Not the Same ol’ Story: An Interview with Inspirational Romance Author, Kendra Norman Bellamy
Ms. Bellamy: Perhaps it does. I've found that same issue in reading books. A lot of the same stuff is being written about. I try to write about real issues in the Christian community, and the outcome of what happens when you trust in God. There are authors I admire, but I don't my writing style to be a mirror of anyone else.
Dee: When you deal with these issues do you agree with many inspirational publishers' commitment to not have main characters divorce in their novels?
Ms. Bellamy: Not particularly. There are thousands of Christians who experience divorce. It's a part of life. I don't think that Christians should be painted as perfect people. We're not. We are faced with the same issues and temptations that the non-Christians are faced with. We just handle them differently.
Dee: In my Christian novel writing group, half of our members are feeling discouraged with their work. Did you ever feel any discouragement when you first started and do you still now?
Ms. Bellamy: I can honestly say that I've never been discouraged. There were times when I wanted things to move along faster, but I've always been encouraged to do what I do. I have a lot of people (especially family) rooting for me.
Dee: Lets talk about A Love so Strong...
Ms. Bellamy: For Love And Grace is also being re-released. Did you hear about that one?
Dee: No! You're supposed to keep me in the loop. ;)
Ms. Bellamy: Yes, through BET! Can you believe it? They offered a three-book deal. BET is re-releasing For Love And Grace July 2004. The sequel will follow and then a third book.
Dee: Are you kidding me? Do you envision BET doing a movie version of For Love and Grace?
Ms. Bellamy: Absolutely! I really do see that in the near future. My books will be released under the "New Spirit" imprint.
Dee: Wow! That's so great! For those contemplating self- publishing their first novel are you a big advocate?
Ms. Bellamy: Yes, I'm a huge advocate of self-publishing. Dee: Tell me about KNB Publications.
Ms. Bellamy: KNB Publications is a full-service publishing company that will take authors from manuscript to editing to print. We will even get the cover design for them if they desire.
Ms. Bellamy: Right now, KNB has started editing services. We have an author who will have us editing her manuscript in January.
Dee: How do you have time to serve as an
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