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March 29, 2014
Sunday Snippets – March 29
Photo copyright Ellen Gable Hrkach
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share posts from the previous week and answer a weekly question.Today’s question: Who is your favorite Catholic author? My favorite Catholic author is Dena Hunt, author of Treason and The Lion’s Heart. Her writing is exquisite, her stories are rich and compelling, and her characters are flesh and blood believable.
I’ve been busy with my Virtual Book Tour, answering interview questions about my new book and “visiting” other blogs. The blogs I visited this past week are listed in the 7QT post below.
7 Quick Takes Friday – Virtual Book Tour Links
My publishing company is sponsoring a huge giveaway! If you’d like to win print copies of all my books, head on over to Catholic Mom and enter before April 4th!
March 28, 2014
7 Quick Takes Friday – Virtual Book Tour Links!
I’m thankful to the 21 bloggers who offered to host me during my virtual book tour for A Subtle Grace!! The following are those who have graciously posted about my new book this past week with either reviews, an interview or information. To see the complete list of stops, click here.
Today I’m joining with other Catholic bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday.
1. Therese Heckenkamp (March 24)
Thank you, Therese, for this wonderful review of A Subtle Grace!!
2. Sarah @ Snoring Scholar (March 26)
Sarah, I appreciate your wonderful post and interview!
3. Dana Doyle (Catholic Working Mom) (March 27)
Dana at Catholic Working Mom posted yesterday about A Subtle Grace. Many thanks, Dana!
4. Chris Weigand (March 28)
Today Christina Weigand is hosting me over at the Dragon’s Lair. Thank you, Chris!
5. Catholic Writers Guild Blog (March 28)
I’m also over at the CWG Blog today talking about my new book!
6. Goodreads Giveaway
If you want a print copy, I highly recommend you head over to Goodreads and enter the contest to win one of ten copies of A Subtle Grace!!
7. Cartoon
Image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach/FQ Publishing Please do not use without permission
LTO: $5 OFF COUPON CODE to order the book directly from the printer. If you’re interested, please either email me: fullquiverpublishing(at)gmail.com or leave a comment below and I will email you the code!!
copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
March 23, 2014
Sunday Snippets – March 23
Photo copyright Ellen Gable Hrkach
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share posts from the previous week and answer a weekly question. Question of the Week: How often do you go to confession? Do you have a regular confessor or do you go to different priests? I try to go to confession every three to four weeks or more, if I can. I usually go to our parish priest.My new book, A Subtle Grace, is now available on Kindle!!! Print edition coming this week!!
My one and only post this week:
7 Quick Takes Friday – Book News I’m offering a free Kindle copy of my new book. Please comment at the 7QT post before Monday to enter!
copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
March 21, 2014
7 Quick Takes Friday – Book News Etc.
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday. I’ve been light on blogging of late trying to get both the Kindle edition and print edition ready for publication. One down, one to go!
1. A Subtle Grace Kindle Edition Now Available
My new book is now available via Kindle. Want a copy? Just leave a comment below before Monday, March 24th. I’m giving away one FREE Kindle copy of A Subtle Grace.
2. Print Edition Coming
The Print Edition of A Subtle Grace will be published in about ten days and I will be giving away free copies here on my blog. Stay tuned.
3. World Down Syndrome Day: Inspiring Article
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. This inspiring article was written by my friend, Christopher Blunt, author of Passport. It’s entitled “Stage Six: Joy.”
4. Happy Anniversary, Holy Father!
It’s now been one year since Pope Francis became the Holy Father. Happy Anniversary, Holy Father!
5. Prayer Intentions
Can you please pray for a couple of special intentions I have? Thank you!
6. Review Shelf
A Pius Legacy: A Political Thriller by Declan Finn (coming soon)
Wonderfully Made: A Catholic Perspective (coming soon)
7. “Laundry” Cartoon
image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach Please do not use without permission
copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
March 8, 2014
Virtual Book Tour Schedule
Photo copyright Ellen Gable Hrkach
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share posts from the previous week and answer a question.This week’s question: What is your favorite movie? That’s a toss up: Gone with the Wind and West Side Story are probably tied for my favorite movie.
This past week, I completed seven income tax returns (for family members). As well, I’m frantically trying to finish formatting and editing the print edition of my new book, A Subtle Grace. Today, I worked on formatting the Kindle edition, which should be live on March 22nd.
Here is my one and only post for this week:
7 Quick Takes Friday – Super Quick Takes
The following is the schedule for my upcoming Virtual Book Tour (there are spots available if you have a blog and you’d like to host me during that time.)
March 19: Release of Kindle Edition of A Subtle Grace, Plot Line and Sinker
March 24: Therese Heckenkamp
March 25: Print Edition Available!
March 26: Snoring Scholar
March 27: Dana Doyle (Catholic Working Mom)
March 28: Christina Weigand
March 29: Huge Giveaway at Catholic Mom
March 30: AnnMarie Creedon (Romantic Catholic)
March 31: A.K. Frailey
April 1: Joy of Nine – Melanie Juneau
April 2: Barb @ Francisan Mom
April 3: Sue Elvis Writes
April 4: Erin McCole Cupp (Will Write for Tomato Pie)
April 7: Integrated Catholic Life
April 8: Kathleen Basi
April 9: Mrs. Mackerelsnapper, OP
April 10: Carol @ Simply Catholic
April 11: Catholic Mom Interview
Copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
Sunday Snippets and VBT Schedule
Photo copyright Ellen Gable Hrkach
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share posts from the previous week and answer a question.This week’s question: What is your favorite movie? That’s a toss up: Gone with the Wind and West Side Story are probably tied for my favorite movie.
