Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Interview with Debbie Lynne Costello, and two giveaways, Ends Oct 16th

Debbie Lynne is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency. She has been mentored by Carol Award Nominee Laurie Alice Eakes and Christy Award Nominee MaryLu Tyndall. To hone her craft she has worked with a private editor. She is an active member of ACFW. She co-founded CROWN Marketing which promotes CBA historicals. Debbie Lynne has two websites and two blogs and works actively on building her platform. She and her husband live in South Carolina with their shelites and near their four children. They often vacation in the Charleston area where her stories are set.


Q: coffee, tea, (diet) soft drink, water, or home juiced vegetables? (gack!)

    LOL! I love my hot tea in the morning. I admit, I’m addicted to my Lipton. I drink a ton of water. Enough that my hubby put an RO unit in our kitchen. Love sweet tea and it loves my hips so I only drink it when we go out to eat.

Q: When did you first know you were a writer?

   That’s a tough question. I started writing stories when I was in about second grade. And to go off on a rabbit trail, my mother saved those stories and gave them to me about a year ago. What an awesome surprise! But back to the question. I took every creative writing class I could in high school, and in college I studied journalism. So I knew I wanted to write as far back as then. But to be a fiction writer? I’m  going to say about 5 years ago when my husband told me I should write a book and I did.

Q: If there were a writing fairy, and you captured her and fed her chocolate coconut cookies until she granted you three wishes, what would those wishes be?

    Yikes! That is a toughie, too. Can one of my wishes be 3 more wishes. LOL. Okay, I think that was a no. 1) I have several friends and family members suffering from some terrible diseases. My first wish would be for total healing for them. (Hope that can count as one wish. I think this is a very generous writing fairy. Heehee) 2) I’d wish for a revival to hit this country like never seen and we’d turn our hearts and face to God as a country. 3) This is a writing fairy so I wouldn’t want to insult her! I’d wish for you and I to go hand in hand both receiving a contract this year. ;o)
 
Q: How do your roles of mother, wife, cheerleader, patriot, daughter of Christ, resident of (SC) etc. play into your writing? 

     OMGoodness girlfriend! Are you wanting a book? Lol. I’ve learned a lot from being a mother and wife and many of those lessons find their way into my stories. As you know I am a fanatical patriot. I love my country and even though it has many problems it’s still the greatest nation in the world to live in my opinion. So I hope my love for my country shines through by the research I do into its history. Cheerleader and daughter of Christ—is the reason I write. In hope to touch someone’s life when they need it most. I want my work to have purpose, not just entertainment. Though, I do want to entertain, too. Lastly, resident of SC. Most of my stories thus far are set in SC and the one that isn’t, is right next door in Savannah. I love Charleston, South Carolina and I believe it shows in my stories.


Q:  What do you hope your readers will take away from their time and investment in your stories? 

    I try to write stories of real people with real problems. I hope that my story will resonate truth with some readers when they travel through a similar valley that one of my characters has recently taken. And I hope that regardless they will take away something that strengthens their faith in the Lord and help them trust in the promises He’s given us.

Q: You love history, as do I. If you could sit down and interview any figure from any time, real or fictional, who would that be and what is the first question you would ask?

    I’d say Jesus but I’m afraid I’d be speechless with my face buried in the sand. So I think I would say David. I’d love to ask him why God said that he (David) was a man after His (God) own heart. I’d love to know David’s secret. He obviously had many weaknesses to sin. What was it that David had that others in the bible didn’t?

Q: Who have been your mentors, and how did they help you most?

  MaryLu Tyndall was my first mentor. She took the time to tell me what I needed to do as I tried to learn the ropes. She was and is a huge blessing to me, answering my questions, praying for me, and encouraging me. Today she is one of the dearest friends. Laurie Alice Eakes was my next mentor. She helped me so much with my writing. Showed me my weakness and helped me become stronger in those areas. She too has become a very dear friend. God is so good! I’ve made some of the best friends in my life since I’ve started writing.

