Monday, December 9, 2013

Giveaway! The Christmas Quilt by Vannetta Chapman!


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

I absolutely adore reading. I’ve always loved reading, well before I decided to be a writer. As a child, I was sick a lot so I read a lot. It continues to this day. Currently I’m on a reading roll—devouring 1-2 books a week, and usually these are LONG books. I read all genres and everything from New York Times bestsellers to Christian fiction to the classics. I love a good story!


Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

That’s a hard question for me, as I’ll read anything that appeals to me. So I do read nonfiction occasionally even though my first love would be fiction. I like books with strong male/female characters. I don’t mean the “alpha male” that everyone speaks of. In fact, I love a good reluctant hero, someone who is drawn into the heart of a story even though he’d rather remain on the fringe. As far as what I write—all my published books
have been Amish/Christian fiction. I write both romances and mysteries—but warning: my romances can be mysterious and my mysteries can be romantic.

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

This is going to sound strange, but it’s taken me years to embrace the fact that I’m in control of the “camera” … or the lense through which we see a story. I can back it up and start earlier. I can fast forward and start later. I can jump forward and skip time. I can draw a scene out or make it pass quickly. No wonder I have so  much fun when I’m writing. I’m in charge

5 things you love?

My family
Chocolate
A good book
Friends
My Lord

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

The Dog That Talked to God by Jim Kraus (He also wrote The Cat That God Sent.) This was an excellent story, very well written with characters I was rooting for from the beginning. I loved, loved, loved the story and can highly recommend it.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

webpage--www.vannettachapman.com
facebook -- www.facebook.com/VannettaChapmanBooks
twitter -- @VannettaChapman                            
pinterest -- pinterest.com/vannettachapman

Thank you for being with us today!

Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you and your readers.

Readers, enter to win Vannetta's book here!

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 December 20th
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 

50 comments:

  1. My email is:
    Godspeculiartreasre(at)gmail(dot)com

    The quilt on the cover looks like a small quilt blanket I have had since I was little. Mine is more pink and light green and only has the girl figures. I've always loved it :)

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  2. I love Christmas stories! My grandmother made me a Sunbonnet Sue quilt similar to the one on the book cover, almost 60 years later I still have it and love it. atouchofheaven2010 at gmail dot com

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  3. 2. I am a follower

    3. I am a subscriber
    atouchofheaven2010 at gmail dot com

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  4. Would love to read The Christmas Quilt.
    plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net from South Miss.

    1. I am a follower
    2. I am a subcriber

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  5. Great interview with the lovely Vannetta!
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  6. I'm a follower
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  7. I'm a subscriber
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  8. Love the quilt on the cover. I am a follower & a subscriber. rejordan79@msn.com

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  9. I live in Lancaster County, PA and the cover photo is what it looks like here today. :)

    I'm a follower and a subscriber.

    Doreen
    Priviesandprims@yahoo dot com

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  10. I'm a follower
    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. I'm a subscriber
    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. I love Vannetta's books and hope to win this one. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway.
    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I love Vannetta's books and it would be wonderful to win this one! Love the quilt on the cover of it. I follow your blog by email.
    Brittany McEuen
    kbmceuen(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. I LOVE Christmas stories! This would be a fabulous one to win. :)

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com
    I'm a follower
    I'm a subscriber

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  15. Entry for Cherie:
    please enter me in the contest for this book, I already have a couple of the quilt books, loved them.
    I am a subscriber and follower.
    ckasper49@gmail.com

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  16. I really enjoy Vannetta Chapman books. Love to read the Christmas Quilt.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  17. Subscriber
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  18. Follower
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  19. 1. I love any story that involves a quilt.
    2. I follow
    3. I subscribe.
    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  20. Vanetta, I follow and subscribe and am a big fan. Love your books! Sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com
    I love Christmas books and Amish. What could be better!

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  21. I just finished The Dog That Talked to God by Jim Kraus, too. Both his books were great. I would love to read Vannetta Chapman's The Christmas Quilt.

    kiviex7905@gmail.com.

