tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post3569478718862640313..comments2024-01-17T00:13:40.377-05:00Comments on The power of words . . .: Author Spotlight + GIVEAWAY: Julie LessmanCarolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-91696703397828605072014-12-12T00:46:06.916-05:002014-12-12T00:46:06.916-05:00Julie, Tina is a wonderful blogger, and she and he...Julie, Tina is a wonderful blogger, and she and her family live in Malaysia. Every Thursday she creates a popular blog post called Booknificent Thursday where bloggers can link up their book-related posts. Here's the current link: http://mommynificent.com/2014/12/11/booknificent-thursday-75/Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-48841165910738311932014-12-11T22:11:40.406-05:002014-12-11T22:11:40.406-05:00TINA AT MOMMYNIFICENT -- LOVE YOUR ADDY, girlfrien...TINA AT MOMMYNIFICENT -- LOVE YOUR ADDY, girlfriend!!<br /><br />And I love readers who are reallllly "responsive" to authors, so thanks for coming by, my friend.<br /><br />You were too late for a win here, but I have another giveaway going on at my blog, so I hope you will check it out here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.julielessman.com/journal-jots1/2014/12/5/friday-november-28-2014.html" rel="nofollow">JULIE'S BLOG, JOURNAL JOTS</a><br /><br />http://www.julielessman.com/journal-jots1/2014/12/5/friday-november-28-2014.html<br /><br />HUGS!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-61797016421847605842014-12-11T08:21:12.134-05:002014-12-11T08:21:12.134-05:00I love authors who are really responsive to their ...I love authors who are really responsive to their readers! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! Hope your Advent/countdown to Christmas is going well!<br />TinaTina at Mommynificent.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126804458372736293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-25754261714176701192014-12-08T20:04:14.517-05:002014-12-08T20:04:14.517-05:00Carole, thank you SO much for a wonderful week on ...Carole, thank you SO much for a wonderful week on your blog, my friend -- you are the hostess with the mostess!! And most importantly, a dear friend I treasure.<br /><br />SUPER CONGRATS to Rachael, and we'll connect soon on which book you want, okay?<br /><br />I wish each of you a most happy, healthy, and holy holiday season!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-57318563354616997652014-12-08T13:38:42.123-05:002014-12-08T13:38:42.123-05:00And our winner is Rachael Koppendrayer! Congratul...And our winner is Rachael Koppendrayer! Congratulations on winning Julie's book, Rachael; your words of encouragement are much appreciated. I'll send you an e-mail shortly.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who entered and left words of support for Julie. Your response is overwhelming!<br /><br />But most importantly, a big thank you goes to Julie! It is always an honor to host you and promote your writing - and I don't think I've seen another author who cares about and interacts with her readers like you do. We all appreciate you more than words can express, and I personally look forward to your next visit, Julie.<br />Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-30947166831421687862014-12-08T11:58:33.046-05:002014-12-08T11:58:33.046-05:00Paula, us "Georgia girls" are especially...Paula, us "Georgia girls" are especially eager to read this new series, aren't we?! There's just something special about the south, and when that's combined with the spiritual impact Julie mentioned . . . Well, I just can't wait. I've only visited Savannah once, and that was as a teenager, but I fell in love with the historical district.<br /><br />I always smile whenever I see you online, Paula, for you do so much to encourage authors and bloggers both. May you and your family have a wonder Christmas season.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-41460662940649876552014-12-08T11:19:52.299-05:002014-12-08T11:19:52.299-05:00Aw, CARRIE, do NOT make me cry, my friend -- you k...Aw, CARRIE, do NOT make me cry, my friend -- you know what a weepy CDQ I am, so your kind words bless the socks off me. BUT ... not as much as your friendship!! :)<br /><br />Love you!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-68228531063327434462014-12-08T11:18:36.579-05:002014-12-08T11:18:36.579-05:00It went through, VICKI, so GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Juli...It went through, VICKI, so GOOD LUCK!!<br /><br />HUGS,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-52755877651843208972014-12-08T11:18:04.625-05:002014-12-08T11:18:04.625-05:00VICKI!!! SUPER CONGRATS, girlfriend, on finishing ...VICKI!!! SUPER CONGRATS, girlfriend, on finishing your memoir -- that's a HUGE accomplishment, and a much-needed one, too, in a world all too often afflicted with the scourge of cancer. I pray blessing on you and your book, my friend!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by AND for your kind words -- MUCH appreciated!