Monday, August 1, 2011

Giveaway and Author Interview: Out of Control

Welcome back to Writing for Christ Mary Connealy, I am excited to have you here for a second time. :-) What has changed in your writing life since you were last here?



The coolest thing is I’ve got a new book releasing from a new publisher. Out of Control releases AUGUST FIRST!!!! IT’S OUT!!! I’m so excited about it. I had waaaay too much fun writing this book.

I have to mention the second coolest thing, too Casey. I went to New York City this summer for the Romance Writer’s of America conference. It was terrifying and excited…kinda like the cave in Out of Control. I went because I was nominated for a Rita Award. I lost, but I had a wonderful time.

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

Right this second I am reading Pam Hillman’s new release Stealing Jake. It’s an ebook, this is a new line from Tyndall Publishing and it’s great. In fact, you’re lucky I put it down long enough to answer your interview questions, because I’m dying to see what happens next.

Do you have favorite authors?

Well, I love my Seeker Sisters. I won’t name them all but you can find them at http://seekerville.blogspot.com/

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

I love writing. I love everything about it. The first creation, the revisions, the editorial input, the covers the feel of the book in my hand when it comes. And I love hearing from my readers, too. The best marketing is on-line because (duh) it’s all WRITING. Face to face is scarier but the people I meet and talk to are great. It’s just outside my comfort zone. But I’m trying to grow up. Be brave. I’ll let you know if that ever happens.

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

I’m a very low maintenance writer. Not much bothers me. Interruptions…I deal with them and go back to writing. I don’t need a certain kind of music or absolute silence or my favorite cup of tea. Just me and the keyboard.

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 know this actually. I was trapped in a room with NO INTERNET and NO DISTRACTIONS. I wrote 6000 words in one day. Can you imagine if I did that EVERY DAY. That’s a 90,000 word book in (pardon me while I crack out the computer’s calculator, math---not my thing. That’s a 90,000 word book every FIFTEEN DAYS!!!!! What would I even do with all those books?

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

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Mary's latest book!

Please leave an email adddress! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.

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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 August 12th

51 comments:

  1. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com

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  2. I LOVE Mary's books!!!! And I WANT this one. When I saw you had her on your blog today, I had to stop everything and hop right over. Thanks for posting this, Casey!

    Mary, love, love, love your stuff!

    Lynette
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  3. Look at that face! He looks so sweet and she is giving him the "look". Sounds good, too. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.

    +1 - I'm a follower
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  4. I've read two of Mary's books and enjoyed them very much. Thanks so much for sharing this interview and info! Thanks too, for the giveaway. :)

    I am a follower.
    I rated the review.

    Have a great week!

    Blessings,
    Karen
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  5. HI! I am new to your blog, but I enjoyed it very much! I love reading inspiring Christian historical fiction, and Mary Connealy is one of my favorites! :)
    Blessings,
    Laura
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  6. I love Mary's books! I've read all of them that are out. I would love to win this one.
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  7. Casey - I'm a follower! Check!

    I also have you linked on my blog. (not a check, but should be! Ha!)

    I'm also going to rate your reviews. Want to return the favor?

    Mary - absolutely love your sense of humor and your books. I like that you don't need anything but you and the keyboard to write. Very cool. You create your own environment in your head.
    I'm learning to write too and that is what I have found. It's so fun just to create!!

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  8. I love Mary's books and am so anxious to read this one! I subscribe via E mail. Thanks!!
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  9. Mary, so excited for your latest book! Looks like a great new series!

    Casey, great interview. Thanks for bring Mary to us!

    please enter me
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  10. This is one type of book that I really enjoy. I love Mary's books. Thanks for the chance to win one. ybutler(at)oppcatv(dot)com

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  11. I subscribe by email
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  12. Public follower on Google Friend Connect ybutler(at)oppcatv(dot)com

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  13. Please put my name in the hat! :)

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  14. Oh, wow! I love Mary's books and would love to win a copy of this one. What a cutie cowboy on the cover.

