1. What is one thing that God has taught you through writing Freedom?
There is no limit to His love. There is no such thing as “too broken.” If you go to Him with your pain, your sin, your broken heart, your shattered life—He will love you. He will forgive you. And He will heal you. Just go to Him.
2. Which of your characters do you relate to the most?
I guess I’d have to say Alex. I don’t relate to her in many ways, but I do understand how she wants to be able to “fix” every broken soul she crosses paths with. And her smart alecky-ness is totally me, so there’s that…
3. How long did it take you to write Freedom?
I started the first draft in the fall of 2015 and after writing here and there on it for over two years, I finished it October 2017. The story changed quite a bit from what I had envisioned through the writing of the original version, and the final version of Freedom (draft #5? #6?) ended up being quite different from the first.
4. When did you first become interested in writing?
In the summer of 2014, I stumbled across a blog written by one of my favorite authors (Susan K. Marlow) and an upcoming fanfiction contest was being advertised. I started piddling around with a few story ideas, just to have something to do and because I wanted to give the contest a try. Over the following winter, fanfiction lead to creating my own stories. And I haven’t stopped yet. ;)
5. What was your favorite scene to write in Freedom?
One? Just one?? Okay, fine. xD To avoid sharing spoilers (because no one wants that), I’ll just say—the In Christ Alone scene. If you’ve read Freedom, you know what I’m talking about. I LOVED writing that, and I feel like the emotions I experienced while writing came through in an authentic way.
6. Do you have any advice for those who are either new to writing or are looking to publish their first book?
In either instance, my advice would be the same—take your time. Don’t rush into anything. Do your research, whether that’s ways to better your writing or traditional vs. indie publishing. Don’t feel like you’re not a “real” writer because you’re not listed on Amazon or Goodreads. If you’re writing the stories God has placed on your heart, that’s what matters. All else will fall into place when it’s meant to.
Saved by God's grace, Faith Potts is a teenage writer and homeschool graduate, living with her family and beloved yellow labs in the North Carolina mountains. When she’s not weaving stories, consuming large amounts of coffee, reading stacks of books, or studying American Sign Language, she can be found laughing harder than is healthy, daydreaming, and—of course—blowing dandelions.
Great interview!! :)
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DeleteGreat interview, Rebekah! And I loved your answers, Faith! <3
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Thanks, it was fun! :D
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