Monday, December 31, 2012

Giveaway! Real Virtue by Katy Lee!


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

In my latest release, Real Virtue, my heroine is a gamer. I am not. So many readers can’t believe I gave such a clear picture of the gaming world without personal experience, but thanks to my best friend, I was able to world-build with accuracy without getting pulled in. She opened multiple accounts to play and helped me tremendously with my research. However, during my research, I did read many interviews with gamers, mostly teens and young adults, where they admit to preferring their virtual lives over their real ones. Video games can become super appealing, especially if the player’s real life is not so great. In a game, a player can zap out of a situation they don’t like. They can’t do that in real life. In a game, a player is rewarded for beating the next level or quest. In real life, it’s hard to accomplish things, and even when you do, people don’t always notice, or for some, care. Still, as for me, I choose real life.

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

Well, I write romance because I read romance, usually with some suspense in it. I do enjoy stories where the main characters have to grow in some way, and in following them along their journey, I grow, too. Whether it is a desire to be a better wife or mother, or inspiration to try something new, books like this for me become keepers.

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

I’ve always loved creating things, which also means learning how things come together from idea to product and everything in between. Sewing and quilting were big hobbies in my life, and then knitting. But everything I did had a plan, a pattern to follow. If I skimped, it would not come out right. If I didn’t fix my mistakes, it would ruin the finished product, or worse, get thrown into my basket, never to be finished.

I’ve also always had a love for reading and admired the talents of many writers who could perfectly place words down on a page to make them flow like music, or bind together like a perfectly knitted piece. I’ll admit I had tried my hand at writing a few times, starting back in fifth grade, but it wasn’t until 2005 when an idea for a story came to me that I decided to try writing again. But this time I did things a little differently. I researched on how a story comes together. The idea to product and everything in between, and three months later I had completed my first novel. It was when I learned that every kind creation has a plan, a pattern that needs to be followed that I could now call myself a writer.

5 things you love?

Chocolate Mint Tea – All the flavor without the calories!
Homeschooling my three children – I wouldn’t trade the relationship I have with them for anything.
Traveling – ANYWHERE.
No humidity that gives me good hair days.
Good sleep.


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

I really enjoy the Love Inspired Suspense books, and surprisingly, my son likes them, too. My daughter also loves Zondervan’s Halflings series. She’s always raving about them. I’m encouraging her to try some LIS books, too, since I recently sold a novel to Love Inspired Suspense. I’m looking forward to being a part of the LIS family come October!

Places for readers to learn more about you?

Real Virtue is available now in ebook and paperback from Amazon  and Barnes and Noble 

Thank you for having me on your blog! Readers, I love comments and would love to hear from you. One commenter will receive a paperback copy of Real Virtue! It's getting rave reviews, as well as finaling for awards. I hope you enjoy it and are blessed by it.

And please keep in touch with me at my website: www.KatyLeeBooks.com

You will see links for Twitter and Facebook and Goodreads. Let’s connect and get to know each other!

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

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
~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 January 11th
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 

37 comments:

  1. I went and looked at the description of the book, it sounds excellent. Looking forward to reading it whether I win it or not.

    My email is maryannfrerichs@yahoo.com and I'm a subscriber.

    MaryAnn

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  2. I am not a gamer either but I know a lot of people who are. I'd love to read about this.

    I am a follower.

    I am a subscriber.

    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Yes, please don't let the Gaming aspect scare you. It's really a small-town romance. You don't need to know anything technical to enjoy the book.

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  3. Thank you for having me here today, Casey! And I wiah you and your readers a happy New Year!

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  4. Great interview, ladies. This book sounds good, and I love the cover!

    I'll have to try this chocolate mint tea!

    loree dot huebner at yahoo dot com

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    1. I was very pleased with what the art department brought back with the cover. It captures both the gaming part with the key, and Mel's real life with the tree.

      Enjoy the tea and the book!

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  5. Incredible cover!

    I enjoy getting to know the author behind a book. :) Thank you for Katy's interview and the chance to win Real Virtue.

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

    I'm a subscriber and a follower

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    1. You are so welcome. And I am the same way. Knowing the writer helps me enjoy and understand the book better.

