Monday, October 22, 2012

Giveaway! Soul's Gate by James Rubart!


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

Contrary to popular belief, I’m an introvert. I love people, but have to have huge amounts of alone time to recharge.

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

To read (and watch): Time Travel. I loved the idea of the past affecting the future and visa versa. Without question, I’ll someday write a novel involving time travel.

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

It’s not about me. If a writer is a follower of Jesus they’ve died to self and the main thing is stepping into what Jesus has called them to do, then it doesn’t matter if they’re published or not. I know this is easy for me to say because I’m traditionally published, but trust me, getting published isn’t the panacea some pre-pubbed writers think it is. When Peter checks us in, it won’t be about how many books we wrote, or if we were published or not, it will be about if we followed the path He designed us to walk on.

5 things you love?

  1. Speed- water skiing, cars, dirt bikes, etc.
  2. Back packing
  3. Hanging out with my wife and sons
  4. Reading
  5. Writing (big surprise, right?)


Tell us briefly about your latest novel.

What if you could send your spirit into other people’s souls to fight for their freedom? That’s the premise of Soul’s Gate.

Publisher’s Weekly: “Readers with high blood pressure or heart conditions be warned: this is a seriously heart-thumping and satisfying read that goes to the edge, jumps off, and “builds wings on the way down.”

RT Book Reviews made Soul’s Gate a Top Pick and says: “Rubart’s novel is enthralling and superlative. Truly a story about freedom from things that we hold onto, this tale will captivate readers and encourage a more active, dynamic spiritual life. The original plot and well-drawn characters elevate this book to “must read” status.”

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

The Reunion by Dan Walsh. I read it on a plane recently and, wow! It got dusty in there! Great heart to that book.


Places for readers to learn more about you?

Twitter: @jimrubart

Thank you for being with us today!

Thanks, Casey, I always love being with you.
Much freedom to you and your readers,
Jim


Okay readers, here's your chance to win Jim's latest novel!
Please leave an email address! 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 November 2nd.
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 

25 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great read!! I love this kind of stuff!

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

    I am a follower and subscriber.

    thanks!

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  2. I would love a chance to win the book Soul's Gate. I'm a follower and subscriber (I get the posts by email anyway), maryannfrerichs@yahoo.com

    MaryAnn

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  3. I SERIOUSLY want to win this book! It sounds very very cool.

    Godsforlife AT gmail DOT com.

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  4. I follow you.

    Godsforlife AT gmail DOT com.

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  5. If I see Jim Rubart's name, I'm going to stop and read the blog post! Jim is a great guy -- and he challenges me to be a better writer. Now let's see if that photo of him challenges me to get back on water skis. (Finding the opportunity in CO? Not too likely ...)

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  6. This sounds very interesting and very different from any other books that I have read. Thank you for the giveaway.

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

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  7. I'm a subscriber!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  8. I'm a follower!

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

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  9. I have Rooms waiting in my TBR pile and can't wait to read something by Jim, especially after hearing him speak at ACFW!

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  10. Ooohhh. I really want to read this one. The premise sounds really intriguing.

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  11. I like on the edge Christian fiction.

    1dozenstars@gmail.com

    I'm a follower.

    I'm a subscriber.

    Thanks for entering me.

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  12. I am anxious to read your books. Have not heard of them before.
    grandmomma@yahoo.com
    I am a follower and subscriber.

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  13. I think Jim Rubart is a-ma-zing. I've sat in on a few classes of his and every time I walk away with my brain whirling with ideas. And his stories--too, too cool.

    I love the writing advice that "it's not all about me." I'm pretty sure I need to have that line in my head on repeat!

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  14. Dear Casey,
    I pray that your week is off to a good start.
    Please enter me in the book contest for "Soul's Gate" by James Rubart.
    We have his books in the church library.

    Janet Estridge
    von1janet@gmail.com

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  15. I'm a follower and a subscriber and I used to water ski MANY years ago, but I'm not so sure I would like speed water skiing!

    Please enter me in the drawing.
    Doreen
    priviesandprims at yahoo dot com

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  16. Those sound like fun activities. Nice covers.

    I follow via email.

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  17. thanks for the chance to win
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  18. email subscriber

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  19. gfc follower

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  20. Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to read those books. T hey sound very good. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com

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  21. What an exciting premise - to jump into the soul of another to fight for their freedom! Love it--as well as the cover! (Especially the Barnes & Noble edition.)

    "...it will be about if we followed the path He designed us to walk on." <--So profound!

    Soul's Gate sounds fabulous. Please enter me in the contest. I'm a follower and subscriber and would love to win/read this book. :)

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

    GFC follower: C.E. Hart

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  22. this sounds like an intriguing story...thanks for the chance to read it, casey

    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  23. Thanks for the support all! Appreciate it. This was a fun one, hope you enjoy it.

    Jim

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  24. This book sounds fascinating. I loved Rooms, but haven't read the others yet. I'm a follower and subscriber. shopgirl152nykiki@yahoo.com

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  25. Sounds interesting. Always enjoy new authors I've yet to read.
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