Monday, October 24, 2011

Giveaway and Author Interview: A Place of Acceptance

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



I love Disney!  I collect Disney figurines and movies.



What surprised you the most about being a published author? 



I was surprised by this great feeling of humility that swept over me once the book was actually released.  It is amazing to write a story that God lays on your heart and have people read it and tell you they are touched by it.





Do you have a favorite genre to read/write? 



Christian fiction has been my favorite genre to read for many, many years and it is also the genre in which I write.



When you aren’t writing or interacting with fans, what do you enjoy doing? 



Spending time with my family and friends is my favorite thing to do.  I love to go to the movies and, of course, I love to read!  I am a French teacher, I have done some acting, I sing, and I love to ride horses.



What do you enjoy most about being a published author?



 I enjoy it when people tell me how their lives were impacted by the stories and how God used the stories to help them and also how the stories helped them to reexamine their relationship with God.





What do you like readers to take away from your books? 



I want readers to understand how deep and unconditional God’s love for His children is.  Specifically in my recently released novel, A Place of Acceptance, I want readers to walk away from the story realizing the importance of forgiveness and second chances.  God gives us forgiveness and second chances everyday and we need to recognize that and thank Him for it.  We also need to realize that we need to extend those same gifts to others.



Places for readers to learn more about you?



 Readers can check out my website at http://juliebell.tateauthor.com, email me at juliebell2000@gmail.com, and keep up with me on Facebook under Julie Bell, Novelist.

Thank you for being with us today!

Readers here is your chance to enter to win Julie's novel!
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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 November 4th.

21 comments:

  1. Looked this book up and read the blurb, it sounds like it would be pretty good.

    Thank you for hosting the giveaway.

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  2. Wonderful interview, I enjoyed it immensely :) Thanks!

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  3. We posted about your giveaway at Winning Readings.

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  4. I would love to read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  5. I'd LOVE LOVE LUV to enter!

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  6. Please enter me. This looks like a great book.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  7. I'm a subscriber

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  8. I'm a follower

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  9. I would love to win a copy of, A Place of Acceptance. Julie is a new author to me and I love the fact that her books are Christ centered. I'm hooked on Christian fiction!

    How large is your Disney collection Julie?

    Blessings!
    judyjohn2004@yahoo.com

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  10. I am a follower.

    judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  11. I would love to try out this new author!
    kandrajane@bellsouth.net

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  12. I'm an e-mail subscriber, too!
    kandrajane@bellsouth.net

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  13. Great giveaway!

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  14. thanks for the chance to read this book.

    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too :)

    karenk
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  15. This is a new author for me. I would love the chance to win this book. Thanks ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  16. I am a follower on Google Friend Connect ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  17. Julie both my grown daughters love Disney too! There's just something about it. Your book sounds really good. Would love to read it.

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  18. sounds like a good book thanks for chance to win

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  19. email subscriber

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