Interview with Lucy Grayson: Main Character Monday

Interview with Lucy Grayson: Main Character Monday

Welcome to my interview with Lucy Grayson on this Main Character Monday. Lucy is one of the main characters from Penny Frost McGinnis’s book, Home at Last. Home at Last is published by Mt. Zion Ridge Press and is available as an eBook, audiobook, and paperback. When you finish reading this interview with Lucy Grayson, please keep reading to find out more about the book and where you can purchase a copy.

 Now, let’s begin this interview. Lucy, welcome to Main Character Monday. Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Thanks so much for having me on your blog. I’m Lucy. My friends would describe me as a little crazy, a bit clumsy, and a lot nosey. I grew up on Abbott Island, Ohio with my parents and my brother, Joel. At fifteen, my friend, Sadie, my brother, and I started working at the General Store. I fell in love with the job and thanks to my gram, bought the place when I turned twenty-four. I guess you think I’m a workaholic. You may be right. I’m almost thirty now and I’m feeling the burn out of working long hours and balancing the issues and challenges of running a store on an island. Plus, I have no love life. Perhaps, I should find a new job or create a dating profile-Funny lady who loves baseball, chocolate, and working her fingers to the bone. Ha! We’ll see. In the meantime, I’m enjoying the island life and my sweet, brand-new niece. She’s a cutie. If you’d like to visit me on the island, check out my story in Home at Last. There’s even a treasure hunt. Sounds fun, right?

I’d love to get to know you more, and I’m sure my readers would to. And I’d love to visit the island. You’ve already told us a lot about yourself, but can you tell me something about you that readers may find surprising?

Something surprising. Hm… My fish, Finnegan, Finn for short, and I live in a tiny house. Good thing he doesn’t take up much room. I love my little space. It’s brand new, and I’m trying to get the yard in shape with the help of a guy on the island. Bonus: he’s pretty cute. The guy, that is.

Cute guys are always a plus, especially if they’re helpful. I love that you’ve got a fish named Finn. Fish can be great pets. Let’s shift gears for a bit. What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

I love Proverbs 3: 5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight,” taped to my desk. It’s my daily prayer. I’m kind of goofy and I love to have fun, but I also depend on Jesus to get me through the days.

Relying on Jesus is something we all need to do. We’ve got your favorite verse, but is there a person from the Bible that you relate to most?

I love to read about women like Lydia, who had her own business selling purple cloth. She also led her household to Jesus. I strive to be better at sharing my faith, even when I’m so busy.

Speaking of sharing your faith, we can often do this by example through the fruit of the spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Is there one of these characteristics you find is easier to show than the others?

Self-control tests my patience. Oops, I guess I named two I struggle with one answer. Anyway, I aim to pour kindness and love over the people God puts in my path. Some days are easier than others.

I can relate to the self-control thing. And I get how some days are easier than others even for the fruit that comes easier most of the time. Now, you’ve kind of answered this already but Is there one that is more challenging than the others?

Patience for sure. My nosiness gets me into trouble, and I’m terrible at waiting. Lack of patience pours into my not-so-great self-control. I blurt out what I’m thinking and yikes, that can be a problem.

My husband has accused me of that many times! Now that we’ve learned a little bit about you and the life you lead, can you give us one message for those reading this interview?

If I can only share one message, it’s that Jesus never fails. He’s the same every day and I can depend on him when people let me down and when I let myself down. The other is to hold tight to family and love others. Those two have gotten me through a lot of tough spots.

Before I let you do, let’s do some rapid-fire questions. Just for fun. If you could visit just one place your entire life, where would you go?

I haven’t traveled much, but I’d love to visit as many baseball parks as I could. Of course I’ve been to the Cleveland Guardians Progressive Field. Next on my list is Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

If you could choose one talent you don’t already have, what talent would you choose?

I think I’d like to play the guitar. I’ve never been good at sitting still, so I’d challenge myself to sit and play.

Dark or Milk Chocolate?

Dark

Beach or Mountains?

Beach-I live on an island!

Sweet Tea or Lemonade?

I love both!

One last question, using only three words can you describe Penny Frost McGinnis?

Bookworm, Hopeful, Nature lover

More About Penny Frost McGinnis

Penny Frost McGinnis, author of the Abbott Island series and picture book, Betsy and Bailey, has lived in the world of books most of her life. She retired from the library life, then launched her writing journey. She and her husband live in southwest Ohio with their golden retriever, Rosie May. She enjoys her family, fiber arts, and baseball. Her life’s goal is to encourage and uplift through her writing.

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More About Home at Last

Lucy Grayson grew up on Abbott Island. At fifteen she worked at the General Store then bought the business at age twenty-four. Now nearing thirty, she finds herself at a crossroads. Tired of the grind at work and missing her free time, she considers selling the store, but what then?

Owen Miller moved to the island after his short-lived professional baseball career ended. Now he wants to embrace his uncle’s farm and create a landscaping business. Bitter after his ex-girlfriend ditched him for someone with more money, he buries himself in his work.

When mysterious holes are discovered on Abbott Island, Lucy wants answers. She also longs for a special someone in her life.

Owen helps Lucy solve the mystery. As they dig into the island history and gather clues, will they find more than hidden treasure? Perhaps they’ll discover love?

Abbott Island book 3 takes the reader on an adventure and digs into the island’s history, as Lucy and Owen discover their future.

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