Not a winner this time around? That's okay! Tomorrow, we'll be giving away a copy of Carleen Brice's ORANGE MINT AND HONEY. So, don't forget to check back here for a chance to win more books!
Showing posts with label city dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label city dog. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Big congrats go out to Sherri from Chandler, Arizona-- she's won a signed copy of Alison Pace's CITY DOG! Sherri is the author of the blog Sherri's Thoughts and Ramblings. Sherri, shoot me an email or post a comment to this post-- you'll have to get us your address so that we may get you your prize!
Not a winner this time around? That's okay! Tomorrow, we'll be giving away a copy of Carleen Brice's ORANGE MINT AND HONEY. So, don't forget to check back here for a chance to win more books!
Not a winner this time around? That's okay! Tomorrow, we'll be giving away a copy of Carleen Brice's ORANGE MINT AND HONEY. So, don't forget to check back here for a chance to win more books!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Author interview and book giveaway: Alison Pace
Today we've got the lovely and talented Alison Pace here to answer some of our deepest darkest questions. Now you all know that I absolutely loved her latest, CITY DOG, and now, Alison is being kind enough to give a copy away to one lucky reader! To enter, just leave a comment below!
And now, on to the grilling!
Tell us about your most recent novel in 25 words or less.
City Dog is the story of Amy, an author in New York City who writes children's picture books about her dog. When her dog becomes much more famous than she is and one of her fictional characters begins to take on a life of his own, Amy's world takes a turn toward the surreal.
And I think that was more than twenty-five words.
When did you first begin writing?
I've always been writing. The first big project I remember was second grade, a short-story about how God created the world with a rubber band and bathtub faucet. Some weighty stuff.
Where do you find inspiration for your work?
Luckily for me, I find inspiration everywhere: my dog, Central Park, New York City, music (definitely music) conversations I have with friends, people who annoy me...for starters.
What are you working on right now?
I'm working on a collection of essays about life in New York with and without dogs. The tentative title is Write Your Own Happy Ending, but I'm not sure that's going to stick, even though I'm quite fond of it.
What are you reading right now?
I'm back and forth between Laurie Colwyn's Happy All the Time and David Ebershoff's The 19th Wife.
How do you fight writer’s block?
Writing is my job. I sit down and write. Granted, some days are going to be much, much better than others, but I still try my absolute best to stay the course.
If your book were to become a movie, who would you cast?
For City Dog, I'd cast Carlie as herself, obvs. For Amy, I think someone quirky, but cool, who could work with a little bit of darkness. Zooey Deschanel would be perfect. And Jason Bateman as Robert Maguire, no question.
[Editor’s note: Jason Bateman! Yum!]
What is your favorite part of writing? Least favorite?
My favorite part of writing is when I'm reading something over that I'm just thrilled to have written. It doesn't happen very frequently, but when it does, it's fantastic.
I think my least favorite, even though it shouldn't be, is when anonymous people write these downright awful reviews of my work on Amazon, etc. I know it shouldn't but those reviews completely ruin my day when I come across them. To that end, I'm a fan of positive reader reviews all the same.
What tips would you offer to aspiring writers?
Stick with it, stay the course. Believe in yourself.
Thanks so much to Alison for stopping by today! Want to win a free signed copy of Alison's book? Just leave a comment below and you're entered! Want extra entries? That can be arranged.... Blog about it for another entry. Become of follower of this blog for another entry, too.
And now, on to the grilling!
Tell us about your most recent novel in 25 words or less.
City Dog is the story of Amy, an author in New York City who writes children's picture books about her dog. When her dog becomes much more famous than she is and one of her fictional characters begins to take on a life of his own, Amy's world takes a turn toward the surreal.
And I think that was more than twenty-five words.
When did you first begin writing? I've always been writing. The first big project I remember was second grade, a short-story about how God created the world with a rubber band and bathtub faucet. Some weighty stuff.
Where do you find inspiration for your work?
Luckily for me, I find inspiration everywhere: my dog, Central Park, New York City, music (definitely music) conversations I have with friends, people who annoy me...for starters.
What are you working on right now?
I'm working on a collection of essays about life in New York with and without dogs. The tentative title is Write Your Own Happy Ending, but I'm not sure that's going to stick, even though I'm quite fond of it.
What are you reading right now?
I'm back and forth between Laurie Colwyn's Happy All the Time and David Ebershoff's The 19th Wife.
How do you fight writer’s block?
Writing is my job. I sit down and write. Granted, some days are going to be much, much better than others, but I still try my absolute best to stay the course.
If your book were to become a movie, who would you cast? For City Dog, I'd cast Carlie as herself, obvs. For Amy, I think someone quirky, but cool, who could work with a little bit of darkness. Zooey Deschanel would be perfect. And Jason Bateman as Robert Maguire, no question.
