Monday, March 28, 2011

Giveaway and Author Interview: Lilly's Wedding Quilt

Welcome to Writing for Christ Kelly Long, it is great to have you here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader probably doesn’t know?

Thank you so much for having me! Let’s see…I cannot swim. I know….bad mother, fearful, and should have learned by now…but there it is!

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

I love to read short stories by Flannery O’Connor.

Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how you view writing?

“Truck drivers do not get up in the morning and say that ‘they’re not inspired’ to drive…’ So, I learned that I’m a truck driver with a pen---that’s it.

What do you enjoy most about being a published author?

 I enjoy when I can really reach someone…I’ve had a lot of response back from Lilly’s Wedding Quilt about women dealing with depression and gaining peace from the book and also about rediscovering love in relationships through God’s help.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

Fans of Kelly Long on Facebook…I’m on there a lot.  And KellyLongAmish on Twitter as well as Amish Hearts and Amish Living.
Thank you for being with us today!
 You’re so welcome! Shine on…
Okay readers, here is your chance to enter to win Kelly's 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
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An EXTRA one:
Read and rate this review (you will never leave my blog, thanks!!)


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 April 9th.
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85 comments:

  1. MonaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Thanks for the interview. Somehow I am always fascinated by books/movies/TV shows about the Amish. The cover of the book is pretty.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I love reading Amish stories. Please enter me in contest. Sounds like a very good book. Tore923@aol.com

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  3. JoMarch 28, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I enjoy reading Amish stories. Please include me in the giveaway.

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  4. Debra Chapoton, authorMarch 28, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    +1 GFC follower
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  5. CarissaMarch 28, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I love reading Amish stories, It's nice to read about the simple things in life.

    Carissa
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  6. rubynrebaMarch 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This sounds like a wonderful story. I'd love to read it.

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  7. NancyMarch 28, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Please enter me. Thanks! naburcaw@gmail.com

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  8. NancyMarch 28, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I am a follower. naburcaw@gmail.com

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  9. NancyMarch 28, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I am a subscriber. naburcaw@gmail.com

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  10. loveangel132March 28, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks for the great give away!

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  11. TeaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I enjoyed the interview especially relating truck drivers to writers.

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  12. TeaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I also follow you.

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  13. karenkMarch 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    a wonderful review...thanks for the opportunity to read this great novel.

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  14. karenkMarch 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    casey, i loved your review for 'when sparrows fall' by meg moseley...i commented on your post :)

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  15. LindaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I love quilts and I've never read a book by Kelly, so please enter me.

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  16. EJMarch 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love quilts & Kelly Long books - please enter me. I am a subscriber, follower & read/rated review.

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  17. Anne PayneMarch 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I enjoy reading Amish fiction and quilting is a huge tradition in our family. I just don't do it :)

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    +1 I rated your review & left you a comment

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  18. Ariel WilsonMarch 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I've never learned to swim either! I can for short distances... but I cannot tread water and am terrified of drowning.

    I love Amish books! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. LeanneMarch 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I'd like to read this!

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  20. LeanneMarch 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

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  21. LeanneMarch 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

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  22. LeanneMarch 28, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I read and rated the review.

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  23. PriviesAndPrimsMarch 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Definitely want to win this one!!!

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  24. Amber HolcombMarch 28, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I enjoyed Kelly's first book, and I'd love a chance to win this one! :)

    And Kelly, great simple writing advice! :)

    ~Amber

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  25. apple blossomMarch 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

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  26. apple blossomMarch 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

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  28. apple blossomMarch 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    ranked your review

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  29. T. ForehandMarch 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Great interview and the book sounds like one I would read again and again.

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  30. lgm52March 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Interesting interview. Would love to read this book.

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  31. lgm52March 28, 2011 at 2:56 PM

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  33. DevonyMarch 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I'd love to read this! wilsondev@gmail.com

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  34. FaithMarch 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I'm a follower and I read and rated the review. That books sounds good too by the way.
    I really enjoyed Kelly Long's first book in the series "Sarah's Garden," and can't wait to read this one!

