Inside Out Graphic Design: Author Interview: Faith Potts {12 Days of Christmas}

Today, Christmas Eve, is our last author interview! For our interviewee today we have the hostess of the 12 Days of Christmas blog party herself, Faith Potts! Faith released her first Christmas book, Behold, this month.

About Faith:

Saved by God's grace, Faith Potts is a teenage writer and homeschool graduate, living with her family and beloved yellow labs in the North Carolina mountains. When she’s not weaving stories, consuming large amounts of coffee, reading stacks of books, or studying American Sign Language, she can be found laughing harder than is healthy, daydreaming, and—of course—blowing dandelions.

Website: https://faithpottsauthor.weebly.com/

Blog: http://fireflysstoryspace.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/faithpottsauthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/FaithPotts

What inspired you to write a Christmas story?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved Christmas stories and what they represent. This is my favorite time of year, and I adore seeing that displayed in words. No matter the plot, trope, genre, or particular themes, I’ve loved nearly every Christmas story I’ve read—and they say writers write what they want to read. ;)

What inspired you to write Behold?

Being a short story collection, I wrote the stories inside Behold at different times and was motivated in various ways. Most of the stories were inspired by images, random thoughts, or Christmas miracles. And one of the stories, being a continuation of one of my other published works, was inspired by readers of that novella requesting more.

A collection of short stories honoring the birth of the Savior

From two siblings caught up in the harrowing days of World War II to separated foster children in the US…

From a memorable road trip across the Southeast to the reunion of a war-torn family...

You’ll be swept into the Christmas spirit with the endearing stories tucked inside these pages. The storylines range from family to romance to the bond of community, with settings scattered across America and beyond.

Behold the beauty of the Savior’s birth with this gathering of stories that warm the soul and bless the heart.

What aspect of Christmas is your favorite to write about?

The hope, the love, the joy. Except for the occasional Scrooge, people are so much more generous, loving, and hopeful during the Christmas season. To me, it’s a peek into what the world would be like if we all truly appreciated the Savior who died for us and sought to faithfully serve Him—all year round.

Did you write your Christmas book during the Christmas season, or all year round?

Behold is a collection of short stories, most of which were written during the Christmas season. One of the stories, however, was written during this past summer/fall. Getting into a snowy mood while it was nearly 80 degrees was tricky. ;)

What is one aspect in your book that you have a personal connection with?

As I already said, I love Christmastime and everything that comes along with the season. Several characters throughout Behold are journeying home for the holidays. Whether it’s a literal jaunt or a passage they don’t even realize they’re on at the time, the search to find where you truly belong at this time of year is special to me.

What is one thing that you want all your readers to get out of your Christmas book?

To remember to behold. I doesn’t really matter if you don’t get the gift you think you just have to have, if you don’t sip hot cocoa or take a sleigh ride or have a white Christmas, if your tree isn’t perfect or your family photo looks like it should belong in a “caption this” contest. What matters at Christmas—and the rest of the year—is that we remember to stay in awe of the One who created us and withholds no good gift from those who love Him.