Today, I welcome Vickie Phelps to Five on Friday. Since it’s getting to look a lot like the holidays, Vickie even threw in some seasonal questions! Be sure and check all of her books out on Amazon, and follow her on social media.

When Connie Knight applies for a job at McKinney’s Fine Cars in her hometown of Redwood, Texas, she has no idea what she’s getting into. Buford McKinney is a mean, evil bully who thinks women are the ground God made for men to walk on. The only reason she stays at McKinney’s is the fear of being without a paycheck and ending up homeless. And then there’s Rick McKinney, Buford’s son. In spite of his daddy’s contempt for Connie, Rick is attracted to her and Connie to him. But will their feelings for each other be enough to keep Connie safe? Just how far will Buford go to get rid of her?

“Great book, read it through in one sitting since I couldn’t put it down.
Very real, strong characters, and a satisfying ending.”

Terry Burns, author of The Badge and the Bible Series

Moved, Left No Address: http://amzn.to/24UpTjx
Postmark From the Past: http://tiny.cc/ay225x
Wheels of Justice: https://tinyurl.com/y7ta3ryz
Waiting For Joy: http://amzn.to/2f3P1Ge
Psalms for the Common Man: http://www.smarturl.it/pftc
Writing 101: A Handbook of Tips & Encouragement for Writers: http://amzn.to/1UQP6s6
Simply Christmas: http://tiny.cc/q2805x

Vickie Phelps writes to encourage, inspire, and influence. She has published 200 articles, devotionals, and essays in more than fifty magazines and contributed to several anthologies. Vickie is the author of the novels, Postmark From the Past, Moved, Left No Address, and Waiting for Joy, and a devotional book, Psalms for the Common Man. Vickie is coauthor with Jo Huddleston of the gift book, Simply Christmas, and Writing 101: A Handbook of Tips & Encouragement for Writers.

You can learn more about Vickie at http://www.vickiephelps.com and connect with her on social media.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VickieSPhelps
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VickieSPhelps
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/vicphel
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/VickieSPhelps

Amazon Author Page:http://www.amazon.com/author/VickiePhelps

FIVE ON FRIDAY

What is one strong memory that has stuck with you since childhood . . . and why?
When I was very young, about four or five, my dad’s brother lived with us on a farm in West Texas. We went to town one day and when we came home, my uncle had disappeared. We never saw or heard from him again. The memory is a bit hazy because of my young age, but I’ve always wondered about Uncle Joe and what happened to him. Why did he leave? Where did he go? Did he have a family? When I began writing, I knew I would write a story about him. That story became the novel, “Moved, Left No Address.”

Ann: I would have been sooo disappointed if you’d not said you’d written a book about him!

What is one of your favorite quotes?
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”
― Erasmus

Ann: I like that quote.

Do you sing in the shower or car? What type of music?
Both. If I’m in the shower, I usually sing a praise chorus. If I’m in the car, I usually sing
whatever is playing on the radio—usually fifties music.

Ann: If you’re like me, when I’m alone and singing…I’m quite the superstar!!

What is your favorite holiday song?
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”

Ann: That is the one song that always makes me cry. Just seeing the title brought some emotions to the surface.

Would others classify you as Merry-Merry or Bah-humbug and why?
Probably Merry-Merry. I love Christmas and everything about it. I have tons of Christmas decorations and spread them all through my house.

Ann: For me, it would depend on the day if my Merry-Merry or Bah-humbug self emerged!