Monday, April 7, 2014

Giveaway! A Plain Man by Mary Ellis!

Welcome to Writing for Christ Mary Ellis it is great to have you here! So you’re a writer? What made you decide to start creating characters and story world?

Because now as I walk my dog around the neighborhood talking to myself, the neighbors say ‘there goes that writer’ instead of ‘there goes that crazy lady.’ All I had to do was pass out copies of my first book.

What is the one title that has significantly impacted your life?

I know you’ll hear this a lot, but only the Bible has changed my life. I have lost my fear of sickness and death that can rob you of peace, especially as we age. The Bible has given me true direction in this life and joyful hope for the next.

If you could get a do-over when it came to learning this whole thing called writing, what would you go back and tell yourself?

Stop fretting over the little details. All we can do is write the best books we can, and promote ourselves as time allows. We can never do it all, and we will go crazy if we try!

5 preference questions:


Homemade or take-out? Homemade, as long as someone else is doing the cooking!
Email or snailmail? I love getting real cards and letters from friends, family and fans, but for work related tasks…it’s email all the way!
Online shopping or Black Friday deals? Neither one. I actually went fishing during the last 2 Black Friday sales. I don’t like crowds. Although I do some shopping online, I still prefer a day trip to the mall or discount store. And I try to shop at local mom-and-pop’s as often as I can such as hardware stores, clothing boutiques, and independent bookstores.
Books or movies? That’s another tough one…what’s up with you, Casey?? I guess I must say movies because I have very tight writing deadlines. Reading as this point in my life isn’t as relaxing as going to the movies. Plus, there’s that buttered popcorn to consider!
Note-taker or memorization? Finally, an easy question! Note-taker all the way. If we had to rely on my memory, we would never get to a single social event of have a stitch of normal food in the house.             

Yes, I’m asking you to play favorites…which of your books is your favorite, published or unpublished? And if this is your debut novel, has your favorite been published yet?

I guess it would be The Quaker and the Rebel, which released in January. It was my first book written twelve years ago, and then rewritten last year.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

I can be found on the web at:  http://http://www.maryellis.net//

Thank you for being with us today!  


Thanks so much for inviting me!!!

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.

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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 April 18th
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 

33 comments:

  1. I'd love to win this and review it. jrs362 at Hotmail dot com

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  2. That was a very interesting interview. You are so right on about the Bible giving you direction in your life. It is! Would love to win. (Who wouldn't??) Sonja dot Nishimoto at gmail dot com

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  3. Casey, Thank you for interview with Mary. I really enjoyed learning more about her and her books.
    I am follower & subscriber
    Mary, I have read all your books to date & just finished The Quaker and The Rebel I loved it. Your characters are great.
    I found some encouragement from your interview about sickness and death as we age. This has been a struggle for me lately since my late husbands illness and passing. I guess I never felt vulnerable before until all that. but I do pray about it and trusting God. I also try to shop our local small businesses.
    Thank you for your inspiring books.
    mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com
    mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Great interview - I would love to win this book !
    I am a subscriber
    I am a follower
    littlebird(at)hur(dot)midco(dot)net

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  5. I love Mary's writing. Looking forward to reading this book.
    plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  6. I am a subscriber and follower.
    plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  7. I would love to win Mary's new book, thank you for the chance.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. I am a follower.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. I am a subscriber.

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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  10. This sounds like a good book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
    I am a follower and subscriber.
    susanmsj at msn dot com

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  11. Looks like a great book to read, I cannot wait. I will place this book on my TBR list....it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. One day, I hope to catch up! :) I am a subscriber and a follower.

    Linda Ortiz
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  12. Congrats to Mary on her new book.
    Great interview. I, too, like to receive cards in the mail. It seems much more personal than email.

    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I'm a follower
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  14. I'm also a subscriber
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  15. I live in Amish country and want to read all the books!
    I'm also a follower and a subscriber

    Doreen
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  16. I am a subscriber.
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  17. I would love to read Mary's new book, thanks for opportunity and the great review.
    jhoorm01atyahoodotcom

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  18. Looking forward to reading A Plain Man. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

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  19. I'm a follower and subscriber.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

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  20. thanks for the chance to read this novel :)

    I'm a subscriber & follower, too ;)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  21. I enjoyed this interview. It made me laugh. Not the crazy lady now the writer. I don't do shopping on Black Friday either. I don't do crowds anymore if I can help it.I would rather go fishing than anything except reading. I have notes everywhere. My memory is not so great. I am a follower and subscriber. fishingjan(at)aol(dot)com

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  22. Great interview Casey. I love Mary's writing and would love to read this book.
    I am an e mail subscriber
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  23. Amish fiction is my favorite read! I would love to win your book. sm wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. ‘There goes that crazy lady’ cracked me up!
    I'm a subscriber and follower.
    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  25. I talk to myself too! Since I'm not a writer, I'm just the crazy lady.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  26. I subscribe via email. lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  27. I really enjoy Mary's writing! Love reading anything Amish.
    plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net

    I am a follower.
    I am a subscriber.

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  28. Hi, Mary and Casey!!

    Loved the interview and learning more about you, Mary!! I agree with your statement that only the bible has changed your life, I am relying on it right now for the very issues you mentioned - aging and a serious illness.

    I haven't read any of your books, Mary, however - they are on my list of "to be read" books!! Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your books!!

    I am a follower and subscriber!!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. Thanks for a great interview and this giveaway. I just became a subscriber.
    Connie
    cps1950@gmail.com

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  30. I'm a subscriber and a follower. wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  31. I am a huge fan of Mary's books! I would love to win a copy of A Plain Man.

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. I am a subscriber!

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. I am a follower!

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

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