Zoom Interview with Shelia Stovall & a Giveaway
By Deena Adams
This week I’m pleased to introduce you to author, Shelia Stovall. Shelia is a fellow member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and fellow Women’s Fiction writer. We enjoyed a great discussion during our Zoom interview and I hope you enjoy getting to know her.
Shelia has graciously offered a paperback copy of her novel Every Window Filled With Light as a giveaway. Comment on this interview by August 17 for a chance to win.
If you’re viewing on a mobile device, be sure to open the post in your browser to see the Zoom video.
Thanks so much for a great interview, Shelia. I pray God will continue to bless you on your writing journey.
Join the conversation. What aspect of Shelia’s interview did you enjoy most? Does her book sound interesting to you? Be sure to comment by August 17 for a chance to win a copy!
Every Window Filled With Light by Shelia Stovall
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Welcome to Weldon, Kentucky, where the only things the locals love more than fried pies are gossip and match-making.
Librarian Emma Baker, a young and childless widow, believes her dream to build a family is over. It’s been two years since a student accidentally stabbed Emma’s husband to death, and her grief has stifled any interest in romance—until she meets Pastor Luke Davis. But when Emma learns Luke is counseling her husband’s killer fresh out of jail, her temper gets in the way.
Meanwhile, Emma discovers twelve-year-old Harley, abandoned by her drug-addict mother, hiding in the library, and takes the girl in as her foster mom. Then a young mother is made homeless by an apartment fire, and Emma opens her home again. One person and one prayer at a time, Emma begins to discover hope.
If Emma can yield and offer forgiveness to her husband’s killer, perhaps she’ll be able to piece together the broken parts of her heart…and the broken people who enter her life…to form a new family and maybe even have a second chance at love.
Shelia Stovall is the director of a small-town library in southern Kentucky, where only strangers mention her last name, and the children call her Miss Shelia.
Shelia and her husband Michael live on a farm, and she enjoys taking daily rambles with their three dogs to the creek. Spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, is her all-time favorite thing. The only hobby Shelia loves more than reading uplifting stories of hope is writing them.
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If you missed last week’s author spotlight with Valerie Massey Goree, find it here.
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.
32 Comments
Teresa+Moyer
So excited that I won! I already was contacted by Shelia and my book will be on its way soon 🙂
Deena Adams
Woohoo! Enjoy the book! I’ve been reading her book on vacation this week and have almost finished it. I’m really enjoying it.
Shelia Stovall
Hi Deena,
I’m so glad that you are enjoying my book. I hope you are falling in love with all the folks in Weldon, KY. Thank you for the kind words.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Deena Adams
Congratulations, Teresa Moyer! You’re the winner of Shelia’s book. Look for an email soon.
Thanks to everyone who watched the interview and commented. Try again with this week’s interview!
Anita B
I love small towns! I grew up in the country, near a small town; and then lived and worked in a small town for a number of years. The small towns I’ve lived in are in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s fun to read stories set in small tows in another area, with a different ‘flavor’!
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of “Every Window Filled With Light” – I love the name, and the front cover illustration!
Deena Adams
Hi, Anita. Thanks so much for stopping by! I love the title and cover of Shelia’s book too. Maybe you’ll win!
Teresa+Moyer
Small town stories intreague me since I have never lived in a small town. I love the title of the book too!
Deena Adams
Hi Teresa. I love the title too, and the cover is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by!
Shelia Stovall
Hi Teresa,
Thank you! The first title was “Family Matters.” Then I changed it to “Nowhere Else to Go.” An acquisition editor said it sounded too sad. Then, one night, while i was reading it aloud, I knew I’d discovered the right title.
Good luck in the drawing. If you don’t win, you can still download free novellas from my website @ http://www.sheliastovall.com. Under the media tab, you’ll find three novellas. You will have to enter you email address to subscribe to my blog, but you can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Phyllis
So enjoyed this interview! I have this book on my list, the storyline sounds rather unique and true to life in some ways! I just moved to a small town where my husband had coached…we love our church there and look forward to God using us in some way, too.
I’m from Alabama and love our beaches, so I am glad your family enjoys coming here! My two brothers moved to Kentucky years ago and never returned!! So, I know that Kentucky is a beautiful place, too.
Blessings on your God breathed stories! Isaiah 55:11…I love the whole verse! His words go forth for what He intends and I know He has a plan for your books in this way!
Deena Adams
Hi, Phyllis. I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! My daughter and her husband lived in Louisville for about two years and we really enjoyed visiting them there. And I grew up in Northwest Georgia and visited Alabama many times so it brings fond childhood memories to mind. Thanks for watching and joining the conversation!
Shelia Stovall
Hi Phyllis,
It sounds like we have a lot in common. My husband coached high school soccer for fourteen years. I also love Alabama Beaches. For years we went to Gulf Shore, AL, but last November (after 3 hurricanes), my sister and I bought a house on Dauphin Island, AL. Other than my hometown, it’s my favorite place to be. Dauphin Island is the perfect little town with a bakery, about 10 restaurants (including the gas station that sells fried chicken.)
If you don’t win the free book from the drawing, you can still visit my make-believe town, Weldon, KY by downloading free novellas from my website http://www.sheliastovall.com. Click on the media tab and you will see the books to download. You will have to enter your email address to subscribe to my blog, but you can unsubscribe at any tme.
I hope you fall in love with Weldon.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the the interview.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Natalya Lakhno
Thank you for the interview!
I love small towns – the sense of community and support <3
Deena Adams
Hey, Natalya! Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the interview.
