Main Character Monday Interview with Henry Mullins
Welcome to this week’s Main Character Monday Interview with Henry Mullins. Henry comes to us from A Homecoming in Shady Springs, the second in the Shady Springs series by Sarah Anne Crouch. A Homecoming in Shady Springs is a March 2025 release from Scrivenings Press. I’ll share more about the book and its author after today’s interview. First, let’s meet Henry Mills. Henry, take a moment and tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a college freshman at Halloway University, but I grew up three hours away in Shady Springs, Arkansas. It’s my first time being this far away from home, so I’m pretty nervous.
That first time away from home can be a little nerve-racking. Tell me something about you that readers may find surprising?
I never learned how to ride a bike. It doesn’t actually come up as much as you’d think, so it hasn’t really held me back, but people are always surprised when I tell them.
I learned as a child, but it is a skill I’ve not really used as an adult. So, I’m pretty sure you’re right that you life hasn’t been negatively impacted by the lack. If you could solve one world problem, which one would you solve?
No more wars. Looking at pictures in the newspaper is sobering and makes me feel so sad and helpless.
I think a lot of us probably feel the same way. The New Testament tells of Mary and Martha. Two sisters who react to a visit from Jesus in very different ways. Mary chooses to spend time with Him, while Martha chooses to take care of the physical needs. Are you more Mary or Martha?
Mary. I’m not as good at remembering to help out with chores. But wouldn’t that be so cool to get a visit from Jesus?
I can only imagine how that must have felt for Mary and Martha or the rest of the people of Jesus’s time. ”Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” James 1:27 – Do you think living out this verse would make a difference in your life? How?
All the widows I know from church back home are wonderful ladies. They always have a lot of wisdom to share. Spending more time with them would help anyone be a better person.
I love that take on the question. I agree. There is often a lot of wisdom there we overlook in our youth or busy-ness or distractions. Is there a verse of scripture that holds great meaning in your life?
I love John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.“
I’ve been told it’s a little cliché, but it was the first Bible verse I memorized when I started going to church, and it packs a real punch.
There’s nothing wrong with one of the most well-known verses being a favorite, especially if it still carries that weight for you. With the great truth in it, we could all stand for it to be a little weightier in our lives. If you could leave readers with one message, what would it be?
God loves you no matter what you’ve done. That unconditional love hits me every time I think about it—I think I’m still getting used to it after being a Christian for a few years now.
Great message, and it does fit nicely with your favorite verse. Now, before we get to more about Sarah and your story, I’d like to ask some just for fun questions. Nothing hard. Just quick answers that give us a peek into Henry Mullins. If you could buy one thing, without worrying about the cost, what would you buy?
A really nice camera. I always had to steal—I mean, borrow—one from the school yearbook or newspaper in high school.
That begs another question, but I said quick and easy. So, we will have to table that inquiry for another day What one hobby would you keep if you had to give up all other hobbies?
Photography (although I think that might be obvious now, haha)
Apples or Pears? Pears (We used to eat them from a can growing up, and I always loved them.)
Indoors or Outside? Outside
Reading or Writing? Reading
And our final question. Using only three words, can you describe Sarah Anne Crouch?
Messy but blessed
I have to say, your answer made me smile. I can relate to those words more than I want to. (At least the messy part. Who doesn’t want to feel blessed?) Thank you, Henry, for joining us today.
Readers, before we end this Main Character Monday interview with Henry Mullins, let’s take a minute to meet the author, Sarah Anne Crouch.
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More About A Homecoming in Shady Springs
Catherine and Henry Mullins never thought they’d see each other again after their traumatic separation, but the engagement of their only daughter forces them together. As they spend time focusing on the wedding, Catherine realizes how much she still loves Henry. But is it too late for one more chance?
Over two decades earlier, Henry meets Cate on the campus of Halloway University. Although Cate makes it abundantly clear she isn’t interested in a romantic relationship, Henry can’t seem to resist her. Can he convince her to give him a shot? And will their love survive tragedy?
Follow Henry and Catherine as they journey through love over the years and discover that life is better with someone by your side.
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