Welcome to Writing for Christ Jo Huddleston, it is great to have you
here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader
probably doesn’t know?
Casey, thanks for having me on
your blog to talk with you and your readers.
How about this –In high school I
played varsity basketball.
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
I find that I read many historical
romance novels. My novel, That Summer,
is an inspirational Southern historical. I do love to read mysteries/suspense but
so far have never tried to write one, probably because I couldn’t.
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
Pray about every step you take on your
writing journey. Strengthen that fruit of the Spirit—patience—for you will need
it. Writing for publication is many times a waiting time. Be patient and never
give up if you believe God has given you the talent to write for his glory.
If you’re just
starting out on your writing journey, read all you can about the craft of
writing. Find a writers’ conference near enough to be affordable for you to
attend. Soak in all you can in the workshops and from the speakers, editors,
and publishers—even at meal times. Be prepared for rejection. They won’t be
rejecting you but what you wrote. Margaret Mitchell received over twenty-five
rejections for Gone With the Wind!
They told her nobody wanted to read about the Civil War.
5 things you love?
Jesus, my family, my country,
puppy dogs, and Whopper candy.
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
Christmas Roses by Amanda Cabot! It’s a great book and it’s a hard
back book.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
My website/blog: http://www.johuddleston.com
Thank you for being with us today!
It’s been my pleasure to spend
time with you and your readers. Thank you for having me.
Okay readers, here's your chance to win Jo'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:
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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 December 14th.
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
I'm not certain what the story is about, but I love Southern fiction! Please enter me in the giveaway for That Summer, by Jo Huddleston. :)
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Thank you for the interview. I love Jo's writing advice about praying about every step. Great advice!
C.E., thanks for stopping by and liking my writing advice. This endorsement might give you an idea of what my novel is about: "That Summer is a wonderful romance set in the Southern Appalachians during the Great Depression. Jo Huddleston understands the people of that time and place so well she pulled me right into the story and didn't let me go until the end. Highly recommended!"
DeleteThat's a great recommendation! Now I want to read it even more. :)
DeleteHaha, I love that Jo mentioned Whoppers in her list of five things. :) Great interview!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, glad you came by. Yes, I have to limit myself on those delicious things or I could eat an entire box at one sitting. (In fact I did that once.)
DeleteI would love to win Jo's latest novel!
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Melissa, thanks for coming by. Good luck on the book drawing.
Deletelooks intriguing!
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Kandra, intriguing describes my novel well. It's a story with happy times and times of heartbreak.
DeleteI'm an email subscriber, too!
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I enjoy Jo Huddleston's books and would love to be entered.
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Hey there, glad you stopped by on Casey's blog. Thanks for the visit.
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Hey there, thanks for stopping by Casey's blog.
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Great interview and good advice, Jo. I, too, am subscribing.
ReplyDeleteLinda, glad you liked my advice. Thanks for stopping by Casey's blog.
DeleteI would love to read Jo's book. It sounds fascinating.
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Thanks for the opportunity!
Also, Jo, I'd like to know where Caney Creek is...
Pat, thanks for coming by Casey's blog. If you look at a detailed map of East Tennessee you'll see a lot of small pieces of water named Caney Creek. My Caney Creek is in a fictional town in East Tennessee.
DeleteThanks for the giveaway. I would love to read her new book. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by and leaving a comment on Casey's blog.
DeleteCongrats on the book! Good advice.
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Thank you, I'm glad you like my advice. Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment on Casey's blog.
DeleteGreat interview! Love that car! I'm a bit confused. It says that the contest is over on November 14th yet the blog post was December 3rd. I hope that you meant December 14th. I would love to read the book.
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Jo
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Jo, thank you and glad you love that little snazzy car. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteGreat interview! Great book! Love historical books. Am interested about the car! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Linda, thank you. Glad you came by and left a comment. You'll have to read the book to learn the significance of the car.
ReplyDeleteSincere thanks for your generosity
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Jean, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on Casey's blog.
DeleteThat is an interesing fact about Margaret Mitchell receiving over twenty-five rejections for Gone With the Wind!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
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Jes, yes, there's hope for all when you consider Margaret Mitchell's publishing journey. Thanks for leaving a comment.
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