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  22. thanks for the chance to read this wonderful novel, casey.

    I'm a follower & email subscriber, too.

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  23. I love quilts and stoiries that involve them,
    I'm a follower and a subscriber
    Shirley B jcisforme@aol.com

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  24. I am a subscriber!
    I am a follower!
    I love your books Vannetta!
    CherylB1987 AT Hotmail DOT COM

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  25. I am a follower and subscriber. I also read your books. I like books with a mystery, romance and the Amish country.
    My email is Tiggi47@aol.com

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  26. I would love to win this book--A Christmas Quilt. Who doesn't love a Christmas story, and then when it is written by a great author such as Vanetta? Even better!
    vmarney at hot mail dot com
    Vicki

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  27. I would love to win a copy of A Christmas Quilt. I enjoy Vannetta's writings.
    LindaLeeJ@aol.com

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  28. My MIL loves quilting. Thanks for the opportunity to win this delightful book by Vanetta!
    Subscriber AND Follower
    homesteading[at]charter[dot]net

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  29. You forgot watching the deer.
    My Lord Jesus Christ
    My Family
    Good Friends I am so blessed to have
    Cooking
    Reading
    Sewing
    OOPPPs I think that was more then 5 I never could count.....
    Merry Christmas

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  30. love to read your books Vannetta....I am a follower and a subscriber..my email is buddyshaner@comcast.net

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  31. Loved all of Vannetta's book since this one is on my e-reader I would love to win this.
    wilmamet 6(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. Entry for Janet:
    Dear Casey,
    Please enter me in your giveaway for Vannetta's book. I'm still suffering from jet lag so going to bed early.
    Have a great weekend!
    Janet.

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  33. Entry for Norma:
    Hi Casey, i would love to be entered in to be able to win the book "Christmas Quit". It sounds like a wonderful book. Thank you , blessings, andMerry Christmas. Norma. Jeanisamom@gmail.com

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  34. I am a follower and a subscriber also. I would love to win because I love to read and have read several of Vanetta's books. My email address is bride57no1@yahoo.com. Thanks and God Bless.

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  35. Please enter me in this super giveaway. Would love to win. Amish fiction is so relaxing.
    Myrtle: myrtle1961@gmail.com

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  36. Merry Christmas !!! Would love to win this givaway have read all your books. Mrcferry@hotmail.com

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  37. Merry Christmas !!! Would love to win this givaway have read all your books. Mrcferry@hotmail.com

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  38. I love quilts, I love Amish stories, I love stories about Christmas and have always wanting to read a Vanetta book. Please enter me in this super giveaway!

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

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  39. I"m a follower!

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

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  40. I'm a subscriber!

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

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  41. Entry for Jennifer:
    Hi I tried leaving a comment but it didn't show up so I don't think it worked. I loved your excerpt in the Quilts of Love Sampler. I follow you on Facebook and Twitter and just subscribed to your blog. My email address is jro415@yahoo.com

    Christmas Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  42. Hi, I would really love to win a copy of The Christmas Quilt. fishingjan[at]aol{dot}com I am a subscriber and a follower. I learned to love reading when my grandparents used to make us lay down and rest every afternoon. We didn't have to sleep just lay there and be quiet. The bed in my bedroom had a bookcase headboard with a wonderful set of books containing Alice in Wonderland, Tom Sawyer and many more great classics. I could immerse myself and forget everything when reading. I still can.

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  43. Thanks for the interview, & the opportunity to win a copy of "The Christmas Quilt", Vannetta, & Casey! I love ALL things Amish - a Christmas theme, makes an Amish novel even better, & I would love to read "The Christmas Quilt"!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am a follower, & subscriber!

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  44. Great reviews. The Christmas Quilt sounds wonderful.Please enter me in contest.Thank you for the opportunity to win .I enjoy reading your books.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  45. a follower.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  46. a subscriber.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

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  47. Christmas novels are my favorite!

    amberdawnwhitlock@gmail.com

    (I'm a subscriber and follower!)

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  48. I love amish fiction and would love to read Vannettas book
    I subscribe by e mail
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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