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Mary’s Calico Hope Featured in Bookstagram Mini-Tour!
Do you know what Bookstagram is? I didn’t either; in fact, when my publisher said my book would be featured in a Bookstagram tour, I thought initially she’d said Boojstagram. It sounded very funky and hip. But it’s Bookstagram, and it’s part of Instagram.
So for several days this week, a number of bloggers of Christian fiction and such will be featuring Mary’s Calico Hope in their blogs! The idea is that they presumably have lots of followers, many of whom will be motivated to buy my book. (Rubs hands together in glee and laughs maniacally)
Actually, I looked at one of today’s blogposts, which I’ll post a link to here, and was amused by several comments from people who do NOT like cats. Okay so they won’t be buying my book. Oh, well!
Here’s the link. You can check out all the bloggers by scrolling down on this one’s post and finding the rest. Like and etc. on them for a chance to win a print copy of the book and a $15 Amazon gift card!
https://www.instagram.com/niks.bookshelf/p/C8rxe18gW_t/?img_index=1
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Stephanie Wraps up her Three Day Interview!
Stephanie, the wonderful blogger behind Stephanies Ninth Suitcase (I have to remember to ask her where that name came from!) did a three day interview with me, discussing my writing process, inspiration, career and advice for aspiring writers.
It all started Monday with Part One – Faith and Fiction. Yesterday we had Part Two – Heart of the Amish. And today Stephanie wraps it all up with Part Three – A Day in the Life!
Many thanks to Stephanie for her thought-provoking questions. I really had to delve to come up with honest, thoughtful answers. I may have gotten to know myself a bit better through this in-depth process!
Here’s the link to today’s blogpost. And it’ll take you to the page, where you can find the other two posts as well if you missed them.
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Stephanie’s Interview Continues Today! Part 2
Part Two of Stephanie’s interview from StephaniesNinthSuitcase.com, about me and my new release, “Mary’s Calico Hope” is out today!
In it she asks me about my inspiration for writing Amish romance, and my thoughts about Mary, an older-than-the-typical-romance-heroine, disabled Amish woman, as a hero.
I really liked her thoughtful questions. And her favorite quote from the book was, “Difficulty is a miracle in its first stage”, which is an Amish saying. I love it!
Check it out!
Author Interview with Anne Blackburne: Heart of the Amish
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Mary’s Calico Hope is Featured in a Three-Part Interview with Blogger Stephanie, from Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase!
It was fun answering Stephanie’s in-depth
questions, not only about my book, but also about my faith journey and my life.
She is doing a three-day blog interview with me this week!
Check it out at:
Mary’s Calico Hope (Book Review)
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Do you read Library Books?
I’ve had people tell me, apologetically, that they didn’t buy my book; they borrowed it from the library.
Well, I can’t speak for all authors, but I’m completely okay with that!
I support public libraries, and the important position they hold in our society. Without libraries, many people would have no access to books, periodicals, reference materials, newspapers, information, computers and the internet, you name it!
The library bought my book, and now it can spread the joy! So if you read library books instead of buying books, don’t feel guilty on my account.
I’m just glad you’re reading my book at all!
Want to do something to help me out? If you liked my book, please leave a review – or several! It really helps authors out to receive positive reviews on Amazon.com, on Goodreads, on Bookbub, and on any website where their books are sold.
My books are available in many places, including Books a Million, Barnes & Noble, Walmart.com, Target.com, from many Christian book stores, and of course on Amazon.com and from my publisher’s website, Barbour.com.
Here’s a secret; the cheapest place to buy my book is from my publisher! I guess they don’t have those middleman expenses.
So don’t worry if you borrowed my book. But do leave a good review if you feel moved.
Thanks for reading! Thanks for reading me!
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Booksigning Tomorrow at Bookology!
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 8 I’ll be doing a single-author booksigning at Bookology, located at 646 Wheeling Ave. in Historic Downtown Cambridge! I’ll be there from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Bookology is a wonderful little independent bookstore selling both new and used books. They have an eclectic selection. I always – ALWAYS – find something I must have.
So here’s the scoop. My second book (okay, deep breath – I can’t believe I have a SECOND BOOK!!) “Mary’s Calico Hope”, book five in Barbour’s “Heart of the Amish” series, released in print on June 1. That was last Saturday. My little brother also got married that day, so I see that as good energy!
Bookology has plenty of copies of my new book available for purchase. I’ll be on hand to chitchat with you, sign your book if you like, and tell you what flavor of pie I like best from Theo’s restaurant, located just two doors down from Bookology.
I hope you’ll come on by and say hello; and maybe bring me a slice of pie!
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Up Next! Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam!
Part of the “Lancaster Amish Christmas” collection of four novellas by four authors, coming in September!
Something I’ve discovered on my ever-evolving writing journey is that when I finish a project, there’s no time to rest on my laurels; the next project is standing in the wings, peeking around the curtain, calling out in a very loud stage whisper, “Hey! My turn!”
Less than a week ago, “Mary’s Calico Hope”, my second book in Barbour’s “Heart of the Amish” series, released in print. I can only describe the feeling as being akin to having a baby. The excitement is there. The pride is there. And like a new baby, a new book release needs a lot of attention!
I’ve got to promote it alongside the efforts being made by Barbour. That’s a lot! Fortunately, it’s the kind of thing I enjoy doing.
But maybe two days after the euphoria of the release of “Mary’s Calico Hope” I received an email from the folks at Barbour with the galley of my novella, “Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam”, which releases in print on September 1 as part of a four novella collection called “A Lancaster Amish Christmas“.
The stories are all from authors you know and love, including Amy Clipston, Amy Lillard, Mindy Steele and me!
I’ve got a week to read through the story and report back with any errors I find. This is not the time for me to decide on big changes to the story; that ship has sailed. Rather, this is where I discover missing prepositions and commas that have slipped by me, (and I read that story 10 times), my beta readers, my copy editor and the proofreader. And I found several! It’s amazing.
I need to decide on a dedication, and return it all in the next day or two. Then the marketing for that book will begin in earnest! It never ends, and I love it!
Currently I’m writing my next book in the “Heart of the Amish” series, “Lizzie’s Little Mouse”, which comes out next winter after releases by Mindy Steele and Lisa Jones Baker. I’m adding an element of cozy mystery to that one, and I’m having a ball!
So that’s what’s next for me. I thank God every day for this journey. And I thank you, my readers, without whom there would be little point to continuing.
God Bless You All!
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Bookology Book Signing Saturday, June 8
This coming Saturday, I’ll be doing an author event/meet and greet at Bookology, located in downtown Cambridge, Ohio.
They’ll have my books available for purchase, and I can’t wait to meet everyone and sign some copies of “Mary’s Calico Hope”
I’m going to do a tiny painting of Hope, the kitty featured in this story, and someone will win it!
See you Saturday at Bookology in Cambridge! Located at 646 Wheeling Ave., next to Theo’s Restaurant – where you can go eat pie after you come say hi!
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Thanks to the Oakwood Register!
For printing this article on the front page of today’s newspaper! Excellent timing, as “Mary’s Calico Hope” released today for Kindle! It comes out in print on June 1 – just in case you were wondering.
This is the weekly independent newspaper in the town where I grew up, just south of Dayton, Ohio!
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Mary’s Calico Hope
Anne Blackburne
Amish Stories
