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Kathleen Y'Barbo
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Kathleen was kind enough to do an interview with novelinspirations.com:
novelinspirations.com: Who has been your biggest inspiration during your writing journey?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: My dad. A former Marine and all around man’s man, he passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58. His life taught me that there are no gray areas, only right and wrong. His death taught me to savor and cherish every day.
novelinspirations.com: What is your favorite Scripture verse? Why?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
novelinspirations.com: How did you get inspired to write Beloved Castaway?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: I was reading a verse on the book of Jude that caught my attention. A phrase jumped out at me: “and of others, save with fear pulling them out of the fire.” From that verse came the beginning of a book originally called OUT OF THE FIRE.
novelinspirations.com: Did you have to do much research for this book? Do you find research to be inspirational, or is it more like work for you?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: I LOVE research! I get some of my best ideas while researching other books.
novelinspirations.com: Do you have a piece of advice that might inspire other writers along their journey?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: Never get too busy to read, and never decide you’re finished learning how to write.
Visit Kathleen’s website at http://kathleenybarbo.com
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Review of Beloved Castaway
Reviewed by Lacy J. Williams
Secrets abound in this story of two lonely hearts on a voyage to freedom.
Josiah Carter is willing to risk everything for his brother's sake. After spiriting the boy away from their father, whom he sees as a tyrant and a fool, he sets out as captain of the Jude.
But to make it out of port with the barely-seaworthy vessel, Josiah must take on a paying passenger he knows nothing about. When the woman's promise of gold seems to be false, he struggles with the decision to help her or to save his own hide.
Isabelle Gayarre couldn’t change the life that she was born into, but she is determined to change her future, no matter the cost. Her half-sister, Emilie talks her into seeking refuge from those who would do her harm, and Isabelle takes passage on Captain Carter's boat. But Isabelle never dreamed she would start to have feelings for the handsome Josiah.
Can Isabelle keep her past a secret, or does God intend her to reveal the one thing that could change both her life and Josiah's forever? Will Josiah confront his true feelings about God, or keep running from the Father who wants to draw him near?
I had never read anything by Y'Barbo before, and now I wish I'd found this author sooner!
The hero and heroine in this novel practically step off the page and into your life – they are so real. Excellent characterization and well-written dialogue, plus good use of internal dialogue that doesn't hop around between characters keeps the reader right in the action.
Good pacing, adventure and a great ending are also reasons to love this book. Highly recommended!
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Check out the following interviews with Kathleen:
Lena Nelson Dooley's blog
Review of Beloved Castaway at the Favorite PASTimes blog
Review at Edgy Inspirational Author
novelinspirations.com: Who has been your biggest inspiration during your writing journey?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: My dad. A former Marine and all around man’s man, he passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58. His life taught me that there are no gray areas, only right and wrong. His death taught me to savor and cherish every day.
novelinspirations.com: What is your favorite Scripture verse? Why?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
novelinspirations.com: How did you get inspired to write Beloved Castaway?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: I was reading a verse on the book of Jude that caught my attention. A phrase jumped out at me: “and of others, save with fear pulling them out of the fire.” From that verse came the beginning of a book originally called OUT OF THE FIRE.
novelinspirations.com: Did you have to do much research for this book? Do you find research to be inspirational, or is it more like work for you?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: I LOVE research! I get some of my best ideas while researching other books.
novelinspirations.com: Do you have a piece of advice that might inspire other writers along their journey?
Kathleen Y'Barbo: Never get too busy to read, and never decide you’re finished learning how to write.
Visit Kathleen’s website at http://kathleenybarbo.com
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Review of Beloved Castaway
Reviewed by Lacy J. Williams
Secrets abound in this story of two lonely hearts on a voyage to freedom.
Josiah Carter is willing to risk everything for his brother's sake. After spiriting the boy away from their father, whom he sees as a tyrant and a fool, he sets out as captain of the Jude.
But to make it out of port with the barely-seaworthy vessel, Josiah must take on a paying passenger he knows nothing about. When the woman's promise of gold seems to be false, he struggles with the decision to help her or to save his own hide.
Isabelle Gayarre couldn’t change the life that she was born into, but she is determined to change her future, no matter the cost. Her half-sister, Emilie talks her into seeking refuge from those who would do her harm, and Isabelle takes passage on Captain Carter's boat. But Isabelle never dreamed she would start to have feelings for the handsome Josiah.
Can Isabelle keep her past a secret, or does God intend her to reveal the one thing that could change both her life and Josiah's forever? Will Josiah confront his true feelings about God, or keep running from the Father who wants to draw him near?
I had never read anything by Y'Barbo before, and now I wish I'd found this author sooner!
The hero and heroine in this novel practically step off the page and into your life – they are so real. Excellent characterization and well-written dialogue, plus good use of internal dialogue that doesn't hop around between characters keeps the reader right in the action.
Good pacing, adventure and a great ending are also reasons to love this book. Highly recommended!
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Check out the following interviews with Kathleen:
Lena Nelson Dooley's blog
Review of Beloved Castaway at the Favorite PASTimes blog
Review at Edgy Inspirational Author
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