Monday, July 9, 2012

Giveaway! Living in Harmony by Mary Ellis!


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

I’m a natural blonde who once dyed her hair black. Now I’m a natural gray who dyes her hair blond. (Are we ever happy with our hair?)

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

I love to read Amish fiction and historical fiction set in the US, since I write in those genres. I also love Victorian English historicals, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance.

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

Never think you’re finished with a manuscript until you press the send button. I’m always tweaking and improving my story right up until my deadline.

5 things you love?

other than the Lord, I love:
1)      my college sweetheart and hubby of 38 years
2)      my 3-acre yard of woods, wildflowers (aka weeds), two ravines, one stream, one spring and a hundred-year-old barn
3)      eating out (after 38 years I’m tired of cooking.)
4)      being close to water (okay, even a toddler’s wading pool will do)
5)      corn (popcorn, sweet corn, corn bread, whatever)

What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both teens and adults will find enjoyment in?

I just finished The Believer by Ann H. Gabhart. What a fabulous story about faith and forgiveness set in this little-known Christian sect.
 
Places for readers to learn more about you?

I love it if readers dropped by my website: www.maryellis.net and signed up for my newsletter. I’ll be giving away 10 free copies of Living in Harmony to subscribers in August. I can also be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mary-Ellis/126995058236

Thank you for being with us today!

Thank you, Casey!!

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

Please leave an email adddress! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.
For extra entries:
~Be a follower
~Be a subscriber

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 July 20th.
Attn Readers! If you're struggling to leave a comment on my blog, please email your comment entries (in ONE email) and I will submit it for you. But PLEASE only do this after you've failed to leave a comment. My email is: caseym.writer(@)gmail.com 


Note: This novel has not yet released, but is currently available on CBD.com and will be officially available on August 1st!

74 comments:

  1. This book looks amazing!! I would love to win! My favorite genres to read are probably Amish and Historical fiction. :)

    Thanks for the interview and the giveaway!

    Ladette
    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  2. I am a follower.

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  3. I am a subscriber.

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  4. Would love to read Living in Harmony. I am a subscriber.

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  5. I am a follower.

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  6. An interesting cover for an Amish book, sounds good though!

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  7. I am a follower by GFC (wfnren).

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  8. I am a subscriber.

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  9. I love corn, too! But then, I'm an Iowa girl so I think it's like an unwritten rule or something.

    Thanks for the great interview, Casey and Mary!

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  10. I want to win, so count me in!

    Doreen Brannan
    priviesandprims at yahoo dot com

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  11. Extra~ I'm a follower.

    Doreen Brannan
    priviesandprims at yahoo dot com

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  12. Extra~ I'm a subscriber.

    Doreen Brannan
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  13. Amish fiction is my favorite! I'd really enjoy this. Enjoyed the interview.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  14. GFC Follower
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  15. I love to read Amish fiction, it is a real treat for me. I am intrigued about the cover. Thank you so much for the chance to win.


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  16. I am GFC follower of your blog.


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  17. I am an e-mail subscriber of your blog.

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  18. Loved the Miller Family Series & am looking forward to reading this new series also. Just had me some Iowa sweet corn on the grill for dinner last night - might have to put that in my favorite list. I am a subscriber and follower. Thanks - Elaine rejordan79@msn.com

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  19. I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  20. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  21. GFC Follower

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  22. e-mail subscriber

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  23. Gfc follower

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  24. Email subscriber

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  25. I really have enjoyed your interview with Mary Ellis! I love her writing and would really love to win a copy of her new book.
    Thank you for the opportunity!
    Best Regards,
    Linda Paul
    beowulf@enter.net

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  26. I have been interested in this book and would love to have a chance to read it!
    I'm a follower.
    I'm a subscriber.

    Thank You so much! Hope you have a blessed day!
    Amy Campbell
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  27. Oh, I LOVE Mary's books! Can't wait to read her new series!