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-78304627200531804352014-12-08T11:08:16.983-05:002014-12-08T11:08:16.983-05:00MAIDEN OF EMMANUEL ... thank you SO much, sweetie,...MAIDEN OF EMMANUEL ... thank you SO much, sweetie, and hopefully you won't have to wait for Christmas if you win here, right?? So good luck and here's to a win!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-80447192103131718972014-12-08T09:35:24.092-05:002014-12-08T09:35:24.092-05:00Love your books, love you Julie Lessman, and am pr...Love your books, love you Julie Lessman, and am praying for you in all things! Especially for your anointed writing! That's a selfish prayer--so I can read more of your great books!!! XOXOXOCarrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-41186278316235897212014-12-08T02:15:35.883-05:002014-12-08T02:15:35.883-05:00I'm not sure if my msg went through, plus I re...I'm not sure if my msg went through, plus I realized I forgot to include my email, so I'm adding this short post with my info...<br />vmarney (at) hot mail (dot) com<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-40757579164834558232014-12-08T02:13:39.959-05:002014-12-08T02:13:39.959-05:00I loved this interview & review. I feel like ...I loved this interview & review. I feel like I got to know Julie even better and I love her heart. I would love to win another of her books--I have enjoyed the ones I have read before & enjoyed getting to know the O'Conner family..<br />I also have enjoyed following Julie on Seekerville and the way she and the other Seekers have encouraged new writers such as myself. Thanks Julie & Carole for the opportunity to win a book written by such a loving & inspired author, such as Julie. (FYI--Julie--I finally finished my first book--my memoir of my BC journey, which you said you wanted to know when I finished. Please check my FB wall and/or, I will send you a PM)<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-52513224211350391792014-12-08T00:18:16.239-05:002014-12-08T00:18:16.239-05:00ANONYMOUS ... whoops ... I answered you in the com...ANONYMOUS ... whoops ... I answered you in the comment below. :|<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-77664616741876134392014-12-08T00:04:21.284-05:002014-12-08T00:04:21.284-05:00so excited to read Surprised by Love! Everyone kee...so excited to read Surprised by Love! Everyone keeps asking what books I'd like for Christmas, and that one always comes to mind. :)<br /><br />maidenofemmanuel @ aim . comDanielle Diez - Maiden of Emmanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692657989155663423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-50304434401829612392014-12-07T23:06:02.596-05:002014-12-07T23:06:02.596-05:00ANONYMOUS, thank you SO much, sweetie!! My favorit...ANONYMOUS, thank you SO much, sweetie!! My favorite leisure-time activity? Why, reading Inspy romance, of course!! :) Second favorite is watching romance on Hallmark Movie Channel or Up TV! ;) I actually read approximately 6-8 books a month, which is pretty amazing for a writer since most authors don't find a lot of time to read. But I LOVE it ... read in the car (while hubby's driving, after talking to him for a while, of course, read before going to bed, read in the powder room, doctor's appts. and have even read at train crossings. :) ALWAYS carry a book or ereader in my purse, of course! :)<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-81837078247060010022014-12-07T22:42:20.711-05:002014-12-07T22:42:20.711-05:00Hey, SALLY, GREAT QUESTION, my friend!! And easy t...Hey, SALLY, GREAT QUESTION, my friend!! And easy to answer, too, because you see, the youngest O'Connor sibling, Katie (the 4th daughter of Boston) was based on my own daughter, so naturally she's the one I would pick, although I absolutely LOVE Charity ... and Faith ... and Emma ... and Lizzie ... Oh, heck, I love 'em all and don't even get me started on the heroes ... ;)<br /><br />And, Sally, if you haven't read any of my books yet, are you in luck!! A Passion Most Pure, book 1 in my Daughters of Boston series is currently available as a FREE DOWNLOAD everywhere, so I hope you take advantage. It won American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Book of the Year and currently has 599 five-star reviews on Amazon, so it's not a dog, I promise. Here's the link if you want to download it FREE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Most-Pure-Daughters-Boston-ebook/dp/B009M6UKKI/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" rel="nofollow">A PASSION MOST PURE BY JULIE LESSMAN</a><br /><br />And the prequel to APMP, A Light in the Window, just happens to be a Christmas-themed novel on sale right now for $3.99 as well. My artist hubby designed the cover and the video with my daughter as the model, so here's the video if you want to check it out -- it's GORGEOUS, if I must say so myself. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1kkzvlC" rel="nofollow">A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW VIDEO</a><br /><br />Anyway, thank you for coming by and good luck in the contest!