Monday, January 14, 2013

Giveaway! Love Comes to Paradise by Mary Ellis!


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

Goodness, Casey, something interesting about me? That’s a tough one. I guess it would be that I dream so vividly, I can’t watch anything violent or too intense before bed or I will wake up dripping with sweat. I often run for miles and hide from bad-guys for hours, depriving myself of desperately-needed beauty sleep!


Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

I love to read Amish inspirational romances, historical fiction, and romantic suspense. And I’ve been fortunate enough to be allowed to write all three.

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

Don’t be afraid to make changes to your manuscript. Nothing is set in stone until it hits your editor’s desk. I was so afraid I’d “lose the flavor” of my first manuscripts, that they still remain on my computer, unpublished.

5 things you love?

I love the beach in winter, snowstorms when I have nowhere to go, eating by candlelight in the dining room, grazing on finger food instead of a meal, and lying on my back to watch the clouds during daylight or the stars at night.


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

I just read Amanda Flower’s mystery, Maid of Murder, while on vacation. I loved it, especially since it was set close to my hometown.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

Thank you for being with us today!    

No, thank you!

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Mary'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 25th
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 

72 comments:

  1. love to read this debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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    debbie jackson
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  3. sub rss debbie jackson
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  4. Fun interview! I, too, love snowstorms when I don't have anywhere to go. And when I know for positive all my family and friends are safe at home too. Then...I can just enjoy the snow and sound of the wind. :)

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  5. OOPS! It's early and I didn't read to the end, lol. Please delet the first 3 'comments' from me and just use this one.

    Great interview! I would love to win Mary's new book, thank you for the chance.

    I am a GFC follower, wfnren.

    I am a subscriber.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

    P.S. Sorry!

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  6. Would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance. atouchofheaven2010 at gmail dot com

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  7. Would love to read this book.

    From south Mississippi

    plhouston@bellsouth.net

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  8. I am a subscriber.

    plhouston@bellsouth.net

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  9. I am a follower.

    plhouston@bellsouth.net

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  10. Would love to read this book.

    From south Mississippi

    plhouston@bellsouth.net

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  11. Thanks for the chance to win Love Comes to Paradise. I love Mary's writing.
    Katie Johnson
    johnsonk133[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  12. I enjoyed getting to know Mary Ellis. I too love snowstorms (and rainstorms) when I don't have to drive in it. lol

    Thanks for the opportunity to win *Love Comes to Paradise* . The cover is beautiful, and I like how the girl on the front isn't wearing makeup. lol I'm surprised to see so many Amish story covers with women wearing makeup.

    I am a follower and a subscriber. (Nicnac63@hotmail.com / Cheryl Hart)

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  13. Amish fiction is my favorite! I love Mary's books.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  14. I am a follower.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  15. email subscriber
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  16. I love Mary's books. I have read everyone of her Amish fiction ones. The cover of, Love Comes to Paradise is so beautiful and spring like! I'd be delighted to win a copy of it!

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am a follower and a subscriber.

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  17. I would love to read this book. The cover is eye catching. Hoping to win. ejs8741@hotmail.com

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  18. I love reading Amish fictions.
    Have read many of Mary's books.
    Loves Comes to Paradise is a book I'd like to win and read.
    Carolyn Jefferson
    carolynj63@att.net

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  19. i would love to win! I love your books
    likesmusic2@consolidated.net

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  20. I love every book of Mary's that I have read so far.
    Would love to win this one to read!

    CherylB1987@hotmail.com

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  21. I found very interesting the comments about vivid dreaming. I've always dreamed in color, in spite of allegations that people dream only in black and white. I do enjoy reading fiction about the Amish, and would love to win LOVE COMES TO PARADISE.
    Kaye Whitney
    kayewhitney@bellsouth.net

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  22. My email address is:
    ggshaw61@gmail.com
    I would love to read your book. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  23. Love your books thanks for the contest.
    Elizabeth Dent
    liz225@belsouth.net

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  24. another Amish book cool thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  25. gfc follower

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  26. email subscriber

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  27. Hoping to read your book. Thank you for this giveaway!

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  28. GFC follower


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  29. Email Subscriber

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  30. I love the beach in winter too. There is nothing like it.
    I am a follower and subscriber.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  31. i would so love to win thank you for the chance
    Shirley Blanchard
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    lutz Fla, 33549
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  32. Casey, thanks so much for inviting me to your lovely blog. I love getting your email everyday and always look forward to your interviews and book reviews. Say, did I mention I love your new photo?? But when a gal is as pretty as YOU, it's hard to take a bad photo. thanks again for featuring me, I love reading the comments--you have the NICEST readers in the world.

