Welcome Stacey Weeks

Welcome Stacey. Where did you get the inspiration for your latest book?

The Sycamore Hill series grew from a collection of short stories I wrote for my readers. At the encouragement of my writing group, I expanded the main characters’ stories and placed them all in the same small town. Book one in the series, The Sycamore Standoff, was inspired by several articles about communities rallying around heritage trees to save them from destruction. I also researched trees and how they grow, communicate, and live in a community. I loved the community connection, and the story grew from there.

That’s interesting. When do you fit writing into your day?

I rise before the children wake and reserve those early hours for the Lord. I spend time in the Word and prayer. I’ve found that when I prioritize the most important things in life, not allowing hobbies or personal interests to shove aside the absolutes to which God has called me, I manage my remaining available time better. The majority of my writing occurs before the household awakes. As a home-schooling mom, my days are spent teaching the children, but I might find a few hours in the afternoon or evening to pick up my latest work-in-progress. I enjoy trading fiction writing with non-fiction. The intensity and emotional investment for each are vastly different, providing a sweet mental break. I am always thinking about my story.

Great to meet a homeschool mom. I homeschooled for many years. What is the genre you write?

I write in contemporary romance and romantic suspense. 

That’s exciting. What is the farthest place from home that you’ve traveled?

We traveled to China for twelve days when we adopted our oldest child. It was a fantastic trip!

How cool! How does your faith and spirituality work in with your writing?

I love how a story can convey profound theological truths in a compelling and applicable way. I love being lost in a character, thinking and feeling as deeply as them, struggling to find God in their broken dreams, and knowing—as the writer—their happy ending is with their Savior.

I can relate. What’s your favorite Bible verse?

1 Corinthians 10:31, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I love this verse because it reminds me that I write for the glory of God. Not fame. Not recognition. Not money. I write for the glory of God’s name. This verse humbles me by reminding me that I must keep God first. In his wisdom, He might see fit to bless me financially, but if not, I receive it as good from His hand. The only part of writing I can control is the quality of the story and the message it communicates. So I focus on that and leave the rest to God. 

That’s a good one. Where can readers connect with you?

StaceyWeeks.com or as writerSWeeks on social media.

What do you plan to work on next?

I’m finishing the Sycamore Hill series. Book two, His Sycamore Sweetheart, is in edits and releases in September. In it, Gloria and Owen navigate the messy (and sometimes hilarious) muddy water of dating in the public eye. I completed the draft of Book three, The Sycamore Slopes, where Emma and Ben attempt to unite the split town before an avalanche of trouble buries them. I’ve outlined book four, One Sycamore Sunday, where the events of a single day change everything for Kim and Jackson. The final book in the series, book five, A Sycamore Secret, is only a seed of a story, so planning it is next on the list.  

It’s been great having you here. Wishing you the best!