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Date Published: April 11 2019
Publisher: Lucid Books
God Wants to Be Found! In 'Those Who Seek God', little readers will enjoy a sweet story about young animals wanting to learn more about God. Through Bible verses and conversations with loved ones, these characters discover that seeking God is simple. He wants to be found! Curious littles and big kiddos too, snuggle in close as you listen to how the swan, otter, kitten, caterpillar, and others learn more about God and what it means to seek Him.
Interview with Author Niki Milburn
As a
writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
This is such a fun question!
If I had to pick one animal that reminds me of my spirit animal, it would be an
English Bulldog! They love to relax and be with family. They have short bursts
of energy and a big heart. I think we are a lot alike!
How
many hours a day do you put into your writing?
I do not have a set amount of
time a day I write. I actually spend many hours in my head thinking, planning,
developing story lines and character traits. I do this before I put anything to
paper.
Do
you read your book reviews? If yes, do they affect what you write in the
future?
I do read the reviews left
for me on Amazon. It is my sincere hope that everyone likes “Those Who Seek
God,” but I also know that I will never please everyone and that pleasing
everyone isn’t my job! My job is to put good books with a good message into the
world, and that is what I focus on more than reviews.
Do
you leave hidden messages in your books that only a few people will find?
I just love a good hidden (or
not so hidden) message in children’s books! In “Those Who Seek God,” I have a
feather incorporated into each illustration for children to find. Feathers
became important to me after my brother died 4 years ago. Feathers showed up in
the most needed times, in the most random places. I felt like they were a sign
from my brother and God that he was okay, happy, and in Heaven!
Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Those Who Seek God?
The characters in “Those Who
Seek God” are all young animals with a family member or mentor. They discuss
God and what it means to seek Him. Each animal chosen relates to a specific
Bible verse. For example, Psalm 91:4 (“He will cover you with his feathers, and
under his wings you will find refuge”) is a swan and a baby duck. For Psalm
61:2 (“From the end of the earth I call to you, lead me to the rock that is
higher than I”), I chose a mountain goat! It makes the verses easier for kids to
relate to and remember!
Can you tell us a little bit about your next books or what you have
planned for the future?
My next book with be the
start of a series. I plan to write a book about each character pair in “Those
Who Seek God.” So, Book 2 will be about my first characters, Swan and Baby Duck.
I chose to honor families who were brought together by adoption or foster care.
This book will be the entire backstory for how Swan and Baby Duck became a
family!
Do you allow yourself a certain number of hours to write or do you
write as long as the words come?
To answer questions 7 and 8,
the short answer is no. I am very much a creative spirit and try to allow
myself to be creative when I feel like it. Setting a timer or something of the
sort would make me crazy!
What inspires you to write?
Without
a doubt, God and my children are the reason I write. I hope to leave a legacy
that encourages them to love God and follow their dreams!
Would you rather
Read fiction or non-fiction?
Fiction
Read series or stand-alone?
Series
Read Science fiction or horror?
Horror
Read Stephen King or Dean Koontz?
King
Read the book or watch the movie?
Book
Read an eBook or paperback?
Paperback
Be trapped alone for one month in a library with no computer or a room
with a computer and Wi-Fi only?
Library
Do a cross-country book store tour or blog tour online?
Virtual
tour
About the Author
Niki Milburn is a proud homeschooling mama, with a degree in elementary education. She loves Jesus, coffee, adventure, hiking with her family, and picture books! Niki grew up in Greencastle, Indiana but currently lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with her high school sweetheart Nate, their two boys—Miles and Maguire, an English Bulldog, and a rescue pup. You can connect with Niki on Instagram (@nikimilburnatl).
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