Inspirational romantic suspense writer, Carol Ann Erhardt, touches the hearts and emotions of her readers. Fans categorize her books as emotional, suspenseful and inspirational.
Carol Ann spent her early writing years working at a corporate job and writing late at night. Her first novels, contemporary romantic suspense, sold well, but she didn’t feel fulfilled—in fact, felt as if she’d compromised on what her heart wanted to write. Her third novel, JOSHUA’S HOPE, is an inspirational romantic suspense novel. This is the genre where she feels comfortable. Now she writes each and every day hoping to bring messages of hope, happiness, and inspiration to those who read her novels. She adds a level of suspense to her writing as well because she says it just finds its way into her plotting. She gives the glory to God for blessing her with the love and talent to write.
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Hi!
Some people want to know just the basics about the writer. Others are interested in knowing more about the real me, the everyday person who does all the same things you do…like cleaning the bathroom, doing laundry, grocery shopping…
That’s me. I’m lucky enough to not have to pursue a day job which allows me to have a fairly flexible schedule, but my calendar is always full. I cannot sit and watch television without “doing” something. I find that writing and watching a movie just doesn’t work…but I can crochet and watch movies. So now my television time is a productive ministry. I crochet prayer shawls, chemo hats, lap robes and more for my church. These items are taken to those who are having a difficult time, in the hospital, moving, having a baby, undergoing cancer treatment, surgery… The list goes on.
Every morning when I get up, I head outside to feed twelve feral cats. We do not live in the country, but in a close subdivision and these cats are the result of someone abandoning a pet. Our next-door neighbor was caring for a litter of kittens that a feral cat had chosen to birth in his backyard. But one day he put his house up for sale and moved away leaving these now adult cats to fend for themselves. Unknown to me, my husband was buying cat food, storing it in a trash can outside and carrying food to the vacant house and leaving it for these animals during the long, cold winter months.
In the spring, the house sold and workmen began swarming the home with their electric tools. The cats migrated to our yard and one morning we discovered kittens in our woodpile under the deck. As the weather warmed, cats began to arrive leading litters of kittens…17 in all!!! Desperate for a solution I contacted Pet Promise and was accepted into their City Kitty program where we would trap the cats and then transport them to a clinic for free neutering/spaying and rabies shots. In exchange for the service, we agreed to provide shelter, food and water for the duration of their lives (which is expected to be very short for feral cats).
We now have twelve to care for, although two of them only show up once every week or so. Ten of them remain close in our back yard where they are safe. We spend about $60 a month to feed these animals. My husband built a shelter for them and we line it with blankets to keep them warm in the winter. The wooden shelter is lined with insulated foam to protect against the harsh weather. Many of these cats will allow us to pet them, but they run whenever anyone else gets near. Sure they are a nuisance to flower gardens, but these poor animals didn’t ask to be abandoned and they must find a way to survive outdoors in all kinds of weather. We love them and nurture them as we know God led them to us to care for.
My plea is for everyone who has a pet to have it spayed or neutered. This is so very important to prevent the problem our country has with seeing so many feral cats. Otherwise, they will continue to have litters and litters of kittens who will grow up and have litters and litters of kittens… It’s a vicious circle. If you have a heart to help with the wonderful program that helped me, please donate to Pet Promise.
