Monday, May 26, 2014

Giveaway! Silenced by Dani Pettrey!

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

I’ve always loved daydreaming and making up stories in my head. After the birth of my second daughter and a bout with a serious illness, God really put it on my heart to start putting some of these stories and ideas down on paper. I spent years just doodling (as I like to call it) before I decided to get serious about writing, but looking back I can see it was all part of the process.

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

Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. It really lets you see things from a different perspective and really impacted my walk with Christ.

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?


Relax. God’s got it all under control. Everything happens in His timing. There’s no need to compare yourself or your writing timeline with anyone else’s. God only made one you so no one can tell a story exactly like you. Embrace how He’s made you unique and let that shine through in your writing.

5 preference questions:

Homemade or take-out?  Homemade
Email or snailmail?   Email
Online shopping or Black Friday deals? Online shopping
Books or movies?  Both J
Note-taker or memorization? Note taker
               

Yes, I’m asking you to play favorites…which of your books is your favorite, published or unpublished?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?

Such a hard question. I love different things about all of my books. I love Cole and Bailey’s romance and the historical angle in Submerged. I love Piper and Landon’s bond and the mystery element in Shattered. I love Gage’s playfulness and Darcy’s curiosity in Stranded, but at the moment at least, Silenced is my favorite. Jake and Kayden’s story has been revealing itself since book one and it’s been so fun seeing their story come to life.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

My website: www.danipettrey.com

Thank you for being with us today!


Thanks so much for having me, Casey. Always love visiting your blog. 

Readers, enter to win Dani's 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 June 6th
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 

36 comments:

  1. Thanks again for a fun look at a favorite author. And of course for the giveaway! msudawgtooATcomsouthDOTnet

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  2. "God only made one you so no one can tell a story exactly like you." <--Love this!

    Looking forward to reading Dani Pettrey's books.

    subscriber and follower nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  3. It was fun to read about Dani's preferences and I would agree with all of them. Your book sounds terrific! Sonja dot Nishimoto at gmail dot com

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  4. Interesting to hear how Screwtape Letters had such an impact. That Uncle Screwtape packs a punch to knock folks down to where they can think rightly about the devil's methods and the vulnerabilities of people.

    I am a follower.

    Blessings, Janice
    jsmithg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  5. I'd love to be the recipient of this book. Sounds like a good one. Surprisingly, I haven't read any of Dani's books yet.

    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I'm a follower

    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. And, I'm a subscriber

    cindialtman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. I've heard such wonderful things about this wonderful series, and would love to opportunity to win a copy of Silenced!! Thank you so very much for the opportunity to read it! I'm a follower, via GFC under the name Bethany. Thanks!
    Bethany
    bethanydaughteroftheking(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. I'm also an email subscriber. Thanks!
    Bethany
    bethanydaughteroftheking(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. Thanks for sharing this interview, Casey! I've heard SO much about this book, I'm going to have to read it whether I win it or not. :)
    I am a subscriber and I follow on GFC.
    jennismith1983(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. This books sounds wonderful. I am an email subscriber. Amccalli(at) gmail (dot)(com)

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  12. Fun giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity and for helping us get to know the author's better!
    Subscriber and follower.
    dixiendottie at yahoo dot com

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  13. I can't wait to read Kayden and Jake's story. Thanks for the interview and giveaway --Mrs. Pettrey's author photo looks gorgeous! Is it new?

    Jafuchi(at)hawaii(dot)edu

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  14. Email subscriber:
    Jafuchi(at)hawaii(dot)edu

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  15. GFC follower: Lady DragonKeeper
    Jafuchi7(at)hawaii(dot)edu

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  16. Relaxing and letting God be in control is great advice for all of us! Please add me for Silenced, I can't wait to read it. Thanks.
    I'm a subscriber.
    I'm a follower.
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  17. I would love to win a copy of this book!! Sounds like it has been on the "drawing board" for a long time. rmaney (at) firstarpchurch (dot) org.

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  18. I've not read any of this series, but am really looking forward to them. My sister read one of them and really enjoyed it.

    I am a follower and a subscriber.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  19. Oh, my FAVORITE question to authors is, which is your favorite book? I LOVE that you ask that Casey! Soooo interesting to know that Dani's favorite is Silenced-Kayden and Jake. Really cool! They are wonderful books. My def. favorites of Dani's books are Landon and Piper! Dani's probably sick of hearing this on Twitter teehee!

    I am a follower and subscriber.

    thecarmans@gmail.com

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  20. Casey,
    Just taking a quick vacation break to thank you so much for you amazing, continued support. You rock!
    Hugs,
    Dani

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  21. Hi Casey,

    I am now a follower, and my email address is andinewberry@yahoo.com

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  22. My sister recommended Screwtapes Letter but I have not read it. I will read itin a couple of weeks.

    I am so happy that Silenced is not the last book in the series. I love reading series but I am always sad when it end.

    Sonnetta_jones@hotmail.com

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  23. Great interview! Have LOVED the previous books and am eagerly awaiting Silenced! Thanks for the giveaway!

    cyndilou83@gmail.com

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    1. And I get your blog updates on another email addy... gracelib(at)bellsouth(dot)net :)

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  24. Would enjoy reading this book, thanks for the giveaway.... d_stevens310 @ live.com

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  25. Can't wait to read this book! Loved all the others.
    onorman@wilkes.net

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  26. I enjoy reading Dani Pettrey's books.
    ervro2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Would love to read this book!
    donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com

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  28. I'm looking forward to reading this book.
    huletthouse at mchsi dot com

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  29. Thanks for sharing another great site for finding Christian books--I forgot to write my email in last post... sdmjlom@gmail.com

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  30. Thanks for the amazing Alaska Courage series & another great interview, Dani! I love finding new sites to read about new authors or my favorite authors--and Dani, you are one of my favorites : ) If you haven't read this series--start from the beginning as it is well worth the read! I just reread it to get ready for her latest book--Jake & Kayden's story. Loved it & can't wait for Reef's story!!!

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  31. I've gotten "hooked" on the series, so am eager to read Silenced
    jnelson@skyhighway.com

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  32. I love this series! Hoping to meet Dani at a book signing in July!

    I am a follower and subscriber!

    mo1202007@yahoo.com

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  33. I've been reading this series, can't wait to read this one too.
    rebeccalyn73@hotmail.com

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