God.

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