[Editor’s note: Jason Bateman! Yum!]
What is your favorite part of writing? Least favorite?
My favorite part of writing is when I'm reading something over that I'm just thrilled to have written. It doesn't happen very frequently, but when it does, it's fantastic.
I think my least favorite, even though it shouldn't be, is when anonymous people write these downright awful reviews of my work on Amazon, etc. I know it shouldn't but those reviews completely ruin my day when I come across them. To that end, I'm a fan of positive reader reviews all the same.
What tips would you offer to aspiring writers?
Stick with it, stay the course. Believe in yourself.
Thanks so much to Alison for stopping by today! Want to win a free signed copy of Alison's book? Just leave a comment below and you're entered! Want extra entries? That can be arranged.... Blog about it for another entry. Become of follower of this blog for another entry, too.
The winner will be announced on March 31st.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Another holiday book giveaway!
We had so much fun giving away books that we're going to do it again!
Since books are the perfect gift to give this holiday season, we're offering you another chance to win a box full of books. The winner will get signed copies of all of these fabulous reads:
THE ASTRO TWINS LOVE ZODIAC:
TIME OF MY LIFE
To enter, just email brenda@brendajanowitz.com and write “Another holiday book giveaway” in the subject line. You must be a subscriber of the www.brendajanowitz.com mailing list to enter.
Want extra entries? Post a blog entry about this giveaway and/or email five friends about it. For each blog entry and each email you send out, you'll get another entry to win!
Winners will be announced on December 16. So what are you waiting for? Enter today!
Since books are the perfect gift to give this holiday season, we're offering you another chance to win a box full of books. The winner will get signed copies of all of these fabulous reads:
THE ASTRO TWINS LOVE ZODIAC:
THE ESSENTIAL ASTROLOGY GUIDE FOR WOMEN
by Tali & Ophira Edut
JACK WITH A TWIST
JACK WITH A TWIST
by Brenda Janowitz
SCOT ON THE ROCKS
by Brenda Janowitz
MAGIC AND THE MODERN GIRL
by Mindy Klasky
WIFE GOES ON
by Leslie Lehr
CITY DOG
by Alison Pace
THE MEMORIST
SCOT ON THE ROCKS
by Brenda Janowitz
MAGIC AND THE MODERN GIRL
by Mindy Klasky
WIFE GOES ON
by Leslie Lehr
CITY DOG
by Alison Pace
THE MEMORIST
by M.J. Rose
TIME OF MY LIFE
by Allison Winn Scotch
To enter, just email brenda@brendajanowitz.com and write “Another holiday book giveaway” in the subject line. You must be a subscriber of the www.brendajanowitz.com mailing list to enter.
Want extra entries? Post a blog entry about this giveaway and/or email five friends about it. For each blog entry and each email you send out, you'll get another entry to win!
Winners will be announced on December 16. So what are you waiting for? Enter today!
Friday, November 7, 2008
BOOK REVIEW: CITY DOG by Alison Pace
CITY DOG tells the story of Amy, a recently divorced woman who’s on the way to writing the Great American Novel. In the meantime, though, she’s the author of the bestselling children’s books, RUN, CARLIE, RUN!, based on the imagined adventures of her dog, Carlie. When Carlie gets offered a starring role in a cable show, Amy begins to question the direction her life is going, and what she truly wants out of life.Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Holiday book giveaway!
What's the perfect gift to give this holiday season? Books, of course! Enter to win a box full of books-- all signed by the authors, so they make for a fabulous holiday present! (Or you can just keep them all for yourself-- we won't tell!)
The winner will get signed copies of all of these fabulous reads:
MAGIC AND THE MODERN GIRL
Want extra entries? Post a blog entry about this giveaway and/or email five friends about it. For each blog entry and each email you send out, you'll get another entry to win!
Winners will be announced on November 25. So what are you waiting for? Enter today!
The winner will get signed copies of all of these fabulous reads:
SCOT ON THE ROCKS
by Brenda Janowitz
JACK WITH A TWIST
JACK WITH A TWIST
by Brenda Janowitz
MAGIC AND THE MODERN GIRL
by Mindy Klasky
WIFE GOES ON
by Leslie Lehr
CITY DOG
WIFE GOES ON
by Leslie Lehr
CITY DOG
by Alison Pace
THE MEMORIST
THE MEMORIST
by M.J. Rose
To enter, just email brenda@brendajanowitz.com and write “Holiday book giveaway” in the subject line. You must be a subscriber of the www.brendajanowitz.com mailing list to enter.
Want extra entries? Post a blog entry about this giveaway and/or email five friends about it. For each blog entry and each email you send out, you'll get another entry to win!
Winners will be announced on November 25. So what are you waiting for? Enter today!
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