Monday, August 19, 2013

Giveaway! The Icing on the Cake by Janice Thompson!

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

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

Where do I start? So many things have happened in my personal life and writing life. Over the past six months I’ve welcomed two new granddaughters into the fold and said goodbye to be my best friend, who was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer on Valentine’s Day. It’s been a season of traumatic ups and downs. In the middle of it all, I kept writing, of course. That’s what writers do. In my case, I did my best to keep my funny bone oiled, (though it seemed impossible at times). God graced me through. I can honestly say that the book I just turned in was the funniest I’ve written in years!

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

I loved Anita Higman’s upcoming book, Marriage in Middlebury. Here’s my endorsement of the story: “An exquisite love story! Marriage in Middlebury offers rea
ders the perfect blend of sweet and savory with a variety of humorous twists and intriguing turns throughout. This beautifully written tale touched me in deep places while lifting my spirits every step of the way. Highly recommended!”

Do you have favorite authors?

I love the lightweights (funny girls) like Kristin Billerbeck and Robin Jones Gunn, but I also love a novel with depth. One of my favorites is Linda Nichols At the Scent of Water. Wow…just…wow. What an amazing story.

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

I love hearing from my readers. Most of them stay connected with me on facebook. I have an author page there (Janice Hanna Thompson Readers Page) and I also have a private group that I call my “Dream Team.” “Dreamers” are folks who hang out with me on a more personal/regular basis. I go to them with prayer requests and they’re the first to hear when I need help naming characters, etc. What a precious group!

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

Ideally, I would be sitting at the water’s edge writing, writing, writing. I’m reminded of a time when our family went on vacation in Laguna Beach, CA. The house we stayed in was located at the top of the cliffs. When our bedroom window opened we could hear the waters of the Pacific rush against the cliffs below. Wow! I’ve never experienced such a remarkable writing environment. I could revisit that place every day and have spectacular results, I believe! Unfortunately, I don’t live in California, so that’s not realistic. I have created a lovely office in my home where I sit to write. I also seem to write well in public places (Starbuck’s, Panera’s, etc.) Maybe it’s the smell of food. :-)

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?

Back in 2010 I was given the opportunity to write Love Finds You in Poetry Texas for Summerside. Only one problem—they needed it ASAP. I’d already written the first few chapters, but the crux of the book was written in a ten-day period. (You just haven’t lived until you’ve spilled out 10 – 15,000 words in a day! I still love that story and am so grateful that it unveiled itself to me in such a miraculous way. My most recent book for Revell came at a rapid pace, too. 

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

Thanks for having me! Always a pleasure! 

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Janice'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
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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 August 30th
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 

48 comments:

  1. Losing a friend is so difficult. I'm sorry.

    Thank you for such a personal and open interview. :) 10,000 words in a day?? WOW -- that's what I call busy!

    I'm a follower and a subscriber,

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  2. I admire Janice writing through a season of sorrow -- and of joy too. Congratulations on two new granddaughters; I am falling in love daily with my first grandchild, also a grandgal.

    Impressive word count to get your Love Finds You novel written! Brava!

    I'm a follower, subscriber -- beth AT bethvogt DOT com

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  3. Thanks for the interview and giveaway ladies! I enjoyed the first book in this series, but haven't rest the rest of them.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am a follower and subscriber

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  4. Oh, I love Robin Jones Gunn's books and own almost every one of them. Greatly enjoyed Picture Perfect and cannot wait to read this one. I've been attending weddings my whole life and have even been the photographer for about thirteen of them.

    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  5. Love Janice's books thanks for the chance to win

    gmail subscriber
    gfc follower

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  6. Janice,
    I LOVE all your books! I've read the "Weddings by Bella" series more times than I can count!

    Thanks so much for the interview and giveaway, Casey!

    amandabarratt33(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. I have never read one of Janice's books but I'd love to because this book sounds great. Thanks so much for the interview and giveaway.

    Wanda Barefoot
    flghtlss1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. Okay, can I just say I LOVE that cover. Just read my first Janice Thompson book recently and had to pick up another asap. Love the humor SO much. :)

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  9. Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway!

    I am a follower and subscriber.

    mo1202007@yahoo.com

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  10. Beautiful cover and a great interview. Thanks for recommending your favourite authors too.

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  11. I am an email subscriber too. I enjoy your blog, since you have directed me to some great authors!

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  12. You are all so sweet! Thank you so much for your encouragement!

