An Interview with Author Dr. Rita Garcia

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to someone with a sweet spirit, a wonderful gift, and a true woman of prayer. I’m thrilled the rest of the world is getting to know her. She has blessed me for years.

Dr. Rita Garcia is a bestselling inspirational author—hitting Amazon’s Bestseller list with her first novel, Kaleidoscope Summer. Romance is a big part of her novels. Hope is an even larger element of the stories.

She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is licensed by the National Christian Counselors Association, and trained in Biblical Counseling by the American Association of Christian Counselors. She has a passion for helping others achieve their most important life goals.

Rita resides in southern California with her husband, Joe Garcia.

Who is your biggest supporter?

My husband. My inspirational novels, with a splash of romance and a larger element of hope, are so out of his preferred genre, but he reads each one. His love and encouragement really does keep me writing and pressing forward.

Your biggest critic?

It would be that little, and sometimes not-so-little—inner voice—that has me wanting to shred each novel. That same voice whispers doubts as I write the first page of a new novel. How will 250 words become 50,000 to 80,000 words? Then I get to the end and need to cut, tighten, and remove about 10,000 words.

In the last year have you learned or improved on any skills?

Oh, I hope so. I always want to be learning and growing as a writer; otherwise, my writing would stagnate. Sometimes it’s the most basic concepts that are easily overlooked—reminders are a good thing. So I not only enjoy, but find it a necessity, to search for and read books on writing.

Do you have any rituals you follow when finishing a piece of work?

Does deep cleaning my house count? * smile * Seriously, by the time I finish polishing a novel I’m ready to kick back and relax. A night of music and dancing, preferably under the stars if it’s summer. Long lunches with friends, and lots of time with my children and grandchildren. And time on the shore, barefootin’ in the sand has a way refreshing my spirit and mind.

What is the most important thing in your life right now?

As cliché as it may sound: God, family, and then writing. Properly aligned priorities are super-important, and can keep all the different facets of life working in harmony. Daily devotional time, eating properly and exercise keeps me energized and greeting life with a positive and grateful attitude.

What are you currently working on?

I’m currently working on the third novel of the Serenity Cove Series. Lavender Rain: Maggie’s Story. Maggie appears in Kaleidoscope Summer—the hero’s sister, and heroine’s best friend. Maggie also makes an appearance in the newly release, Tangerine Morning—Book two of the Serenity Cove novels. The most popular comment I receive from readers is, “I want to read Maggie’s story.” Lavender Rain: Maggie’s Story will be hot off the press this spring! May 2013 release!

Check out Dr. Rita Garcia’s books today!

Romance, mystery and family drama intertwine in the small town of Serenity Cove.

Kaleidoscope Summer and Tangerine Morning, the first two books of this Small Town America Series are now available on Amazon.com.

Lavender Rain, Book Three of the Serenity Cove Series: Available June 2013.

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