It has been wonderful working with Candace on this book giveaway and also having her as a friend and mentor as a writer. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the inspiration and person she is!!
What inspired you to write your
first book?
I’d been disappointed that TV medical shows offer lights-and-siren excitement, hospital lingo,
and interpersonal drama, but very rarely address issues of faith. As an ER
nurse, I saw how many prayers were sent heavenward by patients, family, and medical
staff, too. My intent was to “help
Grey’s Anatomy find its soul.” And add a measure of wholesome romance, because
that’s good medicine too.
Are there any new authors that
have grasped your interest?
I love that other medical authors have arrived on scene, like Dr.
Richard Mabry (The Prescription for Trouble series, Stress Test), and Jordyn Redwood (Proof, Poison). It’s like having
a team again, being back in “scrubs.” I also enjoy reading the work of fellow
Tyndale author Janice Cantore (the Pacific Coast Justice series). She’s a
veteran police officer, and I’m a retired ER nurse—those careers often
intersect, and I love that she and I now share a readership.
What are your current projects?
Rescue Team, the continuing
story of nurse of Kate Callison of Trauma
Plan, releases May 1st. And I’ve just completed the final
manuscript in the Grace Medical series, (working title) First Responder.
If you had to do it all over
again, would you change anything in your latest book?
(Smiling) It’s funny that you should ask this question. When we sent
advanced copies of Rescue Team out
for early reads, authors Janice Cantore and Jordyn Redwood offered gracious
endorsements. But both of these suspense authors asked the same question about a secondary plot line that didn’t feel quite
“tied up.” I sent an SOS of sorts to my
wonderful editor, and was able to insert a few lines before the final book went
to print. The advanced copies, however, had already been printed. Reviewers who
got a copy from me, will find a separate note tucked into pg. 352 with my added
(“spoiler”) edit. Yes, I am that
compulsive!
Who designed the covers?
Thank you for asking. I love the chance to give Tyndale House’s art and
design department a round of applause! The covers for my Mercy Hospital series
were designed by the very talented Mark Anthony Lane II. I hear he got teased
plenty about all the hours he spent online searching for photos of good looking
men! My newest cover designer, Stephen Vosloo, is also a photographer, so the
search for cover heroes went “live” with a photo shoot. Trauma Plan’s Texan hero apparently has a delightful South African
accent.
I was even more surprised to learn that the
cover model for Rescue Team served
several tours of Afghanistan—such an honor to have my story’s hero depicted by
a real life hero.
Thank you, Lyn. I so appreciate
this opportunity to connect with your readers. And I’d love to have them “scrub
in” with my stories of hope. For more information they can visit my website: www.candacecalvert.com
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