Also, read Page One of Molly's Christian Gothic Historical, GATEHAVEN.
Recently, Lena interviewed Molly, regarding Molly’s new novel, Gatehaven. This article is a copy of that interview.
Here is that interview.
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Lena said, “God has really been moving in your writing life.”
Molly: Yes, He has. For one thing,
the Lord is teaching me to lean on Him. For example, I am constantly losing
things, especially my glasses. After looking and looking, I finally stop and
pray, asking for the Lord’s help in finding the lost object. And do you know
what? I usually find it within a few seconds—often in the very place I looked
previously.
That’s the Lord. When He says “Ask
and you shall receive,” He means it.
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“What do you see on the horizon?”
Molly: I read a lot of Bible
prophecy, and I think American and Israel are headed for some rough sailing
soon. But as a Born Again Christian, I know that the Lord has a place of safety
ready for those who truly follow Him.
As for the novel we will be talking about today, Gatehaven won the grand prize in a fiction
writing contest in 2013 while still a manuscript. So I have high hopes for that
book upon publication because Lena Nelson Dooley endorsed it..
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Tell us a little about your family.
My husband and I met and married
before I finished college. We are still married and have three wonderful sons
and six fantastic grandchildren.
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Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?
Before I started writing I read
mostly science fiction. But after I started writing to sell, I read one or two
romance novels a week and less science fiction. Now I read mostly what I call
“way out” Christian non-fiction which is like science fiction except it is true
and biblical. Currently, I am reading a 557 page book titled Ex-Vaticana:
Petrus Romanus, Project LUCIFER and the Vatican’s Astonishing Plan for the Arrival of an
Alien Savior by Cris Putnam and Thomas Horn.
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What are you working on right now?
I am promoting Gatehaven at the moment; so my creative
writing is in a safe-box in one corner of my mind, waiting to be opened when
the job is done. I have the rights to The
Rogue’s Daughter, one of my sort of old Zondvervan novels. The Rogue’s Daughter is a
western set on a huge cattle ranch in South Texas in 1890. I plan to update it
and sell it to Amazon as an e-book, and I already have my new cover.
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What outside interests do you have?
I love to read, of course. I am
also interested in history, especially the history of my ancestors, and we host
a Bible study in our home most weeks. I once loved to travel, but since my
husband’s stroke a couple of years ago, we don’t leave the house much anymore.
But since I am a novelist, I fly away to exciting places every time I write a
book.
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How do you choose your settings for each book?
That is an interesting question
because I never really thought about that. As I mentioned, I am interested in
genealogy, and I discovered that some of my ancestors were French Huguenots. It
is not surprising that I set Sanctuary,
another of my historical novels, and Gatehaven
in Scotland and England where my ancestors settled before coming to America.
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If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it
be and why?
That’s easy. I would love to spend
an evening with Jesus because he is my Savior, Lord and King.
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What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing
novels?
My maiden name is Noble and my
married name is Bull; so I write under three names, Molly Noble Bull. In
hindsight, I wish I was either Molly Noble or Molly Bull. It would take up less
space on the cover of a book.
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What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?
I like to eat, especially sweets
and Mexican food, and often overeat. But the Lord seems to be saying Everything in moderation. He also
says, if you love me, keep
my commandments.
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What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be
successful?
Never give up.
Never give up.
Never give up.
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Tell us about the featured book?
Gatehaven by Molly Noble Bull
Have you ever known a teenage girl
so in love with love and a bad prince charming that she was unable to see her
true prince? If so, you should connect with Shannon Aimee as she and Ian
Colquhoun battle an evil Frenchman with dark secrets and evil desires. Set in
Scotland and England and ending in the state of South Carolina in 1784, Gatehaven is a scary Gothic novel with
a strong Christian message that will keep you reading to the last page.
Click below to see and hear the
book trailer for Gatehaven.
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Please give us the first page of
the book.
Page One of GATEHAVEN by Molly Noble Bull
A
country estate in Northern England
Early
January 1784
Monsieur Etienne Gabeau wasn’t his real
name.
His name was Leon Picard. But Etienne Gabeau was the only
name he’d answered to since making England his home.
He stood at a window in his sitting room, smiling inwardly as
he looked out. “The haunting presence that surrounds your mansion always amazes
me, my lord.”
The young earl made no reply.
“Christians who read the Bible might say the atmosphere at
Gatehaven is quite the devil’s doing. We both know why.” Leon/Etienne’s laugh
had mocking overtones. He pulled his dark cape closer to his thin, shriveled
body. “It’s a bit chilly tonight. Surely you must have noticed.”
“Of course I noticed.” The earl laughed from across the room.
“An icy rain was coming down when I arrived. You might have to put me in a
spare bedroom for the night, Monsieur. And why did you mention the Bible? Who
among our circle of friends pay any mind to it?”
“A point well taken.” The Frenchman pushed back a curl from
his eyes.
His thick mass of dark curly hair had more white strands than
black, making Leon look older than his forty-five years. But twenty years ago,
he was called handsome.
“Still,” Leon continued, “to the local villagers your estate
is quite mysterious. It reminds me of structures I saw in France, growing up.
And who can forget the red gate which gave Gatehaven its name?”
“When did you learn of the red gate, Monsieur Gabeau?”
“I learned the secret when your late father was the earl. You
were but a boy then.”
Lightning cracked the night sky. Thunder boomed.
“I saw it again, my
lord.”
“Really?” The earl’s weak smile indicated that he was mildly
interested. “What did you see?”
“Gatehaven…during that flash of lightning.”
Someday I will have Rachel and
own Gatehaven as well, Leon vowed mentally.
The earl cleared his throat. “I’ve decided not to go to
Scotland after all, Monsieur.”
“Not go?” Leon turned around in order to face him. “You must
go.” Leon Picard limped to his high-backed leather chair near the fireplace,
tapping his cane on the pine floor as he went. “You will go.”
“I beg your pardon.”
“I said that you will go.” Leon hooked his cane on the
arm of his chair. Then he sat down and reached for the portrait on the small
table beside him. “I demand it.” Leon’s words, spoken with his usual French
accent, hung heavy in the air.
The earl didn’t answer.
Leon thought that Edward Wellesley, the
Earl of Northon, looked stiff—as if he’d suddenly turned to stone. At last
the earl gazed at Leon from a chair facing his.
“Demand?” The muscles around the young earl’s mouth slowly
relaxed. “You have crossed the line, sir. Besides, I cannot go to Scotland. I
have pressing business here. However, a French gentleman like you should enjoy
such a journey.” His smile was edged in sarcasm. “Why not go yourself?”
“On these crippled legs? I think not. Besides, she would
never receive me.”
“I am sorry. But it would be impossible for me to leave the
country at this time.”
Leon turned, gazing at the fire flickering and popping in the
hearth. “You want the money, do you not?” He looked back at the earl like a
hungry cat that cornered a mouse.
“But of course. You know I need money to pay my gambling
debts.”
“Precisely.” Leon didn’t miss the
fleeting expression of fear that crossed the younger man’s face. “I recently
bought all your debts. I will destroy them all, but only if you do exactly what
I say. At dawn on the morrow, you will set out for Scotland. And do dress
warmly, my young friend. It will be cold out.”
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