Being Afternoon Rebecca follows Rebecca as she balances faith, friendships, and online dating, capturing the beauty of everyday moments and the struggles of self-discovery in a small-town setting. How much of Rebecca’s character is drawn from personal experience?

Not a whole lot, if I’m honest. I served as Children’s Ministry Director at a couple of churches, but her experiences differed widely from mine. She is a fictional character, and most of her experiences in this book are fictional accounts. This goes for book one, Afternoon Rebecca, and the many sequels to follow, two more available now.

The dialogue feels so natural. How do you approach writing conversations that feel real and engaging?

I created these characters and their personalities, so I pretend I’m standing close to them, listening to what they’re saying to each other and what they’re doing as they talk. A lot of voices go through my head as I’m writing these tales.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

The importance of faith, family, friendship, and fair play.

What’s one message or feeling you hope readers take away from Being Afternoon Rebecca?

That one can be a devout Christian and still live a full life. Rebecca lives life according to her beliefs, never wavering (or trying not to). She is still a coach for a minor league softball team, trying their best and playing their hardest to win every game and eventually the Corn League Championship. They, the St. Sister Sister Saints, play hard and always according to the rules, having fun as they do so.

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