Zoom Interview with Lori DeJong & a Giveaway
I hope you enjoy my Zoom interview with Lori DeJong as much as I did. We chatted about writing and her newest novel, Sanctuary and Sabotage, which released September 15. This is book two in the Guarded Hearts series.
If you haven’t read book one, Mistletoe and Malice, the Kindle version is on sale on Amazon October 1-7 for only $.99! Grab your copy HERE. If you prefer a paperback, you can save $2 off the price by ordering direct from Scrivenings Press during that same timeframe HERE.
Mistletoe and Malice is also Scrivenings Press’s October book club read. You can join the book club HERE. The discussion will be via Zoom on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. Central. (Not Monday, October 26, as I listed in my October 1 newsletter)
Lori is giving away a paperback of book two to one US winner, so be sure to comment below by October 6 for a chance to win!
*Deadline to enter the giveaway is extended through Friday, October 9.
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Sanctuary and Sabotage by Lori DeJong
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The greatest threat isn’t the enemy outside — it’s the secrets between them.
Protection Specialist Trevor Paxton returns to his Texas hometown carrying the weight of a mission gone wrong. Seeking sanctuary at his family’s ranch, he never expects danger to follow him into the life of Dr. Kinsley Talbot, the once-freckled tomboy now fighting to save her family’s land and the veterinary clinic that is her future.
When Kinsley’s clinic is sabotaged and her barn goes up in flames, Trevor’s instincts tell him she’s in danger. But Kinsley refuses his help, determined to protect her family’s legacy without revealing the secret that could bring it all down.
As threats close in and old feelings rekindle, Trevor makes a quiet choice that could cost him her trust. To save Kinsley, he’ll have to expose his own subterfuge—and convince her that love sometimes means standing guard, even from the shadows.
Award-winning author Lori DeJong enjoys penning contemporary stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance. She resides in Georgetown, Texas, with her husband and two fur-babies, with a daughter and son-in-law in DFW.
Lori is a four-time Selah Award finalist, two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist, has been awarded an Angel Award, and placed second in the FHL Reader’s Choice Awards. Her debut novel, Love’s True Calling, was the 2022 winner of the ACFW Genesis Award for Romance prior to contracting it for publishing. She’s also a member of several organizations, including ACFW, Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers, Novel Academy, CenTex Christian Writers, among others.
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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.
32 Comments
Deena Adams
Congratulations to Vickie, Lori’s giveaway winner! Please follow the instructions in your email to claim the book. Thanks to all who watched Lori’s interview and joined the conversation!
Deena Adams
Lori requeseted that I extend the deadline to enter her giveaway, so this is now open through this Friday, October 9. I’ll choose the random winner on Saturday, October 10. Please share with others!
Vickie
I love the setting of a ranch. That will be fun to read about. Also love the quote about… “… God is already there.”
Deena Adams
Hi, Vickie. I loved the Texas ranch setting in Lori’s book, as well as that quote! Thanks for joining the conversation!
Lori DeJong
Thanks, Vickie! I’m pretty much a city girl but I love the “romance” of ranches and horses and cowboys. Thanks for commenting!
Cherie J
I haven’t read Mistletoe and Malice. Sanctuary and Sabotage sounds great!
Deena Adams
Hi, Cherie. They’re both amazing stories, so I hope you get the chance to read them.
Lori DeJong
Thanks so much, Cherie!
kera bell
I haven’t read her books before but I want to. I can’t find them on audio. this sounds so good!
Deena Adams
Hi, Kera. Scrivenings Press isn’t doing audiobooks yet, so that’s why you can’t find these books on audio. I hope you get a chance to read Lori’s books. They are great!
Lori DeJong
Thanks so much, Kera! Unfortunately, my books aren’t available on audio at this time. I hope they will be in the future. Thanks for commenting!
Roxanne C.
I loved all the twists and turns in Mistletoe and Malice; they kept me on my reader’s toes. Sanctuary and Sabotage sounds like it will be another thrilling read, maybe even edgier.
Deena Adams
Hi, Roxanne. I also loved Mistletoe and Malice, and Sanctuary and Sabotage is just as good. As you said, maybe even better!
Lori DeJong
I’m so glad you enjoyed Mistletoe and Malice, Roxanne! You’ll know Trevor from Colton and Riley’s story! Thank you so much for commenting!
Diana Hardt
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Deena Adams
My pleasure, Diana. I hope you get a chance to read Lori’s books!
Lori DeJong
Thanks so much, Diana!
Julie Dahl
She is a new author to me, and this book sounds very interesting!!
Deena Adams
Hi, Julie. I’m happy to introduce you to Lori. I hope you’ll give her books a try. They’re great!
Lori DeJong
Thank you so much for your comment, Julie!
Perrianne Askew
I really enjoyed the interview! She’s a new to me author, so it’s good to get a feel for her writing. I also love Reading is My Superpower along with Lori. I’ve been mapping out my end of year reading plan with Carrie’s recommendations. Her site is a gold mine! And yes, I really DID make a quilt without ever really knowing how to sew (except for that horrible experience in high school home ec). I’m betting they don’t even have home ec anymore? I’m looking forward to reading Lori’s books.
Deena Adams
I’m so glad you injoyed Lori’s interview, Perrianne. It was such fun chatting with her. Yes, Carrie Schmidt does great work for the Christian Fiction community! Making a quilt without knowing how to sew must’ve been super challenging. Good for you!
Lori DeJong
I love that you made a quilt, Perrianne! I was an abysmal failure in home ec back in high school. Haha! Carrie really is an amazing resource for creating a reading list. It would be an honor to be added to your end of the year reading plan! Thank you so much for commenting!
Melanie Grace
I enjoyed watching the interview.
Sanctuary and Sabotage sounds like a book I would enjoy reading.
Thanks for the chance to win it.
Deena Adams
You’re welcome, Melanie. Thanks for watching the interview and joining the conversation!
Lori DeJong
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Melanie! I hope you have a chance to check out Sanctuary and Sabotage!
Lynn Moore
Yes! Beautifully written books that include God’s message of “love & hope” is always the perfect combo! Keep on writing! ✍️
Deena Adams
I completely agree, Lynn. Thanks for stopping by!
Lori DeJong
Lynn, thank you for such a sweet comment! That’s absolutely why I write, knowing that God’s put a message and story on my heart that hopefully will touch someone. That means more to me than anything. Thanks again!
Jennifer Hallmark
Would love to win Lori’s book! ❤️
Deena Adams
Best of luck in the giveaway, Jennifer!
Lori DeJong
Thank you for entering the giveaway, Jennifer!