Q: In the spirit of paying that mentorship forward, do you have any advice for the beginning writer? 

   Read some good books on writing. Ask questions to knowledgeable authors. Be tough! This business isn’t for sissies. You have to have tough skin and be able to take criticism. And lastly, be patient and don’t give up. There are some stories of writers who get published on their first story, but that’s rare. If you don’t get an agent or contract on your first story don’t quit. Listen to what you’re being told and work to fix the problems and keep writing. Chin up!

To learn more about Debbie Lynne, go to her website or blog


Debbie Lynne has graciously offered to do a beautiful basket giveaway for our readers this week. The basket has a pumpkin candle, bath basket with soap, lotion and spray, journal, stationary, HOPE plaque, autumn "believe" mug, "Happy Harvest" hanging, a fall flower necklace, and the book Coming Home by Stacy Hawkins Adams. 
I am doing a second giveaway for another lucky commenter--two of Debbie Lynne's favorites--a Lindt chocolate candy bar and a small box of Lipton Bedtime Story Tea, plus an autumn mug. Perfect for your reading getaway!
To be entered for a chance to win one of our two giveaways, please leave a comment for Debbie Lynne with your email addy. For extra entries, please follow this blog, (see follow button to right side) www.theswordandspirit.blogspot.com, and/or http://www.fictionaddictionfix.blogspot.com, and tell us if you tweeted or facebooked this blogpost. 1 entry for each of these. Total of 6 entries possible if commenter follows all three, plus shares on twitter and facebook. Winner will be selected by random.org on Tuesday, Oct 16 at noon EST

We have two winners!! Melanie Dickerson, you have won Debbie Lynne's fabulous fall basket. And Teddy, you have won the tea, chocolate and fall mug. I will send emails shortly! Congratulations, ladies, and thank you to everyone who came and made this such a wonderful week.  Blessings!

131 comments:

  1. What a yummy gift! Thank you for having me, Kathy and for doing a second giving away. I'm excited to be here with you! For those of you who don't know Kathy and I are crit partners and best of friends. It's been great taking this journey with her. Thank you again, my sweet friend.

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    1. Just wait until you get that first contract. This place is going to explode with pyrotechnics displays and raffling off the Eiffel Tower and live music from Sir Paul McCartney, and. . . . well, it will be spectacular!

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  2. KATH AND DEB!!! Soooo fun learning more about one of my favorite people!!!

    Fun interview and may ALL of your wishes come true, my friend!! I know I'm praying for one of them ... ;)

    I'm going to FB this, but do NOT enter me in the contest since I already won one of Deb's fabulous prizes. :)

    Hugs,
    Julie

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    1. Julie you are one of the dearest souls ever! Thank you for stopping by and for giving us a shout-out on fb.

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    2. Awe Julie, my prayer warrior! You are such a sweetheart. Thank you so much for stopping by and you can win more than one of my prizes! Can't think of a more deserving person. Thanks so much for sharing this. You're the best!

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  3. Please enter me!!! Debbie Lynne you are awesome! I love the way you answered these questions! :) And I LOVE your second wish for the fairie!

    Hugs and Blessings!

    Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a) Chavez

    amada_chavez{AT}yahoo{DOT}com

    Acts 16:31

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    1. Isn't she fun? And so unselfish with her three wishes. :) Thanks for coming by, Amada. Good luck on one of the giveaways!

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    2. Awe, thanks Amada. You're so sweet. I love the pronunciation of your name. I'm so glad to see here. I'm honored you'd stop by. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this country had another great awakening. Gives me chills just thinking about it!

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    3. Yes me to Debbie! Thanks Kathleen, and thanks Debbie. It's a family name that means "Loved" in Spanish. :)

      Blessings and Hugs!

