DELIA LATHAM is a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. While she considers each of these roles important ones, she treasures most of all her role as a child of the King and an heir to the throne.
A former newspaper staff writer, Delia promised herself a novel for years, while raising her four children, working at various jobs and writing the occasional article, poem, or song. She fulfilled that promise when Vintage Romance Publishing released Goldeneyes in 2008. A Christian historical romance with a touch of the divine, Goldeneyes is set in the farm country of the author’s childhood, and therefore close to her heart. In 2010, White Rose Publishing released Yesterday’s Promise in electronic format, and Destiny’s Dream in print and e-format. A children’s book will be available early in 2011.
Delia grew up in Weedpatch, a tiny agricultural community near Bakersfield, in California’s San Joaquin Valley. She and her husband Johnny recently transplanted from that area to Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. You can visit her at website. And while you’re there, check out the contest to celebrate the release of Destiny’s Dream.
Is a little respect too much to ask at a parent’s funeral?
Apparently it is for Destiny May. Clay Gallagher is built like a small mountain and far more vocal than is fitting when he shows up late to her mother’s “going away party.” When it turns out he’s not even at the right funeral, Destiny demands retribution in the form of an escape from the day’s dreary proceedings. Spending time with a handsome stranger who makes her laugh is more therapeutic than fighting with her overbearing family.
Clay finds Destiny beautiful, charming…and intelligent. So why is she stubbornly determined to open a Christian dating service? Clay has little respect for such a frivolous profession, and doesn’t think the small, conservative town of Castle Creek will welcome such a progressive business. But when Destiny is threatened by an anonymous caller who deeply resents her and what she does for a living, Clay makes it his business to keep the saucy redhead out of harm’s way.
Trouble is, spending time in her company weakens his defenses, and Destiny may be the one thing Clay can’t escape…if he even wants to.
Delia Latham says
Jodie, thanks so much for having me on your blog! I look forward to “chatting” with you and your readers.
Readers, don’t forget to check out the concurrent contest on my website. Your comment here earns you one entry, but I’ve built in ample opportunity to earn LOTS of entries. Come on over and check it out!
http://www.delialatham.net/contest.htm
Jodie says
Thanks for stopping by, Delia!!! Enjoyed having you visit.
Carol J. Garvin says
Thanks for the introduction, Jodie. It’s always nice to discover another Christian author.
Delia Latham says
And it’s always nice to meet someone who appreciates Christian fiction! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Carol.
Mary Manners says
Delia,
What a great interview. You are truly a treasure and a blessing to all!
Mary Manners
Tanya says
I still think this sounds like a fabulous series. I think I’ll order 2 because I’ve heard so much about Goldeneyes, I need to have it. Good luck on the blog tour!
Delia Latham says
Awww, Mary and Tanya! It’s so nice to have such wonderful supporters! Tanya, I will be so interested in knowing what you think about Goldeneyes.
LuAnn Morgan says
I’m really anxious to read Delia’s new book!
Jodie says
Thanks for stopping by, everyone!
Delia Latham says
LuAnn! I wondered where you and Kathleen have been! It’s so nice to see you!
Delia Latham says
Jodie, once again, thanks so very much for having me! Many blessings and a warm and wonderful Christmas to you and yours!