Nine Questions with Christian Fiction Author Rachel Hauck

 It's been a whirlwind of a day...took Adam to the airport for his trip to Illinois and got stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on the way home. I could hardly wait to get back so I can share with you a little about the third and final book in my little "Prepare to be wowed this summer" series. 

Clearly I just made that up. 

Today we're talking with Rachel Hauck. Her new book, The Wedding Dress just arrived in my house this week and I can hardly wait to dig in:

Pretty, right? 

So, this is what amazon says about Rachel's new book:

Four brides. One Dress.

A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love.

Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift . . . and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can't she find the perfect dress…or feel certain she should marry Tim?

Then Charlotte discovers a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new-shimmering with pearls and satin, hand-stitched and  timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it? Who welded the lock shut and tucked the dog tags in that little sachet? Who left it in the basement for a ten-year-old girl? And what about the mysterious man in the purple vest who insists the dress had been "redeemed."

Charlotte's search for the gown's history-and its new bride-begins as a distraction from her sputtering love life. But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress. Emily from 1912. Mary Grace from 1939. Hillary from 1968. Each with her own story of promise, pain, and destiny. And each with something unique to share. For woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte's heritage, the power of courage and faith, and the timeless beauty of finding true love.

I'm sold. I am dying to crack this one open!! 

So, let's find out a little about Rachel... 

She read one of my very first drafts of Sweethaven and in so many ways was instrumental in helping get me on course. I've learned so much from her and feel like she is incredibly generous with her knowledge. That's one of my favorite traits. 

So, I asked Rachel a random assortment of nine questions intending to choose FIVE to share with you. But I love them all so what's the harm in a little extra info? 

Here are NINE questions with the fabulous Rachel Hauck: 

1. If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would play you?

RH: Ack, I have no idea! Sandra Bullock! :) 

2. What was something unique about your own wedding?

RH: I chewed gum during the ceremony. A friend tried to take it from me just before I walked down the aisle but I was too nervous to give it up! LOL. We also had a ballet dancer open the ceremony with He Is Exalted.

3. What is something on your bucket list? 

RH: Give away a million dollars at one time. 

4. Is there another genre you'd like to try writing in someday? 

RH: Maybe sci-fi for my husband. He wants me to write Amish in space. 

hahahhaa. That one made me laugh out loud. My husband wants me to kill everyone whenever I get stuck. 

5. What is your guilty pleasure? 

RH: I love sitting in bed at night with my iPhone and just reading Facebook and Twitter posts! 

6.  If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead), who would you choose? Don't say Jesus because he's already there. lol

RH: Solomon, the wisest man to ever live. Queen of Sheba, because she is fascinating. And George Washington. 

7.  If you could be any character in fiction, who would it be?

RH: Not sure I'd want to be a fictional character. Authors make bad things happen to them! 

8. What do you do when you need to relax? 

RH: Believe it or not, exercise. Or maybe chill to a TV show. We don't watch much TV but I like old reruns. 

9. Describe your perfect day. 

RH: Get up, hit the gym, have time with Jesus, eat breakfast, chat with my hubby, sun shining, easy breeze, write, then have dinner with hubby, maybe talk to a few friends or family, hear from my agent or editor.

I love learning about some of my favorite authors and tomorrow I'm inviting everyone back not just for Faith Friday but also for the chance to win all three of these books by all three of the sensational authors who've been guests on my blog this week!

If you don't want to wait, head HERE to pick up Rachel's book for yourself or HERE to read a little more about yet another FABULOUS author...