About the Book

Book: Gypsy for God

Author: Yvonne M Morgan

Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Release Date: June 11, 2023

An Unexpected Purpose for Life

Kathleen is a middle-aged woman who loses her job, which leaves her doubting herself and fearing the future. This event sends her on a journey to find purpose and meaning in her life. She flourishes in a new career as a travel agent, but fear and doubt keep her from experiencing all life has to offer. Finally, an unexpected encounter changes everything as God begins to reveal His plans to Kathleen. Each new country she visits brings her closer to finding her real purpose. This story offers hope for readers seeking meaning in their lives regardless of their situation or age.

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About the Author

As an award-winning author and blogger, I enjoy writing stories that deepen our relationship with God. My passions include prayer, travel, and mission work.

I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. My names include wife, mom, grandmother, and child of God. I learned to trust the Lord in all circumstances, even after the death of my son many years ago. Throughout the years, God’s calling led me down many paths, like starting a charity for orphans in other countries and becoming a writer.

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How I Started Writing

My writing career started differently than most. I never expected to write professionally. After many years of short-term mission work, I felt God nudging me to write stories from the mission field. I laughed because I thought I was too old and I was not a writer. The nudge would not go away. So, I asked God to speak through my husband if this was really Him and not my imagination. I told none of this to my husband. About a month later, Bill and I sat watching TV, and he looked over at me and asked how my book was coming along? I cried, and he asked what was happening and I told Bill the story, and he responded, “I guess you’re writing a book.”

I wrote my first book called Turning Mountains into Molehills. The book is a memoir of my experiences during those mission trips. I soon learned that there is a lot more than just putting the words on the pages. The hardest part came with the editing process, something I had not expected. As I reread my words over and over, I wanted to give up because it sounded dreadful. But I kept plugging away at the manuscript until it felt ready to submit to a publisher.

My book, Gypsy for God, came about for several reasons. I love to travel and I wanted to try writing a fiction novel, so I thought it would be fun to combine those two items. And since I did not start my writing career until I was in my fifties, I also wanted to show others it is never too late to try something new and we are never too old to be used by God to accomplish His purposes.

This book offers hope to those readers seeking a godly purpose for their lives. A Gypsy for God shows how anyone can transform their lives and their world regardless of their situation or age. We are never too old or too for God to do incredible things for us and through us. And, in these days of increasing turmoil, I think hope is one of our most important messages we can share with the world. Writing took me on an incredible journey and I hope it does not end soon.

My Interview

What inspired you to start writing?

How I started writing is a funny story. A writing career was not something I planned to do. I never expected to write professionally. After many years of short-term mission work, I felt God nudging me to write stories from the mission field. I laughed because I thought I was too old, and I was not a writer. The nudge would not go away. So, I asked God to speak through my husband if this was really Him and not my imagination. I told none of this to my husband. About a month later, Bill and I sat watching TV, and he looked over at me and asked how my book was coming along? I cried, and he asked what was happening and I told Bill the story, and he responded, “I guess you’re writing a book.”

What advice would you give a new writer or someone just starting out?

I would tell a new write to not let the process keep you from writing. Get the words down on paper and then go from there. No one starts out as a skilled writer; we might have a great story, but it will need work to make it into the marketplace. The editors and publishers are there to help you polish the story, so trust them with their recommendations. But most of all, develop a thick skin. It helps to learn that no one is attacking you personally. They just want to help you become the best writer possible.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

So far, I have seven books written with six of them published. It is hard to pick a favorite because they come from different genre. I think I like my newest Gypsy for God, because it challenged me so much. This is the first adult fiction book. Going from non-fiction writing to fiction opened a whole new world for me and I think it helped me improve my writing skills.

Tell us about your first published book. What was the journey like?

My first book is a memoir that tells the tales from my years of short-term mission trips. It is called “Turning Mountains into Molehills.” I knew nothing about the publishing world, so the journey was challenging. So I expected to write the book and be done. I never thought about the editing process and about the effort needed to find a publisher. Through prayer, I put the process in God’s hands and attended my first local writer’s conference. I pitched the book to a small, local publisher, and they liked it. They requested a full manuscript, and that is when the real fun began. One editor asked me if English was my first language. I cried and wanted to give up. But I kept at it and they finally published it in 217.

What do you hope your readers take away from this book?

The story offers hope to those readers seeking a godly purpose for their lives. A Gypsy for God shows how anyone can transform their lives and their world regardless of their situation or age. We are never too old or too for God to do incredible things for us and through us. And, in these days of increasing turmoil, I think hope is one of our most important messages that we can share with the world.