| It is 1881. Anne is 19, a widow travelling on the Oregon Trail. She has no option, but to travel with her husband’s murderer. As she struggles to survive on the unforgiving trail, Anne must confront her own doubts and fears. Will she succumb to the darkness in her heart and seek vengeance at any cost? Or will she find the strength to forgive, and discover a path to redemption and healing? With each step she takes, Anne must face the harsh realities of life on the frontier and the deep mysteries of faith, trust, and grace. She dreams of revenge…but God has other plans. Genre: Historical Romantic Fiction Release Date: 2023 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with Rena
#1. What drew you to write in this particular genre?
My friend Caryl McAdoo seemed confident I could write a Prairie Rose Collection book…so upon her invitation I wrote Rose. I loved reading settler’s accounts of their travels. This is my second Prairie Rose book.
My friend Caryl McAdoo seemed confident I could write a Prairie Rose Collection book…so upon her invitation I wrote Rose. I loved reading settler’s accounts of their travels. This is my second Prairie Rose book.
#2. What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
I hope my book inspires a greater faith, hope, and trust in God.
I hope my book inspires a greater faith, hope, and trust in God.
#3. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
I am engaged to be married July 21st, to my favorite man in the entire world. We have been friends for nine years, and God has recently shown us He has bigger plans for us than friendship. It’s funny, a year ago I wanted to do an ocean scene resin pour painting. I thought my friend Bill (who lives in another city) would like it as he has a salt water aquarium and loves fish, the ocean, etc. I messaged him to see if he was interested. He had just bought a new house and was about to ask me if he could get a Rena painting. Well, a year later, I dropped off the painting at my friend Bill’s house on my way to my sister’s wedding. On the way back from the wedding Bill took me for a thank you lunch. It was amazing—it’s like God opened our eyes to each other. Our friendship quickly morphed into more. I love my friends. They are like family.
I am engaged to be married July 21st, to my favorite man in the entire world. We have been friends for nine years, and God has recently shown us He has bigger plans for us than friendship. It’s funny, a year ago I wanted to do an ocean scene resin pour painting. I thought my friend Bill (who lives in another city) would like it as he has a salt water aquarium and loves fish, the ocean, etc. I messaged him to see if he was interested. He had just bought a new house and was about to ask me if he could get a Rena painting. Well, a year later, I dropped off the painting at my friend Bill’s house on my way to my sister’s wedding. On the way back from the wedding Bill took me for a thank you lunch. It was amazing—it’s like God opened our eyes to each other. Our friendship quickly morphed into more. I love my friends. They are like family.
#4. If you could change one thing in your life, past or present, what would it be?
I wouldn’t change anything. God had a purpose for everything. He used all the circumstances of my life to make me into the person I am.
I wouldn’t change anything. God had a purpose for everything. He used all the circumstances of my life to make me into the person I am.
#5. What one piece of advice would you like to give readers?
Trust God. No matter what the circumstances in your life, believe God has allowed it for your good. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust God. No matter what the circumstances in your life, believe God has allowed it for your good. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Thanks for reading my book, Jasmine.
Blessings,
Rena Groot
Blessings,
Rena Groot
More from Rena
 Rena Groot | I am an artist, writer, online course creator (Broken to Beautiful…rena-groot.mykajabi.com), B & B host, have a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Religious Education, have been a teacher in Canada and China, a tour manager from the Rockies to the Pacific, and God has given me the honor of being an ambassador with “The Department of Eternal Affairs” to so many cool places—He must have laughed knowing His plans for me…that one day I would be praying with a voodoo queen in Haiti, another day leading a dying woman to Jesus in a hut in Belize, another day sharing the love of Jesus as an earthquake shook the Earth under my feet. God is beyond amazing. I started a blog to bless, encourage, and sometimes challenge people. Here’s the link. renagroot.com. |
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