Goddess Game Blog Tour

 

Goddess Game 

by Sheila Lee Brown

What if you always knew the safest path—until suddenly, you didn’t?

Bethany Hart has spent her life using a secret superpower: the ability to see possible futures and choose the least risky path through any social situation. For decades, she’s avoided conflict, surprises, and heartbreak, crafting a quiet, predictable life.

But when a chance encounter with a charming stranger at the grocery store causes her ability to glitch—offering her a glimpse of a perfect future before vanishing entirely—Bethany is left navigating life without her supernatural safety net. As awkward mishaps mount and long-buried emotions resurface, she begins to wonder: has her gift been protecting her, or holding her back?

With the support of her best friend Jenna, her unexpectedly wise ex-husband Caleb, and a mysterious spiritual guide named Fiona, Bethany embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She soon realizes that true strength isn’t found in controlling every outcome—it’s in having the courage to embrace uncertainty.

A heartwarming contemporary fantasy about taking risks, facing fears, and opening your heart to life’s infinite possibilities—even when you have no idea what comes next.

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223556412-goddess-game

 

Author Interview:

 

Which was the hardest character to write? The easiest?

In Goddess Game, Fiona was the hardest character to write. I had to maintain a balance of her not violating Bethany’s freewill. She was there for guidance but not in a way that doesn’t allow Bethany to gain the knowledge she needs.

 

In your book you make a reference to a series of dreams. How did you come up with this idea?

In my book Goddess Game, there are a series of dreams that Bethany has that indicate her progress. These were based loosely on recurring dreams that I have had in my life. I have had times when I was lucid in those dreams and tried to control it and things just got worse later on. I also had an experience similar to the last major dream that she had. I just hope I captured it in a way that is as impactful for the reader as it was for me.

 

Where do you get inspiration for your stories?

My ideas come from a variety of places. Sometimes they are inspired by dreams. Life is so random and varied that often an experience or observation will begin germinating the beginnings of a story. I know I’m onto something when my brain goes, “Oh, that’s fun!” That doesn’t mean that the idea has to be light or silly. For me, it means the exploration of that idea is stretching my creativity in some way.

 

What advice would you give budding writers?

Make sure you take the time to learn the business around writing so you can make the best choices and save yourself a lot of time and headaches. Just know it takes time.

 

Do you ever get writer’s block? What helps you overcome it?

I had a “Write on Purpose” coach for about a year. We didn’t talk about the craft of writing. It was more of an exploration of why I wanted to write and getting so clear about it that I will push through anything to continue. For me, writer’s block usually means I don’t know something or have the tools for the current challenge I’m facing. So, I find the tools or research or read or free write – whatever seems to be the best fit, but taking action is key.

 

Any hobbies? or Name a quirky thing you like to do.

I enjoy making things. Currently, I make soap, my own deodorant, notebooks, sublimated items, bowl cozies, backpacks, etc.

 

Any hobbies? or Name a quirky thing you like to do.

I enjoy making things. Currently, I make soap, my own deodorant, notebooks, sublimated items, bowl cozies, backpacks, etc.

 

In today’s tech savvy world, most writers use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper?

I’m a doodler. I don’t write out parts of my stories on paper, but I love a good brainstorming session with pen and paper. It can become a lovely collage of written ideas scribbled with arrows criss-crossing here and there as well as weird cartoons.

 

If there is one thing you want readers to remember about you, what would it be?

I want everyone to experience the joy of who they are.

 

 

Author bio:

Sheila Lee Brown is a writer, artist, and generally very curious person. She spent her childhood playing outdoors in the woods surrounding her home and making up stories with her three siblings. She has tried several careers including teaching high school and becoming a Park Ranger. Sheila currently lives with her husband and their dog and enjoys writing, reading, drawing silly cartoons, and always learning and growing.

 

Website: http://www.tz-books.com.

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