Cynthia Ruchti's debut novel has garnered some great endorsements as well as 5 star reviews on popular book sites. Even the notoriously tough Publishers Weekly states, "Ruchti shows imagination and promise."
Enjoy this look behind Libby Holden, a women who has lost so much....
Brief physical description
Libby Holden can't take a shower without mourning her spider veins and cellulite. She wishes her hair, teeth, and eyes had more sparkle and can't imagine what her husband sees--or saw--in her. She smiles, but can't sustain it, the weight of her grief tugging at the corners of her mouth and curving her shoulders forward.
Libby doesn't know it, but she actually looks a lot like the actress Diane Lane.
Strengths and weaknesses
Libby's a world-class worrier and worst-case-scenario imaginer. And for good reason. Worst cases happen in her life. She lost her grip on hope when her daughter died, and she forgot how to lean on her husband or the Lord. She thought toughening up would help her survive. But she's stronger than she realizes, more courageous than she dreamed. If she can turn her determination in the right direction, she might find where hope is hiding.
Quirk (if any)
With the exception of anything related to her daughter, Libby finds humor in humorless situations, a trait all but her best friend Jenika see as disconcerting.
Your inspiration for the character
Libby represents women whose hearts have been devastated and don't know what to do with their pain. It doesn't take much time to discover women like that around us. Libby is their spokesperson.
Background to the story
With the help of her father-in-law and her best friend, Libby plunges into the wilderness to search for her husband and the remnants of her flagging faith. He was supposed to be fishing. He was supposed to come home. And she was supposed to care.
Cynthia ~ thanks for sharing about Libby. I'm so looking forward to reading her story :)
On Monday, the spotlight shines on Linda Lee Chaikin's Eden Derrington & Rafe Easton from her long awaited new series starting with the just released first novel, The Spoils of Eden.
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4 comments:
Cynthia has been my favorite author since long before she was published. I love this woman! She is a spiritual mentor to me and I love, love, love her faith and her sense of humor.
I am glad the world finally gets to know her through her books.
Cynthia, I am SOOOO excited for you and for the relese of this fabulous book!
Love you!
Cheryl
URG...I are an author. Make that RELEASE. What's a relese? LOL.
Cynthia, I pointed it out because if I hadn't, your editorial discerning eyes would have. LOLOL!
Love you.
Rel, great guest!
Cheryl
Rel,
This author is new to me. This sounds like an incredible, albeit painful story to read! I'll be on the lookout for this one!
Great information - as always!
Kim
I've had this one on my wish list for a while. Thanks for the spotlight. :)
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