Between the Lines With Terry and Philip

My favorite aspect of podcasting is getting to know so many amazing, creative authors. When I started Between the Lines, I was encouraged by my publisher to stick with contemporary works because that’s typically what I write—more specifically, Southern fiction.

As authors responded to my invitation to be interviewed on Between the Lines, their compelling storylines, whether futuristic, historical, written for middle school children, or little ones, opened my eyes to the diversity of choices available for readers of any genre or age. And December’s recap is a proof of that. Terry Overton writes both middle school and contemporary fiction, although our interview was focused on her middle school series.

Philip Martin is an inspiration. He didn’t write his first book until after he turned 70, and he has quite the story to share. If you’re a dog lover (as I am) you’ll want to also check out the video of our interview so you can meet his beautiful Tibetan Terrier Tashi.

Read more about both authors below.

It was a pleasure to meet author Terry Overton and discuss her newest release The Journey, Book 5 in her Underground Book Readers Series. Along with this middle grade series, she also has the well-received series The Newton Chronicles as well as contemporary Christian novels and devotionals. You can connect with her via her website.

Terry Overton is a retired university professor of educational and school psychology. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her professional experience includes teaching public school, teaching at the university level, and being a college dean. She has two children and six grandchildren. Her writing and publication experiences include textbook and journal articles in the fields of special education and school psychology. She seeks to answer God’s call to share the good news and grow the church by writing Christian books and devotionals. Her book Both Sides of the Border is a Firebird Book Award winner in the categories of Cross-Genre, Socio-Political Fiction, and Women’s Fiction. She and her husband live in the southern tip of Texas where they enjoy semi-tropical weather, playing golf, and spending time with their friends and family.

Are you looking for a unique tale of adventure for your child that also teaches leadership skills? Does your child love dogs? Then look no further. Philip Martin’s Tales from Tibet is here. With beautifully drawn illustrations combined with his vast experience in leadership, this book will quickly become a favorite of your child’s while teaching the skills we all need to hone.

Meet Sashi (inspired by Philip’s late Tibetan terrier) and Tashi (the newest addition to his home) on an adventure as they travel back to their roots. Each stop along the way gives the reader an important lesson in life skills while delighting and educating.

Learn more about Philip at his website, follow him on Facebook, and/or follow The Tashi Chronicles Facebook page.

Philip Martin is an Executive Coach and Management Consultant. He and his wife, Donna, live in Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Virginia, with Tashi, their three-year-old Tibetan Terrier. He has been an ardent student of Leadership for the past five decades and was exposed to many of these principles at an early age when he was in prep school at Battle Ground Academy and during his years in the Boy Scouts. These served as the foundation for Tails from Tibet. He and Donna are active in Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn. Philip has a passion for American History, especially the period of the Civil War. His hobbies include politics, country music, travel, and spending quality time with Donna and Tashi.