tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post2759911062848971843..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: CWD Member Interview: Willow Banks/Elizabeth ChapmanJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45607311107240619872020-06-05T14:59:53.623+10:002020-06-05T14:59:53.623+10:00Great to meet you and learn a little more about yo...Great to meet you and learn a little more about your writing journey, Elizabeth. I love your pseudonym, by the way. Willow was one of my fav childhood movies too. And my aunt married a Banks, so I have a few Banks family members scattered across Australia. Not sure there is any relation, though. :)N. R. Eccles-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245121835413375674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25166629639097744122020-06-04T17:42:02.153+10:002020-06-04T17:42:02.153+10:00So lovely to read this, Elizabeth, and I really li...So lovely to read this, Elizabeth, and I really like your photo! I love it that we share a strong desire for girls and women to be encouraged. Looking forward to seeing how God unfolds His purposes for you and for Elephant House over the months and years ahead. Praying He shows you the 'just right' balance as you juggle work, writing and mothering. Enjoy the journey!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405771335211771445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52610425625925311492020-06-04T16:09:03.428+10:002020-06-04T16:09:03.428+10:00Hi Elizabeth, from a fellow South Aussie author. I...Hi Elizabeth, from a fellow South Aussie author. I think I was in the Intro to Christian Ministry class with you at Tabor last year :) It's great to read about your writing projects, publishing and family. I wish you joy with each of them. And like Jenny's comment above, I found some of my greatest writing moments with newborns too, so I hope it'll be the same for you. I wish you all the best with the MDiv too. The Covid-19 developments have thrown some curve balls in my study path. It's surely a strange 2020! Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75685320781808656842020-06-04T13:26:47.609+10:002020-06-04T13:26:47.609+10:00Love this interview. And Elizabeth, you are truly ...Love this interview. And Elizabeth, you are truly inspirational. I love that you are continuing to use the gifts God has given you. After reading your other works, I can't wait to read The Watson Women. I know God will give you the time you need to write. Incidentally, I wrote the first draft of most of my novels while my children were between the ages of newborn and 8 years. Having children added more depth to my work rather than taking away from it and sometimes God can direct our creative minds even better when we feel 'out of control' or tired. Writing becomes our worship and God can use it to restore our souls. May His face shine upon you and your family!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81264316854205295382020-06-04T10:34:30.757+10:002020-06-04T10:34:30.757+10:00Thanks for a great interview, Elizabeth. Wonder Wo...Thanks for a great interview, Elizabeth. Wonder Woman Willow, juggling all those challenges and changes! You'll do it, I'm sure, especially with such a supportive spouse. I've also been watching developments at Elephant House Press over the last year or two with delight. Curiously, my grandmother was a Watson from a strong Christian family whose evangelical and other pursuits were remarkably influential in various spheres of life. I praise God for their faith-filled legacy. Blessings to you and yours. Mazzy Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945841786696357456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73559788045458390872020-06-04T10:33:34.171+10:002020-06-04T10:33:34.171+10:00Good to read of your interesting journey, Elizabet...Good to read of your interesting journey, Elizabeth. and to hear where you hope you head in the future as you follow God's call on your life. So glad you have those support people around you, but with all that's going on for you right now, I have to say a comment my lovely 'soul friend' Joy used to say often to me often has come to mind--'Be kind to yourself'! God bless you and your little family.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.com