Monday, July 23, 2012

Giveaway! Song of the Meadowlark by Sherri Johnson!



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

Thank you for hosting me!

One thing many do not know about me is: Recently, I have become hooked on the TV show Swamp People and secretly dream of going to the Louisiana swamps to catch a gator!

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

I love to read Christian Romances and Thrillers. I write Romances and would love to write a thriller for my next novel.

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

I have heard lately (more than once) how important it is to write “tight”. Tight writing sells. In the past, I thought word count was at the top of the list. I thought it took a lot of words to say what you needed to say. I could not imagine writing a short story or a novella. Recently, I wrote a 1,000 word romance for a contest. Talk about having to write tight! At the end of it, I saw a romance that was no less a romance than my 90,000 word novels. It was fun having to cut and compress—tighten things up a bit—to say what needed to be said in as few words as possible. My advice would be to write as tightly as you can, remembering that the average reader is smarter than we give her credit for and she can infer our meanings without us having to spell it all out for her.

5 things you love?

Jesus (of course)
Family (of course)
Writing (duh!)
My dogs
Ice cream
Roller coasters

What do you enjoy most about being a published author?

I love connecting with readers and other authors. I love sharing what God has done in my life.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

http://sherriwilsonjohnson.com
http://sherrijinga.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Author-Sherri-Wilson-Johnson/138396456193536
https://twitter.com/#!/swj_thewriter

Thank you for being with us today! 

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Sherri's ebook!

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
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Contest is open internationally 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 3rd.
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 

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69 comments:

  1. ShondraJuly 23, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    What a beautiful book cover! I enjoyed reading the interview, and would love to win this book!

    loseitoday(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm totally in love with the book cover!

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  2. ShondraJuly 23, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I'm a follower!

    loseittoday(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Such lovely pics (the author AND the book cover!)
    :-)
    I like this post. Your book looks interesting so congrats!

    As for the giveaway, unfortunately, I'm not in the U.S, but thanks anyway!

    Ganise

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  4. JoJuly 23, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    I love the cover of this book. Thanks for offering the giveaway on it. Love to find new authors and have the opportunity to read their books.

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol)dot)com

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  5. JoJuly 23, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    I'm a subscriber

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. JoJuly 23, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    I'm a follower!

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol(dot)com

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  7. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Yay for ice cream being on Sherri's list of things she loves. :) Great interview!

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:32 PM

      Oh, yes, I love ice cream! My special treat if I'm super good is a banana split from Dairy Queen!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    This interview of Sherri's was really good, I am anxious to read her book. As a church librarian, I am always anxious to try a new author. Please enter my name in the drawing. Thank you.
    pshines@frontiernet.net

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you so much for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview.

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  9. lgm52July 23, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Sounds like a great read...and I love the cover!
    lgm52(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by and for the great feedback!

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  10. lgm52July 23, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I am a follower.
    lgm52(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. lgm52July 23, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    email subscriber
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  12. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    I enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know you.
    I'm looking forward to also reading your newest book.
    von1janet@gmail.com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks so much for taking the time to read the interview!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    What a great post! Sherri's book looks amazing. Will have to look for it!
    Thanks
    Amy Campbell
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

      Thank you, Amy! I hope you're able to read the book.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I'm a follower.
    Amy Campbell
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  15. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I'm a subscriber.
    Amy Campbell
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  16. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful cover!
    I'm a GFC follower.
    JoyAnne11 at gmail dot com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      Glad you like the cover. I'm kind of hooked on it myself too. :)

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  17. LadetteJuly 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Looks like a great book!!

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  18. LadetteJuly 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I am a follower

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  19. LadetteJuly 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I am a subscriber.

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  20. LoRee PeeryJuly 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Did my heart take a jump when I saw this wonderful cover! I have a nonfiction ms put away called Call of the Meadowlark. Looks like a terrific read.

    meadowlark[at]loreepeery[dot]com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:37 PM

      Oh, that just made my heart jump! Thanks so much. Now I know why you wrote that comment on my FB page, haha!

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  21. Erica VetschJuly 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Swamp People? Catching Gators? EEEK!

    Enjoyed getting to know more about you, Sherri!

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

      Haha, Erica, you better believe it! Wouldn't you want to join me? :)

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  22. ASC Book ReviewsJuly 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Love the beautiful cover! :)

    amada_chavez@yahoo.com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      Thanks Amanda. I'm tickled at all the great feedback I'm getting so far.

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  23. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    would love to win I love to read and thank you for the chance to win
    likesmusic@consolidated.net

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  24. lag123July 23, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Love the cover.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you. I think it's quite lovely and demonstrates the feel of the book perfectly.

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  25. lag123July 23, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I subscribe via email.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  26. LadetteJuly 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Oh, and a note for Sherri-- My husband and I met Willie and Jr. from Swamp People in May of this year. I bought my husband a new gator head (he has 3 or 4 now) and they autographed it for him and took a picture with him. :) We really wanted to meet Liz and Troy, but we LOVE watching that show... as a FAMILY! (Yes, all 5 kids love it too!)

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Ladette, that is amazing!!! I love to watch that and Duck Dynasty, too. The people on both of those shows are so real!

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  27. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for the Interview, nice getting to know Sherri. Your Book cover is lovely and I can't wait to read the Book, please enter me in your Giveaway.
    I'm a follower

    ingrids62448(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Many Blessings
    Ingrid

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you so much! I'm so excited about the release of this book and I do truly love the cover.

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  28. NanceeJuly 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    A wonderful interview~ I'd love to win a copy of Sherri's new release!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      Thanks for stopping by. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the interview.

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  29. NanceeJuly 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I forgot to mention that I'm a subscriber and a follower. Thanks, Casey!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  30. Susan F.July 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Please enter me for a chance to win. What a beautiful cover. I'm a subscriber. Thanks Casey!

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM

      Thank you for stopping by. I can't believe how many comments have been about the cover. :)

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  31. karenkJuly 23, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story.

    ~i'm a follower & email subscriber, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  32. apple blossomJuly 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    sounds like a wonderful book thanks for chance to win a copy

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  33. apple blossomJuly 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    email subscriber

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  34. apple blossomJuly 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    gfc follower

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  35. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I'm so glad you're interested in the book! Thanks!

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  36. NancyeJuly 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  37. MelanieJuly 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    OH! I'd love to win this giveaway! I loved Sherri's other book, To Dance Once More, and would love to read this one. :)

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    frequentreader19 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. MelanieJuly 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    GFC follower.

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  39. MelanieJuly 24, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Email subscriber.

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  40. tammyJuly 24, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    tammyredd@gmail.com I'm a follower and subscriber!

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  41. rubynrebaJuly 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Ice cream is my very favorite too! Love to read this book. The cover and title are awesome.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      If only ice cream were zero calories and fat! Thanks for your kind comments.

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  42. rubynrebaJuly 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Email subscriber
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  43. rubynrebaJuly 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    GFC Follower
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  44. EJJuly 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks for the interview - love finding books by authors I haven't read before. I am a subscriber & follower. - Elaine rejordan79@msn.com

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    1. Sherri Wilson JohnsonJuly 26, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      EJ, I'm so glad you stopped by and enjoyed the interview!

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  45. KarenAugust 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    sounds like a great book, love the cover
    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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