Novelists Unwind Interviews Bethany Turner, Cindy Sproles, & Melissa Kosci

Bethany Turner returns to Novelists Unwind to talk about her fun new novel, Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish. The hero and heroine of this story, both celebrity chefs with opposite temperaments, “will either fall in love or run down the kitchen.” For these two characters, Hadley and Max, cooking is a skill, a career, and a sanctuary. Think of the Pioneer Woman and Gordon Ramsey–both favorites who inspired Bethany as she became acquainted with Hadley and Max. Bethany and I also talk about our own cooking experiences. She shares how her microwaved pralines turned out and I admit to burning taco shells.

Cindy Sproles is an award-winning author whose roots run deep into the peaks and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains. Her latest novel, What Momma Left Behind, takes readers back to the late 1800s when dysentery and influenza swept through the area. These diseases often killed adults leaving many children to survive as best they could. Much of Cindy’s research comes from stories passed down in her family and others she meets through her role as an eldercare specialist. Cindy also shares the amazing story–now a family tradition–that inspired the title of one of her devotional books, New Sheets. Truly one of the most unique family traditions ever!

Melissa Kosci and Mike Nappa are the co-authors of A Dream Within a Dream, the third book in Mike’s Coffey and Hill Series. The titles for each novel are inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and one of the protagonists, Trudi Hill, is an avid Poe fan. Melissa and I talk about Poe’s influence on the series, plus the infamous Gardner Museum Heist that’s central to the story. Melissa, who also writes under the name of Melissa Koslin, shares how her experience as a 4th degree black belt and instructor in Songahm Taekwondo helps her write realistic fight scenes.

The next Novelists Unwind Giveaway will be announced on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at http://www.johnnie-alexander.com/. Be sure to enter for your chance to win an inspirational novel.

Meet Johnnie

Johnnie Alexander creates characters you want to meet and imagines stories you won’t forget. She is a best-selling and award-winning author who writes in multiple genres, serves as a board member for Serious Writer, Inc. and Midsouth Christian Writers Conference, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat, and interviews inspirational authors for Novelists Unwind. She also teaches at writers conferences and for Serious Writer Academy. Connect with her at www.johnnie-alexander.com and other social media sites via https://linktr.ee/johnniealexndr.