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Looking Out The Window: June Foster Talks About Her New Book, Dreams Deferred. Gives Away A Copy.




June will give away an e-Book of Dreams Deferred. To enter to win leave a comment and an email address.

About Dreams Deferred

Frances Matthew Hall is obedient to family tradition: all firstborn sons will serve as a priest. Now Matt officiates at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. But when on Easter Sunday, he notices a beautiful young woman who takes his breath away, he must fight against his attraction to her or leave the priesthood and alienate his entire family.

Mary Louise Graham is a middle school teacher and devout catholic. Yet no amount of service to the community can ease the heavy load of guilt she carries. God can never forgive her unspeakable mistake. But when Father Matt tells her about a forgiving God through His son Jesus Christ, she's free. Only thing, the Godly priest now means more to her than he should.

Can two people find their way to each other amidst insurmountable obstacles? Dreams Deferred is inspired by the author's great grandfather and great grandmother's story.

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Enjoy An Excerpt

The evening breeze lifted a strand of his dark hair, and he ran his hand over the back of his neck. "I've always loved music, especially the violin and performing with the symphony. I believe God can use our talents for what He wants to accomplish."

"How could God use the San Antonio Symphony for His purpose?"

"I don't mean specifically the symphony." He stared at something over her shoulder. "But music in general."

"I don't understand."

He lowered his gaze and captured hers, his eyes magnetic. "I haven't discussed this with many people, but I have a heart for teenage kids. Especially those who're destroying their lives with drugs."
"Hmm. How does that relate to music?"

A slow smile worked its way over Father Matt's lips. "I've always wanted to begin a ministry teaching underprivileged kids to play an instrument and involve them in an orchestra. To instill in them the joy and transforming power of music. If teens are busy learning the trombone or flute, they might not have time to hang out on the streets and become vulnerable to drug use."

She hadn't heard of the concept before, but it sounded wonderful. Something or Someone must've put the desire in his heart. "Have drugs impacted your life?"

"Yes, you might say that. It was in high school. I had a friend who overdosed and died." He turned his back to her a moment, maybe in an attempt to hide his emotion. After a few seconds, he faced her again, his gaze focused on something over her shoulder. "Carlos and I were good friends but not close enough, apparently. I thought I knew him, but I didn't. He never told me he took street drugs."
Mary Louise reached toward him then yanked her hand to her side again. How could she think of touching a priest, even if she'd only wanted to comfort him? "I'm so sorry."

"I think God used the incident to put the desire in my heart. The memory is always with me, and the longing to help young people is stronger than ever."

"You're very close to God." A position she'd give anything to enjoy.

"Yes, but anyone can draw near to Him."

Mary Louise didn't care if she stared now, searching every inch of his beautiful face—from his short, dark hair to his prickly cheeks to his masculine lips. If only she had access into his heart and the treasures he stored there.

Bio: June Foster is an award-winning author who began her writing career in an RV roaming around the USA with her husband, Joe. She brags about visiting a location before it becomes the setting in her next contemporary romance or romantic suspense. June's characters find themselves in precarious circumstances where only God can offer redemption and ultimately freedom. To date June has seen publication of 19 novels and 1 devotional. Find June at her website.

Comments

elise_jehan said…
Fascinating story! I would love to read this one. I am a little familiar with Catholicism as my husband was raised in that faith. Thanks for the opportunity! elise_jehan(at)yahoo(dot)com.
June Foster said…
Elise, my husband was also raised in the Catholic faith and of course my great grandfather was a Catholic for a period of time. I loved writing the story as it is based on a real story. I love to see the expression on a person's face when I tell them my great grandfather was a Catholic priest. Thanks for your comment.
June Foster said…
Gail, thank you for having me on your lovely blog today. I hope your readers will enjoy reading about my Father Matt, patterned after the real life Father Matt.
Gail Pallotta said…
Hi June,

It's my pleasure to have you.
To be inspired by your great grandfather and great grandmother's story is so awesome. I wrote a story that was inspired by the courtship of my parents back in the 1940s. I think stories that are inspired from true life are exceptional. Congratulations!
June Foster said…
Linda, it certainly is a blessing to remember our heritage in writing our stories. Thank you for your comment. June
Clare Revell said…
This one sounds really good and I'd love to read it. I've also written a book inspired by real people. It's not as easy as it sounds. telsiacharis at yahoo dot co dot uk
June Foster said…
Clare, I know you must've enjoyed writing about your relatives as much as I did mine. Keeping their memory alive is so important. Thanks for your comment.

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