From the first moment I picked up THE LADY OF THE HAVEN, the vivid and gripping storytelling held me captive. Not one to read fiction, this book proved to be a worthwhile and wonderful exception, because the romance, adventure, intrigues and challenges are all interwoven and influenced by Christian values. It is the compelling story of a young woman left alone who is faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles that are so severe her life and the future of her homeland are in jeopardy. With faith and courage that can only come from God, she pursues her destiny with passion and persistence. Betty Thomason Owens is a gifted author, second to none, who knows how to tell a story that entertains and inspires at the same time. Those who love to read, enjoy a well-told story and want to finish a book with satisfaction and encouragement will not be disappointed.
Born in Seattle, Washington, grew up in West Tennessee and San Diego, California, also lived in Columbia, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky. She presently resides in Louisville, Kentucky.
Graduated from Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky, went to work instead of college, learned everything the hard way. Mostly self-taught and trained, except for a few night classes and several computer courses.
Owens is married to a retired Control Mechanic/Technician who is presently seeking a second career. They have three sons who were homeschooled for 4 years. All three are now married and have given them 4 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 1 granddog.
Activities/Experiences: Owens is a business office manager for a busy architectural millwork company. She is Wife, Mom, Grandma and Writer. She has served as a deaconess at her church for several years, sang in the choir for many years, sang/danced/acted in and helped direct a very popular Christmas play for 9 years. She loves to travel, watch movies, read and spend time with her family. "I'm not really into sports, but do enjoy driving a golf cart."
How she got started writing: "In 1986, I was a busy homeschool teacher and Mom to 3 active young boys. During this time I began to feel a desire to write. I wrote a very short story and gave it to a teacher friend to read. I asked her to tell me if she thought I could write well. She thought I had potential. I was hooked."
A few years later, she had several book-length manuscripts squirreled away, but didn't the confidence to try to get anything published until she received The Lady of the Haven.
"The Lady of the Haven began with a vision that played out in my head like a film clip from a movie. It was so real and so detailed, I decided I had to write it. A black stallion, hot from a hard run, trots up to a rain-swollen river and stops. On his back, lay an injured warrior, barely hanging on. The stallion shies away from the loud, swirling water. He moves slowly forward, blowing air out of his nostrils, sniffing at the water, obviously thirsty. Finally, he lowers his neck and drinks. The warrior loses his grip and slides into the water, where he is immediately taken up by the swift current."
From this beginning, came a story that kept her enthralled until the end. She was constantly wondering what would happen next. At times, her fingers seemed way too slow! "When it ended, I was not satisfied. I could not relax until I began again and another story poured forth."
"A Gathering of Eagles" is the second book with Jael of Rogan as the lead character.
