Howdy y’all and Merry Christmas! Today, I’m posting again for the Christmas in July Blog Party. In honor of this glorious Christmas season, I’ve asked one of the Characters from my book, Coffee Shop Christmas, to join me for an interview. So, let’s get to it!
Ryana Lynn: Hello there! Would you mind introducing yourself to our guests?
Sgt. Piper: Not at all. I’m Sgt. Dan Piper and I serve on the Caudwell, N.C. Police Force. We’re a fair sized department, but our town has a nice small town feel to it. Ryana Lynn: That’s so neat! So, have you always wanted to be a Policeman? Sgt. Piper: Yes and no. Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a Policeman, keeping the good guys safe and arresting the bad guys. My poor younger siblings had to endure so much as I practiced for the day I was old enough to sign up…being handcuffed with my toy handcuffs, the cuffs getting stuck so we couldn’t get them off, being chased around by me on my bike while making a siren sound…yeah, poor kids. Anyway, by the time I was 18, I wondered if maybe God wanted something different for me, if maybe I was supposed to be in the ministry. My parents, siblings and my pastor all helped me pray about what God wanted for my life. I ended up attending a year of Bible College before coming to the conclusion that God didn’t want me to be a preacher, but a faithful witness…to my fellow Policemen. I was accepted into the academy when I was 19 and have been in the Police Force ever since. Ryana Lynn: That is amazing! It’s so important to seek God’s will for our lives first. Now, a fun question. What is your take on the Policeman-donut-coffee thing? Sgt. Piper: Oh brother! Okay, so yes, there are officers who go for this all the way…but I am NOT one of them! I do love coffee, but not the donuts…okay, I’ll eat a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed occasionally, if the hot light is on, but NEVER in uniform. The teasing is bad enough without it being true! Ryana Lynn: Haha, I bet that can be annoying. What is your favorite and least favorite parts of being a Policeman? Sgt. Piper: That first one’s pretty tough…I’d say getting to know my fellow officers is one of my favorite things. Whenever a rookie comes in, I usually get them first, so it’s interesting finding out where they come from, why they joined up and what I can expect out of them in a jam. I work with some good fellows. I also enjoy the opportunity to share my Faith with them. While not everyone is open to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, many of them will listen and I can always count on my sister-in-law, Katherine, to follow up with them if they won’t listen to me anymore. My least favorite part is easy: Losing a brother. My brother-in-law, Bryson, was on our team and passed away after a wreck during a high-speed chase on Christmas Eve. It was so hard on us, especially his wife. They didn’t get to say goodbye. I’ll never understand it, but we’ve gotten to see God work through his story. Losing any of the guys is hard…my heart sinks whenever I hear about a fallen Policeman, even if he isn’t in my unit. It’s a bond we all share, even if we’ve never met…I guess it’s something you can only understand if you’re a part of the team. Ryana Lynn: Wow, I’m sure that is hard. So, if Bryson if your brother-in-law and Katherine is your sister-in-law…how are you kin? Sgt. Piper: Me and Bryson married sisters. My wife Isabelle is the older of the two, which is kinda funny since me and Bryson are the same age. Isabelle is actually a couple years older than me! Bryson used to tease her and call her a cradle-robber ? Ryana Lynn: That’s so funny! Thank you so much for joining us today! God Bless and be safe! Sgt. Piper: Thank you! Well, there you have it! If you would like to read some more Christmasy posts, check these out! July 1, 2018 Author Sarah Holman www.thedestinyofone.com Free: “Distorted Glass” July 2, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: Where Can I Flee? July 3, 2018 Author Faith Blum www.fathblum.wordpress.com, Giveaway: Audiobook redemption code July 4, 2018 Author E. Kaiser Writes http://ekaiserwritesablog.blogspot.com/ Spotlight: new cover July 5, 2018 Author- Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Free: Noelle’s Gift July 6, 2018 Author Ryanna Lynn https://www.lifeofheritage.com/blog Discount: Free shipping for Coffee Shop Christmas July 7, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: The House of Mercy e-book July 8, 2018 Author Sarah Holman www.thedestinyofone.com Discount: Emmeline July 9, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: In the Shadow of Thy Wings Author Kelsey Bryant https://kelseysnotebookblog.blogspot.com/ Discount: Suit and Suitability ebook July 10, 2018 Author Kelsey Bryant https://kelseysnotebookblog.blogspot.com/ Discount: Second Impressions ebook July 11, 2018 Author Rachel Rossano https://www.rachelrossano.com/blog Discount: The King of Anavrea ebook July 12, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Free eBook: Hartly Manor July 13, 2018 Author Kate Willis https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/ Free eBook: Enjoy the Poodle Skirt July 14, 2018 Author Kendra E. Ardnek knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com Vlog and Giveaway: The most romantic fairy tales July 16, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: Out of the Ashes Author Jessica Greyson Blog: http://www.jessicagreyson.com/ July 17, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Discount: The Unexpected Request Free: Choices for Max July 18, 2018 Author Emily Ann Benedict https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/ Discount: Perception, a Vintage Jane Austen Novel July 19, 2018 Author Erika Mathews www.restinglife.com Discount: Promise’s Prayer ebook, Overrun By His Love Free: Gather ‘Round The Fables July 20, 2018 Author Ryana Lynn www.lifeofheritage.com Blog post: character interview. July 21, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Sale: to be announced July 23, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Discount: Journey to Love, Befriending the Beast, The Secret Slipper July 24, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Blog: Special upcoming release announcement July 25, 2018 Author Emily Ann Benedict https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/ Giveaway: The Father Christmas Confessions. July 26, 2018 Author Faith Blum www.faithblum.wordpress.com Blog: Special upcoming release announcement and book sale July 27, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: A Time of Grace: The Complete Series Blog: Spotlight on new book July 28, 2018 Author Abigayle Claire https://theleft-handedtypist.blogspot.com Giveaway and discount: Andora’s Folly July 30, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks July 31, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Giveaway and new release: “Finding Christmas Joy” And don't forget to enter our Christmas giveaway! 
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