Ink on paper is as beautiful to me as flowers on the mountains; God composes, why shouldn’t we? ~Audra Foveo-Alba

Just the facts…I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and now make my home in beautiful Geneva, Ohio. I’ve been married to James for 15 wonderful years (really, they have been wonderful!)  We have three terrific children, three dogs, and an overwhelmed cat. We have also raised cattle, pigs, and chickens at various times over the years. We would have gone into the goat business, but I had to draw the line somewhere. I started writing in 2000, and published my first short story a year later. Since then I have authored several short stories, novellas, novels, and have done a lot of freelance non-fiction work. I have also worked as an editor. I have a Masters degree in Special Education, emphasis on teaching the blind and visually impaired, and a Bachelors in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I have taught all age groups ranging from age 4 to age 18. A few of my favorite things: my relationship with Christ, chocolate (of course!), autumn, a satisfying book, good friends, a sense of humor, people who don’t take themselves seriously, haunting melodies, NFL football, and did I mention chocolate?

Frequently Asked Questions (yes, I have heard these questions more than once!)

Will I ever get to read the sequel to Never Broken? Never Broken is the first in a three book series. The following books, Never Forsaken and Never Abandoned, were never released due to the publisher’s (Premium Press America) decision to no longer publish romantic fiction. I am still in search of a publisher for this series, and I thank all of the readers who have contacted me about the sequels for their kind words about Never Broken. I understand your frustration, and appreciate your patience.

Where can I get your books? You can request any of my Avalon books (see Books page) from your local library or purchase them from Amazon.com. My anthologies are currently out of print, but I encourage you to patronize used book stores–there are copies out there! If you would like a copy of Never Broken, contact me. You can order Scripture to Live By and my books from Thomas Nelson from your local Christian book store, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and regular brick and mortar bookstores.

Where do you get the ideas for your stories? I wish I could say I had a story idea tree in my backyard where I pluck fully developed plots when they are ripe, but alas, I can’t. My ideas come from many different sources. I get inspired from reading great books, and sometimes an idea will spring from them. I also try to write about themes I struggle with: fear, lack of faith, the tendency to put style and beauty over substance, the insecurities I (and many women) experience. Many of my stories blossom from those seeds.

What is your favorite scripture? Philippians 4:13–"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. I’m living proof of that verse.