Interview with Amanda Cox & a Giveaway
I know you’re going to love this interview with Amanda Cox as much as I do. We chat about her childhood dreams, what she’d tell her younger writing self, her new Contemporary Women’s Fiction release, and so much more!
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Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox
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A mysterious package. A name she thought she’d erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.
Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers’ family heirlooms–treasures she never had. When a mysterious package arrives addressed to Teresa Baker, the name she abandoned, Tess finds herself drawn into a puzzle that threatens her delicate peace.
Then Elliot Sullivan appears at her door after eighteen years, and Tess knows he’s after more than just forgiveness. She doesn’t trust his motives, but he could be the key to uncovering the origin of the mystery package and its cryptic contents.
Tess has found safety in her simple life, but to reunite this lost heirloom with its rightful recipient she will have to come out of hiding. Each clue leads her further from the security of home, and each story reveals hidden truths. The question is whether she’s brave enough to face what she might find–and whether the man beside her can be trusted with what matters most.
Amanda Cox is a three-time Christy Award–winning author whose novels include ECPA bestsellers Between the Sound and Sea, The Bitter End Birding Society, and He Should Have Told the Bees. Her debut, The Edge of Belonging, remains a longtime reader favorite.
Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible and theology and a master’s degree in professional counseling, experiences that inform the emotional depth of her fiction. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and three children.
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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 a multi-award-winning author, an active ACFW member, and a six-year ACFW Virginia board member. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
50 Comments
Connie Saunders
I always enjoy Amanda’s books and i’ve served on several launch teams in the past. I am hoping that my library will get this book soon. Thanks for sharing this interview!
Deena Adams
You’re welcome, Connie. I’ve served on Amanda’s previous launch teams as well. 🙂 Her books never disappoint! Thanks for stopping by!
Vickie
I have heard so many good things about Amanda Cox books. The covers are always so pretty also.
Deena Adams
Hi, Vickie. Amanda’s books are all wonderful, and she definitely has some amazing covers, too!
Julie Dahl
I would love to read this book. You are a new author to me and I enjoy checking out new authors.
Deena Adams
Best of luck in the giveaway, Julie!
Kelly V.
I haven’t read any of Amanda’s books yet, but she’s been on my radar for quite some time, and this does sound like a book I’d like to read.
Deena Adams
Hi, Kelly. I hope you get to read Amanda’s books soon. They’re all great!
Kyla Reppond
I would love to read this book!
Deena Adams
I hope you get the chance to, Kyla!
Melanie Grace
I have not read any of your books, Amanda. Yet. The title of this one has captured my interest as well as that beautiful cover.
Thanks Deena for the introduction and chance to win.
Deena Adams
My pleasure, Melanie. I hope you get to read Amanda’s work soon. You won’t regret it!
Gigi
Her books are on my TBR list!
Deena Adams
You might want to move them up, Gigi! LOL
Jennifer
I have not read any books by Amanda. This one definitely sounds good!
Deena Adams
Hi, Jennifer. You need to rectify that soon! All of Amanda’s books are fabulous!
Diana Hardt
It sounds like a really interesting book.
Deena Adams
I think so, too, Diana! Thanks for stopping by.
Cyndi Newlan
I really enjoyed the interview. I have not read any of her books, but I do have one a friend sent me, but it’s packed away as we downsized from a house to an apartment and I have no place to put all my books. I’m working on it though! I’m not sure what to ask as asked a lot of fascinating questions. I did agree with Amanda about forgiveness. Sometimes we say we forgive before we really know if we’ve truly forgiven. I’ve added this book to my wish list.
Deena Adams
Thanks so much for watching the interview and joining the conversation, Cyndi! I hope you get to read Amanda’s books soon. You won’t be disappointed!
Amanda Cox
Thanks so much for watching the interview, Cindi! If you get a chance to read my books, I hope they are a blessing to you.
Amanda Cox
Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Deena! Always a joy!
Deena Adams
My pleasure, Amanda! Love chatting with you.
Perrianne Askew
I love Amanda Cox’s writing style and I’ve read almost everything she’s published. I pre-ordered Things We Cannot Keep because the cover just really drew me in (and I didn’t want to wait forever to get it from the library). Currently He Should have Told the Bees is my favorite of hers, but I suspect that this newest one is going to top that because it seems to be so deeply layered. I wonder what the significance of the locket on the cover is? Does she place things on the cover that have a connection to the story? I’ve only read a few chapters, so I expect that I may find out. I actually have a locket that is very similar to that one. Congrats on the new release! I enjoyed and appreciated the interview, so thank you for that. (No Entry, just cheerleading for Amanda).
Deena Adams
Thanks so much for chiming in here, Perrianne! Amanda’s publishing house did a phenomenal job on this cover!
Amanda
Hi, Perrianne! I am so grateful for your kind words. Revell did a beautiful job on the cover. The open heart locket is more symbollic than a physical object present in the story :).
Janet Pierce
This sounds like a book I would like to read! it’s got heart, mystery and more.
Deena Adams
I agree, Janet! I’m excited to read it soon!
Amanda Cox
It was a fun story to write, Janet! I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it <3.
Serena Cooper
Deena, I really enjoyed this interview. Wow, she gets up early in the morning before everyone else to write her books! I already had this book in my TBR list on GoodReads, but now I need to move it way up my personal list. I love a book with a little mystery and Christian threads along with forgiveness and healing attributes. The cover is so interesting and beautiful !
Deena Adams
Hi, Serena. I agree with everything you said! I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview. It’s always fun chatting with Amanda. 🙂
Amanda Cox
Because I’m not a morning person, I always tell people that the only people I have the bandwidth to talk to at that hour are my fictional characters! 🙂
Paty Hinojosa
I Haven’t read Amanda’s books yet, but I would love to! Her books are on my TBR and this one sounds so good and intriguing!
Loved the interview! Thanks for sharing!
Deena Adams
Hi, Paty. You definitely need to read Amanda’s books! They’re all amazing!
Dana McReynolds
I’ve read all of her books and loved them. Can’t wait to read this one. The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery are my favorites.
Deena Adams
Hi, Dana. I’ve read all of Amanda’s books too! They’re so good. I think Secret Keepers might be my favorite so far.
Elsie Kappler
No I have not read any of hers. I am into book covers and I do like this one which encourages me to want to read the book. I also collect watches. The Lord bless us all and give us His peace and strength. Psalm 29:11
Deena Adams
Hi, Elsie. Oh, this book sounds like it’s a must-read for you!
Amanda Cox
If you love watches, I think you would definitely find a kindred spirit in my main character, Tess :). Happy reading!
Kyla Reppond
What an interesting sounding book!
Deena Adams
I think so, too, Kyla!
Regina Ballard
I loved The Edge of Belonging and this one looks great, too! It’s definitely on my list!
Deena Adams
Hi, Regina. I’ve read all of Amanda’s books, and they’re great! I’ve seen several reviewers for this one say it’s their favorite of hers. It should be amazing!
Karen Visnosky
I love her books! Thank you for sharing!
Deena Adams
My pleasure, Karen!