FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY: AUTHOR, LAUNA MCNEILLY

FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY 7/1/2016 – Thank you so much, Launa, for taking the time to come talk to us about your books. We want to thank you too, for your generous offer to give away your eBook Lies to the members of the fan club.Lies by Launa McNeilly

Keep reading, the FREE eBook link will be within this spotlight somewhere…

A number of years ago I met Launa online, at an Amazon forum for Maine Writers. She came back with a big warm welcome! I was born and raised in Maine, but was living in Ohio at the time–we started chatting online through various author circles and stayed in touch. When I went to Maine in 2011, it wasn’t long before we had our first personal meeting and luncheon. I already knew we had a bond…I’m certain it wasn’t just because we were both authors and both from Maine. Our paths crossed for a reason, and soon Launa became family to me. I love her dearly, and I know you will too! It was important for me to do this spotlight with Launa, because she truly is an amazing writer! Please help me in welcoming her to the fan club by commenting at the end of this post…Give it up for LAUNA MCNEILLY AUTHOR. **Hands clapping-crowd cheering!**

With that said Launa, let’s get on with your spotlight.

-Virginia
From Here to Eternity…The Dennis Higgins/Virginia Wright Fan Club

Launa McNeilly Author

1.) What led you to become an author? I had a story in my head and needed to write it.
2.) What genre do you write? I write fictional drama/ mystery and paranormal.
3.) When you write, do you prefer silence or do you like to listen to music or the television? I have written while the TV is on but much prefer silence. Though when the scenes are playing in my head, it doesn’t matter what is going on around me, as the focus is the writing.
4.) Do you have a particular place you prefer to write? I always write in my recliner. I’m comfortable and I can concentrate on getting the story typed onto my laptop.
5.) How long did it take you to write your first book? My first book was quick because I had it in my head for so long. It took me three months to write it, but as writers know, in creating a book it’s usually the easy part of the process.
6.) Where do you get your inspirations from to write? My inspiration for writing comes from the characters that seem to pop into my head and when I listen to them, a story is born.
7.) Can you describe the feeling you had when you held your first published book? The day I opened the box to see my first novel in book form was unbelievable. I held it, smelled it, opened it, closed it, and stared at the cover with my name on it. I won’t say it was as much a miracle as holding my newborns, but it was close.
8.) What book are you currently working on? I have finished my fourth book, “In The Shadows Of Boston” which is now in the editing phase and I hope to have it out by the end of the year at the latest.

Click link below to receive Lies, In a Season of Tribulation by Launa McNeilly FREE eBook: http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Season-Tribulation-Launa-McNeilly-ebook/dp/B0035RPHXU

Launa’s book, Lies, will be FREE July 1 and July 2nd, 2016 on Amazon. Enjoy!

Contact Links
Amazon Author Central: http://www.amazon.com/Launa-McNeilly/e/B002W05XWQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/launamcneilly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/launa.mcneilly

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eBooks Free December 18, 2013

The giving continues, Merry Christmas….FREE! Today! eBooks —                                            Grab your copy now… 

Alexandra Faer Bryan – Green Kitty Go to www.greenkittybook.com for the link.

Jodi Desautels – Johnny’s Adventures Make Reading Fun Go to: http://www.amazon.com/Johnnys-Adventure-Makes-Reading-Fun-ebook/dp/B00CENJ3DG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Clarinda Cloud –http://www.amazon.com/Clarinda-Cloud-Jodi-Desautels-ebook/dp/B00BC2C38W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387382125&sr=8-1&keywords=Clarinda+Cloud
Virginia Wright Author – Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do http://www.amazon.com/Buzzzzzzzz-What-Honeybees-Virginia-Wright-ebook/dp/B004EYUD9G/ref=la_B003D2LLE6_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387381286&sr=1-1

Crying Bear – http://www.amazon.com/Crying-Bear-Virginia-Wright-ebook/dp/B00ALNOOKS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387381200&sr=8-2&keywords=Crying+Bear

The Princess and the Castle – http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Castle-Fairy-Tale-ebook/dp/B00ALQ3DPW/ref=la_B003D2LLE6_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387381235&sr=1-5

The Prince and the Dragon – http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Dragon-Virginia-Wright-ebook/dp/B00ALMZ6BU/ref=la_B003D2LLE6_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387381354&sr=1-3
Dennis Higgins – Parallel Roads (Lost on Route 66) http://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Roads-Lost-Route-66-ebook/dp/B006NXD2LC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387382364&sr=8-2&keywords=Dennis+Higgins+Parallel+Roads

Catherine Wolffe– The Lady in the Mist (A Werewolf’s Tale) http://www.amazon.com/Lady-Mist-Werewolfs-Tale-ebook/dp/B008KFPB7Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1387382526&sr=1-4&keywords=catherine+wolffe
Sandra L. Portman – Three Things You Don’t Know About Santa
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Launa McNeilly – Lies in a Season of Tribulation, code QW88Y at
http://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=launa+mcneilly

