An Interview with Ohio Author Jennifer Geiger
The author of three titles, I first met Jennifer in 2021 at
our first book fair in
Nelsonville, Ohio. From Jennifer’s bio:
Jennifer Geiger was born in Kansas, the daughter of an
oil company dispatcher. Because of her father’s job the family moved several
times. The last move was during her elementary years when it brought her to
Ohio. She has three grown daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren. Jennifer has been married over thirty-three years to her
husband, Jim. As a child, she was an avid storyteller and often entertained
family and friends with various adventures created by the characters they
supplied. As she approached adulthood, her passion for storytelling waned, it
wasn’t until after she married and had her own family that her desire to create
stories returned.
Encouraged on by her younger brother, Jennifer picked up
her pen and completed her first novel; Witness; a story about the
Apostle John from his view of living life with Jesus. Witness was followed
with an eight-session video and workbook series created to place the reader
into the shoes of the Apostle John, allowing them to experience first-hand, life
with Jesus through the eyes of the disciple He loved. Following the Witness series,
Jennifer produced Patmos, a story that picks up where Witness
ends and allows the reader to see the adventures of John, as he is exiled and
receives a special revelation from God. Her latest endeavor, The Blah
Mobile, released in June of 2022 is a children’s story teaching about the
hardship of being nice when others are not.
Welcome, Jennifer!
GM: What is the premise for your new book, The Blah
Mobile?
JG: It’s the story of a little girl (age 8) who learns how
to be nice when others are not. You’ll read how she handles the situation by
inviting a child, throwing insults at her into her space, allowing second
chances to take place.
GM: Who is your target audience/niche market?
JG: I’m homing in on children from ages seven to age twelve,
but could be read to children even younger.
GM: What would you like readers to take away from your
story?
JG: Being nice is a learning tool and not always easy.
However, it is always the best action not only for the other person, but for
yourself.
GM: Describe your creative space and where you like to
write...
JG: I carry a pad of
paper with me to be ready to jot down any thoughts that come to mind that I can
use in my stories. Other than that, when I’m ready to write I retreat to a room
in the back of my house. It’s where I go to read, pray and to write. My desk
and computer are located there. I like things quiet, makes for less distraction
that way.
GM: What are you currently reading?
JG: I like historical fiction, and Christian mysteries.
Currently I’m ready “David” by Chuck Swindoll.
GM: What are you currently writing?
JG: Several short stories centering around the lives of some
of the people Jesus healed. For example, one of the stories tell what might
have taken place in the life of the thief who hung on the cross next to Jesus.
The one who cried out for Jesus to remember him when He came into his kingdom.
The fictious story tells how he came to be the “thief” hanging next to Jesus.
GM: Do you have advice for novice writers?
JG: Writing is a
process, and it takes time. Don’t give up. If you have the inkling to write,
then do it. Even if you don’t publish it right away, stay focused and keep
writing.
GM: List 10 things your fans may not know about you...
JG:
- I love God first and foremost
- Then I love the USA.
- I’m very family oriented.
- I’m active in my church, and the family there is also very important.
- I love to write and create stories.
- I enjoy putting puzzles together.
- I don’t bake as much as I used to, but still enjoy the smell of homemade cookies.
- I’m an organizer, rather it be the kitchen pantry or the upcoming potluck meal.
- I like to encourage people and help them develop their skills.
- I’ve been blessed with three daughters, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Connect with Jennifer:
or follow her on Facebook at:
Facebook.com/jennifergeigerauthor
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