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Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

by Chautona Havig · 3 Comments

I arrive home from a night of writing and praying at the Lighthouse.  Kicked back in the recliner, I pop on a mystery while I do a few things and a little blue light pops up on Facebook.  A word of encouragement, a laugh, a prayer for me, a prayer request—something.  At least once a week, it happens.

And it always brings a smile to my face.

She encourages me so often—telling me just what I need to hear when I start to doubt myself.

Lucinda Quote

 

We came up with a cool character a while back.  I can’t tell you much about her because it would be a massive spoiler, but we did decide on one thing.  I’m naming her after this next launch team member. Yep she inspired an exciting new character!

Meet Lucinda (the real one):

Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

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Somewhere on a farm in Indiana, creativity flourishes.  Gardening, photography, and stitchery that is too cool for words form under her “magical” fingers.  I don’t remember when Lucinda first emailed me, but I do know it was early in my writing career—somewhere around June or July of 2012, I suspect.

I asked Lucinda to share what she does in her “spare time” and her answer cracked me up (as she usually does):

Spare time? Currently, my spare time is the result of unseasonably large amounts of rain, spaced exactly wrong to finish spring planting…so spare time is used praying for drying conditions, patience, and keeping the household (read: hubby) calm.”

Now as one who has never been to Indiana, I consider her home fascinating enough, but she had a different opinion.

Lucinda said the coolest place she’s ever been is:

The frozen backwaters of the Mississippi River, where hundreds of Bald Eagles were sitting on the ice, in the trees, EVERYwhere! It was an amazing sight… as we drove past… going 60 MPH… Planning to make that an actual stop when we go visit our Minnesota kids.”

Like every good launch team member, Lucinda likes books—and the first half are favorites of mine as well:

The Blue CastleBesides Chautona Havig, of course….

L.M. Montgomery (Blue Castle!); Gene Stratton Porter (The Harvester and Freckles!); Margaret Mitchell (meh), Dee Henderson (that bank hostage scene in The Negotiator!), Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, Charlotte Bronte (I hope we still can be friends…)…there’s more, but the first two especially.”

Of course, I had to know why she joined my team when I am no Charlotte or Margaret…. She said:

Other than loving your books? Because I love getting them early, I love sometimes getting to provide feedback on a story line or character, and yes, I love getting them free. I also love being able to expose new readers to a great Havig work!”

And I love that you love it!  Aren’t we loving???

And Lucinda has been around a LONG time.  She read some of the stuff before I shared with advance readers!

She said:

I was blessed enough to be a pre-reader before any official launches started, then have “launched” everything since.”

I totally did NOT call her choice on the book she’s most looking forward to:

The Agency Files. Don’t care whose story, because I want to hear them ALL! (but hey, no pressure…)”

I’ll get right on that, dear.  I’m thinking it’s time for Flynne’s story.

I knew her picking sides would be fun… and check it out!

Alexa or Madeline?

Toughest one…Madeline by a bowler.”

Mac or Luke?

I was wrong, this is tougher…Mac. No, Luke. Um, no. No. Mac, final answer.”

Joe or Keith?

Love Joe, but Keith, all the way.”

Cassie or Kaye?

Cassie, because Kaye makes me feel guilty. And lazy.  (right???)”

Wynnewood or Legends?

Wynnegends (sounds like the British “whinging” Doesn’t it, Barb?). Or Legewood…don’t make me go there!!! Cassie and Keith were pretty easy, but the others were slightly painful…this is my answer to not inflicting any more pain, okay?”

Next up in my Meet the Launch Team Series:

Karin!

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  1. Barbara says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Hahahaaa A! Wyngends!

    Reply
    • Lucinda says

      August 27, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      I knew *someone* would understand….the struggle is real!

      Reply
    • Lucinda says

      August 28, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Right? The struggle is real!

      Reply

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Episode 234: A Chat about The Chosen Kids with RM Ruiz
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Remember when you were a kid and you wanted to help with whatever the family was doing, so Great Aunt Tissy gave you a stack of napkins and told you to put one at each plate? Remember how she commented on what a  “big girl” you were?  And then, as if that weren’t bad enough… remember how you were fourteen and a “big girl” was the last thing you wanted to be? 

RM Ruiz’ The Chosen Kids Saga does just the opposite. She has a cast of related characters who are given real work by God–important work. They’re pulling on the armor of God and doing real battle with real enemies of the Kingdom of God and all while He works out their sanctification. Listen in to where she got the idea and where the Chosen Kids are going next.

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What if God Decided to Use Ordinary Kids to Battle the Underworld?

Can I just say that I love the respect Rosemary shows her characters? These kids, as young as eleven, aren’t told to fold napkins and praised as if they saved the world. They’re given tools and assignments and do save the world… or at least a piece of it and with the real help of the Holy Spirit. How cool is that?

And she does it with a tortilla in one hand and some eye and mouth-watering chili stuffs in the other.

Oh… and don’t forget the research for Encounter at Paradise that sent her up a literal slippery slope into frozen tundra. In July. #BecauseResearch.

And the result is book two of the Chosen Kids Saga! (To listen to the first episode where we talked more about the first book, go HERE.)

The Chosen Kids: Encounter at Paradise by RM Ruiz

A thrilling adventure for middle-grade readers, showcasing the supernatural powers of God, His son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.This is the second book of The Chosen Kids Saga.The Chosen Kids are ready for their second mission!

It’s been two weeks since Caiden and his family’s summer of fun turned into a secret quest for God. After their first mission, the Chosen Kids step into their new roles without fear or reluctance. With revived faith and God’s blessed tools, they embark on their second hunt—ready to track, capture, and expel the enemy.

But the day turns into a tedious game of hide-and-seek as the family races to get ahead of the fiend. When the unthinkable happens, and their mission becomes personal, they must keep the faith and trust God’s plan. They could set things right with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, but only if they obey His commands completely. Caiden thinks he’s uncovered the answer, but no one ever listens to the youngest cousin…

With nightfall quickly approaching, the Chosen Kids set a trap.

But if their plan fails, they could lose one of their most valuable assets, and their quest will end in heartbreak and disaster.

In this next chapter of the Chosen Kids Saga, readers will see the cousins in action as they take on their new roles with renewed spirits. Just like the first book, this fast-paced adventure includes family love, kid banter, and humor with even more adventure, danger, and spiritual growth!

This series mixes fantasy and adventure elements with transparent Christian themes for young believers who want a story that includes gospel truths without reading through symbolism.

Middle-grade readers will follow along as these flawed, relatable characters—still finding their way in Christ—embark on a life-transforming quest to save humanity. With family love, spiritual growth, kid banter, and humor all mixed in for a fun and exciting journey.

The adventure starts with Encounter at the Dunes and continues in Encounter at Paradise. Grab a copy of both to begin the redemptive journey today! Book three, Encounter At Ambrose, coming summer 2024.

Learn more about the series, the characters, and Rosemary at TheChosenKids.com

And the series she mentioned was The Son of Angels.

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