I’ve enjoyed getting to know author Elisa Mayo and am always excited to read first novels by authors! Let Me Fly has received some fabulous reviews already. Be sure to check them out.
From the back cover:
Celia Martin has the world at her door as she wrestles with the most important decision of her life. It is one that will set her feet onto a path from which there is no return. As she stands on the threshold of choosing her way, she faces the question every person wrestles with at some point in h
er life–which way is the right way? Let Me Fly takes the reader through the joys, heartaches, and victories of discovering God’s chosen path. This memorable story is filled with unforgettable characters that mold Celia and support the budding woman as she learns the hard lesson of where the path of the world leads. Will Celia marry the dark, handsome Vince and travel the world with a man claiming a never-ending love? Or will she wait for a different kind of security? Will her dream of happiness be crushed by an adulterous affair?
Mary’s thoughts
Let Me Fly has an old-fashioned pace to it that one can just sink into, following its heartbeat to the conclusion. I loved the theme: small town-turned big city girl searching for fulfillment only to realize that the path to true happiness isn’t always lined by ivory towers.
A loss in Celia’s past is a haunting one which continues to affect her and her relationships. I cringed for her at several turns in the book, relating to her inner doubts and struggles, and wondering how it could all come out right. Yet it does, in and around the picturesque community of Clear Creek, Celia’s home town. Author Elisa Mayo has put together a heart-warming cast of characters and a storyline with several surprises!
A brief interview with Elisa Mayo:
Welcome to Home-steeped Hope, Elisa, and thank you for sharing your book here with me and my friends.
How did Let Me Fly come to life for you? I’m curious if it was influenced at all by your own life and circumstances. For instance, are you a small town girl at heart? The country scenes in your book were very authentic, I enjoyed them.
Let Me Fly was a story the Lord laid on my heart years ago. I toyed with the idea, leaving it idle on my computer, until I finally accepted the Lord’s call on my life and finished the book. In some ways, the book has parts of me in it. But, it also has parts of other people–both real and imagined. 
For some time I struggled with the world’s success and where I fit in the picture. Finally, I realized I didn’t. As a child of God, I could not pursue the world’s definition of success and the Lord’s perfect will. What I discovered was by following the Lord’s will for my life, I AM successful.
I was born and raised in a rural town. I thought at times I wanted to escape from the country and wrestle with the big city. In those dreams, I think mainly I was running from problems in my life. When, I finally handed those problems to the Lord, He showed me who I was and works everyday to remind me–I am His. That is where true contentment comes from. Now, if I can hold on to that for more than just a moment! (smile)
Great answer, Elisa. Especially the part about how the world’s definition of success vies with God’s. What is your hope for the readers of Let Me Fly?
My hope is the Lord uses the book to reach those He had in mind when I wrote it. Even if that was only me. I have had some responses from the book that touched me deep in my soul and even if I know Let Me Fly isn’t my best work yet, I know that there was a purpose. The Lord has a plan and already there have been many women say, “Wow, I always wondered if anyone else wrestled with that”. That’s when I realize that the entire process has been well worth it. Just for us to know that we have a kinship, beneath all of our imperfections, we have all been called for a greater purpose. I hope readers discover that nugget of knowledge.
That sympathetic unity is so important, especially as we share with others how God has been there for us, growing us through our own particular heartaches.
Have you a favorite scripture to share, or any parting words of wisdom for us busy moms, about keeping our priorities close to heart and home?
One of my favorite verses is, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” So often we worry and struggle in anxiety, thinking the Lord isn’t working in our life, causing our hearts to be sick and sad. If in those times we would only put our hope in Him and His plans (those that we can’t see) our roots would grow deep and strong, able to hold us through the hard times and pull a deep knowing faith to the surface of our lives.
Also, hug your children and let them know they were created by an awesome God–so what does that make them? And love your husband–often, we neglect them and it is to our own detriment, their love and support is God’s blessing to us. Keep it alive!
Excellent advice, to keep our hope in Him and His plans, and trust Him to unfold them as we walk in His ways.
Thank you again, Elisa, and may God bless the next novel He lays on your heart!
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Sounds like a wonderful book. I may have to look into getting it at the library.
Yep, hound those librarians to stock the book!
I have read the book and I would highly reccommend it. It catches your attention and you just want to keep reading. I am so looking forward to her next work.
Thanks, Rosemary! It’s always good to have others seconding the recommendations!