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About the Book
Book: Run With the Wind
Author: Judy DuCharme
Genre: Christian fiction
Release date: 2016

Linney Merritt loves her life in the Florida scrub where she assists her Pa in raising and taking cattle to market. The new cowman, Cyrus John, appreciates the chance to start over. Marrying holds no interest for either, but they can’t help but be drawn to each other. And then, just before Christmas, they find themselves fighting together to save the life of a calf, all while discovering the One who can remove fears and provide forgiveness.
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About the Author

Judy DuCharme is a crazy Packer fan and would rather be walking near the water than at any shopping mall. She is smarter than a fifth grader, having taught them for 22 years, specializing in fun, hands-on, basic science. In case anyone wondered, the cutest grandson in the world belongs to her. And he’s smart, too. Judy descended from the family that founded the first Mennonite/Amish congregation in this country in the mid-1700s. So, with such a heritage, she loves the Lord, loves to worship, and loves to teach Bible studies
More from Judy
Have you ever watched You Tube videos of cows giving birth? Well, I have. And that’s because Linney Merritt helped birth the calves in the late 1800s in mid-Florida. And that’s why she had no interest in giving birth herself. So when the new hand arrived, it turned her plans topsy-turvy, but she was not going to budge. With humor and tenacity, Linney and Cy learn to work together on her pa’s ranch and consider other possibilities.
My Interview
Judy, welcome! My readers often want to know why an author writes what they do. Can you tell us why you decided to write fiction?
I’ve done non-fiction football devotionals, but I think and talk in stories. My parents and siblings are story-tellers in the sense that we tell and retell events in our lives as stories.
I would imagine that coming up with a good story line can be a challenge. How do you come up with your plots?
Plots and ideas are always running around in my mind. The ones that won’t leave or seem to develop are the ones I go with. I’ve had the experience of the characters just taking off with the story as I’m writing. It’s a little weird and kind of cool – I just try to write fast enough to keep up and not miss anything.
One question I often hear is do you ever name your characters after people you know?
I have. Sometimes I mix up the names, and often the names used are those consistent with the time and place.
Writing well takes work and time. How do you research for your stories?
Someone told me, and it was in Little Women as well, to write what you know. I like to add: and research what you don’t. I visit the places if I can, read books, research online, interview those who know the area, the time, the place. Every book is different. I wrote two historical books about the area where I live in NE Wisconsin. I visited the islands, walked around them, checked their archives, went through the lighthouses and listened to the stories.
Back to story lines, do real life stories get turned into fiction plots?
They become part of the story. I incorporate a lot of the history, actual or anecdotal, into my books. I may change a few details to make it fit the story.
Have you ever read a book that made you cry?
Often. And I love it when I’m going over final edits of my books, knowing exactly what’s about to happen, and I still cry or laugh.
Judy, it was nice to get to know you better. Thank you for being with us today.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 18
Texas Book-aholic, May 19
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 20 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 20
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 21
deb’s Book Review, May 22
Inklings and notions, May 23
For Him and My Family, May 24
Vicky Sluiter, May 25 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 26
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 27 (Author Interview)
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 28
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 29
Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 30 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 30
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 31
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Judy is giving away the grand prize package of a copy of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1df18/run-with-the-wind-celebration-tour-giveaway
My husband and I met through a mutual friend though we hadn’t actually “met” until a year & a half later. He was in the Marine Corp in North Carolina & I lived in Maryland. I was talking to one of my best friends in a chat room one evening. She was able to get in one at work when she was bored. I’d hop on to keep her company. My husband was on to talk to his friend who was stationed in Okinawa. My friend introduced us & we started talking. That turned into letters & phone calls. Eventually we finally met & we married after he finished Bible college in Oregon. He was in the reserves at the time. He now is in the USAF full time & we will be married 20 years in June. I’m sure this is hard to follow. It’s hard writing it all out. 😂😂😂
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You did a great job writing it out. Congratulations on 20 years. That’s awesome! Thank you to you and your husband. Our military families are true heroes!
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Thank u 😊
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Melissa! You’re the winner!!! Contact Beth at bethiebug77@gmail.com.
Congratulations!
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Yay! Thank you 😊😊😊
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A beautiful story!
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So, my RA took pictures of us on move-in day and had them posted with what room we were in as a way for us to become familiar with the faces in our dorm and so we could make friends…….. now looking back maybe that wasn’t really a great idea 🥴. However, one night there was a knock on the door & to my surprise a cute guy wanting to know if I wanted to hang out because he had seen my picture on the board in the hall. Luckily he wasn’t a Joe Glodberg type 😆 neither of us were looking for anything serious BUT we’ve been together ever since & married 15 years this June ❤️
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Lol. It was definitely a different time, wasn’t it? Glad it worked out and you’re blessed with each other.
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Thank you for sharing about The Secrets of Emberwild
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I’m looking forward to reading it!
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Great spotlight on the author, Vicky, thank for sharing it with me! Ashley, Re-Created for Faith sounds like a wonderful read, thanks for sharing it with me! Have a fantastic day
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writing at a beach in Hawaii sounds amazing! Great interview
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Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.
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Thank you for sharing the author spotlight and book details, Re-Created for Faith sounds like an excellent read and I am looking forward to it
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Light of mine sounds very good, great interview
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