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?
Probably that I have reached the
age many folks retire, and I’m now working harder than at any point in my life.
Maybe it’s because I finally found something I really love and feel I’m in the
place God wants me to be. I wished I would have discovered inspirational
fiction sooner!
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
I love to read historical
romances, romantic suspense, and of course, Amish fiction. One of these days,
I’ll pick up steam-punk and try something new!
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
Writing is truly about rewriting.
A book is never done until it’s on its way to the printers. Don’t be afraid to
change “your baby” to make it better or more saleable. At its heart, it will
always remain your story.
5 things you love?
Okay, I need to climb from my rut
and pick all new favorites! I love wooly caterpillars, lima beans, the month of
March, green olives on pizza, and riding around in my Sebring convertible with
the top down. (I feel 20 years younger in that car!) I truly do love these, and
have never seen them on anybody else’s list!
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
I recently finished Iron Lace by Emilie Richards. This was
originally published in 1996 and reprinted by Mira Books. But the story
resonates today just as much as it did 17 years ago. Perhaps more so with the
recent success of The Help and Lee Daniels’ The Butler. It is set in
New Orleans during the Civil Rights era, along with flashbacks to the turn of
the twentieth century. I was mesmerized by Emilie’s characters and her
storyline.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
I love hearing from readers at maryeellis@yahoo.com or www.maryellis.net or
http://www.maryeellis.wordpress.com/. Please like my Facebook page:
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Thank you, Casey!!!
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Thanks for this great interview. I am a subscriber. centraleast2 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interview. And can I just "amen" the "writing is truly about rewriting" line? :) Nice to "meet" you, Mary!
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree about what she said about re-writing! I have read some books that had great story lines but needed re-writing.
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Great interview. I love Amish/bonnet fiction. I love this cover too. Thank you for sharing!
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This series by Mary is such a great one! Thanks for the chance to win this book.
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Mary, thank you for doing this interview and for all the good books you write for us readers.
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Oh, Mary I love green olives on my pizza too! I really enjoy your writing. Amish reading is my favorite reading. I am a follower and a subscriber.
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Forgot to say I'm from Mississippi!
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I had to giggle when I saw the list of things Mary likes. Lima beans are not something I expected to see, especially since I can't stand the taste of them. Ü
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thanks for the chance to read this novel casey & mary.
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great interview. A Little Bit of Charm sounds wonderful. Please enter me in contest. Thank you for the opportunity to win.I cannot wait to buy and read this book. augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.
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I would love to win this book by mary Ellis. I'm intrigued to read that you are retirement age and have recently found how much you love writing. I think it sounds like a wonderful retirement job! sharon, CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHello Casey. Thanks for having Mary here today. I have been wanting her book so maybe i'll get lucky with this one. She has some good books. So yu like fuzy caterpillars Mary? I don't like any bugs and such. Maybe just to watch outside. I wish all of the spiders, etc. would stay outdoors. I can't stand olives either, but my dad loved them. I do like your convertible tho. especially if it could me feel younger again. One of my first boyfriends took me with him to pick out a new Pontiac Convertible. We got Red. WOW was it a beauty. But now I don't like my hair blowing. Too hard to keep it fixed. I would love to win your new book. Thanks for the give-away. MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com
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ANDDDDDD..... I would love to read this book!
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Hi, Mary!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your interview - re: being at an retirement age & now working harder than at any point in your life, with age comes more experiences from which to write more wonderful books, & the opportunity to reach more people for the Lord. Thank you for your contribution to Christian fiction & the opportunity to win one of your books!
Thanks to you also, Casey, for your blog!
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I love Mary's books and would love to read this. Thanks for the chance to win! :)
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Thank you for sharing! I would love to read your book, Mary.
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