Katie Ganshert, Author at Katie Ganshert

Christmas in Peaks & Fun Christmas Goodies

Posted on November 26, 2012November 21, 2012 by Katie Ganshert

Come celebrate the holidays in Peaks with Bethany and Robin every Wednesday until Christmas and tell us what the holiday means to you.

Join us (Bethany, Robin, and I) as we discuss our fondest childhood traditions, those extra meaningful (or slightly odd) holiday decorations, and our favorite Christmas music and movies.

Each Wednesday, I’ll be giving away a fun Christmas goodie (perfect for stocking stuffers), several books by talented authors, and a copy of my debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter, to either keep for yourself or give as gifts to friends or family members.

The final Wednesday, December 19th, will be the Merry Christmas grand-prize giveaway, which will include:

Two Christmas ornaments
A DVD of It’s a Wonderful Life
A CD of traditional Christmas music
The ADVENTure of Christmas by Lisa Welchel
A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs
A Sweethaven Christmas by Courtney Walsh
Christmas in Apple Ridge by Cindy Woodsmall
Postmark: Christmas by Darleen Franklin, Kathleen E. Kovach, Paula Moldenhauer
Central Park Rendezvous by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Ronie Kendig, Dineen Miller, and MaryLu Tyndall
Wildflowers from Winter by moi

I’m looking forward to kicking this Christmas season off with you this Wednesday as we talk about ornaments.

Until then, happy decorating!

Let’s Talk: What did you do for Thanksgiving? Did you have fun?

If I haven’t already, I’d love to send you a welcome packet! Sign-up button is at the top and bottom of the page!

Would you like to win an advanced copy of my 2nd book, Wishing on Willows? Then read on…

My fabulous publisher is helping me with a sharing contest. Here’s how it works:

Share these chapters of Wildflowers from Winter online or via email with a friend, then sign up here and you’ll not only receive an exclusive sneak peek of Wishing on Willows, you’ll also be entered to win an advanced copy of the book…to give or to keep.

When to Decorate

Posted on November 19, 2012November 17, 2012 by Katie Ganshert

In a culture where malls are putting up Christmas decorations as early as October, the question begs to be asked:

When is it time to decorate?

In my debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter, the hero, Evan Price, has this thought about his brother and sister-in-law:

Unlit Christmas lights wrapped around the gutters. Micah always put the lights up at the beginning of November. They were that couple. The couple that skipped right over Thanksgiving in their eagerness to spread yuletide cheer.

On the other hand, the heroine, Bethany, thinks decorating before Thanksgiving should be illegal.

In our house, it’s a tradition to put the tree up on black Friday while all the rest of the crazy world goes shopping.

So this week, as we get ready to gorge ourselves on turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce (bleck) and pumpkin pie, this is what I would like to know….

Let’s Talk: When do you start putting up the Christmas decorations?

Happy Thanksgiving! Join me next Monday as we kick off the Christmas festivities and learn about a whole slew of holiday giveaways.

Would you like to win an advanced copy of my 2nd book, Wishing on Willows? Then read on…

My fabulous publisher is helping me with a sharing contest. Here’s how it works:

Contest ends Sunday, December 2nd.

Friday Faves

Posted on November 16, 2012November 16, 2012 by Katie Ganshert

Chin-Grabbers for Everyone:

Why Santa Claus Gets on My Nerveslby Jill Kemerer
I’m not anti-Santa. I even think the dude can point to Jesus. But Jill so eloquently explains why this jolly red man makes me want to cringe at times. “Christmas, to me, is about saying ‘thank you, Jesus,’ not, ‘I want….'”

For Those Who Need an Attitude Adjustment (Like I Do)lby Courtney Walsh
Lovely post about shifting our focus.

Chin-Grabbers for Writers:

Why is Your Second Novel so Important?lby Chip MacGregor
Chip answers several questions about the 2nd novel. The advice is solid but also slightly terrifying, as my 2nd novel releases this March. I was definitely NOT this nervous for my debut.

Possibly the Best Blogging Tip Everlby Rachelle Gardner
Make your blog about your reader. A great reminder to anybody who blogs.

Pour on the Conflictlby K.M. Weiland
Six ways to create conflict in a story.
21 Ways to Promote your Book Without Being a Scuzzballlby Chad R. Allen
The title says it all. Excellent tips for anyone with a book to promote.

Why Settle for your Readers’ Wallets when You can Get in Her Pantslby Kristen Lamb
I’m sorry, but this one cracked me up. Sometimes it feels like we’re not so very far from this. No joke.

Would you like to win an advanced copy of my 2nd book, Wishing on Willows? Then read on…

My fabulous publisher is helping me with a sharing contest. Here’s how it works:

If you haven’t already, I’d love to send you a welcome packet! Sign up button is at the top and bottom of this page!