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  4. I love that your mom saved and gave you your early writings! And how gracious both of you are in your giftings. Kathleen - Missouri
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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    1. I know! What a thoughtful mom Debbie Lynne has. And the fact that she's been writing so long is so impressive!
      Thank you for your kind comment and for coming by. Looks like you've earned several entries! Thanks for helping spread the word, Kath. :)

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    2. Hey Kathleen with the daughter Debbie Lynn without the e! I was shocked when she brought them to me. I think my first story was in 2nd grade about a platypus. LOL. Really? A platypus? what ever made me write a story about one of those I'll never know.

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  5. I already follow theswordandspirit blog ~ Kathleen
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  6. "Good post plus two gift basket goodie giveaways handy for cool weather!" posted link on my FB news page. Kathleen
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  7. Debbie Lynne, this was so fun to read more about you and your writing journey (and other things). You know my email is jocelyn@jocelyngreen.com. Kathleen, I signed up to follow you by email.

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    1. Thank you for the follow, Jocelyn. I am honored to have you along. Looks like I owe you two entries.

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    2. Hey Jocelyn! It's so much fun running into you in different places. Thank you for taking time out of a busy schedule to stop by. Your awesome. Good luck on one of the baskets!

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  8. Tweeted link of Twitter @LaneHillHouse
    Kathleen
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  9. nice interview and wonderful basket giveaways... thanks for chance to win

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. Hey Apple Blossom! Thanks for coming by. Love your name. Makes me think of springtime! Good luck on winning one of the baskets.

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  10. gfc this blog
    apple blossom

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. Apple blossom, thank you so much for helping spread the word about our post today, and for following our blogs. Best of luck on one of the giveaways! I have you down for 5 entries.

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  11. gfc the sword and spirt blog
    apple blossom

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  12. gfc fiction addiction fix blog
    apple blossom

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. tweeted this giveaway

    https://twitter.com/1apple_blossom/status/255802562110955520

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  14. Water is my drink of choice. Wonderful giveaway, thank you for hosting it.

    I am a follower of The Sword and the Spirit (wfnren)
    I am a follower of Fiction Addiction Fix (wfnren)
    I blogged this giveaway:
    http://wrensthoughts.blogspot.com/p/contests-and-giveaways-good-luck.html

    wfnren(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Wendy, thank you so much for following the blogs and spreading the word! I have you down for four entries. Good luck!

      i like water too, in between pepsi, tea, coffee, and lemonade. LOL

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    2. Hey Wendy! Great to see you here. I'm drinking water right now as I type. But I will admit that I took my mother-in-law out for breakfast for her birthday and I had a sweet tea! Now I am trying to wash it away with my water. LOL! Good luck!!!

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  15. I really enjoyed this interview and getting to know Debbie. I smiled when she said that she would like to interview David. I have a longing to talk to and interview Bathsheba. I want to know if she willingly sinned with David or if because he was King she had no choice.

    I think this is a great giveaway. I'd love to win one of the prizes.

    I follow this blog.
    I facebooked about this blogspot.

    Blessings!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Thank you Judy! I owe you three entries.
      I've always wondered that about Bathsheba, too! Could she have been unaware of David watching her all those times? :P
      Good luck!

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    2. Hey Judy! Yes! Inquiring minds want to know! And Kathy has asked me that same question before about whether Bathsheba knew that David was watching her. It isn't like they had telescopes or binoculars. LOL> So was she tempting the king? It is something I guess we all will have to wait to find out.

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  16. LOVE you both!!!! Great interview!!! Loved having you on my blog, Kathy, and am looking forward to having Debbie Lynne on soon! Ginormous hugs!!!

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    1. Hey Carrie! Waving from South Carolina! Looking forward to being on your blog! And having you on mine. Thanks so much for getting the word out for us!

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    2. Looking forward to having you on, too! It should be a lot of fun! Isn't it great being on KATHY's blog?