This past week, I completed seven income tax returns (for family members). As well, I’m frantically trying to finish formatting and editing the print edition of my new book, A Subtle Grace. Today, I worked on formatting the Kindle edition, which should be live on March 22nd.
Here is my one and only post for this week:
7 Quick Takes Friday – Super Quick Takes
The following is the schedule for my upcoming Virtual Book Tour (there are spots available if you have a blog and you’d like to host me during that time.)
March 22: Release of Kindle Edition of A Subtle Grace, Plot Line and Sinker
March 23: Catholic Writers Guild
March 24: Therese Heckenkamp
March 25: Declan Finn
March 26: Snoring Scholar
March 28: Christina Weigand
March 29: Huge Giveaway at Catholic Mom
March 30: AnnMarie Creedon (Romantic Catholic)
March 31: A.K. Frailey
April 1: Joy of Nine – Melanie Juneau
April 2: Barb @ Francisan Mom
April 3: Sue Elvis Writes
April 4: Erin McCole Cupp (Will Write for Tomato Pie)
April 6: Release of Print Edition of A Subtle Grace
April 7: Integrated Catholic Life
April 8: Kathleen Basi
April 9: Mrs. Mackerelsnapper, OP
Copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
March 7, 2014
7 Quick Takes Friday – Super Quick Takes
I’m connecting with other bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday. Come check out the other bloggers!
These will be super quick takes since I’m working on the print edition of A Subtle Grace as well as the Kindle edition and finishing three other deadlines.
1. Stealing Jenny 300th Review
My third novel, Stealing Jenny, just received its 300th Amazon review this past week (I believe it’s up to 307 reviews)! It was a bonus that the review was positive!
2. Spring Break Has Arrived
So where is spring? Up here in Ontario, this is the start of spring break, but we still have high piles of snow everywhere.
3. A Great Catholic Novel
Have you read “Treason” by Dena Hunt yet? It’s an outstanding read and may even strengthen your Catholic faith. I devoured this book in just under a day. For me, it was like literary candy.
4. A Subtle Grace Print Edition
I’m still on track for releasing the print edition of my new book on or about April 6th. The final (I hope) proofs should arrive late next week. The Kindle edition is still on track for a March 22nd release.
5. Virtual Book Tour for A Subtle Grace
I’ll be visiting about 20 blogs in late March, early April and giving away lots of free copies of both print and Kindle editions of my book. Tomorrow, I will be listing the blogs and the dates I’ll be visiting them. If you are a blogger and would like to host me at your blog, please leave a comment below or email me privately: fullquiverpublishing(at)gmail.com
6. Reading Shelf
Deliverance Trilogy by A.K. Frailey
Aram - AK Frailey
Ishtar’s Redemption – AK Frailey
Neb the Great – AK Frailey
7. Cartoon
I’d like to dedicate this cartoon to St. Anthony who came through for me TWO times in the past few weeks. St. Anthony, you’re the best! 
Image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach Please do not use without permission
Copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
March 1, 2014
Sunday Snippets – March 1
Photo copyright Ellen Gable Hrkach
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share our posts from the previous week and answer a weekly question.Question of the week: What are your plans for Lent? I’ve made it a tradition to de-clutter during Lent: drawers, storage area, closets. I’ve already started doing this, even though Lent hasn’t begun yet. I also give up the usual treats as well.
Here are my posts this weeks:
Practicing the Theology of the Body Through the Spiritual Works of Mercy
7 Quick Takes Friday – More Book News Etc.
February 28, 2014
7 Quick Takes Friday – More Book News, Pre-Order Coupon etc.
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday.
1. All Five Books
Special thanks to my husband for taking this wonderful photo of all five of my books after the proof for my fifth book arrived earlier this week. 
photo copyright James Hrkach
2. In Name Only and A Subtle Grace
3. Common Grammar Errors
Great article on common grammar errors. I bookmarked this one.
4. Save $5 by Pre-Ordering A Subtle Grace (paperback)
Want to save $5 off the regular price of 18.99 of A Subtle Grace? Pre-order the book (without paying) before April 1st and I will send you a $5 off promo code to order directly from the printer when the paperback edition of the book is released on April 6th. If you would like to pre-order the book, email me at fullquiverpublishing(at)gmail.com or leave a comment below and I will email you the code. 
image purchased from iStock
5. “Everything is Grace,” Quote by St. Therese
This is a wonderful reflection on grace by St. Therese and authored by Sr. Margaret Dorgan, DCM. I included the “Everything is grace” quote at the beginning of my fifth book, A Subtle Grace.
6. Reading Shelf
I’m Bernadette by Emily Grace Ortega
7. Game Over Cartoon
image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach Please do not use without permission
copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
February 27, 2014
Small Success Thursday
I’m joining up with other bloggers at Catholic Mom for Small Success Thursday.
This week’s small (and large) successes include:
1. Finished Three Income Tax Returns
Every year, including my kids’ forms, my mother-in-law’s return, as well as our business returns, I have about 14 (both Canadian and US) income tax returns to do. I’m very grateful for Turbo Tax! It’s like having your own accountant walk you through the process. I’ve completed three so far, four are close to completion, six to go!
2. New Book Proofs Arrived
After working hard on my fifth book for two years, it’s rewarding to see the finished product.
3. A Big Success
When I received the proof copy of my fifth book, and added it to my other books, it dawned on me that, with the publication of this book, it represents ten years of work (hundreds of hours) on five books: conceiving, writing the many drafts, editing, formatting and polishing. Total word count? 500,000 words. That’s a lot of words!
If you would like to share some small (or large) successes, head over to Catholic Mom and link up!
Copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
