Monday, December 2, 2013

Giveaway! The Quaker and the Rebel by Mary Ellis!

 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?

I’m nearing the age when many friends are considering retirement, and I’m working more hours than at any point in life. Yet, I’m absolutely joyous about it!

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

My favorite genre to both read and write lately is historical fiction, especially romance. I love to wrap myself in a cocoon of the past when lives were simpler (remember, I’ve written Amish fiction for years….), men were men, and women wore big hats and sipped tea. Now everyone sips lattes on the run in between errands.

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


Write the story of your heart. No two people will tell the same story about the same topic. Each writer brings to the table their personal life experiences, and then adds their own special flavor.

5 things you love?

1)      I adore Christmas—the lights, the carols, the family get-togethers, live nativity scenes, sending cards (yes, I still do that!), even the festive atmosphere in malls.
2)      horses—for a woman who slams on the brakes to photograph them and has a horse stall in her barn, I can’t believe I’ve never owned one.
3)      homemade soup, any variety
4)      my new dog from the pound
5)      friends who don’t laugh when I cry at TV commercials


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

In October I read Jim Rubart’s The Chair. It was my first speculative—if that’s the right word--Christian fiction and I loved it.

Places for readers to learn more about you?


Thank you for being with us today!

 Thank YOU, Casey!!

Readers, enter to win Mary'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
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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 December 13th
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 

45 comments:

  1. Thank you for this blog entry. I love the civil war era and this story sounds great!
    My email is lilywhite4myking@gmail.com

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  2. Thank you Mary for this chance to win this wonderful book. I love learning about the Civil War. My husband and I attend many historical sites and re-enactments.I know that i would enjoy reading this book. ~ Blessings to you ~ email - lisastifler@yahoo.com

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  3. thanks for the chance to read this novel, mary & casey

    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too.

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  4. I would love to win. Thank You for the chance.

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  5. Would so love to win Mary Ellis's book!
    I am such a book junkie!
    I am a follower and a subscriber!
    Cheryl B

    CherylB1987@hotmail.com

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  6. I love reading about the Civil War era!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  7. Oh, I follow and subscribe.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  8. I follow and subscribe, this book sounds so good, can't wait to read and review it !
    Linda Finn
    Faithful Acres Books
    faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com
    http://www.faithfulacresbooks.wordpress.com

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  9. Mary, I did so much enjoy reading about how you like to get caught up in the past with your characters. As a reader I greatly enjoy your books and the story lines are great. I have read most of your Amish books so I know The Quaker And The Rebel will be a great read! I really enjoy reading of Civil War and about the Quakers.
    I follow and subscribe thank you
    mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. So excited to see your ne3w series is out! Looking forward to reading it.

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  11. I'm a follower and subscriber and also love historical fiction. :)

    Doreen
    Priviesandprims@yahoo dot com

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  12. I'm a follower and subscriber and also love historical fiction. :)

    Doreen
    Priviesandprims@yahoo dot com

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  13. Fun interview! Enjoyed reading more about Mary!

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  14. Thanks for the interview and giveaway! I don't think I have read anything by Mary Ellis.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. I love Mary Ellis' books. I'd love to win a copy of this one as it looks quite interesting.
    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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

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  17. I'm also a follower :)
    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. I'm a follower. I love good romance books. One's I can read without blushing :). This book sounds really good.
    Blessings
    diana
    joeym11(at)frontier(dot)com

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  19. Oh my! Sounds like Mary has come out with a new different one. Betting it is good. Thanks Casey for having Mary here. I am a subscriber and also a follower of yours. Please put my name in the drawing. I would love to win this book. Thanks! Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  20. Thanks for the opportunity to win such an interesting book!
    kiviex7905@gmail.com
    Kaylyn

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  21. I would love to read this one. I really enjoy Mary's books and would be so happy if I were to win.

    I follow by email.

    Katie J.
    johnsonk133 at yahoo dot com

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  22. I have yet to find a Mary Ellis book I do not like. My first few Kindle books were hers and when I was in Lancaster, PA, I hunted down some of her books to buy. Couldn't help myself! Cannot wait to read this one!!

    Christine
    libgirl2 at yahoo dot com

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  23. Love Mary Ellis books. Thereadmaster@me.com

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  24. The title of this book sounds intriguing! I really enjoy reading books set during the Civil War.

    I am a subscriber.
    mallori.norris@gmail.com

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  25. A Quaker and A Rebel! Such a contrast in lifestyle, values, faith, etc. It should be a good book to see how they come together. sharon, ca wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. I am a follower
    sharon, ca wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. I am a subscriber!
    sharon, ca
    wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. I am a subscriber. Sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com
    The cover looks so cute! Love it!

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  29. This sounds wonderful!

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  30. I am a GFC follower (wfnren)

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  31. I am a subscriber

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  32. Thanks for the interview and giveaway. I have really enjoyed Mary's books in the past and would love to win this one. I am a subscriber by email to this blog.
    Brittany McEuen
    kbmceuen(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. Entry for Cherie:
    Please enter me in the contest. I would love to read this book. ckasper49@gmail.com
    I am a follower and a subscriber.

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  34. Sweet cover art! Please enter me. I'm a follower and subscriber.

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  35. I'd love to read this book...looks very interesting! I'm both a follower and subscriber!

    Emreilly303@gmail.com

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  36. I enjoy reading historical fiction, & the subjects contained in The Quaker and the Rebel: romance, the Civil War, & the Quakers. I haven't read any of Mary's books, & would love to do so! Thanks, Mary, & Casey - for the opportunity to win a copy of Mary's book!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am a follower & subscriber!

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  37. You have combined 2 great subjects, The Quakers and the Civil War. I look forward to seeing how you have put them together. fishingjan[at]aol[dot]com. I am a follower and a subscriber.

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  38. I'm a follower & I subscribe. rejordan79@msn.com

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  39. Civil War books are always a favorite of mine!
    I am a follower.
    I am a subscriber.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  40. I Love your books Vannetta! I also Love Mary Ellis's books!
    I am a follower!
    I am a subscriber!
    CherylB1987 AT Hotmail DOT Com

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  41. I also LOVE Christmas! I'm finding it difficult to not be home until just before Christmas & be the 1st year without a real Christmas tree, so we put up a mini Christmas tree(fake too) in our hotel room, and we are enjoying having a chance to see the HUGE Rockefeller tree in NYC & the beautiful lights & window displays here in NY. I would love to win this book--beautiful cover as well!
    vmarney at hot mail
    Vicki

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  42. Oh, I forgot to say that I am a follower and a subscriber.
    Vicki

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  43. I'd love to read this one! Thanks for the giveaway. I am a follower and subscriber as well. Thanks!
    Savanna

    ozarkwriter(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. I am very excited about this book! My daughters & I often say we wish we lived in that era of time! This offers an opportunity to go there any time we want! What a great interview with an excellent author! I would love to win it!

    srcga68@gmail.com

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