tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post3624552272431639245..comments2024-02-03T04:27:24.489-08:00Comments on Writing for Christ ~ The Audience of One: Special Interview with Amber Stokes (and a giveaway!)Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-73041143282327683882013-08-26T14:04:49.711-07:002013-08-26T14:04:49.711-07:00I so agree, Cheryl! I'm rather partial to this...I so agree, Cheryl! I'm rather partial to this part of the world. :) I haven't spend much time in Montana, though...but I imagine it's so rugged and majestic!<br /><br />And thank you! I love what Lena did with the cover. :) <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-28367648718539216442013-08-26T10:10:08.102-07:002013-08-26T10:10:08.102-07:00The West is beautiful. A friend of mine goes to Mo...The West is beautiful. A friend of mine goes to Montana each summer and takes gorgeous pictures. Such a pretty place.<br /><br />Love this book cover!!!<br />Cheryl Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941924274116467229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-33954071914128509292013-08-24T12:17:28.913-07:002013-08-24T12:17:28.913-07:00Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Raech...Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Raechel! It's a lot to think about, trying to navigate publishing these days... I wish you the best as you ponder which route to go! Here's another interview I did for the tour that focuses more on my writerly journey:<br /><br /><a href="http://anovelreality.blogspot.com/2013/08/author-interview-amber-stokes.html" rel="nofollow">Interview on A Novel Reality</a><br /><br />I do want to stress that I think getting professional editing help and a professional cover design (and help in other areas where you might need it - like formatting) are really important when self-publishing. Doesn't mean you won't miss some things, but it does mean you're taking the time to present something of quality to the world, you know? :)<br /><br />Anywho, thanks again, and God bless!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-15536523386615219192013-08-24T06:35:45.035-07:002013-08-24T06:35:45.035-07:00That's so exciting that you were able to self-...That's so exciting that you were able to self-published! I am working on a novel at present and haven't decided which route I will go for publishing, but I did find your thoughts helpful!<br />Congrats!! Publishing is a huge achievment, I think! :)Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845190071944799602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-73273884106663537162013-08-24T00:24:47.008-07:002013-08-24T00:24:47.008-07:00Good luck in the giveaway - and thank you for ente...Good luck in the giveaway - and thank you for entering and reading the interview! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-39570385192738131442013-08-24T00:23:58.627-07:002013-08-24T00:23:58.627-07:00I'm so glad you found your way here, too, Tia!...I'm so glad you found your way here, too, Tia! (Love MaryLu's blog and Casey's!)<br /><br />Oh, Oregon is so beautiful - I'm sure you will indeed fall in love! :) <br /><br />God bless, and thank you for the sweet comment!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-89634573021025208882013-08-23T21:16:44.292-07:002013-08-23T21:16:44.292-07:00Hi Casey. Thanks for having Amber here for an in...Hi Casey. Thanks for having Amber here for an interview. Good job. This comment is for the package with the paperbacks. I think the books will be good and I would love to be the winner. Nice give-away package. Thanks. <br /> Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com maudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-49629598059206885242013-08-23T19:21:43.207-07:002013-08-23T19:21:43.207-07:00They are some of the best, imho. As are YOU my fri...They are some of the best, imho. As are YOU my friend!! Hope you're thoroughly enjoying this special release week. :DCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-22726163864226900222013-08-23T19:18:06.342-07:002013-08-23T19:18:06.342-07:00May the Lord richly bless as you are striking out ...May the Lord richly bless as you are striking out in faith with your new novel! I landed here by way of MaryLu Tyndall's Cross & Cutlass and am so glad I did...<br /><br />As for going West - I'm so excited to see Oregon. My husband is from there and while we currently live in the southwest, he promises me that once I see the Oregon coastline, I will cherish it just as much as he does :-) Christ's love to you & yours, TiaGrace4Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536794969557617058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-75316313937319493172013-08-23T19:16:56.192-07:002013-08-23T19:16:56.192-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grace4Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536794969557617058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-60650475769547796272013-08-23T18:35:04.679-07:002013-08-23T18:35:04.679-07:00I so appreciate your kind words - thank you! :) Go...I so appreciate your kind words - thank you! :) Good luck in the drawing!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-19911832937991311592013-08-23T18:34:03.555-07:002013-08-23T18:34:03.555-07:00Thank you so much for encouraging me! Self-publish...Thank <i>you</i> so much for encouraging <i>me</i>! Self-publishing <i>is</i> a lot of of work...a lot to juggle and figure out. But I think it can also be a very rewarding and fun journey, as well - especially when you have great friends by your side! My cover designer, <a href="http://lenagoldfinch.blogspot.com/p/book-design.html" rel="nofollow">Lena Goldfinch</a>, has been a tremendous help and a wonderful mentor, and <a href="http://www.elizabethludwig.net/Fees___Guidelines.html" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Ludwig</a> and <a href="http://www.rachellerea.com/p/i-edit.html" rel="nofollow">Rachelle Rea</a> are fabulous editors! :) <br /><br />Best wishes to you on your self-publishing endeavors! Thank you again very much for your encouragement and thoughtfulness. :) God bless!