Sherry Ellis – That Baby Woke Me Up Again
http://www.amazon.com/That-Baby-Woke-Me-AGAIN-ebook/dp/B00B4GP6OY/ref=la_B002BLHFN6_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387382883&sr=1-2

Author Rhonda Patton http://www.amazon.com/African-Safari-Raymond-Rhonda-Patton-ebook/dp/B00CAGVFJ2/ref=la_B008QX4XO2_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387383101&sr=1-1

Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia These free ebooks based on Indian scriptures are just a click away from the website – www.tulsidas-ram-books.weebly.com

Enjoy! -Virginia

Mother’s Day Giveaway


Welcome! Be sure and read all the way to the bottom so you don’t miss out on any of the eBook or paperback giveaways!
When you click on the link to go get your free ebook, don’t forget to come back to this blog to get more author’s books.
This event is on Mother’s Day May 12, 2013 for (1) day only!

I hope all you mother’s out there have a wonderful Mother’s day ! I thought it would be fun in the comment section below if you shared one of your favorite Mother’s day memories. It could be a memory you and your mother had, or one you and your children had. The story that pulls at my heart strings the most, will win a paperback copy of my book “Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do!”

This Mother’s Day when  you visit your mother…and take her flowers, or  take her out to eat–please give her an extra hug for me when you say goodbye! My mother passed away in 2007– this day of celebration is hard for me, however, Mum will always remain close in heart!  She says as she wipes the tears away…

“Now let’s get on with the giveaway!

A few of my author friends and myself have banned together in a book giveaway-some of us will be giving away eBooks, some of us will be giving away Paperbacks, and some both! I have listed the author’s below, including my own links. Visit both the Amazon  page, and author blog. On Amazon you will find the free eBooks available, but on the blogs you will see if they are giving away a paperback (like I am)! I’ve also listed some of my favorite author’s Amazon book pages. Enjoy!

One request from you all…please take a moment and give back to the author by giving the books you get for free a review over at Amazon. Thank you!

Oh, one last thing…I am doing an author interview with Joe McCarthy–he has agreed to give away a paperback copy of his book to (1) commenter of his interview. Click here to go read his interview and comment for a chance to win his book!

Free eBooks & Paperbacks…

1) Jodi Desautels

Johnny’s Adventure Makes Learning Fun: http://www.amazon.com/Johnnys-Adventure-Makes-Reading-ebook/dp/B00CENJ3DG (eBook giveaway)

Clarinda Cloud – http://www.amazon.com/Clarinda-Cloud-ebook/dp/B00BC2C38W (eBook giveaway)

Blog: http://smallreadsbookcorner.weebly.com/little-chatter-box.html

2) Dennis Higgins

Parallel Roads: http://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Roads-Lost-Route-ebook/dp/B006NXD2LC (eBook Giveaway)

Blog: http://www.timepilgrims.com/blog.html (Paperback Giveaway) Two Winners Will Be Chosen!

3) Laura Wintczak Eckroat – www.lauraeckroat.blogspot.com A Simpler   Time (Paperback Giveaway)

 4) Virginia Wright – https://www.virginiawright.com/blog (Paperback Giveaway) Two Winners Will Be Chosen.

FREE on Amazon.com

Buzzzzzzzz: http://www.amazon.com/Buzzzzzzzz-What-Honeybees-Do- ebook/dp/B004EYUD9G (eBook Giveaway)

Crying Bear: http://www.amazon.com/Crying-Bear-ebook/dp/B00ALNOOKS (eBook Giveaway)

The Prince and the Dragon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Prince-Dragon-ebook/dp/B00ALMZ6BU (eBook Giveaway)

The Princess and the Castle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Princess-Castle-Fairy-ebook/dp/B00ALQ3DPW (eBook Giveaway)

5) Joe McCarthy – https://virginiawright.com/blog/?p=1508 (Paperback giveaway) Comment for your chance to win underneath this interview blog post. 

Web: http://www.Josephmccarthybooks.webs.com

6) Sherry Ellis – Free: That Mama is a Grouch and That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN. You can find That Mama is a Grouch at Smashwords (use coupon code GP25M valid until May 13th): https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103138.  (eBook giveaway)

That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN will be available on Amazon Kindle for free on Mother’s Day, May 12th, (1) day only  – (eBook giveaway)

7) Launa McNeilly – Lies In a Season of Tribulation (eBook giveaway) available at Smashwords with this code (  XG35B ) Enjoy!!!  May 12, 2013 (1) day only!

8) Catherine Wolffe – free sample of Comanche Haven at SmashWords.