    I am an email subscriber.

    I am a follower.

    Thank you!

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  15. I would love to win this book, I love her books.

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  16. Great interview - I especially enjoyed the question about the number of words in one day! Wow!

    I'm already a follower.
    I've ranked your review.

    I would LOVE to win this book!

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  17. Fun interview ladies! 6000 words in one day? Mary is a machine!

    This is not an entry.

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  18. Please enter me in your drawing to win a free copy of Out of Control.

    I am a subscriber of your blog

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  19. I'm a follower with gfc and a subscriber by email.

    Please enter me.

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  20. Totally addicted to your books, Mary.
    Thanks for the chance to win one.
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  21. I would really like to read 'Out of Control'. Please enter me in this giveaway!

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  22. I follow your blog via GFC.

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  23. I subscribe via email.

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  24. I'm a follower
    I'm a subscriber
    Please enter me in the giveaway.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  25. MARE AND CASE!!! Two of my favorite people together on one blog page -- doesn't get any better than that!!

    Mare, I am OH so close to reading Out of Control and cannot WAIT!! But like you, I am almost finished with Pam Hillman's Stealing Jake, and it is OH, SO GOOD!!!

    Great interview, guys, as always!!

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  26. Hi everyone. I'm sorry I didn't stop in earlier to talk with you. I thought I did. But I'm on vacation and I'm really busy overeating and napping so things are slipping through the cracks.
    Thanks for all the kind messages and thanks for having me on, Casey.

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  27. I went travelling overseas bringing Mary's Grisham Mountain and thought it would last me the airport waiting time round trip but I was so wrong. I finished the book even before I arrived, I fell in love!! Now I'm back in the US and just started reading Petticoat Ranch. Thanks Mary Connealy for such a good story and message. And thanks Casey for the interview!! It is really nice to get to know the author, it helps me to enjoy her writing more. I rated your review liked it :)

    Have a blessed one!

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  28. Oh boy this is GREAT. One of my wishlist books up for grabs in a giveaway.PLEASE enter my name in this contest. Thanks so much for offering this giveaway. Many Blessings Marie
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  29. I'm a follower
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  30. Sounds Interesting!
    Em
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  31. I am a HUGE fan of Mary's books. I just love them. Please enter me!

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    I'm a subscriber and a follower.

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  32. I would love to read this. Thanks! Gloria
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  33. GFC follower - Gloria Schumann
    Thanks!
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  34. Would love to win!

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    Sarah

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  35. This book sounds terrific! I love the cover of this book! Please enter me in the giveaway!

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  36. I am a GFC follower, ID: Megan (Celtic_Girl).

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  37. I am an email subscriber.

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  38. Another great interview with Mary! I would love to win Out of Control.

    I am a GFC follower.

    I am an email subscriber.

    I rated your review!

    Thanks!
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  39. I have never read Mary's books, but have seen them advertised on all these sites and would love an opportunity to read this book - it sounds like a good one! Please enter me in your giveaway. Thank you!

    I am a follower.

    Blessings,
    Lori
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  40. I rated your review-would appreciate it if you rated mine.
    :)
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  41. Thanks for a great giveaway! Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

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  42. I follow you on gfc as cjabdelnour. Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

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  43. Thanks for the giveaway.
    GFC- Kara
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  44. Thanks for sharing your interview and book from Mary Connealy! I love her books!

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    I also started following your blog. I look forward to hearing more from you. Happy reading!

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  45. love, love love Mary Connealy's books!! Can't wait to read Out of Control!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    +1 Already a follower!
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    +1 Rated your review!

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  46. I didn't realize another Mary Connealy book came out! My mom and I have read almost all of them --I normally don't seek out books with a prairie/western setting, but Mrs. Connealy's an exception. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. I love Mary's writing. I have been wanted to read this book. I know it will be great.
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  48. I'm a follower...and of course Mary is on my bucket list of authors to meet one day!! Love to win!
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  49. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance!

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  50. GFC Follower

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