The idea for Together For Good started forming before I finished A Powerful Voice. She appeared in that story as Gloria’s friend. As a contrast to Gloria’s character, Laney was good-natured and optimistic, though she was no stranger to loss. Readers might’ve picked up on hints of a story behind Laney’s romantic interests, which birthed…
The idea behind Northern Protector The idea for Northern Protector took a lot of thought processing. I knew when I wrote the first book, Northern Deception, that the second book would be about the police officer who was mauled by the polar bear and whoever he fell in love with but I had zero ideas…
Forever Under Blue Skies The Story Behind the Story Valerie Massey Goree Have you ever fallen in love with a country or place you’ve never visited? I have. When my mother told me her mother was born in Australia, my love for a country that already intrigued me grew immeasurable. My childish fascination with kangaroos…
What is the most challenging and rewarding thing you’ve experienced as an author? I think the most challenging thing for me is how hard it is to sit down and write. I did not expect that. I thought I’d sit and let the words flow until my book’s completed. Nope. I procrastinate by cleaning toilets…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the makings of my devotional book Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God was published in April 2020. However, the idea for this devotional wasn’t a thought until around the beginning of last year. I have been writing devotionals since age 16 and have had my devotionals published in…
Excerpt from When Valleys Bloom Again Christmas 1941 “I have in past years spoken about the blessings of this season and how we may count on God’s grace for the coming year,” William said, addressing the staff assembled in the great hall five days before Christmas. “That’s still true, but it’s evident that this Christmas…