Monday, June 3, 2013

Giveaway! Calico Brides by Darlene Franklin!


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

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

May was a very busy month, with three books coming out, including my first ever self-published novella (Barncastle Memorial). I also took part in Love Inspired’s  “Happily Editor After” speed date last month, and they have requested a proposal from me.

That’s the good news. The bad news is that I have been put on ( temporary) bedrest and have decided I need to adjust my writing goals to accept the reality that I am likely to be “down” during the writing process for any book—so I need to cut back on my goals to allow for ill health. I HATE doing that, but even wor
se to not be able to meet a deadline.

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

I recently finished Blowing on Dandelions  by Miralee Ferrell.  Not the typical romance, with an insightful look at a fractured between mother and daughter, it really impressed.

And as for thrillers, which I really enjoy, I read The Book of Names by Jill Gregory and Karen Tinton. Think of it as a Jewish DaVinci Code.  Well done.

Do you have favorite authors?

For years my favorite was Dick Francis but unfortunately he is no longer alive. I love everything I’ve read by Amanda Cabot, Steven James and Philip Yancy, all CBA authors.

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

I love the brainstorming part of creating a book. I love discussing books with readers. I am first of all a reader, and when I find someone else as passionate as I am about books, we can talk for hours. Without readers, I have no job; so I appreciate them, each and every one.

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

Ideal atmosphere? I like a little bit of background noise. I don’t especially enjoy isolation, but neither do I want people interrupting me constantly.  I get those surroundings fairly often, except for my drop-everything-and-take-advantage-of-help-when-offered lifestyle of living in a nursing home.

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?


July for the last two months—I had August 1st deadlines looming and ill health had forced me to slow down. . .so I was writing huge amounts of books.  For me 4,000 words in a day is huge, and I had to keep that up day after day. 


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

Please leave an email address! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.
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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 June 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 

38 comments:

  1. These books sound great, I will keep Darlene in my prayers and hope her health improves. I admire her success and look forward to reading more.

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  2. I love these books. love this cover nice. thanks for the chance to win.

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  3. email subscriber

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  4. gfc follower

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  5. This book sounds great, and the title is so catchy!

    GFC follower Cheryl Hart
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  6. So sorry to hear about the bed rest, but glad you'll have your writing!

    I am a follower and Ana subscriber.

    Doreen
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  7. I am a subscriber
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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  8. I am a Writing for Christ: The Audience of One follower
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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  9. I'd like to read about the Calico Ladies Sewing Circle adventures! Hoping my name gets picked in the drawing!
    Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  10. This sounds like a great book and I'd love to read it. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    Wanda Barefoot
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  11. So sorry to hear that Darlene is under the weather! Would love to win one of her books.

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  12. Congrats to the author on a very busy month!!

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  13. I follow via gfc.

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  14. I subscribe via email.

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  15. Sound like a good book. Thanks for a chance to win.
    I'm a follower and a subscriber.

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  16. The book sounds wonderful. I'm sorry to hear about the author's health. I'm excited to read her book. Thank you for entering me in your contest.
    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Also, I am a follower and subscriber!!

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  17. Entry for Kaylyn

    I would love to win a copy of Calico Brides. Thank you for the opportunity.
    kiviex7905@gmail.com

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  18. How lovely to see all your comments tonight. I just had a particularly difficult phone call, and these are an encouragement.
    glad you find the title catchy!

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  19. This book has such a lovely cover! Would love to read it :)

    I will be praying for you Darlene. Ill health isn't easy, prayer can be such a blessing.

    Blessings!
    Jasmine A.
    montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com

    P.S. I am an email Subscriber and a GFC Follower.

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  20. I follow via google friends
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  21. I follow via GFC and email {Angieleigh//WhisperinAngel@Gmail.com} :) I have this and quite a few other of her books on my Amazon wishlist!

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  22. I enjoyed getting to know a little about Darlene, I've enjoyed some of her books.
    Please add me to the drawing!
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  23. I'm a follower.
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  24. I'm a subscriber.
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  25. Angieleigh, can you contact me on FB or Twitter? (@darlenefranklin). I hope you have a few of my books to enjoy! Merry, so glad you've enjoyed my books. Jasmine, thanks for the prayers. Mary, thanks for stopping by!

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  26. I love this cover! Thank you for hosting this contest.

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  27. I am a GFC follower (wfnren)

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  28. I am a subscriber

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  29. Hi Wendy! I love the cover design as well.

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  30. Entry for Janet:
    We have the Romancing America Series in the church library. Thanks for entering me in the giveaway for the book, "Calico Brides". I
    Thanks again!
    Janet.

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  31. Hey, how wonderful that the Romancing America books in your church library! A lot of good titles are involved.

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  32. Reading about the old time brides and historical fiction is my favorite!

    Doreen
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    I am also a subscriber and a follower.

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  33. Doreen, fiction is a great way to learn history!

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  34. Entry for Cherie:

    I want to enter the two contests, Maralee Ferrell 'Blowing on Dandelions' and Darlene Franklin 'Calico Brides'.
    ckasper49(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. I would love to win.

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  36. I am a follower.

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  37. I am a subscriber.

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  38. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your books.

    I am a follower & subscriber.

    bonnieroof60@yahoo.com

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