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  17. ((hugs)) right back at'cha Carrie! Thank you for featuring me this weekend on your awesome blog. I'm looking forward to having you on here, too. Maybe with a little nudge from heaven, it will be to celebrate your first contract!

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  18. Kathy and Debbie great interview! It was great to learn more about another South Carolinian. I live in West Columbia Debbie and I also LOVE LOVE LOVE visiting Charleston. :) I am now the proud follower of both of your blogs. and I'm going to share this on Facebook. :)

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    1. Thank you, Teresa. I'm glad you found me! I live in upstate SC in Clover, but we maybe moving to the Mcconnels area that is south of York. I have a niece in Columbia and both my sons will be going to USC next year. One is at USCL this year. Supposed to go to the Zoo Saturday down there for a birthday party. :o)Thanks for coming by!

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  19. Teresa, I have you down for four entries! Good luck, and thank you so much for being a faithful follower. I am jealous of you Carolinians as winter approaches upstate NY! I'll think of y'all our first snowstorm :)

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    1. You could always move down here! As if you haven't heard me say that 1000 times before. heehee

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    2. Oh, all I need is a nice visit, and I'll be set for a spell. Besides, there is something charming about a snowstorm, when all the hustle and bustle is shut down and you're housebound with the ones you love. Ahhh, I'm talking myself into winter already. :)

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  20. Kathleen, I thoroughly enjoyed your interview with DebbieLynne. Thank you so much for offering these wonderful gifts!
    I'm a new follower of yours, and I have shared on Facebook. Thanks!

    Nancee
    quiltcat26[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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    1. Thank you Nancee for following and helping to spread the word. I'm glad you enjoyed Debbie Lynne's wit and wisdom. I have you down for three entries. Good luck!

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  21. Hey Nancee. Thank you for stopping by! You'll love the tidbits of history that Kathy shares. So interesting. Good Luck on winning one of the baskets!

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  22. Hey DL!! Love, love, love you, girl!! I enjoyed your interview tremendously. (Waving at Kathleen!) Don't enter me. I just wanted to drop by and say what a pleasure it's been to know Debbie Lynne and watch her writing blossom! Remember her name, folks.. cause she's going to hit it big one day!

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    1. I agree--Debbie Lynne's stories are going to resonate and people will be so drawn to them. Thanks so much for coming MaryLu! It's an honor to have you.

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    2. Hey Girlfriend!! Thank you soooo much for all your kind words. (You too, Kathy!) You have been such a blessing to my life and my writing career. I'm excited you stopped by to say hi. Love you too!!!

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  23. Thank you for a great interview...I really enjoyed it. I love water...but like tea (hot and cold ).

    I am following:
    theswordandspirit.blogspot.com
    fictionaddictionfix.blogspot.com
    kathleenmaher.blogspot.com
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/avidunicorn/status/256068524802457600
    I shared on face book:
    https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.coover/posts/502422163110651

    Thanks for the giveaway
    kcnrhtx (at) charter (dot) net

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    1. Kimberly, you have all six entries! Thank you! And thank you for coming by and reading about our fabulous guest today. Lord bless!

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    2. Hey Kimberly! Thanks for following and getting the word out! You're awesome, girl! Good luck on winning the basket.

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  24. Hello to Kathleen and Debbie. I do n't see a place on here to share with FB. I will keep looking. I am a follower of these blogs. I agree with you Debbie about needing a Revival in this country. For people to turn back to GOD and get on our knees in prayer. I haven't read one of your books yet but would love to. Kathy, thanks for this interview with Debbie. Please put some entries in for me.
    Maxie ( mac262@me.com )

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    1. You're right, Maxie, I haven't added the FB button yet, but if you wanted, you could copy and paste the URL of this giveaway to your facebook status. I know it's old school but that's how i do it. ;)
      Be glad to enter you Maxie. Thanks so much for coming by. I got you down for two entries, am I right?