Here’s the link:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/297802

Alexandra Faer Bryan – Get Green Kittty for free with this coupon  Code: HJFHLP334F76  go to the iTunes Store and click the redeem link and enter the code. iTunes store link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/green-kitty/id418094506

Web: http://www.greenkittybook.com/

Thanks everyone for stopping by! Please go download the free ebooks on Amazon. Don’t forget to stop by the blogs of each of these authors–some are giving away a paperback book!  -VW

Some other great authors to check out: Joe Pranaitis, Eric VanRaepenbuschCandace C. Bowen, Kristin Higgins, Paulette Forshey, Brinda Carey, Dianne Venetta, Ingrid Hall, Leslie Padgett

Week- 4 November 25, 2012 Guest Author | Launa McNeilly Interview & Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4 – Nov. 25, 2012  Guest Author | Launa McNeilly

Welcome! Launa, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book. I wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away a few copies of  your ebooks to commenters of this blog.

A couple of years ago I met Launa online, at an Amazon forum for Maine Writers. She came back with a big warm welcome! I was born and raised in Maine, but was living in Ohio at the time–We started chatting online through various author circles and stayed in touch. When I moved back to Maine in 2011, it wasn’t long before we had our first personal meeting and luncheon. I already knew we had a bond…I’m certain it wasn’t just because we were both authors, or for us both being Mainers.  Truly I feel that there was a higher power that intervened that day at Amazon to make our paths cross, because soon Launa became family to me. I love her dearly, and I know you will too!  It was important for me to do this interview with Launa, because she truly is an amazing writer!  Please help me in welcoming her to my blog…Give it up for LAUNA MCNEILLY AUTHOR. **Hands clapping-crowd cheering!**

With that said Launa, let’s get on with your interview.

-Virginia

Launa McNeilly Author

1.)   What led you to become an author? I had a story in my head and needed to write it.

2.)   What genre do you write? I write fictional drama/ mystery and paranormal.

3.)  When you write, do you prefer silence or do you like to listen to music or the television? I have written while the TV is on but much prefer silence. Though when the scenes are playing in my head, it doesn’t matter what is going on around me, as the focus is the writing.

4.) Do you have a particular place you prefer to write? I always write in my recliner. I’m comfortable and I can concentrate on  getting the story typed onto my laptop.

5.)  How long did it take you to write your first book? My first book was quick because I had it in my head for so long. It took me three months to write it, but as writers know, in creating a book it’s usually the easy part of the process.

6.)  Where do you get your inspirations from to write? My inspiration for writing comes from the characters that seem to pop into my head and when I listen to them, a story is born.

7.)  Can you describe the feeling you had when you held your first published book? The day I opened the box to see my first novel in book form was unbelievable. I held it, smelled it, opened it, closed it, and stared at the cover with my name on it. I won’t say it was as much a miracle as holding my newborns, but it was close.

8.) What book are you currently working on? I am working now on the third book in my Cami Series, but have finished my fourth book, “In The Shadows Of Boston” which is now in the editing phase and I hope to have it out by the end of the year at the latest.

9.) Please give us a brief synopsis of your newest WIP. I will give you the first chapter of   ” In The Shadows of Boston by Launa McNeilly .” I hope you like it.

10.) Where can people find your books? My books are listed at most online bookstores in paper book or ebook.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Launa-McNeilly/e/B002W05XWQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1351623358&sr=8-1

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/launamcneilly

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/launa.mcneilly

Comments are now open!

Seven Weeks To Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways

Virginia Wright BlogHello Everyone! Beginning the first Sunday in November, (November 4th) through December 16th, I am hosting “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews and Giveaways.” This will be a chance to learn about authors you have not read and at the same time learn a little bit more about those who you have.

Giveaways

If you comment on the authors post the day of their interview, it enters you into a drawing for a chance to win their giveaway.  If you shout out about the event–such as on Facebook, Google+, Tweet, Pin, etc. each post counts towards an entry. You must return back to the author interview and post the URL where you broadcast the event. It’s that easy!

Each week I will be interviewing various authors who have so graciously agreed to visit my blog as Guest Author. I’m very excited to be hosting this event. I have met some wonderful authors online, and some of these in person, and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than to enter giveaways and win gifts everything from ebooks, to paperbacks, and other surprises!

Grand Prize Giveaway

On the last week of this event…I’m going to be giving away two copies of my latest book, The Christmas Secret, in paperback, as well as a few other goodies! (Not revealing what that is now. But it will be a fitting giveaway for Christmas). :-)

List of authors participating:

November 4th – Sherry Ellis

November 11th – Catherine Wolffe

November 18th – Sarah L, Bowman

November 25th – Launa McNeilly

November 25th – 

November 28th – Mario Joseph Cardarelli

December 2nd – Lisa Winkler

December 2nd – Jeremy Hawkins

December 9th – Dennis Higgins

December 9th – Joe Landers

December 16th – Virginia Wright (Me) Release Party Online for – “The Christmas Secret” – Nice swag giveaway!