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Julie<br /><br />Julie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-41838641501369857822014-12-07T22:34:44.595-05:002014-12-07T22:34:44.595-05:00Thanks, SHELIA, and girl, you still have eight boo...Thanks, SHELIA, and girl, you still have eight books to go, so here's hoping you win one here, okay?<br /><br />GOOD LUCK and hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-70632012605570550462014-12-07T22:33:43.109-05:002014-12-07T22:33:43.109-05:00BREE, YES!!!! Soooooo glad to hear that, my friend...BREE, YES!!!! Soooooo glad to hear that, my friend, and I'm hoping the first one will be A Passion Most Pure, which is the FREE DOWNLOAD going on right now and my very first book in the O'Connor saga. If you like it and post a review, be sure to let me know and I'll enter you in my contest to have a character named after you in my next book and a signed copy, okay? And if you don't like it, well ... uh ... never mind ... ;)<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-17543275496195641272014-12-07T22:29:34.272-05:002014-12-07T22:29:34.272-05:00Oh, ELMA, YES!!! AHU is my favorite of all the boo...Oh, ELMA, YES!!! AHU is my favorite of all the books I've written as well, so that makes me happy. :) Is Luke McGee not THE BEST of my heroes, with Mitch a close second???? ;) Well, that's what I think anyway ... :)<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!!<br />JULIEJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-82521363346160157212014-12-07T22:27:53.611-05:002014-12-07T22:27:53.611-05:00Aw, thanks, LANI -- you're an encouragement to...Aw, thanks, LANI -- you're an encouragement to me too, my friend, and you did receive the winner's copy of Surprised by Love I sent you, right? Hope you enjoyed it. :)<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-36152543848905965252014-12-07T22:26:22.906-05:002014-12-07T22:26:22.906-05:00MIPPY!!! Yes, I've seen your name out and abou...MIPPY!!! Yes, I've seen your name out and about, and we need to get a book in your hands, you sweet thing, so here's to a win! And, gosh, girl, to be a "fan/follower" without ever having read any of my books is AMAZING, so all the more reason we need to get you one!!!<br /><br />And I'm pretty sure I told you about the free download of APMP, right? And if you don't have an ereader, you can still download it on your computer via a FREE Kindle app for Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Droid, so I hope you consider that. Just let me know if you want the link to downloading that FREE Kindle app, okay?<br /><br />Anyway, hugs to you, sweetie, and I wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and holy holiday season!<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-53257204198850272372014-12-07T22:20:27.460-05:002014-12-07T22:20:27.460-05:00Hey, JOYE, WOW -- I'm glad, too, my friend, so...Hey, JOYE, WOW -- I'm glad, too, my friend, so THANK YOU!! <br /><br />Not sure from your comment if you've read any of my books or not, but if not, I sure hope you download A Passion Most Pure, book 1 in my Daughters of Boston series. It won American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Book of the Year and currently has 599 five-star reviews on Amazon, so it's not a dog, I promise. Here's the link if you want to download it FREE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Most-Pure-Daughters-Boston-ebook/dp/B009M6UKKI/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" rel="nofollow">A PASSION MOST PURE BY JULIE LESSMAN</a><br /><br />And the prequel to APMP, A Light in the Window, just happens to be a Christmas-themed novel on sale right now for $3.99 as well. My artist hubby designed the cover and the video with my daughter as the model, so here's the video if you want to check it out -- it's GORGEOUS, if I must say so myself. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1kkzvlC" rel="nofollow">A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW VIDEO</a><br /><br />Anyway, thank you for coming by and good luck in the contest!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Julie<br />Julie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-56366126595937264722014-12-07T22:15:47.569-05:002014-12-07T22:15:47.569-05:00Thanks SO much, SHERIDA! I appreciate your kind co...Thanks SO much, SHERIDA! I appreciate your kind comment on Romance-ology AND for just coming by in the first place. Fingers crossed for a win, my sweet friend, so GOOD LUCK!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-87611095678945042662014-12-07T22:14:01.787-05:002014-12-07T22:14:01.787-05:00Aw, LORAINE, what a compliment for the DOB series ...Aw, LORAINE, what a compliment for the DOB series to be in your personal library, my friend -- THANK YOU!! And, yes, "passion and trials" are the stuff that life is made of, and since God created "passion," it only makes sense that we reflect that same passion -- both spiritual and romantic -- in our Christian literature, right?<br /><br />Thank you for coming by AND for reading my books in the first place -- here's hoping it nets you a win!!<br /><br />Hugs and GOOD LUCK!!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.com