Interview with Stacey Sanderson: Main Character Monday

Interview with Stacey Sanderson: Main Character Monday

Welcome to this week’s Main Character Monday. This week it’s my pleasure to interview Stacey Sanderson from Gazing into Darkness by Heidi Glick. Stacey’s story releases on August 12, 2025 and is published by Scrivenings Press. Gazing into Darkness is romantic suspense, and today is the last day to order the eBook at special pre-order pricing. I’ll include the link below. But first, let’s meet Stacey.

Interview with Stacey Sanderso

Stacey, let’s start off with he basics. Please tell us a bit about yourself.

As you’ve mentioned, I’m Stacey Sanderson, and I work for Region V of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Environmental Protection Agency.

I don’t know that I’ve ever interviewed anyone with that agency before. It sounds fascinating. Can you tell me something about you that readers may find surprising?

I know Brazilian Ju-Jitsu.

As someone from a martial arts family, I do find that interesting. But I’d also like to know about your spiritual life. What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

Hmmm. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
I want to be a faithful steward of God’s grace and also serve my community by being a good steward of God’s creation and helping to protect the local citizens.
With your career, I can definitely see how all of that is coming together. Is there a person from the Bible that you relate to most?

Maybe Martha because I like things to be orderly. I’m a bit of a perfectionist.

You spoken of being a good steward, and that plays into how you share your faith. Often we 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?

Probably self-control.

I wonder if that is a by-product of your martial arts training or if it simply comes naturally to you. But instead of diving into that, let’s talk about the reverse. Is there a fruit of the spirit that is more challenging than the others?

Peace. My dad is ill, and I sometimes I worry about him.

I can understand how that would tempt one to worry. If you could give one message to those reading this interview, what would you tell them?

God loves you. Oh, and I hope you enjoy my story. My partner is in there, too—Chance. He’s … quite a character.

If only everyone knew God loves them, the world would be a different place. Now, before I let you go, I have some just for fun and quick answer questions for you. If you could visit just one place your entire life, where would you go?

I’ve always wanted to go to Banff National Park.

I’ve never been to Canada, but I bet the park is beautiful. If you could choose one talent you don’t already have, what talent would you choose?

Playing a musical instrument. Maybe the piano. 

Dark or Milk Chocolate? Dark.
Beach or Mountains? Mountains.
Sweet Tea or Lemonade? Lemonade

One last question, using only three words can you describe Heidi Glick?

Thoughtful, dedicated, tenacious

Those are great descriptors. I’m sure each trait came in handy when telling your story. I want to thank you for joining us today, Stacey. And readers, if you’ve enjoyed this interview with Stacey Sanders, keep reading. You’ll find out more about her story, her author, and even where you can read a few chapters of Gazing into Darkness for free.

And as always, Stacey and Heidi welcome your comments and questions. Just drop them below, and I’ll let them know you stopped by.

More About Heidi Glick

Heidi Glick writes romantic suspense and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Faith,
Hope, and Love Christian Writers. She has an eye for detail and includes law enforcement particulars in
her stories, grounding the reader in scenes. She’s attended Writers’ Police Academy and the Hancock
County (Ohio) Sheriff Citizen’s Academy to ensure accuracy of story details. Though she grew up in
Southern California, Heidi now considers rural Northwest Ohio her home. Readers can learn more about
Heidi on her Website, https://authorheidiglick.com/

Connect with Heidi:
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Heidi’s Blog: Sleuths and Suspects

More About Gazing into Darkness

Instead of moving closer to his girlfriend, Chance McPherson gets dumped and relocated to
Cincinnati—farther from his dreams and closer to his shameful past. Stacey Sanderson is excited to
finally secure a role in law enforcement, like the rest of her family, especially as an EPA CID agent, where
she can protect God’s creation.
On the job, Stacey’s perfectionism and faith rub Chance the wrong way, while his antics and wisecracks
irritate Stacey. When federal employees who worked an old case with Stacey start dying, Chance
becomes concerned, and not just because Stacey is his partner. Stacey senses a closeness between them
but has vowed not to get involved with men in law enforcement and especially not someone who
doesn’t share her faith.
The anniversary of the case is creeping closer. Time is running out. Can Chance and Stacey stop the
person who is out to kill her before it’s too late?

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