Counting down to release date of Chasing Lilacs. SIX days. Long enough for a quick trip to Europe. Or for beans to sprout in the garden. Or for a hatchling robin to sprout half its feathers. And all of these things are infinitely more impressive that the release of my book. That's what I keep telling myself. I'm not counting the days. . . really I'm not. And besides, I've been too busy to do much counting.
First off, there's been a happy flurry of blog posts popping up this week. Interviews. Book blurbs. Stuff about me. AND GIVEAWAYS. It's not too late to enter the drawings to win a copy of Chasing Lilacs.
Here's a quick rundown of the blog posts from this week:
Elizabeth Ludwig's THE BORROWED BOOK: An interview and Book Drawing.
Janalyn Voigt's MEET AND GREET MONDAY at BOOK READERS CENTRAL
Guest Post on Creating Characters on THE SEEKERS: With Book Giveaway
Cathy Bryant's WORD VESSEL: Book Giveaway
Heidi Main's Blog: Fun Interview.
Lena Nelson Dooley's A CHRISTIAN WRITER'S WORLD: Interview and Giveaway
I'm in awe of each of these lovely bloggers creativity and devotion to promoting Christian fiction. They asked some tough questions, too. Things like: How do you respond to criticism? Who are you favorite authors? What is the quirkiest thing you've ever done? I hope you'll stop by and say hi at some of these beautiful blogs.
Yesterday was a first for me and hence the picture at the top of this post. I had my first live radio interview!! Jill Hart and Diana Ennen at CHRISTIAN WORK AT HOME MOMS, INC. interviewed me about Chasing Lilacs and my writing journey. They were fun and lively. Sweet, gracious ladies. I was . . . well . . . nervous. But I made it through and had a great time. One of the hints I'd been given was to smile when I was talking, the rationale being that even though I wouldn't be seen, the smile comes through in the conversation. I hope it did. The link is not up yet for you to listen, but when it is, I will add it to my sidebar.
All in all, a great week! Now, if I can just hold it together for six more days, I'll be home free - Ha!
Have a great weekend. Hope it includes something fun and relaxing.
3 comments:
I'm sure you were wonderful on the radio. I'm so excited for you!
So exciting!!! :) I love seeing books get released. And I'm halfway through Chasing Lilacs myself and LOVING it. Good work, Carla!
Thanks for the vote of confidence, D'Ann. I've since listened to the interview and taken notes. Be more energetic. Quit with all the "ands". Who knew I would be on the radio someday? Not a benefit (??) I expected from getting published.
Thanks so much, Koala Bear! The writing journey is so much more fun because of meeting people like you. So glad that you're enjoying the book. Let me know what you think when you're finished.
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