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-48956139238849613032013-08-23T16:23:46.398-07:002013-08-23T16:23:46.398-07:00Congratulations, Amber! Enjoyed your interview &am...Congratulations, Amber! Enjoyed your interview & wish you much success in your writing. Glad you are secure & confident enough to follow your dreams & handle your writing the way you think it should be done. Would love to read your book - thanks for the giveaway opportunity!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)combontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-6964106523806018942013-08-23T15:11:23.157-07:002013-08-23T15:11:23.157-07:00I am so encouraged Amber! After years of telling m...I am so encouraged Amber! After years of telling myself I was not going to self publish, I feel strongly the Lord has been laying it in my heart for some time now. I've been doing a lot of research and it's all been a bit confusing. I'm looking up to God for the strength to be able to do the hard work that comes with it. But your self-publishing journey is really a great encouragement to me. I can't wait to see God use you and the novels He inspires you to write to be a blessing to many others :)<br /><br /><a href="http://thegreaterpurpose.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tell the World</a> <br />Titi Funtóhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839932580966688745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-31621912185501422762013-08-23T13:14:48.429-07:002013-08-23T13:14:48.429-07:00Thank you, Barbara! I appreciate the kind words an...Thank you, Barbara! I appreciate the kind words and prayers! <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-37008210766485195362013-08-23T12:55:50.321-07:002013-08-23T12:55:50.321-07:00Congratulations on your novel!! Your novel sounds ...Congratulations on your novel!! Your novel sounds great. My prayer is much success in your writing.<br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-16431863084717095202013-08-23T11:27:59.558-07:002013-08-23T11:27:59.558-07:00Casey, thank you so much for hosting me today! :) ...<b>Casey</b>, thank you so much for hosting me today! :) You have such a loyal and awesome following on your blog! <br /><br />*Hugs*<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-66090936826599975242013-08-23T11:27:12.771-07:002013-08-23T11:27:12.771-07:00That's awesome, Melody! I think both options h...That's awesome, Melody! I think both options have their pros and cons, especially depending on what your goals are for the book you want to publish. But I definitely think there is a place for self-publishing, and I appreciate your understanding! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-50581374384958217492013-08-23T11:25:29.716-07:002013-08-23T11:25:29.716-07:00I don't think I've been to New Mexico or A...I don't think I've been to New Mexico or Arizona yet, unless it was just passing through...but those places sound so neat! The history and the landscape must be fascinating. :)<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words, Cherie, and good luck in the drawing!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-47618688169540558482013-08-23T11:22:54.572-07:002013-08-23T11:22:54.572-07:00Aww, well, thank you! :) I'm glad you love the...Aww, well, thank you! :) I'm glad you love the cover - I had a blast brainstorming it with Lena Goldfinch. She's so talented! And yes, covers are quite convincing when it comes to deciding on what book to pick up!<br /><br />Oooh, both sound awesome! I know firsthand how beautiful Oregon is, but Utah sounds like such a fascinating place to visit, too, in a different way. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-16129345104293913682013-08-23T11:19:51.495-07:002013-08-23T11:19:51.495-07:00Thank you so much, Wanda! And you're welcome! ...Thank you so much, Wanda! And you're welcome! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-9778884420168883182013-08-23T11:19:26.075-07:002013-08-23T11:19:26.075-07:00Oh, I hope you get to come visit California someda...Oh, I hope you get to come visit California someday - especially the northern part, which I'm quite fond of! ;) The redwood coast is amazing.<br /><br />And I totally know what you mean about counting airports, LOL! I've been to Atlanta, GA and some place in TN, I believe, if I count the airports. ;)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-77002476874824143152013-08-23T09:46:17.696-07:002013-08-23T09:46:17.696-07:00Almost 2 years ago I wrote a cookbook that include...Almost 2 years ago I wrote a cookbook that included funny stories from my pastor's/missionary/mom days (& You're A Preacher's Wife?". I also self published because I couldn't stand that I would lose my book in the process and it wouldn't be WHAT I WANTED. I'm so glad I did. I've sold almost 600 copies by word of mouth with lots of return sales. I am looking forward to reading your book, just as you wanted it!<br /><br />missionwife AT hotmail DOT comMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555284768417353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-4667510529751013222013-08-23T07:28:43.791-07:002013-08-23T07:28:43.791-07:00Comment for Cherie:
Here I am again, want to ente...Comment for Cherie:<br /><br />Here I am again, want to enter the contest. I've done all the rafflecopter things I could do except comment. I've been to New Mexico and Arizona a few times and love them both, but especially love Santa Fe. Would even love to live there. I think it is very brave of this author to self-publish, would love to read her book.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015523031471531205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-48606632463842797052013-08-23T06:41:00.453-07:002013-08-23T06:41:00.453-07:00You're brave to self-publish! But I'm gla...You're brave to self-publish! But I'm glad you get to choose what goes on the cover - it's beautiful, and I trust you know your novel well enough to make it fit right. I admit it - a good cover will convince me to read the description.<br /><br />It's a toss-up whether I want to visit the greenery of Washington and Oregon more, or Utah's contrasting High Uintas and Bryce Canyon. Someday!<br /><br />rdalquis(at)css(dot)eduRachael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235781577625847862noreply@blogger.com