{"id":2784,"date":"2026-01-01T17:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T17:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/christianregency.com\/blog\/?p=2784"},"modified":"2026-01-01T17:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T17:50:43","slug":"coffee-talk-with-author-sarah-e-ladd-part-two-and-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/01\/coffee-talk-with-author-sarah-e-ladd-part-two-and-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Talk with Author Sarah E. Ladd – Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HW\"<\/a>Welcome back to Part\u00a0Two of our coffee talk with debut author Sarah E. Ladd. <\/strong><\/p>

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I am delighted to host Regency Reflections’ newest author, friend Sarah E. Ladd, in a virtual coffee chat. She’s monitoring the comments to our post today, so please stop by and join the conversation.<\/p>\n

Without further delay – grab a fresh cup of tea and your breakfast scone. We’re jumping back in to our chat about our main characters, Amelia and Graham, and their amazing love journey…<\/p>\n

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K: Welcome back! So Sarah, we’ve talked the growth\u00a0your main\u00a0characters had to take to in order to be ready to love. How important was it to set Amelia and Graham\u2019s love story against the foundation of faith in Christ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oh very important. Both Amelia and Graham had deep-seeded issues that they needed to deal with before their hearts were really free to love one another. The first step to finding that peace and freedom was accepting God\u2019s love and forgiveness.\u00a0\u00a0 They both needed to accept God\u2019s plans for their lives before they could really grasp the\u00a0gifts that\u00a0God was giving them.<\/em><\/p>\n

K: Let\u2019s talk about Graham. He\u2019s quite a noble character. What is your favorite \u201cGraham moment\u201d in the book?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Without giving too much away, there is one scene in the book where Graham finally says goodbye to his wife, who passed away in the opening scene of the book.\u00a0 When I was writing the first draft of the book, this was the scene where I really understood Graham\u2019s struggle. The act of saying goodbye and mourning his loss was a major step in his journey to being able to love someone else.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

K: Your publication journey began with a big contest win. Care to tell us more about the experience? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I think that writing contests are a great way for writers to not only grow in the craft, but to learn more about the industry as well.\u00a0 In 2011, The Heiress of Winterwood won the Historical Romance category of the Genesis contest, which is a contest for unpublished authors held by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW<\/a>). It gave me the opportunity to share my story with others!<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

K: So with the win for Historical Romance, our readers are probably wondering, \u201cHow difficult is it really, to write a historical novel?\u201d What are the challenges? The joys?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a writer, I think the answer to this question probably ties back to the idea of \u201cyou write what you enjoy reading\u201d. \u00a0This is definitely the case for me! \u00a0I have read inspirational historical romances for as long as I can remember, and I can\u2019t imagine writing a novel in anything but a historical setting<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I would have to say that one of the challenges of writing a historical romance is making sure that the details of your novel are historically accurate.\u00a0 When transporting yourself to another time and culture, you really have to do your homework to understand the environment you are entering.\u00a0 But therein also lies the joy. The more you learn about another period of time, the more you want to know. And that what makes it exciting \u2026 there is always something new to learn and a fresh ideas from which to draw inspiration.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

K: I\u00a0simply must ask\u00a0the following two questions of\u00a0each author I interview. Ready? W<\/strong>hat is your go-to verse \u2013 that Bible verse that has been the foundation of your journey as a wife, mother, and now, an author of Christian fiction? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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And second… Authors are more often than not prolific readers themselves. What books are currently stacked on your nightstand?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right now I am rereading The Tennant of Wildfell\u00a0Hall by Anne Bront\u00eb. <\/em>(As Sarah’s interviewer hurriedly looks for a pencil and paper so she can write the title on her “To Read” list…)<\/p>\n

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From left: Authors Sarah E. Ladd, Kristy L. Cambron, Dawn Crandall. Authors’ lunch, summer 2012.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Absolutely<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Favorite Regency food:<\/strong> \u00a0Wassail.\u00a0 In my family, we drink this every holiday season, and\u00a0 it is one of my favorites! (You can find the recipe here<\/a>. Trust me \u2026 you\u2019ll enjoy it!)<\/em><\/p>\n

Favorite color:<\/strong> Probably pink : )<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Favorite Regency movie:<\/strong> \u00a0‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1995 version).\u00a0 I love the soundtrack of this movie!<\/em><\/p>\n

Your signature quote:<\/strong> \u00a0This is my favorite Jane Austen quote:<\/p>\n

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. (Emma)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Where you write:<\/strong> My office<\/p>\n

Coffee or tea?<\/strong> \u00a0Coffee<\/p>\n

Scone or biscuit?<\/strong> \u00a0Scone<\/p>\n

Graham or Mr. Darcy?<\/strong> (I\u2019m sorry, Sarah! I couldn\u2019t help myself with this question\u2026)Totally Graham! : )<\/em><\/p>\n

Favorite travel destination \u2013 London or the English countryside?<\/strong> English countryside<\/em><\/p>\n

Favorite moment of the book (Please leave us wanting more\u2026):<\/strong> The \u201cHappy Ever After\u201d scene, which is what I call the l<\/p>\n

K: Where can we find you out on social media?<\/strong>
\nPlease join me!<\/em> Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 | Twitter<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Goodreads<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Sarah\"<\/a>~ GIVEAWAY ~<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okay, Regency readers. Now it\u2019s your turn. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah’s giving away a signed copy of her book for one lucky reader. Click the GIVEAWAY link below and follow the instructions to enter.<\/p>\n

GIVEAWAY entry link:\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/bit.ly\/V90WSh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay tuned to find out who wins a book signed by our debut author!\u00a0 We’ll announce the winner next week.<\/b><\/p>\n

Our coffee cups may be empty,<\/em> but our hearts\u00a0have been\u00a0happy\u00a0for this opportunity to chat with you. It\u2019s been a delight to spend time with you today, Sarah. And after all of this wonderful Regency conversation we now, more than ever, eagerly await the release of The Heiress of Winterwood!<\/i><\/p>\n

In His Love,<\/p>\n

Kristy<\/p>\n

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Originally posted 2013-04-12 10:00:50. <\/small><\/p>

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