Shelia Stovall
Hi Natalya,
Thank you for stopping by. I love my small town and I love visiting other small towns. One of the things I’ve noticed is there is always a breakfast gathering place for a group of old men. I watched a show the other day and they were featuring a small town diner. There was a hand written sign on a table, “The Table of Wisdom.” I’m going to include add a group of “Wise Guys” in my next novel.
Good Luck in the drawing. Even if you don’t win the free book, you can download three free novellas from my website, http://www.sheliastovall.com under the media tab.
I hope you fall in love with Weldon.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Megan
Thank you very much for the chance to win! I enjoy small town romances, I think being set in a small town adds fun relationships and more tension then might happen in a big city. Small towns can be nice, people knowing one another and supporting one another.
Deena Adams
Hi Megan. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I love small town romances too.
Shelia Stovall
Hi Megan,
Thank you for commenting. I loved created Weldon, KY. It’s a fictional town that’s probably a combination of my hometown, Franklin, KY, and the town where I work, Scottsville, KY. This weekend, I’ll be participating in “The Garden Spot 5 K Walk Run” in my hometown. It’s a tradition that I enjoy. Last week, in Scottsville, the high school seniors decorated their cars and had the first day of school parade. Every small town has unique traditions and special events and I like to weave these into my story.
I hope you fall in love with Weldon. Even if you don’t win the drawing, you can download free novellas from my website @ http://www.sheliastovall.com under the media tab. You will have to enter your email address to subscribe to my blog, but you can unsubscribe at any time. I hope you fall in love with Weldon.
Good Luck in the drawing.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Traci Winget
Is what a wonderful, interesting interview! I am excited to read the book, it sounds intriguing and lovely.
Your Hometown sounds delightful, as does your career. It would be wonderful to be surrounded with that many books! Thank you for taking the time to share.
Deena Adams
Hi Traci. Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed the interview. Working in a library does sound like fun, doesn’t it? Maybe you’ll win Shelia’s book. If not, I’m happy to share my copy.
Shelia Stovall
Hi Traci,
I’m glad you enjoyed the interview. I have the best job in the world at the library. When book orders arrive, it’s like Christmas morning. It never gets old. I love my small town too. I’m a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and I have a working relationship with the Historical Society and the Scottsville Art Guild. We had a grand opening for our library after renovations and a friend was upset that all the dignitaries were Mr. So and So, and they never referred to my last name, they just called me, Shelia. I told her it was a compliment. I’m sort of like “Cher” in Scottsville. If someone mentions they are working with Shelia on a project, there is no need to mention my last name. Even the children call me Ms. Shelia.
Good luck in the drawing. Even if you don’t win, you can still visit my make-believe-town of Weldon, KY if you visit my website, http://www.sheliastovall.com. Under the media tab, there are three free novellas you can download if you subscribe to my newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Linda Carey
I grew up in a small town and your story brings back memories of when everyone knew each other and helped one another, no questions asked. I find now people are so mistrusting.
Deena Adams
Thanks for watching, Linda, and for joining the conversation. I know what you mean. I was just sharing with my children this weekend about how when I was a kid, we’d go out to play and our parents would tell us to be home by dark. Kids today can’t do that. It’s too dangerous. And I agree about people being mistrusting. If someone offers to help, people wonder what they want. So sad.
Shelia Stovall
Hi Linda,
I’ve lived my entire life in small towns. People are still good, even though the news is filled with terrible stories. People often greet me by name, but I don’t know everyone. Still, if I needed help, someone, even a stranger, would offer assistance. I truly believe there are far more good people in the world, than bad. We are all sinners, we all make mistakes, but I think people, in general, like to be helpful. After all, we are all made in His image.
Thanks for stopping by.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Shelia Stovall
Hi Carla,
I’ve lived in small town all my life. My favorite small town series, (other than my Weldon series), is Jan Karon’s Mitford series. What’s your favorite small town series.
I hope you fall in love with Weldon.
Warm regards,
Shelia
Shelia Stovall
Hi Deena,
Thanks so much for inviting me to be a guest. I enjoyed our interview. I hope your readers fall in love with Weldon. There will only be one winner of the free paperback novel, however, everyone can download three free novellas from my website, http://www.sheliastovall.com. Under the media tab, you’ll find Weldon’s Secret Santa, A Sassy Creek Christmas, and a Fork in the Road. Your readers will have to enter their email address and subscribe to my blog before they can download the free novellas, however, they can unsubscribe at any time.
I hope your readers fall in love with Weldon, KY, the setting for Every Window Filled with Light, and my novellas.
Good Luck to everyone!
Shelia
Deena Adams
Thanks so much, Shelia. I really enjoyed the interview and I’m looking forward to reading your book!
Carla Z
Small town sisters and stories are right up my alley (or pig path)! Thanks for sharing the interview and book info. Putting it on my list. The email also came across in a different format that is easier to read – great new look!
Deena Adams
Hi Carla. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I think Shelia’s book sounds awesome. I got my copy this week and plan to take it with me on vacation next week. I’m so glad you like the new format. I do too! I finally paid for some help setting things up better.
Deena Adams
Thanks so much for watching and joining the conversation, Colleen! I’m enjoying meeting all these authors and introducing them to my subscribers. May God bless you and your work as well!
Colleen Snyder
Yes, the book sounds interesting! Thanks for the interview, and introducing us to new authors. God bless your work!
Shelia Stovall
Hi Colleen,
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad my novel sounds interesting. If you’d like to see a sample of my writing style and to visit Weldon, you can download free novellas from my website at http://www.sheliastovall.com. Just click on the media tab. You will have to enter your email address and subscribe to my blog, but you can unsubscribe at any time.
I hope you fall in love with Weldon.
Warm regards,
Shelia