Linda Brooks Davis

Welcome, everyone!

Penny N Haavig joins our circle to tell us about her life and writing endeavors. I’m tickled to introduce this rare individual.

Penny N Haavig is offering a complimentary copy of Laugh, Clown, Laugh or Oddballs Matter (when it’s released) to someone who shares in the conversation. So join us below, friend.

Penny N Haavig’s Past & Present

I’m a retired preschool teacher with roots in New York. I’ve clowned around as Dancing Dot, the caring clown, at area senior living facilities and am now an independently published author.

I currently live with my husband, Tom, in rural Minnesota. I volunteer at Love in The Name of Christ, a nonprofit organization helping those needing physical, relational and spiritual assistance, and at Alomere hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota.

My grandparents and mother entertained on the vaudeville stage. My own passion for the theater came to life in January 2020 when I had a small part in Virgil Wins the Lottery.

I love animals and enjoy daily care for my horse, Kammy.

Penny N. Haavig

Books by Penny N. Haavig

Laugh Clown Laugh by Penny N Haavig

Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. You’re rod of protection and staff of guidance comfort me. Psalm 23: 4

This historical novel is based on a true story about my mother. It’s available on Amazon.

It opens in Brooklyn, New York in the 1930’s. Violet Pearl Moretti‘s outgoing personality is a cover-up for the insecurity she feels within. She manages to suppress the battle within her heart by wearing a mask, starting with the Vaudeville stage. Her colorful life weaves in and out of three decades.

Penny N Haavig

Will Violet Pearl find peace and happiness before tragedy strikes again?

Oddballs Matter (to God) by Penny N Haavig

I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings, until the storm has passed. Psalm 57:1

Christian Fiction

Violet Pearl Funk yearns to stay clear of mental issues of the past. The picturesque Long Island sound provides tranquility to her soul. She’s working hard at balancing marriage, parenthood and a successful art business, but juggling was never her forte.

She knows lost people matter to God, and everyone needs compassionate love. Her quest is to be a missionary to the oddballs and to share what God has done to free her from emotional madness.

Penny N Haavig

Violet must keep her head on somewhat straight. She encounters several life-threatening situations, but God helps her find a way out. Deep down, she wonders if her faith is strong enough for another pitfall. Henry, her knight without the shining armor, is always her stronghold when the going gets tough.

Can Violet avoid temptation when a handsome business associate woos her at a convention?

Encouragement from Penny N Haavig

Penny N. Haavig

Mental illness and depression rob many of us a full and meaningful life.

Do you feel lonely?
Do you have thoughts of envy or jealousy of those closest to you?
Or do you feel the darkness of depression closing in on you?

If you can say yes, to any of these, there’s hope. God can lead you out of the muck and mire into a peaceful life with Him.

How to Contact Penny N. Haavig

Website: www.pennynhaavig.com

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Lord, please bless each word Penny N. Haavig writes for You.
~ For Jesus’ sake

14 thoughts on “Penny N. Haavig: Let’s Chat!”

Marilyn R

March 24, 2020

Laugh Clown Laugh is a heartfelt and touching story. I enjoyed reading it, thus I do not need to be in the giveaway. Blessings to you both at this time.

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1. Penny
  
  March 24, 2020
  
  Thanks Marilyn. There will be a drawing for “Oddballs”, when released. God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  March 24, 2020
  
  Welcome, Marilyn! Thanks for giving Penny feedback on Laugh, Clown, Laugh. Have a lovely day.
  
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Rose Blackard

March 21, 2020

Your book sounds awesome. It’s good to meet you. You are a new Christian author to me.

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1. Penny
  
  March 21, 2020
  
  Nice to meet you too, Rose. Yes, my books are based on my Mom’s life. God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  March 21, 2020
  
  Thanks for stopping by and offering encouragement, Rose.
  
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Linda

March 17, 2020

Hi Penny, Love you as a blonde! Your Moms Tile brings back some fond memories ❤️
Looking forward to Oddballs…Miss you Friend 😘

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1. Penny
  
  March 17, 2020
  
  Miss you too! Keep safe and healthy! God bless!
  
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Theresa Peper

March 11, 2020

Haven’t we met!?! 😉 You look pretty sassy in that outfit!! Fun to learn a little more about you. We definately need to have lunch sometime and meet your horse too.

