We are here today with Amazon bestselling
author, Barbara Goss. Barbara has written over 40 Christian/Sweet Romance
books, mostly westerns.
Scherry: Barb,
it is so good to have you here with us at The Novel Lady. Can you tell our readers a bit about
you? Where you live? Any pets?
Barbara: Thank you for having me. I was born in Buffalo, New York, and while
the rest of my family is scattered all over the country, I’m still here. I live in a suburb called Cheektowaga. My
first four books were published by Fleming Revell and Baker Book House, the
rest are all self-published. Yes, I
prefer self-publishing as it’s faster and gives you more freedom.
I live with my husband of 28 years,
LeRoy, and a cat named Molly, who needs constant attention, and supervises all
my writing. I also have three grown sons, 4 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters.
Scherry: Looking
over your amazing list of books that you’ve written, I must ask you if you have
a favorite one or a favorite series?
Barbara: The Shadow Series is by far
my favorite. I try to weave a bit of faith and Godliness into all my
books—some slightly, and in some at least one character is a Christian who
prays when in a dilemma. The Shadow Series is strong Christian. Each has
characters that find something from the Bible that changes their lives. Some
characters are terrible and do horribly sinful things, but they eventually
discover that life isn’t making them happy. They find, with the help of some
good characters, the way to a more rewarding life. The problems facing the characters are
similar to those facing people today. It deals with promiscuity, rape, forgiveness,
and people who are dishonest. They are all stand-alone reads, but the
characters reappear in the books, so it’s best to read them in order.
All my books are sweet, meaning: no
sexual scenes, no swearing, and no graphic violence. Of course in westerns we need
violence, but none are bloody or describe gore in detail. Yet, we are able to create steaming romance,
loveable and hated characters, with suspense that will keep the reader turning
the pages. All books in my series are stand-alone reads.
Scherry: I see that you are now
involved in audible books. Was that a
difficult transition?
Barbara: No, not at all. I joined a site called ACX. There it’s easy to upload your book and you
can wait for narrators to audition. If
you’re impatient like me, you can also go to an area where you can hear the
narrators’ samples and message the ones you’d like to audition for your
book. I have 38 of my books in audio and
I love hearing my books read by a talented voice actor. It’s like a stage play for your ears. I also run an audiobook group called Audible
Hearts, and co-administer a group with my first narrator, Tom Jordan, called
Audiobook Lovers.
Scherry: I
understand you are getting ready to release a new book in just a couple of
days. Hope: The Prairie Roses
Collection. Can you tell us a bit about
it and how this new series came to be?
Barbara: Caryl McAdoo organized this
series as well as designed the covers and set the rules. Each book in the series will have a wagon
train trip involved. My book is titled
“Hope.” All the books in the series are
titled after the heroine and will be released every day starting on May 2nd
for Mother’s Day.
May 2: Sadie by Patricia Carroll; May 3, Remi by Caryl McAdoo; May 4, Hope
by Barbara Goss; May 5, Grace by
Indiana Wake, and May 6 Julia, by
Vicki McDonough.
Hope - As a mail order
bride, Hope Carlson finds herself married to an outlaw. After his death, she is left stranded on the
Oregon Trail at about the same time as Daniel’s wife dies of cholera. The wagon train master strongly urges them to
join forces and marry. They plan to have the marriage of convenience annulled
in Oregon, but a life and death situation reunites them before that happens.
Scherry: I am
really excited to check this one out! Definitely
going on my TBR list! Any other upcoming
books we can look forward to in the months ahead?
Barbara: Yes. I’m also involved in
a unique series of books called The Proxy Brides headed by Christine
Sterling. Each book is about a Proxy marriage. I wrote A Bride for Nathan, A Bride
for Travis, and my June release is: A
Bride for Logan. This series has been extremely successful. Readers love
Mail-Order Brides and Proxy Brides is similar. Readers love it because of the
mystique. Imagine finding yourself married to a complete stranger and trying to
get acquainted to make it work.
Scherry: Barbara, thank you so much for being here
with us at The Novel Lady. How can our readers get in touch with you to find
out more?
Email me through my website.
Groups I administer:
Sweet Wild West
Reads: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1832790870336744/
