Serious Wednesday: This Month: A Contest for Readers

Do You Love to Read? 

Then this contest is for YOU!!

If you've read BOOK ONE of the

Troubles in the West series, 

(Caleb's Destiny),

and you want to win BOOK TWO

Hunter's Rose,

then this one's for you:

To win a copy of 

Hunter's Rose,

Here's what to do:  

1.  Share about this contest,

then post your link here in the comments on where you shared

2.  Tell me why you should win this contest

3.  And why you want to read 

It's easy and fun! 

Follow the directions above

Make sure you do all THREE of the requirements,

AND then later this month,

I will choose ONE person to win

a KINDLE copy of 

Hunter's Rose,

Book Two

of the

Troubles in the West series. 

Have fun! 

July Contest for Readers

July Contest Whoopie!

This contest is two-fold: 

• As a thank you to all those who've read one of my books
• I have 85 reviews. I would love to reach 100 reviews THIS month. If you'll help me reach that goal, I will choose FIVE winners!  (If, by chance, I DON'T reach the 100, then I will choose one winner who will win.)

Prizes?

Five winners may each choose their choice of one of these:

1. a print copy or kindle copy (your choice) of West Virginia Scrapbook
2. a print copy or kindle copy (your choice) of one of my husband's children's books
3. a hand made table runner
4. $5.00 gift card from Amazon

One winner may choose:

a print copy or kindle copy (your choice) of West Virginia Scrapbook

a print copy or kindle copy (your choice) of one of my husband's children's books

a hand made table runner

$5.00 gift card from Amazon

What do you do?

If you've already read 
The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman
(or you read it this month . . .)
but haven't had time
you've been too busy
or whatever  . . .



Then go to Amazon
post your review under my book,
(twenty words)
let me know,
and your name is in the drawing.

MORE!

If you'd like an extra chance:

• review Hog Insane too!

• Or if you've already reviewed The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman but haven't reviewed Hog Insane, do so and let me know.

That's it.

Leave a comment here if you have a question.

Private message me on Facebook if you have a question. 

REMEMBER:

Contest ends July 31st!

GO!!

DISCLAIMER: Contest subject to change, meaning, prizes won't be any less, but may get better!

Blessings!

CONTEST:
Summer Reading Extravaganza
BOOKS!
   

    BOOKS!

   
       BOOKS!

Hot diggety dog! My friend, Suzanne, and I are cooking up some summer relaxation time for TWO people.



FOUR books for ONE Fortunte (LUCKY?) person who's chosen from this blog and . . .

FOUR books for ONE fortunate (LUCKY?) person who's chosen from Suzanne's blog!



What more could a reader ask for than to have FOUR FREE BOOKS given to them to enjoy all summer long?

Here's what to do:

• Comment whenever you see a post about this summer reading extravaganza! I'll make sure to have at least one or two mentions a week about this contest! Don't miss out; you get your name in the "baggie" for every comment.

Want EXTRA chances? Then . . .

• Broadcast this contest! On your blog. Facebook. Twitter. Shoutlife. Email. Snail Mail. Word of mouth. Airplane messages. Message in a bottle. Messenger Boy. I trust you. Just make sure you mention it in your comments HERE so I can add your name.
• Check out my friend Suzanne's blog for an extra chance. And don't forget, by doing that, you're getting chances to win her FOUR books too.
• Become a follower

And here's the books I'm giving away to ONE person who's chosen from my blog:

• The General's Notorious Widow by Stephan Bly (historical western)
• The Restitution by M. L. Tyndall (historical/pirates)
• Rain Song by Alice Wisler (contemporary dealing w/a woman raised in Japan but who vows never to return)
• Summer of Joy by Ann H. Gabhart (contemporary w/touches of suspense and humor)

Here's Suzanne's blog addy:
http://suzanne-hartmann2.blogspot.com/

And the four books she's giving away:

• Wonders Never Cease by Tim Downs
• Almost Forever by Deb Raney
• The Alarmists by Don Hoesel
• An Irishwoman's Tale by Patti Lacy (autographed)

Best wishes for a happy summer of reading!

There are Winners . . . And More Winners!

May's over and the BIG contest for May is over too! Without further ado, I'm going to give you the names of those who won a book. Ta da . . .


Wendy
Eileen
Linda Kish
Books are a Blessing
Tomynate
Jan Marie
Jo (ladijo)
Brookside Medi
Christian Book Nook (ibjoy)
Miss Kallie
Karen Lange
Arlene
Jeanette Levigne
Linda Glaz
Faye (crazi swan)
Lorilyn triple C
Diane Estrella
Cathy Shouse
Amanda 38401
Rose McCauley

Roseanna White won the Pirates kit from Eddie Jones
Pegg Thomas won Sharon Elliott's Suit of Armor for women

Please give me till the end of the month to get your book to you (that's if you respond promptly to your notification email I'm getting ready to send you)

THANK YOU, beloved followers, for participating!

Want some extra books for your summer reading? Look for the next contest coming RIGHT AWAY!

Blessings!

Are You Ready?  

