Monday, August 13, 2012

Giveaway! A Sense of Mission by Ann Gaylia O'Barr!



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

Before I began my job as a U.S. Foreign Service officer for the State Department, I had never applied for a passport. My first assignment to Saudi Arabia was my first trip out of North America. My early stories often involved an American woman beginning her first overseas experience, I suppose because my first foreign experience was so memorable (and scary).


Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

I like “upmarket” women’s fiction/romances, which means they are character-driven.

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

A quote by Madeleine L’Engle: “Writing is simply part of breathing and living. It’s also a way of trying to understand what my life is about and, indeed, everybody’s”

5 things you love?

Reading, writing, and rainy afternoons when I’m free to do both. Also, hiking with my husband and stimulating conversation with family/friends.


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

I recently enjoyed Meg Moseley’s When Sparrows Fall, a finalist this year in the ACFW Genesis contest, Women’s Fiction.  I liked the subtle characterization. Faith is a part of the natural deepening of their lives and of their growth.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

On my website www.AnnGayliaOBarr.com

Thank you for being with us today! 

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

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 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 24th.
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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32 comments:

  1. LadetteAugust 13, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read... it was definitely an interesting interview! Thanks for a chance to win the book!

    Ladette
    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  2. LadetteAugust 13, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I am a follower.
    Ladette
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  3. LadetteAugust 13, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    I am a subscriber.

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  4. NancyAugust 13, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    This book sounds wonderful! I would love to win it, but even if I don't, it is going on my wish list.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    This book sounds like it would be a perfect read for a rainy Sunday afternoon. I usually take a nap when I come home from church but I'll gladly give it up for a good book.
    Janet.
    von1janet@gmail.com

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Thank you for offering a giveaway. I enjoyed the interview with Ms. O'barr. Also, really enjoyed looking at her blog.

    I follow you.

    I am subscribed.

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  7. Jessica NelsonAugust 13, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Great interview! Her job sounds like it must've been fascinating. I can't even imagine!

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  8. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Ooh, I loved When Sparrows Fall, too! And like Jessica said, what a fascinating job!

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  9. karenkAugust 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    a wonderful posting, casey (as always!)

    thanks for the chance to read this novel.
    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too.

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  10. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Would love to read this book! rmaney@firstarpchurch.org

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  11. CarlaAugust 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Thank you for having this book as a giveaway. I enjoyed the interview. I am always looking for new Christian Fiction authors !

    I am a follower.

    I am a subscriber.

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  12. ScribblerAugust 13, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Casey always asks interesting questions of us. They cause me to think while answering them.
    Ann Gaylia O'Barr

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  13. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    This book sounds remarkable. Wow. And Ann sounds a bit like Wonder Woman to me. If Wonder Woman wrote a book, I'd read it... so I think I'll just have to read this one!

    Enter me, please!

    beckydwriter(at)gmail(dot)com

    Already a follower and subscriber!

    Blessings,
    Becky

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  14. Courtney BallingerAugust 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    The the girls hair on the cover is beautiful!
    Just to let everyone know, I've started a book blog (alwaysreadingblog.blogspot.com). Inspired by Casey:) I'd love for y'all to visit it!

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  15. ASC Book ReviewsAugust 13, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    This sounds REALLY good!!! Please enter me!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 6:10 PM

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

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  17. lag123August 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I would love to read this!

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  18. lag123August 13, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I subscribe via email. lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  19. NancyeAugust 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. NancyeAugust 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    GFC Follower

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  21. NancyeAugust 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    e-mail subscriber

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  22. ScribblerAugust 14, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks for your comments, folks. This book was especially enjoyable to write. A lot of the background comes from my experiences. It is complete fiction, however!

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  23. Susan CodoneAugust 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I'd like to read this book! Thanks.

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  24. Mary Vee StorytellerAugust 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Sounds like an exciting book, Ann, and your adventures even more so. I'm glad I stopped by today. mimary_vee@yahoo.com.

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  25. JoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    This book looks like it is going to be very good. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  26. JoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I'm a subscriber!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  27. JoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I'm a follower!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  28. ScribblerAugust 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks. This is a kind of "prequel" to a book I wrote earlier. The secondary characters in that book became the main actors here. Sometimes characters grow on me, so I continue to follow them.
    Ann Gaylia O'Barr

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  29. rubynrebaAugust 17, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Enjoyed the interview. Please enter me.
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  30. rubynrebaAugust 17, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I am a follower.
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  31. rubynrebaAugust 17, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I am a subscriber.
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  32. LadetteAugust 20, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I am a subscriber!

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