Welcome to Writing for Christ Lena Nelson Dooley, it is great to have you here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader probably doesn’t know?
I really love to eat fresh lobster. I don’t get a chance to eat it very often, but I love it.
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
My favorite genre to write is whatever proposal my agent can get a publisher to buy. Right now, I’m in working on the 4th book of 7 in a row that are historical romantic women’s fiction. I call it that genre, because they don’t really fit the strictly romantic genre, because of the multiple Point of View characters and depth of the issues involved.
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how you view writing?
If God wants a publisher to buy a proposal, that publisher will buy it. So I am able to just rest in that. Every time my agent sells a proposal that has had several rejections, it has been bought by a publisher that has an even better deal. And I know that God chose that publisher because He knew that the people He wanted to read it would be reached through that publisher’s marketing.
5 things you love?
Getting together with friends
Speaking at conferences and retreats
Mentoring other authors
Chocolate, especially chocolate covered cherries, both the ones at Christmas and chocolate covered dried cherries
Going on a cruise
What do you enjoy most about being a published author?
Being able to contribute to my family’s well-being while doing something that I love. But a close second is getting to know more and more of my readers. I just love them, too.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
I’m also on Goodreads and Linkedin
Thank you for being with us today!
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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 May 18th.
Thanks for coming by to enter! Contest ends on May 18th.
Thank you so much for the chance to win this. I absolutely loved the first book in this series. I would love to read this one.
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I would really, really like to win Mary's Blessing! I appreciate Lena's inviting novel covers that say, "Come on in!"
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I am a subscriber so I get it hot off the press!! Thank you. I enjoy your posts.
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Lena is such a blessing. I love her writing and love her sweet spirit. I had the honor of being in her critique group while I lived in Texas. Lena, thank you for being such a wonderful mentor. Hugs to you, sweet lady! I miss you.
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I am not sure if this is where I leave a comment for a chance to win Lena's book, but the link I clicked on "enter to win" led me to another page. I am a follower. I would love to win a copy of Lena's new book - I have yet to read any of her books, but this one looks and sounds good!
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Thank you for a chance to win. I would love to read this book. God bless you both.
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Fun! I loved the comment about trusting God for the right publisher!
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HI Lena,
ReplyDeleteI like lobster too. Found a recipe to bake it and now I watch for sales on lobster tail. When our store sells them for holidays, I pick up a couple so I can have them while the rest of the family eats steak. It's not much more expensive than steak, so we all win!
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Lena,
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Casey,
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I love Lena's books. Thanks for the opportunity.
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I would love to win a copy of this book. I loved the interview with Lena. She is one classy lady!!
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I think that Lena Nelson Dooley is wonderful writer. She keeps you engaged all through her books. Ans historical fiction is one of my favorite kinds of books to read. Would love to win.
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This looks like a good book! Please submit my email address into the contest. Thanks!
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My goodness, so many people have visited this interview. So glad to see you here. And thank you, Casey, for featuring me here.
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