Monday, November 1, 2010

Giveaway and Author Interview: A Daughter for Christmas

Today I am hosting a giveaway with author Margaret Daley. Read to the end to find out how to enter!

Welcome back to Writing for Christ, I am excited to have you here for a second time.


What has changed in your writing life since you were last here?

I have sold eight books to be written in the next couple of years. Most of them are romantic suspense books but I do have a series for Love Inspired centered around a town rebuilding after a hurricane. I lived in Biloxi, which has gone through several major hurricanes over the years. I want to pay tribute to the people who rebuild after such a tragedy.

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

I read Carla Stewart’s Chasing Lilacs. It reminded me of the book I taught to my students—To Kill a Mockingbird. It was fabulous.

Do you have favorite authors?

My favorite writer is James Rollins. He writes suspenseful adventures.

What do you find the most enjoyable part of writing or connecting with readers?

I love hearing from readers and write back when I do. I hope my stories have entertained them and brought them some joy.

What do you find the most ideal atmosphere for writing? Do you ever get those surroundings?

I love writing in my office. It is decorated the way I like it. I have a couch I often write on using my laptop. I have hot pink walls and lots of flamingos around my office. I have a large window that overlooks my front yard with the gardens—especially a butterfly bush that attracts a lot of butterflies and hummingbirds.

Okay, something fun for those writers out there: In what point of your writing career did you surprise yourself by writing the most words ever in the shortest amount of time?

I’m what you would call a steady, plodding writer. I usually write every day a certain amount of words. I have rarely written over 3000 words in a day (15,000-16,000 in a week) and so far I haven’t had to.

Thanks for being here again! It has been a joy and we wish the very best with your novels.

Thank you for having me again, Casey. It’s always a joy.

Okay readers here is your chance to check out Margaret's brand new book!
PLEASE LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS! If I draw your name and there is no email, YOU WILL NOT WIN!

For extra entries:
~Be a follower
~Be a subscriber

And a NEW one:
~Follow my Margaret's blog HERE
(to do this copy and paste her blog address, visit your dashboard and click on "add" under the blogs you follow. Enter the address and follow the steps!)

Contest is only open in the U.S. and void where prohibited. Chances of winning are based on the number of entries and winner is draw from a non-biased third party- Random.org. I am not responsible for any lost or damaged items for said prize.

Thanks for coming by to enter! Contest ends on November 13th.

61 comments:

  1. I'd love to win this! It sounds so good and the cover is beautiful!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  2. I am a follower.
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  3. Please enter me.
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  4. I'm a follower +1
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  5. +1 I follow Margaret
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  6. I would love to win the book! ☺

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  7. Please enter me in the giveaway!
    It sounds like a good read!

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  8. I now follow Margaret's blog

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  9. I would love to win a copy of this book. Please enter me.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  10. I love Christmas stories and would love to win A Daughter for Christmas. I have fallen in love with Christian writers and can't get enough of this awesome writing.
    Thank you for the opportunity to enter for this beautiful book.

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  11. I am a follower

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  12. I am an subscriber

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  13. I now follow Margaret's blog. Great blog by the way.

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  14. Looks like a great book!
    melissa at earthlink dot net

    And speaking of Christmas, I'm having a Christmas Short Story contest over at my blog. NO entry fee! Feel free to pop by and spread the word!

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  15. Just stumbled upon your blog! Very nicely built! I'd love to be entered!
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  16. Beautiful cover...Please include me in this giveaway!

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  17. I am a follower!


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  18. I am a subscriber!

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  19. I now follow Margaret's Blog!

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  20. What a nice interview, Margaret seems like such a great person. I would love to win her new holiday story! Thanks for the chance!
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  21. Oh, I love the description of Margaret's office. I should have guessed flamingos because of her web site. thanks for the book offer. Love to be entered.

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  22. I'm a follower of WfC


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  23. subscriber too

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  24. follow Margaret's blog too.

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  25. I'm a GFC follower and would love to be included in this drawing. Thanks, Casey! reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  26. I'm also a subscriber and read your emails whenever they pop into my box! reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  27. I am following Margaret's blog by subscribing to her posts feed through my Google reader. reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  28. This is my "initial" comment to say I've read Forsaken Canyon by Margaret and really enjoyed it! I'd love to read another of her books! reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  29. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  30. I'm a follower +1
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  31. I follow Margaret
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  32. This book sound wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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  33. Email subscriber.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  34. I am a follower. augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  35. I now follow Margaret's blog .augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  36. I'm a follower and a subscriber, please enter me. Love, love, love Christmas stories!

    Doreen
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  37. Thanks for the chance to win!! I am a follower.

    Jennifer

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  38. Thank you so much for this chance! I love getting in the Christmas spirit! I am a follower.
    April
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  39. please count me in!

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  40. I am a subscriber.

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  41. I am a follower.

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  42. I follow Margaret's blog.

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  43. Thanks, Casey, for hosting me. And thanks to everyone for stopping and entering the contest.

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  44. I love Margaret's books, and this one sounds great! Please enter me.

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  45. I follow by GFC.


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  46. I follow Margaret's blog by GFC.


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  47. Please, enter me. I follow you blog, Margaret's blog, and I'm a subscriber (Google reader). My email is reginahott at gmail dot com

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  48. I've been trying to win this for weeks. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  49. I'm a follower
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  50. I'm an email subscriber
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  51. Please enter me...I'm a follower.
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    Thanks!

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  52. Oooh, I LOVE Love Inspired books! They're my favorite! I'd love to win this one. I actually had looked at it in the store and almost got it!

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  53. Okay, I now follow your blog.

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  54. And now I'm subscribed to your blog.

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  55. Finally, I now follow Margaret's blog. Thanks!

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  56. Would love to read this.
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  57. I follow as Renee G on gfc.
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  58. I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance.

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  59. Follower

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  60. subscriber

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  61. I follow Margaret's blog

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