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#UBP 14: 15 Facts about Julie Arduini

Ultimate Blog Party 2014

YAY! It’s here—the #UBP 14/2014 Ultimate Blog Party!

Welcome!

I’ve been an #UBP girl for years. If this is your first time, you will love it. I’m a total introvert, and this is my kind of party. Extrovert? Don’t worry. You’ll have amazing connections this week, too.

I invite you to stay as long as you want. It’s casual here.

In your pajamas?  No problem.

Didn’t shower yet? I can’t smell  tell.

What I can tell you is this blog is a safe place to discuss surrender issues.

My tagline is “Surrendering the good, the bad, and—maybe one day—the chocolate.”

It’s all true. I’ve surrendered fears. Hurts. Rejection. The past.

But I can’t give up Dove Bars. Thin Mints. Or when I’m really stressed, I knock back chocolate milk like shots.

And in it all, I know I’m not alone.

The more I surrender, the closer I draw to Christ.

He is for us, not against us.

We’re His beloved. We are His treasures.

Yes, even when we’ve had M&M’s for breakfast and yelled at our kids.

Whether you interact with me here, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or my newsletter where I’m offering a contemporary romance to subscribers throughout 2014, you’ll find I’m rooting for you.

There is freedom in surrender.

And when you have it, it is better than chocolate.

No lie.

So stick around, read my book reviews, find out where I’m published, or peek at my book shelves. I hope you leave a comment. I love hearing from you.

Do we have anything in common?

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1. I’m originally from Upstate NY and graduated from SUNY Geneseo.

2. I now live in NE Ohio.

3. I’ve been married 17 years and have a 15 year old and a 10 year old.

4. We have 2 Lhasa Apsos, a cat, and a Chow-Lab puppy named Tucker.

5. I write contemporary romances using Upstate NY settings.

6. I blog every other Wednesday with your favorite Christian authors at Christians Read.

7. My Adirondack romance, Spectacular Falls, is under consideration.

8. My second Adirondack romance, Untangled, is under revision.

9. My third Adirondack romance, To Be Determined, is in first draft.

10. Match Made in Heaven is my romance exclusive to Julie Arduini newsletter subscribers throughout 2014, set in Hammondsport, NY. (Subscribe in right sidebar and make sure you activate by checking your email folders.)

11. I’m a step-mom to two adult children who live in Wisconsin.

12. I love to read and am a fast reader.

13. I don’t like white or dark chocolate. Milk chocolate all the way. Almonds? Even better.

14. I drink bold coffee with hazelnut creamer.

15. I enjoy Parenthood, Dallas, NCIS, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Sherlock, and Jimmy Fallon.

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Kingdom minded. Wife. Mom. Author. Reader. Fan of chocolate. Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JulieArduini.
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Renee @Doorkeeper
Renee @Doorkeeper
9 years ago

Hi, Julie! I’m visiting from UBP14 & am following via Twitter. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you a bit & hearing about your novels. I’m also a member of ACFW & MBT—your name & face look familiar to me from the Spreecasts & chats! I live in upstate New York near Hudson. Small world! Glad we could connect here. Blessings!

Renee @Doorkeeper
Renee @Doorkeeper
9 years ago

Sorry—my blog & party post are here: http://reneeannsmith.com/a/ultimage-blog-party-2014/

Heidi McCahan
Heidi McCahan
9 years ago

Hi, Julie! So fun to learn more about you. Apart from our common love of chocolate, books, reading and writing romance, I also have a 10 year old. Although he’s my oldest. I thought your party post was very welcoming and nicely done. I agree, UBP is an introvert’s dream!

BlessingCounter - Deb Wolf

Hi Julie, Visiting from UBP14 – I’ve been a partier for years too. My husband is from NE Ohio, but we’ve lived in St Louis for years. We also share a love of puppies and coffee. I’m so glad to meet you.

There is freedom in surrender. Amen!

Pixie Dust Savings
9 years ago

Love your intro. I love NY. My husband has family in the Rochester area-Caldonia or something like that and I think it is just so beautiful up there. I am in Florida and hate that it doesn’t have seasons like up north. I grew up in Michigan. I have written any books but I have a published Christian author that writes occasionally on my blog. Nice to meet you and I look forward to following you!

GailBP
GailBP
9 years ago

Hi Julie,
Your personality shines through this UBP post–you sound fun and purposeful, honest and open. I’ve followed you on all your social networks except instagram, which I’m not on.
Bless you,
Gail (1-Minute Bible Love Notes)

Julie Arduini
9 years ago
Reply to  GailBP

Thank you, Gail! I’m so glad you stopped by. Have fun with #UBP14!

Julie Arduini
9 years ago

I know the Rochester/Caledonia area well. My husband was living there when we met, and I went to school in nearby Geneseo. I bet it is a big difference between Florida and Michigan. So glad you stopped by, don’t be a stranger!

Julie Arduini
9 years ago

Deb, I’m so glad to party with you. I hear St. Louis is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Arduini
9 years ago

Renee, hello! I stopped by your party and loved it. I’m following you on social media. It IS a small world! Thanks for partying with us here!

Julie Arduini
9 years ago
Reply to  Heidi McCahan

Heidi, I’m so glad you stopped by and enjoyed the visit. I am an introvert’s introvert, so this is definitely a highlight for me. I hope to learn more about your writing.

Barbie
9 years ago

Nice to see you at he party Julie! Have a lovely weekend.

Julie Arduini
9 years ago
Reply to  Barbie

Thank you for stopping by, Barbie! You have a blessed Sunday.