Hello World,
When I heard that novelist Tiffany L. Warren had another novel entitled The Pastor’s Husband coming out, I knew I had to get the details behind this juicy title and premise! Below is a description of The Pastor’s Husband followed by my interview with Tiffany, who has written several juicy novels including Farther than I Meant to Go, Longer than I Meant to Stay, The Bishop’s Daughter and Don’t Tell a Soul.
This is a story about how one propheLIE unravels. It’s about how one woman, Felicia, is so desperate for a breakthrough that she falls at a prophetess’ feet, begging for a word from God. It’s about how Nya, desperate for acceptance, misuses her God-given gift. And it’s about the power of the praying husband who helps Nya find her way back to her real purpose.
But not before all hell breaks loose.
1.When you think of a pastor’s spouse, most people would think of a pastor’s wife. What inspired you to write “The Pastor’s Husband?”
The main character’s story didn’t have to be a pastor. She could’ve been an evangelist. I think there is more conflict with a co-pastor couple though. Is it ever really equal, or does one spouse have the upper hand? I love conflict in a story! Do you think you will have any pushback about featuring a female pastor considering that female pastors are not accepted in every church and denomination? And what do you think about 1 Timothy 2:12 and female pastors? I honestly didn’t think of the theology on female pastors when writing this. I write a reflection of life, and there are female pastors all over the country. I don’t have an opinion on whether or not they should be. I just know they exist, and a fictional one whispered her story in my ear.
2.For those who may not know, what is propheLIEing?
When you go up for prayer and a fake prophet says your husband is coming, and you’re already married.
3.Have you had experiences with propheLIEing? Please explain.
Yes! See above 🙂
4.In the first chapter, Nya feels pressure to prophesy to a distressed woman and comes up with something to soothe the woman even though she did not hear from God abut the woman. Do you think many pastors, evangelists, speakers, etc. are tempted and do come up with something to soothe people who are looking from a word from God even when they haven’t heard of from God about these particular people? Why or why not?
Yes, because preaching, these days, can be big money. If you get on the right preacher circuit, it could mean millions.
5. Is “The Pastor’s Husband” the first in a series?
I never say never.
6. How long did it take to write this novel, and tell me a little bit about the writing process for this novel?
About six months. I wrote this one to my outline, because I was multitasking! I need snacks when I write, and white noise. Like reruns of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
7. What do you hope readers will ultimately get from this story?
I think there is a huge message about having a personal relationship with God. And always there is the overarching theme of forgiveness in all of my books.
Read an excerpt here – www.tiffanylwarren.com/pastorshusbandsneakpeek.html
Tiffany L. Warren is an author, playwright, songwriter, mother and wife. Her debut novel, What a Sista Should Do, was released in June of 2005. Her second book, Farther than I Meant to Go, Longer than I Meant to Stay, was a national bestseller. She is also the author of The Bishop’s Daughter, In The Midst of It All, Don’t Tell a Soul and The Replacement Wife. In 2006, Tiffany and her husband, Brent, founded Warren Productions and released gospel musicals, What a Sista Should Do and The Replacement Wife. Tiffany is the visionary behind the Faith and Fiction Retreat. Tiffany resides in northern Texas with her husband, Brent, and their five children. Visit her online at www.TiffanyLWarren.com.
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