Author: Raquel Byrnes
Located in: Menifee, CA
Submitted: June 10, 2011
Tell us a little about yourself. I live in Southern, California with my husband of sixteen years and our six children. I love to write inspirational romance and consider it a wonderful way to minister to others.
What was your motivation behind this project? I like to write about grace. We are flawed, fallen people, and yet we are mightily loved beyond all reason. Its so important for people to know that they dont have to be perfect to be a Christian. God meets us where were at and goes from there.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? That we have a God of second chances and grace. You do not have to be perfect to have a relationship with Him. He hurts with us, loves us, and longs for us to walk with Him despite mistakes weve made in the past.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? I learned so much about how patient God is with me and how abundant His love is.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I'm a huge old school mystery lover. Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammet. I'm also a fan of Jane Austen.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I wrote Purple Knot, not only as a suspenseful romance, but as a testament to the power of hope and the abundant grace available to us even in our darkest moments.