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  6. I enjoyed the interview, Katy. I will check out your website, also.
    Linda Robinson
    AuthorLLR@aol.com

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    1. I see you did! Welcome to Katy Lee Books!! I promise not to fill your email up! ;) Seriously, I look forward to getting to know you!

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  7. I don't know much about the gaming world but I would love to read this.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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    1. You don't have to know anything technical to enjoy it. It's really a small-town romance.

      Blessings!

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  8. I subscribe via email.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  9. I follow via gfc: Lisa Garrett

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  10. I'd love to win this! I'm a follower and subscriber. shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com

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  12. I'd love to read this book! I have heard good things about it :)
    I am a Follower and Subscriber.

    Jasmine A.
    montanamade(@)gmail(.com)

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    1. Always nice to hear people are talking about it. That really is the best compliment for a writer.

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  13. The character sounds intriguing. Happy new year!

    I follow via email.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Intriguing...that would define her, for sure.... :)

      Enjoy and be blessed.

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  14. This looks like an amazing book and I would love to win it! I follow via GFC: MeganP
    makeighleekyleigh at yahoo.com

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  15. I'd love to win this amazing book! I follow via GFC: MeganP
    makeighleekyleigh at yahoo.com

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  16. Katy Lee was just telling me yesterday she would like to have another giveaway herself and what a blessing , here you are doing a giveaway for her book, that I would just love to read. Being a homeschoool mom like Katy, I try to do things I tell my children they should do, I haven't been the reader I use to be ,so this year I am going to strive to be a reader and I would so like to read Katy's book... Thank you so much for the chance to win.
    Blessings
    Linda Finn
    I am subscribed, I follow and my email is faithfulacres7@gmail.com

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    1. Linda,
      I'm so excited you found Casey's site. I was about to send you a message that there was another chance to win. :)

      And Lord, give Linda the heart she desires for reading. Give her the time to enjoy the process, so that it is not another chore to be checked off, but rather a time of enlightenment and relaxation. And open the eyes and minds of her children, so that they see and support their mom as she strives to be a reader.
      In Jesus' name. Amen.

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  17. I do like to play some games. Simple ones. Nothing violent more of farming type game or popping bubbles. The book sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance to win it.
    joeym11@frontier.com

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  18. Great interview! My video game experiences are limited to the Wii and its Mario, sport, and Lego games, so I'm not really a gamer per say. :) This book sounds really good though and, again, I love what Katy says about writing. Thanks for the giveaway too!

    tressa dot sherman at hotmail dot com

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  19. New follower and subscriber. Thanks for the opportunity and a great interview!

    Andrea
    andrearenee2004@yahoo.com

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  20. I have been gaming since high school, though it's tapered off dramatically since my son was born! He's 10 now and starting to get interested in kind of "old school" Dungeons and Dragons. He really enjoys creating characters. When I was in high school and college, I will admit, it was nice to have a place to escape, especially in college when I started playing online. I could have "friends" and....I don't know. It was a place that was there when I needed it, I guess. But now, I definitely prefer real life, warts and all. :) I can't wait to read your book, Katy!

    melaniermeadors@gmail.com

    Melanie

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  21. Katy,
    I am so excited to be able to be posting this little message and giveaway opportunity. As a neighbor and friend i have been able to hear a little about the story line, the long time table involved and the excitement you possess when you speak of your writing and the love of your family. Wouldn't it be fun if i could win a copy so that i could start reading this wonderful book that you have created. Congratulations on all your faith and hard work.

    Deb
    we3filiault@sbcglobal.net

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  22. Hi, I went and looked at the description of the book, it sounds wonderful i reall want to win it . thank you for the chance
    Shirley jcisforme2aol.com

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  23. Sounds like a great book. Really would love to read it and thank you for the opportunity~

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

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  24. I'm a follower!

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

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  25. I'm a subscriber!

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

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  26. I have known some who were involved in gaming and I never quite understood it. However, recently I got a Kindle and put Scrabble on it and spent a whole five hour road trip playing it. I could not believe how the time past, and I wanted to keep beating Al, the opponent created by the game.

    It would be great to win your book and find out more about the world of gaming. Thank you for the nice interview and the chance to win.

    Blessings, Janice jsmithg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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