Guest Author Feature!
Please welcome 
Vannetta Chapman!

Please join me in welcoming Vannetta Chapman, author of numerous Amish fiction books, A Quilts of Love book, and her newest release, a Christian Romantic Suspense - "Hidden!" Thank you, Vannetta, for joining me on my blog. I appreciate your time and the opportunity to share more about your newest release with my readers!

Vannetta Chapman,inspirational author of Fiction full of GRACE

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• It’s a pleasure to visit your blog today. I’d like to share with you the details of my newest release, a Christian romantic suspense entitled HIDDEN, and then we’ll do an interview with the main character, Dana. Here’s the back cover copy:

DANA JACOBS would rather forget the night of tragedy and violence that marred her childhood. She is now supervisor in charge of the Department of Homeland Security in Taos, New Mexico. Her team is prepared to handle any threat—biological, chemical, conventional, cyber, even nuclear. BENJAMIN MARSHALL is newly assigned to Dana’s office. Straight from a six year military deployment, he is not what Dana wants or needs.

Ben knows God has a reason for putting him in this place at this time—to help Dana. When a local school is threatened, they open a case which leads them on a chase through the Enchanted Circle and Carson National Forest, pursuing a man filled with a bitterness Dana can understand. But her anger is different. It’s justified, it remains hidden inside, and it hurts no one. 

Can Dana face her own mortality? And when she does, can she truly understand what it means to forgive and to be forgiven? 

Some of you know me from my Amish stories. This book is very different, but the heart of it is the same. It’s a story full of suspense, romance, and a good dose of humor, not to mention a focus on God’s grace. Now for our interview with my main character, Dana Jacobs.

Closest relative – sister, Erin.
Job—head of Homeland Security for the Taos area.
Romantic relationship—none. (see job)
Fears—heights, losing those I love, making a mistake that will hurt someone else.
Friends—my co-workers, who I know would be there for me anytime I needed them.
Age—mid 30’s, let’s leave it at that
Favorite movies—anything with a love story in it

Who is your closest relative? 

I only have one relative, my sister Erin. I guess you could say we’re close, though she lives in Texas and I’m here in New Mexico. We talk on the phone at least once a week. She’s very important to me, and I know that I’m important to her. We’re there for each other. That’s what family is about. Right? 

What about your parents? 

I’d rather not talk about my dad—that’s a situation that is difficult to explain. My mom died when Erin and I were still young.

Tell us about your job. 

I’m the head of the Homeland Security office in Taos, New Mexico. I love what I do. I have a very good staff and together we’re a strong team. We’re prepared to handle any type of disaster—nuclear, chemical, biological, conventional . . . anything that threatens our citizens we are ready to step in and take care of.

Describe yourself for our readers. 

I suppose I’m pretty normal looking. I have brown hair, and I’m a normal size. Oh, and I’m in my 30’s, surely you don’t want my exact age.

Any romantic relationship? 

No, not at the moment. My life is my job, which sounds a little sad. It does take a lot of time though, and my hours aren’t really conducive to dating. 


It sounds like you have a good team to work with. 

Yes, I do. There’s one guy who is new—Ben Marshall. I worry about him. I know he can do the job—he’s an explosives expert. But he’s young and ex military. I’m not sure our little town can hold his interest. To be frank, he seems too eager to please. He reminds me of a pup that is overly exuberant. Always in a good mood, always volunteering, you know the type.

Anything that you’re afraid of? 

Heights—I have a somewhat illogical fear of heights. I know, we’re surrounded by mountains, but I’m more afraid of tall bridges, etc. Afraid is too strong a word. They make me uncomfortable.

You started to add something else. 

I suppose my real fear is losing those I love, or making a mistake that will hurt someone else.

What is the main thing in your life? 

My job. Doing it correctly and doing it well so that no one is hurt. I love what I do. Does it show? But some nights I realize that my life has become a little narrow. I should probably get out more, but who has time? 

Favorite hobby? 

I don’t really do hobbies. I know that makes me seem boring. I’m supposed to say para sailing or hang gliding or motorcycle riding. But none of those things interest me. Sorry—I really don’t have any hobbies. You know, I think if you can be satisfied in what you do, if you think it’s making a difference, then that’s okay. Maybe when I’m older I’ll have hobbies.

*As you can tell Dana Jacobs doesn’t exactly have a balanced life, and part of her past—well, it remains tucked away and hidden, which is why Ben Marshall is a confusing addition to her life. He looks at her as if she’s more than his boss, as if she’s important to him in some personal way. And when he brings up his faith? Well, she’d rather not talk about that either.  As long as things keep going smoothly, perhaps she can let the question of faith remain one of those things she’ll think about later. 

I’m so happy to bring you the story HIDDEN, and I pray that it blesses your heart and reminds you of the grace and love of our Father. I would love it if you would give HIDDEN a try! You can read the first few chapters for free at Amazon and also at https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/372737-hidden. 

Thank you for having me on your blog!


~Vannetta Chapman

*READ the first several chapters for free on Goodreads or Amazon. 

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Vannetta, thank you so much for sharing about your newest release, "Hidden!" I'm sure my readers enjoyed reading about it!