Bio:
Since you’re being published
regularly, what new avenues will your future books take?
I'm
looking at putting some of my out-of-print books into ebooks, but other than
that at this point nothing different from what I am doing now.
What
conferences will you be attending this year? Will you be a speaker at any of
them?
I will be at ACFW national conference, NOLA's conference in March (where
I will be a speaker) and possibly RWA national conference.
If
you were in charge of planning the panel discussion at a writing conference,
what topic would the panel cover, and who would you ask to be on the panel, and
why?
I
would like to hear a panel on how to utilize the social media to promote your
books. I would like to invite Thomas Umstattd, Morgan with RT and other experts
in social media.
How
important is it to you to be active in writing organizations?
I
think it is important. I am serving as president of ACFW. The organization has
done so much for writers.
Where
in the community or your church do you volunteer?
I
am on the vestry of my church as well as the outreach committee.
Who
is the one person who has made the most impact on your life, and how?
My
mother is by her example. She was a loving person who took care of many people
as a nurse. Her faith was strong.
If
you could write the inscription on your tombstone, what would it be?
She
lived life to the fullest.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Blurb of His
Holiday Family: When Hurricane Naomi tears through a small Mississippi town, a
daring rescue unites two heroes. Nurse Kathleen Hart is a single mom racked by
guilt over her husband's death. Firefighter Gideon O'Brien—orphaned as a young
boy—has lost too many people he cared for. To rise above the storm's
devastation, Gideon helps Kathleen and her sons rebuild their home. As
Christmas approaches, they discover that even the strongest of storms can't
destroy a romance built on the foundation of faith.
Please
share the first page with us.
Excerpt from His Holiday
Family:
Excerpt. © Reprinted by
permission. All rights reserved.
Gideon O'Brien
hopped down from Engine Two and assessed the chaos in front of him. Strapping
on his air pack, he started toward his captain. A hand gripped his arm and
stopped his forward progress. He turned toward the blonde woman who held him,
her large blue eyes glistening with tears. She looked familiar, but he couldn't
place where he knew her from. His neighbor's daughter, perhaps?
"My two
sons and my cousin—their babysitter—must still be inside. I don't see them
outside with the other tenants." Her voice quivered. She tightened her
hand on his arm and scanned the crowd. "I'm Kathleen Hart. My sons are
Jared and Kip. I tried Sally's cell but she didn't answer. Please get them
out." A tear slipped down her cheek.
"Where are
they?" Gideon moved toward his captain, his palm at the small of her back,
guiding her in the direction he wanted her to go. Yes, he realized, she was his
neighbor Ruth Coleman's daughter.
"Sally's
second-floor apartment is on the east side, the fourth one down on your right.
Number 212. Hurry." Her round eyes fastened on the fire consuming the
three-story apartment building on Magnolia
Street .
Gideon paused in
front of Captain Fox. "Mrs. Hart says her sons and babysitter are still
inside. Pete and I can go in and get them." He looked toward the west end
of the large structure where the men of Engine One were fighting the flames
eating their way through the top level. "There's still time."
Wow!
That’s intense. Where can my readers find you on the Internet?
http://www.margaretdaley.com
Thank you, Margaret, for sharing this Christmas book with us.
Readers, here's a link to the book. By using it when you order, you help support this blog.
His Holiday Family
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26 comments:
Thank you for doing this interview. These Love Inspired are great reads.
I live in FL
wfnren at aol dot com
Thanks Lena and Margaret for a great post, and offering the books. i love the LI novels, and so does my mom. we are in Arizona
mitzi[underscore]wanham[at]yahoo[dot]com
Love the beginning of your story Margaret:-) Now of course I want to read the rest!
Please throw my name into the hat for a chance to win:)
Lorna from Alberta
lornafaith at gmail dot com
Margaret, your book, His Holiday Family sounds like one I would enjoy. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of the giveaway.
A J Hawke
Texas
sounds like a wonderful holiday story - thanks for the chance
cheryl in IL
msboatgal at aol.com
I would love to read this book.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I would enjoy a book just in time for Christmas- please enter me!
I live in New York
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you all have a great Christmas and a wonderful 2012.
I'm enjoying finding you all over the place Margaret. HIS HOLIDAY FAMILY is on my wish list already.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Sounds like a good book... add my name to the drawing!
Patty in SC
Waving to Patty and Mary.
I love Margaret's books and love Christmas LI books. Please enter me... live in NE Georgia.
Thanks.
jackie.smith[at]dishmail[dot]net
I've enjoyed several of Margaret's books and would love a chance to win His Holiday Family. Thanks!
Merry in TX
Margaret I look forward to your out of prints going to ebooks.
I am addicted to love inspired
books ;o)
I can relate to this book about surviving a hurricane with me living on the Texas Gulf Coast. I am a native Houstonian. The first huricane I remember hitting us was Carla. That did some major damage.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Patricia aka Mamaw
mamaw1050[at]att[dot]net
Please enter me! :) Looks great. I'm from NC.
God bless!
Katie G.
I would like to read Margaret Daley's His Holiday Family. I just finished her novel, From This Day Forward, and enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend it!
Missouri
lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
Enter me I would love to win a copy of this book it sounds like a great story! Thanks and God bless.
Sharon Richmond
Blanch, NC.
love to read. TX. teddytukufu(at)gmail(dot)com.
Looks very interesting!!
I love things to do with christmas
time.
God Bless,
Sarah Richmond
Blanch,N.C.
I'd love a copy! I'm in Ohio :)
cbus.blogger@gmail.com
Thanks for the offer of a new book. Please enter me.
Blessings,
Jo from Southern Arizona
ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com
That first page is totally gripping. Can't wait to read all of it.
coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com
NE
Boy, Maragaret Daley always has a good new story coming out! Thanks!
Julie in MN
I always enjoy Margaret Daley books. Beautiful cover!!
from Iowa.
sounds exciting and interesting I would Love to read the book thanks for the chance enter me
Joanna Richmond
Blanch NC
Enter me!
Nathanael Richmond
Blanch, NC
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