Monday, July 4, 2011

Interview With Thomas Blubaugh ++ Giveaway!

Today I have an author who actually contacted me about being a guest on my blog. It doesn't happen often as I am normally contacting authors to see if they would allow me to interview them, not the other way around:) So I was happy to oblige Thomas Blubaugh. He is the author of a new book titled, The Night of the Cossack. This is one I am posting my review on soon so make sure to read my review soon. But, also make sure to read at the bottom as Thomas has offered to give away a copy of his book to one of my readers!

Thank you for being with us today, Thomas!! How long have you known you wanted to be an author?

I started writing poetry when I was 14. I hoped some of them would be lyrics for rock & roll songs. When that didn’t work out, I put writing out of my mind until I was in my 30’s. Although I had some articles published in denominational and business magazines, I really didn’t consider myself an author. It wasn’t until I started writing Night of the Cossack and got involved with a critique group that I really thought I might want to be an author.


Can you tell me a little bit about your newest book?

Both of my grandfathers died before I was born. All of my life I felt the desire to have one. In 2004 I had a major heart attack and found myself with a lot of time. I took what little I knew about my maternal grandfather and decided to create a story about him for myself. As I wrote, my imagination took charge and I found myself involved in the life of a very exciting man and his story. I really didn’t think about it being published until I joined an online writing group. One of the members, Michelle Buckman, critiqued the first chapter and I began to see the possibility. I joined a local critique group and they convinced me it was good enough to publish.
When a reader gets done with your book, what do you want them to come away with?

A desire to get to know their grandparents and ancestors before it’s too late to find out who they really were.



Is there a place you have always wanted to visit? A vacation spot, historical monument, overseas, etc?

I’ve been to Europe twice, but not to the places where my grandparents lived—Russia, Poland, Ukraine. I would love to go there and see what the people are like and study the history.


If you could have dinner with 2 people, who would they be?

Billy Graham, Myles Munroe


What one event would you love to be at? Historical or future?

Tearing down of the Berlin Wall

Do you have a favorite hobby?

Macro photography


Is there something about you most people wouldn't know?

I’m an introvert


Do you have any suggestions for the aspiring writer?

Don’t wait to build a marketing platform—work hard at making your name known.


Any last thoughts for your readers?

Today is yesterday’s future—tomorrow’s past.



And how can they connect with you?

http://tomblubaugh.com; tom12345@tnblu.com



Thanks for being a guest today!

This book looks like one that I imagine any teenage boy would like to read. It is exciting and I have to tell you, I loved it! Again, check out my review tomorrow:) I am going to be passing this on to my younger brothers as this is a book for teens. Now, on to the giveaway. Follow directions below to get your entries in:)

MANDATORY ENTRY-
Leave an encouraging comment for Tom. This is the mandatory entry and must be done or the extra entries will not count. You must leave an email in one of your comments so I can reach you if you are the winner.

US ONLY!!

1.Blog or post about this on Facebook. Get 3 entries for each.
2.Follow my blog via GFC, subscribe through RSS Feed or email or follow me on Twitter. Get one entry for each you do.
3.Enter any of my other currently running giveaways. Let me know which ones.
4.Leave a comment on any of my review only posts. This must be for reviews only! Leave a comment for each.
5.Tweet about this giveaway. Can be done three times a day

6.Like his page on Facebook. You can do this directly from his home page.
7.Sign up for Tom's email newsletter. Get 3 entries for this so leave 3 comments.
8.Follow Tom's blog and let me know your username. You get two entries for this so leave 2 comments.

This giveaway will end 7/12. Winner will be chosen through Random.org. They will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

26 comments:

Patti P said...

Wow thanks for the interview. I definately want to read this one. I am the family tree keeper in our family and I love hearing the stories and sitting with the older relatives. I admire you for the story you are sharing.

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kpintn said...

Sounds like a great read! My father recently passed and my son is an avid reader..........I think he (and I) would enjoy reading your story! Thanks!
Karen Dorris
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kpintn said...

Subscribed to your emails
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Subscribe to feeds in Google REader
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"Like" Tom's FB Page
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kpintn said...

Entered "Mistaken Identity" giveaway!
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Megan said...

'Night of the Cossack' sounds like a great read. I very much enjoy reading historical novels, so I would love to win this book! Please enter me in this giveaway.

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Megan said...

I follow this blog via GFC. (Megan Celtic_Girl)

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Megan said...

I subscribe to this blog by email.

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Megan said...

I follow @kingsdaughter24, I am @Celtic_Girl.

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Megan said...

I entered the Glitter Gal Nail Polish Giveaway.

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Megan said...

I signed up for Tom's email newsletter (1 of 3)

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Megan said...

I signed up for Tom's email newsletter (2 of 3)

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Megan said...

I signed up for Tom's email newsletter (3 of 3)

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Megan said...

I follow Tom's blog. (1 of 2), my username is Megan (Celtic_Girl).

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Megan said...

I follow Tom's blog, my username is Megan (Celtic_Girl).(2 of 2)

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Megan said...

I tweeted about this giveaway. Here is the link - http://twitter.com/#!/Celtic_Girl/status/88445329409716224

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Megan said...

I blogged about this giveaway. Here is the is the link - Tom Blubaugh Book Giveaway (1 of 3)

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Megan said...

I blogged about this giveaway. Here is the is the link - Tom Blubaugh Book Giveaway (2 of 3)

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Megan said...

I blogged about this giveaway. Here is the is the link - Tom Blubaugh Book Giveaway (3 of 3)

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Tom Blubaugh said...

Charity,

Thank you for interviewing me. I appreciate the entry rules you have for the giveaway. Megan certainly wants to win it! :-) I look forward to interviewing you, Charity, whenever you're ready.

Blessings,

Tom Blubaugh
Night of the Cossack

Cynthia said...

This is a book with great interest, it will go on my list of TO READ.

I like tho two people that Tom Blubaugh chose to have dinner with and must say that I agree with him. I too would like to learn more these two great men.

Tom Blubaugh I wish you the best on the book and all that follows.

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Cynthia said...

Like his page on FB.

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Cynthia said...

Post a comment about this contest on FB and did indicate this web as well as the name of the book and author.

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Cynthia said...

I request to recieve newsletter of author.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to read your book and from what I have heard its really good My email is billysundayfan[at]yahoo[dot]com

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