Monday, February 4, 2013

Giveaway! When the Heart Heals by Ann Shorey!



Welcome back to Writing for Christ Ann Shorey, I am excited to have you here for a second time. : -)

Thank you, Casey! I’m excited to be back. Thank you for inviting me.

What has changed in your writing life since you were last here?

I’ve noticed that I’m busier than ever! Right now I’m trying to keep up with writing, friends, and family—not always successfully. I need to come up with a better time management plan.

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

I finished reading Lynn Austin’s All Things New right before Christmas, and am still thinking about the story. Her gifted writing gave me a greater appreciation for the devastation the South suffered during the War Between the States. She did a great job of showing how each character changed as a result of their experiences.

Do you have favorite authors?

I have several favorite authors—too many to list, really. For starters, Lynn Austin, Laura Frantz, Julie Klassen and Liz Curtis Higgs. You’ll notice they each write historical fiction, which is my favorite genre to read, as well as write.

What do you find the most enjoyable part of writing or connecting with readers?

The most enjoyable part of writing for me is when my characters do something totally right for the scene, yet I hadn’t anticipated the story going in the direction they take it. It’s always better, and always fun!

The most enjoyable part of connecting with readers is face-to-face visits at book signings or reader’s groups. I know I can’t meet with every reader (although I wish I could!), so if we can’t meet face-to-face I love hearing from readers via email or Facebook. Postal mail is great, too. Readers, please don’t hesitate to contact a favorite author. Speaking for myself, it’s a joy to connect with you.

My website, www.annshorey.com has a contact page where readers can find all my internet connections as well as a postal address.

What do you find the most ideal atmosphere for writing? Do you ever get those surroundings? 

Ha! Good question! The ideal atmosphere would be in a private office with a secretary to answer the phone, and a research assistant to dig up facts on the fly. But—that’s not my life. A good day for me is spent in my upstairs office in our home with no telephone interruptions and strong will power in place to ignore Facebook.

Okay, something fun for those writers out there: In what point of your writing career did you surprise yourself by writing the most words ever in the shortest amount of time?

That’s a hard question to answer. I do watch my word count while I write, and sometimes the story flows so fast that I’m amazed at how many words I’ve written when I’m finished for the day. But I’ve never made a note of the number of words when that happens. Maybe I’ll pay better attention from now on. 

Thanks for being here again! It has been a joy and we wish the very best with your novels.

Thank you for inviting me!

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Ann'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 February 15th
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 

:::Hey readers! Special note from Ann: the title being given away today doesn't release until the 15th...our draw date! So the winner's copy will be "hot" off the presses! :-):::

56 comments:

  1. I would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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

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  2. I'm a follower!

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

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  3. I'm a subscriber!

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

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  4. I really enjoyed the interview and love Ann's books. I would love to win this one.

    Katie J.
    johnsonk133[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  5. I am a subscriber and follow by email.

    Katie J.

    johnsonk133[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  6. "The most enjoyable part of writing for me is when my characters do something totally right for the scene, yet I hadn’t anticipated the story going in the direction they take it."

    I absolutely agree with Ann, here. That's my favorite part of writing, too! Great interview!

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  7. Oh this looks like a wonderful read! I am a follower!
    bookwormgal2011(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. dear casey,
    please enter me in the giveaway for the book, "when the heart heals" by ann shorey.
    i hope your week is off to a good start.
    thanks again!

    janet estridge
    von1janet@gmail.com

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  9. Would love to read this. Thanks for a chance to win one. I enjoyed the interview also.
    Blessings
    joeym11@frontier.com

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  10. Fun interview, Casey and Ann!

    I'm a follower and subscriber.

    Blessings to you both,

    Andrea Cox
    andrearenee2004@yahoo.com

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  11. I love Ann's books and can hardly wait to read this one too.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  12. I am a GFC follower (wfnren)

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. I subscribe by email

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  14. Thank you for the interview and giveaway! :)
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  15. I am follower!
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  16. I am a subscriber via email
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  17. thanks for chance to win Ann's book

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  18. gfc follower
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  19. email subscriber

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  20. I am an email subscriber & would love to win this book!
    kandrajane@bellsouth.net

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  21. I enjoyed the interview, and would love a chance to read When the Heart Heals by Ann Shorey. I haven't read of of her books, as yet.
    may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com
    I am an email follower (different email address).
    I am a GFC follower.

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  22. Good to read to many comments! Wish everyone could win a copy. :)

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  23. casey,
    thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story

    i'm an email subscriber & follower, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  24. I would love to win Ann's newest book.

    My email address is klsmidt@cox.net

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  25. I've never read any of Ann's books, but they all look so good! THank-you for the giveaway!!

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  26. I'm a subscriber!

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  27. I'm a follower!

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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  28. Lovely title. Would love to read this.

    I'm a follower and a subscriber. :)

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  29. Oops - forgot to leave my email. nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  30. I meant to say, "Good to read so many comments!" Where's an editor when I need one?

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  31. Thank you for a wonderful interview and giveaway. I'm a subscriber and a follower of your blog. Thanks!
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  32. What a lovely cover! Thanks for the giveaway!
    I am a Follower via GFC (same name)
    I am a Subscriber via Email (same email)
    Jasmine A.
    montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. I would love to read Ann's book. Love the cover.
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  34. Thank for giving me a chance to win your book. That sounded really fascinating when you where telling about when you are writing and your charactors does something totally right for the scene,yet you hadn't anticipated and the story going in the direction they take it. God bless you for your writing.
    Norma Stanforth
    n38stanforth(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thank you, Norma! That's the "fun part" of writing!
      :)

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  35. Thank you for the wonderful review with Ann, and for offering a giveaway of her book.
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  36. I'm a follower of your blog.
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  37. I'm a subscriber of your blog.
    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  38. Thanks for the chance to win this book! I follow via GFC: MeganP
    makeighleekyleigh at yahoo.com

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  39. I just wanted to drop by and say hi to two of my favorite people, Ann and Casey. Ann, I love your idea of the perfect writing spot. I could use some of that stay away from FB will power, too.

    Great interview, Casey!

    Now, back to work for me.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by the blog, Lorna!! Hugs!

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  40. I just love Ann Shorey, in person and her books!
    kops.kats@yahoo.com

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  41. Hi gals!
    I have Ann's book and am looking forward to reading it. Just wanted to stop by and say "hello"! Wonderful interview, both of you! Blessings, blessings! ;)

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  42. Hi gals!
    I actually have Ann's book and am looking forward to reading it! Just wanted to stop by and say hello and thank you for a lovely interview! Blessings on you both! ;)

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  43. I'm a follower and a subscriber and would LOVE to win!

    Doreen
    priviesandprims at yahoo dot com

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

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  45. Wonderful interview. I'm looking forward to reading Ann's new book.

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  46. Such great comments! Oh, if only all of you could win a copy! Blessings to everyone who visited Casey's beautiful blog. :)

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  47. That sounds like a nice atmosphere for writing.

    I follow via email.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  48. I am a follower and I would love to win this book!!! My e-mail is sunydey26@aol.com

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  49. I am a follower and a subscriber. richmond.abigail@gmail.com
    Looks Great! Thanks for the Giveaway!!!

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  50. A quiet office with a second story window overlooking a secluded backyard, deserted beach, deep pine woods, or mountain scene and listening to Spotify on earbuds - that's my dream "write spot".

    Email for the win is dsks88gmailcom.

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  51. Would love to read this!
    dsks88gmailcom

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    1. I would love to win this book. sharon wileygreen1@yahoo.com

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