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1. Penny
  
  March 12, 2020
  
  Yes my dear! Let’s get together to chat about that children’s book! We had fun in the play, didn’t we Gramma?
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  March 12, 2020
  
  Welcome, Theresa. You’re blessed to know Penny personally. Great to have you in our circle. Hope you’ll come back.
  
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Clarice James

March 11, 2020

Nice to meet you, Penny. What an interesting family history you have to pull from for your stories. Keep making people smile! We need more of that in this world.

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1. Penny
  
  March 11, 2020
  
  Thank you, Clarice! May God bless you today and always.
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  March 12, 2020
  
  Hi, Clarice. You’re right. We do need more laughter in this world. YOU provide a steady supply yourself 🙂
  
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Welcome, Everyone!

Penny Haavig is our guest author this week. I haven’t met Penny in person. But after visiting with her via this interview, I want to move next door! What a friend, wife, mother, and grandma she must be!

Penny’s first novel—Laugh, Clown, Laugh—is coming out soon. So you’re the first to be introduced to her and her novel. Penny’s roots extend to Queens and Long Island, New York. And her historical novel, Laugh, Clown, Laugh, is set in Brooklyn against a backdrop of vaudeville. How intriguing is that?

Now, gather ’round as Penny shares a bit about herself, her life journey, and how Laugh, Clown, Laugh was birthed. Also, she’s offering a special giveaway. So, check it out below.

**Congratulations to Anne Rightler, winner of Penny’s soon-to-be-released novel—Laugh, Clown, Laugh!**

Penny Haavig’s Roots

First, I was born and raised in New York with roots in Queens and Miller Place, Long Island. However, I spent most of my life in upstate New York, an hour from the beautiful Adirondacks mountains.

Our house in Miller Place was situated on a cliff that overlooked the picturesque Long Island Sound. Even now, I can remember running down the cliff to the beach where my Dad taught me how to swim. To say the least, it was daunting to dodge the horseshoe crabs and jellyfish, but once I got the hang of it, I loved it.

A Love of Horses

Because my dad was an equestrian, his love for horses fell on me when I was three years old. A pony man visited Richmond Hill, where I spent the first five years of my life. My first pony ride was on a black and white pony. The Christmas after, Dad surprised me with a black and white handmade rocking horse. My love of horses stuck for decades. Who would have known, that after all these years, I would be the proud owner of a black and white Pinto/Arabian horse. My mother would say to my dad, “She’ll grow out of this, Henry.” I guess not.

Penny’s Bitter and Sweet

I am a retired pre-school teacher and was blessed to own a day care center for over ten years.

I met my first husband Guy in 1969, and we had two beautiful daughters, Tiffany and Tonia. Everything was going fine until sudden tragedy struck our family. My husband died of a heart attack at the age of 54. We were married thirty years. My life started to unravel, but God kept me together. (Click to Tweet!) My girls were still in their teens, so it was very hard for them.

Because Guy knew the Lord as his Savior, I know he is rejoicing with the saints for eternity and I will see him again when I get to Heaven. Praise God for the gift of eternal life in Jesus.

God’s Intervention

However, God intervened a year later and brought Tom, a handsome Norwegian, into my life. Because he had the bigger business and family, I sold everything in New York and moved to Minnesota. While both girls were on their own, leaving them was bittersweet. Although the miles still separate us, I know God protects them. And now, we’re a blended family with seven children and 13 grandchildren.

Penny Haavig’s Life of Faith

I came to know Jesus as my Savior and Lord at age 13. Now we’re members of Alexandria Covenant Church, a great gospel preaching church where I have taught pre-school Sunday school and VBS.

At present, I’m a part-time clown with the alias, DancingDot. In addition, I started the SONSHINE Club, a children’s ministry at our church for kids, ages 5-12. We go out into local nursing homes and present the love of Jesus via games, readers theater and music.

Also, I was Children’s Theater Director at Central Square Cultural Center for the past five years.

Penny Haavig’s Writing Journey

My first novel, Laugh, Clown, Laugh, is five years in the making. My mother and grandmother suffered with mental issues, but the facade of vaudeville and theater covered up their bewildered hearts. (Click to Tweet!) Consequently, they both had nervous breakdowns, and their stories inspired me to write this book.

