Interview With Author Judith Perrine Armour

 

1.      What inspired you to write this book? This book is a prophetic book that needed to be written. I am 78 years old, and I was told that it would be a sin of omission if the messages it contains were never revealed.  

2.      What is the book about and who was it written for? The book is a chronicle of my life as an active contemplative who hears the voice of God and is gifted with the gifts of healing, prophecy, and miracles. The central theme is based on the prophetic words of the prophet Joel, which Scripture reads: That a time will come when God will pour out his Spirit upon all humanity. “Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old will dream dreams, and your young people will see visions.” I believe that God is preparing us for that time.  

3.      What do you hope the reader will get out of this book? Hopefully, this book will be thought provoking and an awakening to all that is possible with a belief in God who dwells with us through time and space.  

4.      How did you decide on the title and cover design? The book’s title reflects the central prophetic message. The book cover was designed by the publisher’s designer. He or she must have read the book and understood its message. It is perfect!  

5.      What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run? Follow your heart!  Don’t put off for tomorrow what needs to be done today. Life is short! Find a good and reputable publisher.  Working with Covenant Publishers was a true delight.  

6.      What trends do you see in the book world —where do you see that the book publishing industry is heading? The book industry is massive. I have 10 friends who have recently published books, it seems to be the thing to do after retiring from successful careers.  The publishing industry is growing, as are the number of agents who want to promote your book. I found it easy to navigate when the publisher mysteriously showed up in my email, the day after I finished writing the book. I found it to be providential.  Self promoting the book is difficult for me since I am 78 years old and handicapped. Also, as a former scientist, I am use to talking about math and molecules and not exactly verbose.  

7.      Were there experiences in you personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? As a successful research chemist, I have written several published journal articles on my research on PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) as an environmental pollutant. I also worked closely with various government agencies and international entities in educating them on the science of PCBs through my writings.  Later, as a Genetics Health Educator, I wrote a curriculum for teaching Genetics for nursing students. As founder of the Open Door Ministry for the homeless and as an active director, I was always writing communications to social agencies.  In academia, I spent most of my time in some form of communication.  

8.      How would you describe your writing style?  Which writer or books is your writing style similar to? My writing style is that of a scientist, succinct, and comprehensive. While my book is a book on spirituality, it is not bogged down in theology. I wrote it to appeal to young adults, the casual reader, or spiritual book groups.  While I am a voracious reader of every genre, I find it hard to think of any writer that I identify with. I loved the writings of Richard Rohr and Thomas Merton, but they are beautiful writers. I read the writings of many mystics but they were written in different centuries and take a lot of reflection to absorb the meanings. Not my style!  

9.      What challenges did you overcome while writing this book? Oh my, at my advanced age, technology is out-pacing my knowledge. Unbeknownst to me, my computer was dying and the numbering of the editors lines were skewed by my computer. When I figured out the problem, the computer fried itself with a built in fail safe. I purchased a new computer with two hard-drives and an unrecognizable format. When I had figured out the new system, my FIOS went out for a week and a half. I was left in a black hole for communication. Mine was the only switch in the neighborhood that was bad.  I wrote this book in 40 days, and it took me as long to get through the edits.  

10.  If people could read or buy a book this month, why should it be yours? This book reflects the words of God. It can change how you look at life in this time of societal unrest. It can be both healing and thought provoking.  

      About The Author: Judith Perrine Armour is retired from academia. She received her degree in Chemistry from Rutgers University NCAS. While employed by the Food and Drug Administration in Washington, DC, she authored several scientific journal articles on her research on PCBs as environmental pollutants, leading to new government and international regulations for continuing use and casual discard.  While employed at the Medical College of Ohio, she wrote a curriculum for teaching genetics to nursing students.  She is founder of the Open Door Ministry for the homeless in Toledo, Ohio. 

 

Judith has served in the Catholic Church for over forty years taking on roles in healing ministries, spiritual direction, evangelization initiatives, Interfaith dialogue, retreat direction, and synod discussions.  She is married for fifty-six years, the mother of four children, and grandmother to eight grandchildren. She resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The website created by Covenant Publishing  is: http://covenantbooks.com/books/?book=in-the-covenant-of-the-ark.

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