Lori DeJong Author Interview: Romance, Texas, a Giveaway & More
Lori DeJong and I had a blast chatting about her debut novel, Love’s True Calling, during this Zoom interview. Her book will launch into the world on June 27, so pull up a chair and learn all about her writing life, the inspiration behind her Contemporary Christian Romance, and more.
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Love’s True Calling by Lori DeJong
Releasing June 27, 2023. Click the book cover for preorder link.
After years of jumping through other people’s hoops to be all they thought she should be, and enduring a tragedy no mother should, self-described “newbie” Christian, Harper Townsend, has finally found her true calling … and her true love. Until it appears that to follow one may mean leaving the other behind.
Adolescent Psychologist, Wyatt McCowan, is beyond delighted to have the-girl-that-got-away back in his life, and his heart. But even as they fall more in love, he realizes that being obedient to God’s calling on each of their lives may pull them apart. She rejected him once in favor of another, which left him hurt and angry. But this time, he can’t fault her for following hard after the God she loves with all her heart, even if it means leaving him once again.
Lori DeJong (pronounced DeeYung) is a contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Lori arrived in Texas in 2005 and dug those roots right in. She currently resides in beautiful Georgetown, north of Austin, with her husband of thirty years. Other than their two fur-babies, their nest is empty, as their daughter graduated from college and settled in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, where she is thriving in her faith and career.
Lori loves to write about love and romance and all that fun stuff, with a firm foundation of faith. Clean but sassy, sparkly, and even goose-bumpy romance, with God in the middle and characters seeking and learning and changing, couldn’t be more heartwarming or spine-tingly.Lori’s debut novel, “Love’s True Calling”, Book One of her True Calling Series, was the 2020 winner of the Scrivenings Press Novel Starts Contest, the 2022 winner of the ACFW Genesis Award for Romance, and a 2022 Maggie finalist.
Connect with Lori: Website / Newsletter / Instagram / Facebook
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Deena Adams
As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years, Deena Adams understands how important hope is to daily life, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true to life stories. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and is a multi-award-winning writer, an active ACFW member, and ACFW Virginia president. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
28 Comments
Deena Adams
Congratulations to Lynn Moore, you’re the winner of Lori’s book! Look for an email soon.
Kaci Rigney
Excellent interview!
Lori DeJong
Thank you so much for watching the interview, Kaci! I appreciate your feedback so much. My first ever interview, but it was so much fun! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Lynn Moore
Lori…….
“Love” stories combined with “Faith” stories…
What a winning combo!
Congratulations on your book launch…. it’s almost here! 📚
Lori DeJong
Thank you, Lynn! A week to go! I’m so excited and I appreciate so much your kind words. Thanks for commenting!
Deena Adams
Thanks for watching and commenting, Lynn. I couldn’t agree more about stories that combine love and faith. Winners for sure!
Deena Adams
I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview, Kaci! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Cynthia Roemer
Hi Lori and Deena! Your book sounds intriguing, Lori. Would love a print copy. Congrats! So happy for you.
Lori DeJong
Hi Cynthia! Thank you for watching the interview and leaving a comment. I appreciate so much your kind words. So happy to be in the Scrivenings family with you!
Deena Adams
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Cynthia! Good luck in the giveaway. 🙂
Teresa Warner
I love reading many different genres. You are a new author for me sounds like a good one!
Lori DeJong
Hi Teresa! I love reading across different genres, as well. Romantic suspense and western historicals are particular favorites. I’m so happy the premise of my novel appeals to you. If you have the opportunity to read it, I hope you enjoy it! And I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Deena Adams
I hope you get a chance to read Lori’s book, Teresa. We appreciate you watching the interviewing and taking time to comment!
Vickie Waters
This story sounds fascinating. Loved this interview. It is very obvious that Lori considers her writing a calling and really cares about what she puts on the printed page. Thanks!
Lori DeJong
Thank you so much, Vickie! I appreciate your kind words. I do consider my writing to be a calling and I hope that my work reflects the love and grace of Jesus more than anything else. Thank you for watching the interview and taking the time to comment!
Deena Adams
Hi, Vickie. Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview.
Sandy Avery
I love the description of this story and finding new Christian authors.
Lori DeJong
Hi Sandy! I appreciate your feedback so much! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Deena Adams
Thanks for stopping by, Sandy!
Carol James
Great reveiw, Lori and Deena. Congratualtions on your new release, Lori. It sounde wonderful!
Lori DeJong
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for the kind words. It was my first video interview but Deena made it so comfortable and fun. I appreciate you commenting!
Deena Adams
Thanks for your encouraging words, Carol. And thanks for watching!
Lual Krautter
Yes, I’d be interested in reading a print copy of this book, as it sounds very intriguing, plus it is a new-to-me author! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lori DeJong
Thank you, Lual! I would love for you to give it a read. I appreciate you watching the interview and commenting.
Deena Adams
Good luch in the giveaway, Lual!
Deena Adams
Hi, Alyssa. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. The book cover definitely brings a smile, doesn’t it?
Alyssa Schwarz
This sounds like a great book, and I love the cover! 🙂
Lori DeJong
Thank you so much, Alyssa! I was so excited when I saw the cover for the first time. Thank you for the feedback!