Beginning May 3rd and going thru most of the month, I'll be holding a
 Huge Giveaway on this blog for my followers!

What do you have to do?
Simple stuff!

• Comment and leave your email address as many times as you want on any post throughout contest period. EACH time you comment, your name will be entered again to receive a book!
• Link to my blog & announce this contest and rules on your blog, FB, Twitter, wherever: just make sure you let me know! :)
• Encourage someone to follow my blog & let me know who they are.

That's it!

Books, books and more books. I'll be giving away at least TWENTY books; maybe more! One of them could be YOURS.

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DON'T FORGET!

If I ever run any kind of contest, giveaway, whatever on here

and you DON'T receive your book/gift,

LET ME KNOW.

I can't correct the problem if I don't know about it!

Thanks for your faithfulness!

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Winner for Cathy West's book: Renee Ann

TWO Winners for Tina Pinson's books: Kyndra and Maria J
Winner for Naomi Musch's books:  Wanda

 

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Eddie Snipes is celebrating the release of his book with giveaways (including a Kindle) on his website (time is limited):

 eddiesnipes.com

For a moment, Michael danced on top of the world, but one bad choice turns his life upside down. The once promising Broadway star now washes windows for tips and lives among the homeless. When his former dance partner recognizes him behind the fray of whiskers, shame drives him away from her. Angry at God and the world, the Dancer refuses to allow anyone into his life. When everything is stripped away, three things remain: faith, hope, and love. The greatest of these is love.

I Called Him Dancer is a story about how one woman’s enduring faith and unconditional love drives her to reach out to a homeless man who has given up on life

CHECK IT OUT TODAY!

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LAST, but NEVER LEAST:

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS:

Sharon Elliott, April 20, interview with a giveaway

Shelba Nivens, April 15, guest blog

Aaron Gansky, Aprl 22, guest blog with a giveaway

Eddie Snipes, April 27, interview with a giveaway

Linore Rose Burkard, April 29, guest blog

Don't Miss Them!

Blessings

Miscellaneous Day

I know I usually have an intervew today, but I thought I'd catch up on all the exciting news coming!

First, don't forget to mark your calendars for MAY! I'm holding another BIG giveaway that month for my followers, along with the normal Wednesday author interviews and giveaways. Tons of stuff to win. Fun, fun, fun!






Next: Coming up for Wednesday interviews and giveaways this month--

Cathy West! on March 23
Tina Pinson, March 30

AND the winners of our last two giveaways are:

Eddie Jones's The Curse of Captain LaFoote--Ann Payne
Cindy Sproles devotional, He Said, She Said-Navy Wife

Emails sent.



Blessings, dear readers! Have a wonderful week.

December Contest for My Followers!

Whooee. What a month! But . . .

December 24th has come and gone, and I put all those names into the "hat." And some of you went in several times because you commented several times (THANK YOU!). It's always so agonizing for me to do this. I draw name(s), then stare forlornly at the other names I haven't drawn.

I say, "How can I not pick their names: those precious ones who follow my blog?"
I pray, "Father, please let names be chosen of those who most need this win."
I brood, "Is there someway to pick ALL these names?"

I'm such a softie! Smile.
Cause I love all of you.

So, enough moaning and groaning (on my part).

Without anymore to do, here are the results:

Books:
Emma
Nancye
Kelly Massman
Charity
Tiffany Harkleroad
Jeanette Leville
Miss Kallie
Trinity Rose
The Unsell Family
Maureen


Amazon $5.00 gift cards
Check your emails! You should get them soon!
Wendy
Katy
Camille Elise
Linda Kish


Story Downloads
These four will get their choice of story downloads:
Jo
Karen K
Debra Collins

Grace



The following ones will get one story download (my choice or author's choice):
Aik
Charlotte Kay
Apple Blossom
Cherly Eklund

• I will be sending emails today to all winners. (if you see your name on this list & don't receive an email, please let me know)
• You have ONE WEEK from today (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) to claim your prize by sending me your snail mail address or responding with an email.

AND . . .
Those who didn't win--well, don't despair!
I'm putting together another super giveaway for Spring! And those who didn't win get their names put into the "hat" automatically! How's that for fun?


Wonderful New Year's blessings, beloved followers!
Again, thank you for being so faithful to my blog!

Winners!

We've drawn TWO names for Lisa's books:

Miss Kallie
Marjorie

Congratulations, ladies,
and thanks so much, everyone, for visiting and participating. I (and the writers!) appreciate it so much. Please stop by anytime. I love having you.

Coming on Wednesday, is an interview with Janice Thompsom and Anita Higman, authors of Ozark Weddings, a compilation of THREE romance stories. Don't miss the interview!

Wonderful weekend blessings!

Winners!

We've randomly selected the two winners of Roxanne Rustrand's book! They are:

Apple Blossom
Jan Marie

Emails are sent!


NEXT:

Coming up June 30th:

I'm so excited to have Angie Breidenbach visit my blog. She'll be giving away an e-copy of her "Creative Cooking for Colitis." Let me tell you now, that this is a fantastic book for anyone who wants to eat healthier. Don't miss the interview!