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  25. Great interview. How can I get that chocolate coconut cookie fairy to come to my house? ;^)

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    1. I'll do just about anything for a chocolate coconut cookie or two. . . within human reason, of course ;)

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  26. Hey Maxie. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a revival sweep this land? I know in times of tragedy we see small pieces of one. At times I think it'll take a great tragedy and destruction to bring us to our knees.

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  27. Hey Nancy! LOL! You send her to your local store. So are you a coconut addict too? If it says coconut I'm eating it!

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  28. Beautiful gift baskets!! Thank-you for doing the giveaway Debbie Lynne!!

    marissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Hi, Marissa. So good of you to come and leave a comment. :) Isn't Debbie Lynne awesome to do such a lovely basket?

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    2. Hey Marissa! Thank you for coming by. And I'm so glad you like the basket! Good luck!

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  29. enjoyed this posting...very much :)

    thanks for the wonderful giveaways, too.

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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    1. Good luck, Karen! Thanks for coming by. Debbie Lynne makes it fun, doesn't she? :)

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      Great to see you here. Thanks so much for coming by. Glad you like our giveaways. Good luck on winning!

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  30. AWESOME interview, girls!!! And those prizes look amazing too! Kathy, I haven't ever had a chocolate coconut cookie, but it sounds good!
    Love you two!!! Hugs!

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    1. oh, I'll have to send you some! They're amazing. :) Thanks for coming by Melanie. I may have to make up a third giftie basket just for you ;)

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    2. Thanks for coming by, Melanie!!! I love you girl! Wow my two award winning crit partners right here together. I'm so proud of you two!!! Oh my, you haven't ever had a chocolate coconut cookie? Kathy's right, we may have to do something about that girlfriend!

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  31. What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. Debbie Lynne is a true artist at creating beautiful basket giveaways, Jo. If you hang around her blog theswordandspirit.blogspot.com long enough, you will see the many creative talents she possesses, and you just might be a recipient sooner or later. ;)
    Thanks for entering!

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  33. Great interview! Lovely giveaway too! Thanks for opportunity!
    Marie Ferland
    mariefluffy@yahoo.ca

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  34. Hey Jo. Thanks for coming by. Good luck on winning the basket. So glad you like it.

    Kathy, you are so sweet and encouraging!

    Hey Marie. Thanks so much for coming by. Good luck!

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  35. It was good getting to know you through your interview, Debbie! I'm going to research your historical marketing site for a friend. I will have a historical book coming out next year.

    Also, thank you for the chance to win either of the gift baskets. :)

    Susette
    SixKidSue @ gmail.com

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    1. LOL I love your email name--SixKidSue. How do you have time to write, Sue? :) Congrats on your historical's impending release. Very exciting! Thank you for coming by.

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    2. Hey Susette, I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. And congratulations on your upcoming release! Woo Hoo! Love to have you share CROWN with your friend. Good luck!

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  36. Would love to one of the baskets! Thanks for the chance!
    likesmusic2@consolidated.net

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    1. Hey Debbie! Thanks for coming by and good luck on winning one of the baskets!

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  37. Forgot to add that I facebooked y=this contest and signed up to follow!

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  38. Debbie you are awesome! Thank you. I have you down for three entries.

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  39. I follow all three blogspots. I like your first two wishes. It would be an awesome testimony and witness to Jesus for the complete healings and to meet David would just be out of this world. There would be many books to write with all of his wisdom on the subject. I like your advice to others wanting to write. I have written some plays and started a story and have many ideas, thoughts, etc but have never taken the time to write. I keep saying someday but perhaps now is the time! Keep on writing your inspiring stories!

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    1. Hello Deanna. David was an amazing man in just the stories we know of him. but oh my goodness! If we could hear everything he had to say I bet we'd be speechless. Yes, today is the day! Never put off til tomorrow what you can do today, right? What are you interested in writing? Historical or contemporary?

