Virtual Book Tour: But Now I See by Ross Phillips #religion #history #nonfiction #rabtbooktours #interview @RABTBookTours

Religion / History

Date Published: April 12, 2023

Publisher: Clay Bridges Press

 

 

Following the tumultuous course of American history in the mid-nineteenth century, here is the story of Nathan Butterfield-a preacher's son whose faith in God is all but destroyed as he experiences the loss of loved ones and friends and witnesses his country being torn apart by the brutal realities of slavery. As the nation descends into a bloody civil war, Nathan is drawn into the conflict and further embittered and traumatized by the savagery that surrounds him, though several people try to help him see that a gracious and loving God is still to be found. Only through a life-changing battlefield experience does Nathan finally see the staggering depth and beauty of God's amazing grace.

 

Interview

Can you tell us a little about the process of getting this book published? How did you come up with the idea and how did you start?

 A friend recommended Lucid Books as a publishing company. I submitted a full manuscript, based on a short story I wrote some years ago, and Lucid helped me from there.

 

What surprised you most about getting your book published?

   I was surprised that I got the book published on my first try, and that little editing was needed.

 

Tell us a little about what you do when you aren’t writing

 I love being outdoors, I like watching movies, spending time with friends, and traveling.  I am a full-time psychotherapist.

As a published author, what would you say was the most pivotal point of your writing life?

 The pivotal point for me was the actual decision to try to get the book published.

 

Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that is?

 My best ideas come from the Bible and my own faith journey.  My faith is the most important part of who I am.

What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?

 I haven't received any tough criticism yet!

 

What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?

 My best writing accomplishment so far is getting my first book published.

 

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

  I have three story lines ready to go, two from other short stories I have written.  I will soon start writing one of them.

 

About the Author                                                                   

Ross Phillips is a practicing behavioral health therapist with a significant interest in trauma recovery. He is a history lover and was a Civil War reenacted for nearly fifteen years. He sees his relationship with God as by far the most important part of who he is, and he is constantly amazed by God's grace. Phillips lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his cat Jasper, whom he loves, and a small statue of a friendly beaver named Bob, that he kind of likes.

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