Meet Ashea Goldson, author of The Lovechild

Ashea Goldson, originally born in Brooklyn, NewYork  is a wife of twenty three years, a mother of two daughters, a grandmother of one, a  graduate of Fordham University, a writer, a poet, a publisher, a reviewer, an internet radio host, an educator, and a co-founder of a Christian preparatory school. Active in the ministry, she is a dedicated member of World Changers Church International for many years. She has a lifetime of experience with writing which ranges from being published in local newspapers, magazines, and online  publications to full length books.

Her first Christian fiction novel is The Lovechild, published by Urban Christian Publishers in 2008. Ashea’s short story entitled “The Kit Cat Trial” will be released in an anthology named Pets Across America in September 2009. Her second Christian fiction novel, Joy Comes In The Morning, will be released in July 2010, also by Urban Christian Publishers.  She has recently released a non-fiction title, Resurrecting Vision: 45 steps To Digging Up Your Destiny And Seeing It Through God’s Eyes through her own publishing company.

Calling herself a kingdom writer, and passionate about this calling, she is currently working on her third novel, random poems, several short stories, a children’s book, and is organizing a literacy group for youth in her community. During her relaxation time she can be found hanging out with her family, snuggled up to a good book, or listening to gospel music.

As a published author, how do you balance writing time with family life?

I try to incorporate writing events into family vacations or outings, etc. I try to do as much writing as possible while being near my family, which usually involves me wearing headphones as I peck away at my keyboard. That way I can at least be in their presence while they may be watching television or some other potentially distracting activity. We actually have quiet times when we are all reading or writing.

I also do a lot of writing while my daughter is busy with her own school events, or while my husband is busy working also.

Do your children enjoy reading and writing as well? Any future writers?

Ironically, both of my children enjoy reading and writing, although my youngest refuses to be called an actual “writer”. My oldest daughter blogs daily and definitely has aspirations of becoming a published author.

Is The Lovechild appropriate for a teen to read?

Yes, The Lovechild is absolutely appropriate for teens to read. In fact, it was required reading for my middleschool class last year.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In The Lovechild, Makaeli Hunt, a successful fashion designer, has been driven far away from home by her family’s dysfunction. While living in Italy, trying to heal the wounds of yesterday, ambition becomes her comforter. When a family emergency forces her to return to her home, in seven life altering days, amidst memories of a tumultuous past, will one revealed secret drive her away from her family and God forever? Or will she discover what it means to be God’s lovechild?

Dealing with issues of racism, depression, self-esteem, drug addiction, mental illness, verbal and physical abuse,The Lovechild is a story of redemption and re-dedication, confirming our victory in Jesus Christ.

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For more information about Ashea, visit her at http://www.asheagoldson.

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