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  28. I'm a follower!

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  29. I'm a subscriber!

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  30. This book looks wonderful! I haven't read any of Mary's books, but I've heard great things about them. Thanks for the giveaway!

    jennycohen104(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. Carrie and Mary, thank you for the Interview, I loved it. Mary, I also love Amish fiction, they are my favorite Genre. I can't wait to read your Book. please add me to your Giveaway.
    many Blessings

    I'm a follower
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  32. I am a HUGE fan of Mary's and have read everyone of her books. I would be delighted to win a copy of, Living in Harmony!

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo.com

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  33. I am a follower!

    Blessings!
    Judy
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  34. I am a follower!

    Blessings!
    Judy
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  35. I'd love to win Mary's latest book. Thanks for offering another wonderful giveaway!
    Nancee
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  36. I'm a follower and subscriber.
    Nancee
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  37. A new Amish series...yay! I love the spunky interview.
    brendon8@bellsouth.net

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  38. I am a follower.
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  39. I am a subscriber.
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  40. I loved your interview with Mary Ellis.I love her books.Please enter me I would love to win this book.Thanks...jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com

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  41. I am a subscriber...jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com

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  42. I am a follower.Thanks...jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com

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  43. Sounds like another great book by Mary. Can't wait to read it. Would love to win it.
    Karen Gervais
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  44. I'm a follower.
    Karen Gervais
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  45. I'm a subscriber.
    Karen Gervais
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  46. 40 comments, wow! I don't think lit'l ole me ever got that many before!! thanks so much Casey, for inviting me to your super-duper blog. you give me something to strive for on my own blog. have a lovely summer, everyone. and keep eating corn!

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  47. Sounds like a great book...can't wait to read it! angadair@nwcable.net

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  48. I am a subscriber......angadair@nwcable.net

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  49. I am a Follower..angadair@nwcable.net

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  50. I love Amish books and have read Mary Ellis previously. Her books are great.

    I'm a follower
    Loraine Ertelt
    lpertelt@aol.com

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  51. I couldn't get your Facebook page to come up but I did subscribe to your newsletter.
    missionwife@hotmail.com

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  52. Suscribed to your newsletter.
    Couldn't get your Facebook to come up.
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  53. I'm a subscriber and have had the great pleasure of meeting Mary at our local library in Newton Falls, OH...she is such a pleasant lady and an interesting speaker. Love her books, and would love a chance to read her latest. Thank you for the entry. Have a blessed evening.

    Sandy Greathouse

    Muzzley56(at)aol(dot)com

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  54. would love to read mary's latest novel...thanks casey for the chance :)

    i'm a follower & subscriber, too

    karenk
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  55. Hope it is not too late to comment for the drawing, I love to read amish stories and always watch for new ones coming out.
    thanks
    Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)

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  56. would love to win p_cowans@yahoo.com

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  57. I would love to win and read Mary's new book. Enjoying reading Amish books.
    KayG
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  58. I follow your blog.
    KayG
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  59. I subscribed via email.
    KayG
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  60. I love Mary's books, and this one sounds like no disappointment. A wonderful interview with Mary! Thanks for offering this giveaway!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  61. I'm a follower and a subscriber.
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  62. I would love to win this book. I am a follower....

    Cindy
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  63. I would love to win this book, it sounds great!

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  64. I'm now an official follower!

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  65. I subscribed also!

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  66. I'd love to be entered! This sounds like an interesting read!

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  67. I'm a follower! Cbus.blogger at gmail dot com

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  68. I love the interview with Mary Ellis. This new book sounds great! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

    Sheri

    hspruitt{at}frontiernet[DoT]net

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  69. I'm a follower of your blog!

    Sheri

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  70. I'm also a subscriber to your blog entries!

    Sheri

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  71. Enter me!
    God Bless!
    Sarah Richmond
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  72. I'm also a subscriber to your blog entries!

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  73. Sounds like a wonderful book.
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