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    2. Thank you, DebbieLynne. I would have to say historical. I think that it leaves so much to the imagination. I have some mystery type ideas that I would like to do and who knows what else might pop into the brain:)

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  40. Deanna, you are awesome! thank you for the follows. I have you down for four entries.
    I hope you get the chance to write those stories in your head that want to come out. :) And you are so right--picking David's brain would be amazing, and an endless source of inspiration.

    thanks for coming by and joining the discussion today.

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    1. Kathleen, thank you. I hope I get to write them too:)

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  41. I love getting to know the authors, wasn't really possible until a.few yrs ago.

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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    1. thank you so much, Melody. We appreciate you! I have you down for two entries, then. :) Lord bless!

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  42. I follow the sword and spirit blog.

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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  43. thanks for coming by, Melody and thank you for being a follower! Good luck on winning a basket!

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  44. I'm now following the History Repeats Itself blog!

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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  45. I subscribed to Fiction Addiction. Can you tell I'm eager?

    missionwife@hotmail.com

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    1. I love it, Melody! Thank you for your enthusiastic support! And good luck to you, ma'am :)

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    2. and you're now up to four entries!

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  46. Now you've got ME wanting to talk with David too! Its hard to reconcile in my mind how David sinned big time on a few occasions, yet he was still after God's heart. I guess its a picture of the frailty of all mankind and the grace of God! Thanks for sharing!
    bskaggs(at)zoominternet(dot)net

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    1. I agree, Teddy. It is amazing how God sees us so differently that how we see ourselves and even one another. David is such an inspiring character. Thanks for adding to the discussion, and good luck on the givveaway!

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    2. LOL! Teddy. See there is a reason behind my madness. David is a fascinating man. Thanks for coming by.

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  47. Thanks for a great interview. I look forward to reading books from both of you.

    Ginger
    Ginger dot Solomon at gmail dot com

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    1. Oh, bless you, Ginger! From your lips to God's ears! :D Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

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  48. I already follow your blog. Please enter me to win.
    jrs362 at hotmail dot com

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    1. thank you for the follow, Squires. i have you down for two entries, then. good luck!

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    2. Hey! Great to see you here. Thanks for coming by. Good luck!

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  49. Enjoyed the interview. I'll add this blog to my list. margueriteg@att.net

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    1. Thank you, Marguerite. i have you down for two entries. BTW, I love the spelling of your name. It always makes me think of another author, Marguerite Henry, who wrote Misty of Chincoteague and all of those wonderful horse stories I loved as a girl.
      Lord bless!

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    2. Hey Marguerite Glad you enjoyed the interview. thanks for coming by. good luck!

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  50. These gifts look great! I followed all three, plus shared on facebook and tweeted! shopgirl152nykiki@yahoo.com

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  51. oh, awesome Veronica, that means you got all 6 entries. Thank you so much for helping spread the word and for the follows. Good luck!

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  52. Hey Veronica! Thanks for coming by and the follows! It was fun putting the basket together. Love doing that kind of thing.Good Luck!

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  53. Great interview! Enjoyed reading about Debbie Lynne. I am a new follower.
    may_dayzee at yahoo(dot)com

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  54. Thanks, KayM. Got you down for two entries. Thanks for the follow!

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  55. Hey Kay! Thanks for coming by. You're following a great blog. I love Kathleen's blog. Great tidbits of history. Good luck.

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  56. Great interview! I enjoyed getting to know more about you, Debbie Lynne. I'm originally from Charleston and would love to go back and visit sometime. Also, my parents had a Sheltie when I was in high school and she was the sweetest thing!

    homesteading[at]charter[dot]net

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    1. Hey Anne! You lived in Charleston and moved? that had to have been painful! My daughter lived there when she went to MUSC. Loved visiting her. Now we just go to go. Ahhh shelties. Yes they are sweeties. I have one laying at my feet right now and she is due to have a litter this week! Thanks for following our blogs. Good luck!