    Thanks,

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  35. Pam K.March 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you for the interview with Kelly Long and the book giveaway. "Lilly's Wedding Quilt" sounds interesting since Kelly said it deals with depression. A family member struggles with this.
    I am a subscriber.
    I am also a follower of your blog.

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  36. Samantha ChengMarch 28, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I'd so love to read this book!!! :D

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  37. Samantha ChengMarch 28, 2011 at 6:21 PM

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  38. Samantha ChengMarch 28, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I've been a subscriber since I-don't-know-when but I haven't regretted the decision!!

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  39. Samantha ChengMarch 28, 2011 at 6:22 PM

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  40. DevonyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I'm a follower too! Thanks! wilsondev@gmail.com

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  41. dancealertreads.blogspot.comMarch 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

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  42. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I love Amish fiction. Would love to have this one!
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  43. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I am a follower
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  44. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I rated your blog
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  45. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:25 AM

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  46. grannyvonMarch 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM

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  48. grannyvonMarch 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

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  49. CourtneyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Sounds like a great story! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  50. CourtneyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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  51. CourtneyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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  52. CourtneyMarch 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

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  53. Mary / Touch of HeavenMarch 30, 2011 at 5:41 AM

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  54. PreslaysaMarch 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM

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  55. CourtneyApril 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM

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  58. Sandee61April 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Hi Casey...I'm not a blogger, but an avid reader and I love all the wonderful book blogs I subscribe too, including yours. Thank you for the entry, and hope that I can be included in your giveaway. I really enjoy Amish fiction, its so inspiring, and they are such humble people. I live in an area in OH where they are our neighbors and have friends that are Amish.

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  59. Diana FlowersApril 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I am a follower
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    I rated this review and now...
    I would love to win this book!

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  60. Diana FlowersApril 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I forgot to mention that Carman sent me!

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  61. lollipopsApril 1, 2011 at 1:50 PM

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  62. Linda KishApril 1, 2011 at 3:36 PM

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  63. AmyApril 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    This book sounds good. Please enter me into the giveaway. Thanks. Carman sent me.

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  64. CarmanApril 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Please enter me! I've heard great things about this book. :)

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  65. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Hello I have really enjoyed reading your books. Thanks so much for the opportunity to be able to win one. Keep up the great work and many blessings.
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  66. From Snowflakes To HotcakesApril 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Your blog is beautiful! I love the layout! I'm a member over at Amish Living and follow Kelly on facebook, but I would love to win her book! Thanks!

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  67. Charlotte KayApril 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
    I would love to win!
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  68. Charlotte KayApril 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

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  71. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM

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  72. Pegg ThomasApril 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

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  73. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

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  75. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I have seen this book in the stores and it looks like one I would like to read. I signed up for your newsletter as I enjoy Amish books, and Historical Christian Romance books.
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  76. Angela - BookauntApril 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Hello - my mom and I are both fans of Amish fiction. I look forward to reading this book. I am signed up to be a follower and for the newsletter as well.

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  77. Cindy W.April 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I love reading Amish stories and would love to win a copy of Lilly's Wedding Quilt. Thank you for the chance.

    I am a GFC follower.

    I am an email subscriber.

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  78. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This sounds like a wonderful book. I live fairly close to a group of Amish folks and we visit there at least once a month. I love the fact that my children (now teenagers) have seen that you don't have to have electricity to live..you don't have to have all the "necessities" of life to live.

    I'm so looking forward to reading these books. They look like such an inspiration!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  79. Charity UApril 3, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Please enter me! It sounds like a terrific book. :)

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  80. mona masonApril 4, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    would love to win. thanks, tmason2475@aol.com

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    followed, subscribed, and read+rated :)

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  82. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Looking forward to reading Kelly's book. Please enter me in the contest.
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  83. WilmaApril 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

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  84. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Book sounds great. Carmen sent me.

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  85. Diana FlowersApril 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Was a winner selected yet?

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