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  13. I love Janice's books... particularly the Weddings by Bella! In the midst of her humor, she gets some real thought-provoking truth in there, too! Great interview!

    cyndilou83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. I'm a follower. :)

    cyndilou83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. And I'm a subscriber. :)

    cyndilou83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I am sorry for the loss of the author's best friend. I am thankful that she could use her writing as a way to cope.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  17. I subscribe via email.

    Lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  18. I enjoyed the great interview. Janice, I have read a couple of your books and they were fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us. Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com


    I'm a follower and a subscriber!!

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  19. Great interview. I've read several of Janice's books and liked them. I like my books funny, if possible. :) Robin Jones Gunn is one of my favs as well. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
    Teresa Leacock tjtweeter{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  20. I'm sorry about your friend, Janice. Our church board chairman died in December after several months with pancreatic cancer. What an awful illness.
    I admire you for persevering with your writing during that difficult time. I'm thankful God gives us the grace when we need it.
    Congratulations on your new granddaughters.
    I enjoy books with humor so look forward to reading The Icing on the Cake. I'd love to win a copy. Thanks.

    I'm a follower and subscriber. Thanks for the extra entries.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  21. Thanks for the chance to win and the great interview. I follow through email.
    Brittany McEuen
    kbmceuen(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Love the cover on this book!

    andrea2russia@hotmail.com

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  23. GFC follower - Andrea Williams

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  24. Email subscriber

    andrea2russia@hotmail.com

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  25. Entry for Cherie:

    Hi, it's me again, wanting to enter the contest for 'The Icing On The Cake'. Still can't use my google account.
    ckasper49@gmail.com

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  26. Hello Janice. Hope things have slowed down a little for you. I don't know how you do sso many things and still write. I would love to win your book. I am a subscriber and follower of yours. Thanks for the give-away.
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  27. Congratulations on the new grandbabies, condolences on the loss of your friend, Janice (my father has stage 4 cancer - not an easy thing to deal with)!

    Can identify with your love for the sound of waves. Wish I lived nearer the water - could listen to the waves, & watch sunrises & sunsets, forever! Lived in an apartment overlooking Lake Michigan for a year, so sad when I had to move away!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am a follower & subscriber!

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  28. I am a follower and subscriber :)

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  29. I enjoyed the interview!
    I am a GFC follower and an email subscriber.!
    Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me. I would love to read this book. Sounds very good. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com

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  31. I would love an opportunity to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway! For an extra entry, I follow you via GFC under the name Bethany. Thanks again, ladies!
    Bethany
    bethanydaughteroftheking{at}gmail{dot}com

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  32. Entry for Janet:

    Dear Casey,
    Thanks for entering me in the giveaway for the book, "The Icing on the Cake".
    Hope you have had a good week so far.

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  33. THE ICING ON THE CAKE sounds lika a great read!
    Thanks!
    Rebecca
    rbooth43 at yahoo dot com

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  34. I would love to win a copy of this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  35. thanks for the chance to read this wonderful novel.

    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  36. Hello, Just wanted to let you know that I posted a link to your giveaway for The Icing on the Cake by Janice Thompson on my blog, Debbie's Book Bag. I reviewed the book but was unable to offer a copy for giveaway. I hope this brings your blog some new traffic and new subscribers!

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  37. I love Janice's books and this sounds so good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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

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  38. I'm a follower!

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

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  39. I'm a subscriber!

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

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  40. Janice I loved your comment that you enjoy sitting at the waters' edge writing writing writing because I love sitting near the water ( I live on a lake) reading reading reading.

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  41. Thanks for sharing this great interview! I'm looking forward to reading her new book!
    I'm a follower and subscriber :)
    colorvibrant[at]gmail[dot]com

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  42. I loved the first book in this series and REALLY want to read this one as well!
    Jasmine A.
    montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. I am a Follower

    Jasmine A.
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  44. I am a Subscriber

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

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  45. Janice, I am so sorry that you lost your best friend. Grandbabies are such a joy. I know mine have helped me in the midst of my own grief. I love your books and look forward to reading this new one.

    homesteading{at}charter{dot}net

    subscriber

    follower

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  46. Entry for Debra:

    Dear Casey
    Thank you for the giveaway and the great reviews. I have recently been referred to your blog & have subscribed.


    Debra Woloson
    daw655(@)Hotmail(.)com

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  47. Thanks for the giveaway and the interview. I also love the cover!

    I'm a follower and a subscriber. This one sounds great!

    Annette
    sewbynette(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. Thanks for the interview and chance to win the book.
    patoct@yahoo.com

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