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  57. I follow this blog and Fiction Addiction Fix :)

    homesteading[at]charter[dot]net

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  58. Hey Anne! So nice to see you here. Thanks for stopping by. I have you down for three entries. Sounds like you and Debbie Lynne have much in common. :D

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  59. Sounds wonderful, to curl up with tea and read. Thanks for doing this.

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    1. Pat, lovely to have you here. Good luck tomorrow! :D

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    2. Thanks for coming by, Pat. Yep good on some cool fall evenings or mornings. Good luck.

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  60. I would love to be entered please. I enjoyed reading your interview. Thank You Terri Clark Terrilea@yahoo.com

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    1. Terri, I am blessed that you came by! I have you down for one entry. Good luck and Lord bless.

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    2. Hey Terri, thanks for coming by and I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. Kathy had some awesome questions. so much fun!

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  61. Mon Oct 15th,
    Hello Kathleen ... I thorughly enjoyed reading your interview questions, and equally enjoyed Debbie Lynne's answers ! Especially touching were the answers to the "three wishes": first - wanting family and friends to be healed of diseases; secondly - revival for the Country; and last, a wish to receive a writing contract. Well, Debbie Lynne -- I'd say, you have a heart after God's heart !
    I also liked hearing that Debbie Lynne writes about 'real people', with 'real problems' ... so the readers can identify.
    Yes, please enter me in the giveaway drawing. And thanks so much for this opportunity.
    Take care, and, God Bless, In Him, Brenda Hurley
    brennie7@hotmail.com

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    1. Brenda, I am delighted you came by and enjoyed the interview. Isn't Debbie Lynne a doll? I am praying hard for her stories to be published--she has so much wisdom to share. You are entered. Good luck!

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    2. Hey Brenda, Thank you so much for your sweet words! And you too, Kathy. :o) I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. It was really a lot of fun. Good luck tomorrow!

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  62. Ooops, P.S. -- I forgot to mention that I got to this site by "Face Blog" ... off of MaryLu Tyndall's FaceBook home page.
    Thanks, Brenda Hurley
    brennie7@hotmail.com

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  63. What lovely prizes! I don't think I have ever read any of Debbie's books, but will have to add her to my list!

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    1. Love your name! My hubby calls me that. It's always heartwarming to hear him say that. Thank you for coming by. I hope you'll be able to find my books in a store soon. Say a prayer! Good luck tomorrow.

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  64. I tweeted the post!
    https://twitter.com/AProverbs31Wife/status/257911420501516289

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    1. Hi, proverbs wife! thank you so much for coming by and helping to spread the word. I have you down for two entries. Good luck!

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  65. I have not read any of your books but would love to change that. Thanks for offering the beautiful baskets!
    Rhonda
    rhonda_nash_hall@comcast.net

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    1. Hey Rhonda, OH I would so love for you to be able to find my books in bookstores soon! Say a prayer for me. And Kathy too! Good luck!

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  66. Thank you Rhonda for stopping by. I hope to see Debbie Lynne's work in print soon, too! Blessings, and good luck on the drawing.

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  67. Kathy, this has been a ball! Thank you so much for having me on your blog this week. And thank you everyone who has stopped by. I loved talking to each one of you. Good luck on the baskets tomorrow. I believe you have until noon on Tuesday.

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  68. Debbie Lynne, you have been such a terrific guest. Thank you for coming and answering my questions and sharing with our readers from your heart. It is such a pleasure having you.

    Congratulations to our big winners! Melanie Dickerson has won Debbie Lynne's big basket, and Teddy has won the second giveaway with the tea and chocolate. Thank you ladies! And thank you to everyone who came and left messages for Debbie Lynne this week. Each of you have made it a memorable and fun experience.

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  69. "Congratulations" to -- Melanie D and Teddy !!! Way to go !
    And thanks again Kathleen (and Debbie) for the opportunity of entering the draw.
    In Him, Brenda Hurley

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