Novel: "Destiny"
Publisher: Lift Bridge
Publishing
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Summary:
Two
Lives, Two Worlds, One Love…
The
Superstar.
What’s
a girl to do when she finally meets her knight in shining armor and he’s a
born-again Christian? How can they have a romantic moment when he’s more
interested in attending Bible study? How can she possibly compete with the God
of all creation? This celebrity is falling head over designer heels for a
regular guy who has traditional values and refuses to compromise (and she
thought waiting to find out if she’d been nominated for a Video Music Award was
tough!).
The
Average Joe.
What’s
a guy to do when he falls for one of People magazine’s
50 Most Beautiful celebs and he happens to be a Christian? How does he ignore the fact that she’s more attracted to the things of the world than the fruit of the Spirit? How does he “just say no” when she wants to get physical? This average guy’s about to discover that sometimes when it comes to matters of the heart (and flesh), staying on the straight and narrow path can be easier said than done.
50 Most Beautiful celebs and he happens to be a Christian? How does he ignore the fact that she’s more attracted to the things of the world than the fruit of the Spirit? How does he “just say no” when she wants to get physical? This average guy’s about to discover that sometimes when it comes to matters of the heart (and flesh), staying on the straight and narrow path can be easier said than done.
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Interview
What inspired you to
write "Destiny"?
I was walking past my China
cabinet which was filled with Barbie dolls and paused to admire one from
Mattel’s “Diva” collection (who was striking a fabulous pose!); on another
shelf stood a Ken doll proudly dressed like an N.Y.P.D. officer. I thought to myself:
how in the world could two people from such different worlds ever meet? And an
idea began to formulate in my mind…
Can you explain what your
readers can expect to read in "Destiny"?
Destiny is a love story
about the two primary characters, of course, but it’s also a story about the
love one man has for the God he serves and the things he values and believes
in. It’s a story about the age-old challenges of darkness and light and whether
or not love can truly conquer all.
Who am I: Ramona L. Mejia?
I am an avid Barbie doll
collector (I own nearly 200 of them), a lover of: 70’s light music, Italian
food, Broadway theater, classical ballet and romance novels—especially the
historical genre (been reading them since I was a pre-tween).
Who is your favorite character
in "Destiny", and why?
Hands down, my favorite
character is Chelsea Bryant, Destiny’s personal assistant. When I created her,
I envisioned actress Wanda Sykes! She’s feisty and funny and not afraid to
stand up to the diva she works for. Plus, she’s got a big heart. Being
Destiny’s assistant is more than just a job to Chelsea, she truly cares about
the welfare of the family as a whole.
What has writing "Destiny" taught
you?
That some things in life
truly are preordained; and a mystery, and when something is meant
for you, there is a season, an appointed time and place, that the desire of
your heart will be fulfilled.
What are your next
projects? Where can your readers follow you?
Great question! I am considering writing a sequel to "Destiny",
but in the meantime, my readers can follow me on Facebook: Ramona L. Mejia, Author.
BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR: I am always fascinated with how a person comes up with the ideas for writing a story. For me, a lot of my stories come from dreams that I have. I thinks it's amazing that you own 200+ Barbies. That sounds like you have an amazing collection. Your book, "Destiny" sounds like an interesting read. I wish you the best with your writing, and thank you for the interview.
