Get to Know Joan Deppa
Hi, my name is Joan Deppa. My husband and I have been in church ministry for over 30 years and have counseled many hurting people. I have always loved to read and now write inspirational fiction, sharing God’s love, forgiveness, wisdom and ability to change lives yielded to Him in a way that people can relate to. My hope is that my readers will find true joy, guidance and forgiveness in Christ from their past and present challenges in life. We have four adult children, eleven grandchildren and have lived mostly in the Midwest. We enjoy seeing all the beauty of God’s creation wherever we are, and I share some of our favorite spots in my stories. I am a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers.
- My books are for women of all ages, are a fun-read, contemporary and inspirational romance novels. They are available in hardcover, softcover or Ebooks and published by Westbow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson/Zondervan Publishing.
Seasons of Love Series: This series takes place in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where we lived for 14 years. It is a 3-part series that highlights some of the special sights and activities that we enjoyed in this beautiful area, with characters that readers can relate to. But it also brings out how, through Christ, we can deal with the challenges of life, as well as issues from our past that keep us chained to our anger and bitterness, our fears of rejection, and the high expectations that others, as well as we ourselves, place upon us. The books can be read separately, but are best in the series.
Background of Book 2: We have counseled a lot of people over the years who have been hurt by the pain and fears of divorce, as well as experienced it ourselves when my parents, as well as one of our sons went through a divorce. It causes a lot of pain of rejection, insecurities and fears that only Christ can heal, so that is the theme for my second book, Summer Dreams.
SUMMER DREAMS, Seasons of Love #2
April Phillips is a 6th grade teacher who loves children but feels she should never marry due to the history of divorce in her family. So instead, she pursues her dream to learn to Kayak and buys an older house that she can make into the home of her dreams. However, Aaron Matthews has his own dreams – to marry April and have a family of their own. But first he needs to help her realize that God is able to break her chains of fear and give her a love that paddles through the storms and difficulties of life and thrives. Whose dreams will be realized? Can they both win?
Reviews by my Readers:
- “Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I finished it by the time I went to bed last night.”
- “I feel that there was things that the characters in this book go through that all of us battle on a daily basis. Order this book, you won’t be disappointed.”
- “Highly recommend this read!!! Perfect for your summer reading list.”
Also check out: Whiter than Snow, Seasons of Love #1. A book that shares the peace and joy that God gives when He makes our hearts, “whiter than snow.” (Ps. 51:7)
Where to Buy My Books:
Books may be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble or my website: www.joandeppa.com.
Social Media sites:
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