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  33. This book looks so good and I enjoyed the interview. Please enter my name in the drawing. I do receive your blog and I am subscribed. Blessings
    Darlene
    spangldlady[at]gmail[dot]com

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  34. Hi Mary,
    Thank you for giving me a chance to win your book.Sounds like a good book i love Amish books. God bless you.
    Norma n38stanforth(at)gmail(dot)com from Ohio

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  35. Another great book to add to my wish list. Would love to win a copy.

    Karen Gervais
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

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  36. I'm a GFC follower

    Karen Gervais
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  37. I'm an email subscriber.

    Karen Gervais
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  38. Would love to win! I live in Amish Country and love to read the Amish stories.
    I'm a follower and a subscriber.

    Doreen
    priviesandprims at yahoo.com

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  39. Thank you for offering this giveaway of Mary's new book. She's a favorite author of mine. I am an email subscriber and a follower. Thank you!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  40. Would love to win a copy of this book.I am an email follower.
    Barbara Michels
    email address: mike_michels2005@yahoo.com

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  41. I would love to win a copy of Mary's book. Thank you for this opportunity.

    Sandra Kaczanowcke
    kaczmom@gmail.com

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

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  43. Thanks for the interview. I love Marys books and would love to read this one
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  44. I am an e mail subscriber
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  45. I enjoyed the interview.

    I follow via email.

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  46. I would love to win this book.Mary's books are great.Thanks

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  47. I am also a follower and a subscriber.Thanks

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  48. Love Mary's books & the beach in the winter! I am a subscriber & follower. Elaine rejordan79@msn.com

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  49. I just finished reading LIVING in HARMONY, which is the first novel I've read of Mary's, that I rushed out & got THE WAYNE COUNTY SERIES. So I would love to win LOVE COMES to PARADISE.
    Thanks
    austingirl212@aol.com

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  50. thanks for the chance to read mary's latest novel, casey :)

    i'm a subscriber and follower, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  51. I am a follower and subscriber. Love Amish fiction and love Mary Ellis' books!
    DCastillo
    dcasti2705@sbcglobal.net

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  52. Thank you for giving me a chance to win your book "Love Comes to Paradise".I love to read Amish book they are one of my favorite.God bless you.
    I am a follower
    I am a subscriber
    Norma S. n38stanforth(at)gmail(dot)com from Ohio

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  53. Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
    tressa dot sherman at hotmail dot com

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    1. Oh, and I'm also a follower (GFC-Tressa) and an email subscriber (tressa dot sherman at hotmail dot com).

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  55. Dear Casey,
    Please enter me in the contest, "Love Comes to Paradise" by Mary Ellis.
    I love your blogs and thanks for the contests!
    Janet Estridge
    von1janet(@)gmail.com

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  56. I'm enjoying reading Amish fiction more and more all the time.

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

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  57. I'm a subscriber!

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

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  58. Nice interview. Would love to win and read this book by Mary Ellis. Thank you.

    KayG
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

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  59. I'm a follower.

    KayG
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

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  60. I'm a subscriber.

    KayG
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

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  61. I'd love to be in the contest for "Love Comes to Paradise". I've exhausted all the Mary Ellis books in our small town library. An interesting thing about me is...we live more rustic than my treasured Amish friends~!

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  62. Hallo! I finally remembered to check Mary Ellis' blog after the holidays ended as I had so much fun at Christmas, I completely forgot to revisit the blogs I had recently discovered! I am including my entry for "Love Comes to Paradise" as although I'd love to say I could borrow her books from the library, ours doesn't have her books yet! I need to ILL them! I'd love to meet her characters, as I love Amish fiction! inkand-blogaways(at)usa.net

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  63. I am a follower!

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  64. I am a subscriber!

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  65. Does it count that I've read two years of your backposts to find new authors that I'd enjoy reading!? {I was up til 130a!} Which means, yes, I am a new follower of your blog, but I wasn't sure if you meant we had to sign up or something!? I'll be checking back each week to read new posts! Thanks for giving all of us blog readers the chance to find hearty inspirational fiction!! Blessings to you!

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  66. This looks great! I'm a follower and subscriber and would love to win! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  67. Hallo once more!

    I couldn't find the RSS feed button until a moment ago, so yes! I am a follower/regular reader + I am officially subscribed to this blog! Go me!

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  68. Thanks for the giveaway.
    I follow via email.
    Katie Johnson (johnsonk133[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  69. I would love to win. I am a follower and subscriber.

    deamundy(at)gmail(dot)com

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