In addition, I met many amazing authors along the way, including Susie May Warren who was the first one to encourage me at a writer’s workshop and retreat. And I pitched to agents at two conferences, but to no avail. Also, I had the book professionally edited twice and revised and revised. Is it ready now? By the grace of God, it is!!

While I wasn’t as persistent as fellow authors and there were many set-backs, every time I was ready to throw in the towel, God said, “What are you doing?” Because God would NOT let me give up, countless prayers, tears, several edits and revision, and perseverance have carried me through. As a result, I’m self-publishing this book, which will be in my hands soon.

**What’s Up With Penny Haavig Post-Laugh?**

In conclusion, I’ve completed the rough draft of the sequel to Laugh, Oddballs Matter, which is based on my mother’s story after she came to know the Lord. Next, a third book in the series will be based on my life. While emotional and mental issues can rob a person of their identity (Click to Tweet!), I pray my books will help someone who is hurting on the inside. (Click to Tweet!)

How can you find Penny Haavig

Facebook

Email

Penny’s Giveaway

Because I’m looking for folks to join my Amazing Dream Team, the first five to sign up via email at pnhaavig@wisper-wireless.com will receive a complimentary paperback book when released.

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Dear Lord ~ First, You created a perfect world and gave Your creation the freedom to choose good or evil. Because humankind chose to disobey, ushering in imperfection and a fallen world, we suffer in myriad ways, not the least of which is mental illness. However, Your plan to bring us back into a state of perfection through Jesus Christ is marvelous. As a result, your daughter, Penny Haavig, is using the imperfection of her family’s past to create stories to help readers who are hurting inside. Bless each word she writes for You. ~ For Jesus’ sake

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37 thoughts on “Let’s Chat! Author Penny Haavig”

Kay Harth

September 24, 2018

SO Happy for you Penny!! I enjoyed reading this interview and I can’t wait to read your book! 🙂 Congratulations!

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Shirley McCoy

July 15, 2018

Penny, I’m so thrilled that the time is getting closer when I’ll be able to hold your book in my hands and enjoy reading the final story. I’m so happy you didn’t give up and persevered. Laugh, Clown, Laugh should be appealing to so many people! And I’m already looking forward to your sequels!

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Helen Widman

May 8, 2018

Hi Penny. Love the photos and the amazing article. This will be a quick read, because I know I won’t put it down until I’ve read the whole book. Congratulations and may God bless everyone who reads your thoughts, feelings and the many happenings that led up to this writing ❤️

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1. Penny
  
  May 9, 2018
  
  Thank you Helen. You’ve always encouraged me with “Ebony finds a friend.” Little did I know God would lead me down a road of writing two novels. Linda Davis did an excellent job laying out a great article. I’m blessed to know her! God bless, my friend.
  
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Marilyn R

May 8, 2018

Penny, a wonderful testimony with God’s blessings and love even during the dark times. So thankful God never fails His children. I look forward to reading Laugh, Clown, Laugh. Everyone needs laughter in their life. Blessings.

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1. Penny
  
  May 8, 2018
  
  Thank you Marilyn! I appreciate your kind, encouraging words so much. May you be showered with blessings.God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 8, 2018
  
  How great to see you this week, Marilyn. You always encourage us. God bless you.
  
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Diane Jamison-Richards

May 7, 2018

Reading your bio was so interesting, Penny. I’m so glad you listened to God’s nudgings. May God bless you (and many others through you) on this journey.
Diane

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1. Penny
  
  May 8, 2018
  
  Thank you Diane, your words will keep me motivated! God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 8, 2018
  
  Hi, Diane. Welcome to the blog. I agree…I, too, am glad Penny listened to God’s nudgings. Can’t wait to read her novel. I hope you’ll come back.
  
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Lila Killoran

May 7, 2018

Hello Penny…..I cannot wait to get my hands on your book. You are an amazing person and we are so grateful yo know you.

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Wonderful to have you in our circle this week, Lila. I can’t wait to read Penny’s book too! Your words are so encouraging. God bless.
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Thank you Lila,hope to see you and Skip soon. I’m glad we’re friends. God bless!
  
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Anne Rightler

May 5, 2018

What a wonderful journey God has led you on. Looking forward to reading your book!
Thank you, Linda for sharing about it.