Blessings

AND the winner of Ramona Cecil's book is . . . 

Cindy W!!!

An email has been sent to Cindy and awaiting a reply. 

Congratulations!

Coming up Wednesday, May 26th . . . Donna Patton, with a lovely mug filled with goodies for one lucky person! Be sure to stop by with your comment and email address, to learn about her children's book, The Search for the Madonna.

Blessings!

Whooee! Winners!

Exciting news! Donna emailed me last night that the responses to her interview were so good that  . . . she's willing . . . to . . . give away . . .
THREE SETS of her Lighthouse books!!

Now can good news get any better than that?

After Donna narrowed the choices down to six, I had to make the hard choice of the last three. Here's the names:

Holly
Patricia
Miss Kallie

A huge congratulations to you three. You'll receive an email shortly. Please respond with your snail addresses.

And thanks, all you precious readers and commenters, for visiting! May all of you be blessed.


Wonderful blessings to you all!

Winners!

Thrilled to announce the winners for Shelba Niven's books:

Jeanette Levellie: "Early Settlers of the K-Springs/Chelsea Area"


 Linda Rondeau: "Abingdon’s Easter Drama Collection, #2"

Congratulations, ladies, and thank you for visiting Shelba's interview!

Blessings for a wonderful Easter weekend!

Winners & GiveAways!!!

Winners for Cerella Sechrist's giveaways:

• Goodies from the basket: Michele Vasquez
• One of Cerella's books (Love Finds You in Hershey, PA): Martha A.

Martha, contact me or Cerella with your address.

COMING UP TODAY:

An interview with established author Laurie Kingery. She writes Love Inspired Historicals and the cover on her last book is beautiful! She's giving away a book to some special person, so come on folks. Comment. That's not so hard to do, is it?

Next post . . . Laurie Kingery!!!!

Blessings!

BIG NEWS!

I just signed with a literary agent!

Yep, it's true. She is well known and respected in the writing business and the publishing houses recognize her as a good agent.

I'm thrilled!

What does this mean to me?

1. Well, first and foremost, I have someone in my corner who likes my writing and thinks its worthy of being published.
2. Secondly, she can get into houses that I can't approach yet. Explanation: Publishing houses have literally thousands of submissions a year. What goes in the slush piles and what gets read? That depends on whether you have an "in" or not.

And the "in?" Publishing houses won't toss your proposal in the trash, because they allow submissions from writers who have agents. Do you know how many that is? ALMOST all of them. Their second condition is you can submit IF you've been invited by an editor (say, at a writing conference, etc.). Some writers get invited; some don't.

So far, all those I've approached have said yes. But how many can one person approach at a conference? Three, five, ten? My agent can approach ALL of them. Because she's an agent, and she believes in me.

Now, saying all that: will this get me pubbed?

Maybe. There's a good possibility. Else why would she take me on as a client? But it's not a sure thing. I won't hold my breath that long (it still may take months . . . years? (Yuk) )

I have one friend who's agent dropped her after a year of subbing her manuscript. Why? That's her agency's policy. It upset me, for my friend. I didn't like it. But that's the way it goes. So far, my friend's not pubbed.

The nitty, gritty?

• You've got to be a great writer.
• Your writing has to catch an editor's attention.
• Your writing has got to catch the right editor's attention.
• Your manuscript has to make it pass the editor, pass two boards, and you've got to sign a contract.

Will I make it? I hope so, I'm dreaming of it, working for it, praying about it.

And, oh, yes, THANK YOU, to all you dear ones who've stood by me, encouraged me in this journey, and prayed for me. You've valuable to me!


DRUM ROLL . . .

TWO different people either emailed, called me, commented on this blog, or told me in person ALL SEVEN CORRECT answers. So I decided they would both win.

The winners of my November (Thanksgiving) contest are (notice the plural verb, please) . . .

Regina
Belinda

Their gift? A $10 gift certificate, plus a tiny surprise with it!
Congratulations!


Now, on to more exciting news.

Next week (Friday) I'm beginning a series of interviews with several different writer friends. Before, after, during that week, everyone--anyone--who comments on this blog, emails me, calls me on the phone, talks to me in person, will get a chance at winning one book written by that author.

And . . .
Not only that, but if you can get someone else to comment (etc. etc.) they will get a chance at winning that book, too, PLUS, if they let me know you ask them to comment, I'll put your name in the bag again! So the more people you get to comment (etc.) (make sure they tell me you ask them to) the more chances you have to win that free book.

And let me tell you, I've got some good writers lined up! Who wouldn't want a free christian fiction book?

Next week's interviewee? Molly Noble Bull. This is Molly on the day she was married several years ago. "It's not about Molly, her writing is about the Lord." These words appear on her web page and show how much she credits God with her writing abilities and success.

I will give away one free book from every writer I interview during December!!!

Is that clear? If you have any questions, let me know!!

Why am I doing this?

• Well, I want you to visit my blog.
• I want you to tell others about me and my writing, so that once I'm pubbed they will rush out to buy my books!! Laugh.

Quote:

Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.

--Oren Arnold



On top of the world blessings!