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1. Penny
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Thank you Anne. If you would like to be on my AMAZING DREAM TEAM, please email me at pnhaavig@wisper-wireless.com. You’ll receive a complimentary book in turn for a review. God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Welcome, Ann. So happy to have you in our circle. It’s a privilege and pleasure to share Penny.
  
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Paulette DeFoe

May 5, 2018

Penny, how excited we are for you. We are traveling and read this on FB while driving. Very proud of you!!! Dave & Paulette

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1. Penny
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Thank you!! It’s been a five year journey, but God kept me moving forward! Enjoy your trip and God bless!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 7, 2018
  
  Welcome, Paulette. It’s so great to see such support for Penny. It boosts my spirits too!
  
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Janina

May 3, 2018

How exciting, Penny! I’m looking forward to reading your book. So proud of you for following your heart and passion for writing! You’ve got this! Love you!

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 4, 2018
  
  Hi, Janina. Thank you for joining in the applause for Penny. I hope you’ll visit our circle again. 😊
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 4, 2018
  
  Aww, thank you Nina! Your support means so much to me! Yes, with God, I do have this! Love you back!
  
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Dorothy Snyder

May 2, 2018

Penny, such an amazing life journey for your family and what a gift it will be to many who need to read exactly what the Lord has encouraged you to write. For such a time and purpose… all in our Loving Father’s Hands. God bless. Love you, Dorothy

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1. Penny
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  You’re a blessing to me Dorothy! Thank you for your inspiring words of wisdom. God bless, dear friend!
  
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2. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 4, 2018
  
  Welcome, Dorothy! I love your words of encouragement to Penny at “such a time as this.”
  
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Linda Pollino

May 2, 2018

Pen, this was a beautiful write up on you and your book. It’s been a long road for you, but I believe it’s about to happen ! Praise the Lord! It’s a great read and I do believe you are going to touch many people with your story….God’s Blessings ❤️ Linda and Joe

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Hi, Linda. Thanks so much for joining us and leaving such an encouraging message.
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Thank you dear Linda! You were one of the first to read in rough draft. It has been a long journey but I’ve learned so much. Linda Davis gave me this amazing opportunity to share without an actual book. I’m thankful for her too.
  
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Becky Smith

May 2, 2018

Sounds like a great book and I am looking forward to reading it. I enjoyed this interview and all the fun pictures!

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Hi, Becky. Great to see you with us this week. You’ve encouraged us!
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Thank you Becky. God bless. If you want to be on the team, email me.
  
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Caryl McAdoo

May 2, 2018

Hello, Penny. It’s so great to learn about your background and your books! Thank Linda, for sharing Penny’s visit with your adoring readers! 🙂

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  How wonderful to see your beautiful smiling face, Caryl! You’ve encouraged Penny and me both, dear friend. (Aren’t Penny’s life story and her novel idea intriguing?)
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Thank you Caryl. This is an amazing stop on thus incredible journey.
  
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David Winters

May 2, 2018

Sounds like a great premise for a book. Congratulations!

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1. Linda Brooks Davis
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  I agree, David. Can’t wait to read Laugh, Clown, Laugh. You’re entered in the drawing 🙂 Thanks so much for joining the conversation.
  
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2. Penny
  
  May 2, 2018
  
  Thank you David! I thank God for editors who glean and clean the important scenes. God bless!
  
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Penny N. Haavig: Let’s Chat!

Welcome, everyone!

Penny N Haavig’s Past & Present

Books by Penny N. Haavig

Laugh Clown Laugh by Penny N Haavig

Oddballs Matter (to God) by Penny N Haavig

Encouragement from Penny N Haavig

How to Contact Penny N. Haavig

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Let’s Chat! Author Penny Haavig

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Penny Haavig’s Roots

A Love of Horses

Penny’s Bitter and Sweet

God’s Intervention

Penny Haavig’s Life of Faith

Penny Haavig’s Writing Journey

**What’s Up With Penny Haavig Post-Laugh?**

How can you find Penny Haavig

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Penny N Haavig’s Past & Present

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Oddballs Matter (to God) by Penny N Haavig

Encouragement from Penny N Haavig

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Penny Haavig’s Roots

A Love of Horses

Penny’s Bitter and Sweet

God’s Intervention

Penny Haavig’s Life of Faith

Penny Haavig’s Writing Journey

What’s Up With Penny Haavig Post-Laugh?

How can you find Penny Haavig

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