Want to get Lavender's blog feed via email?

Oct 27, 2015

Bookouture Christmas: Interview With Holly Martin & Giveaway


About Holly Martin

Holly emerged onto the Chick Lit scene by winning the Belinda Jones Travel Club short story competition – and has not looked back since. 

Her adult fiction debut, The Guestbook, hit number 5 in the Amazon chart and she has now written three books with Bookouture: Fairytale Beginnings, Christmas at Lilac Cottage and Snowflakes at Silver Cove. 


Interview

1) What's your favourite Christmas memory?

Staying in a house in Scotland over Christmas and it had snowed, so we went sledging and built snowmen. Its the only white Christmas I remember

2) What's your favourite Christmas song?

Anything Christmassy by Michael Buble, his songs are very festive

3) What are your 3 favourite Christmas reads?

Sarah Morgan does the most gorgeous Christmas books so i always look forward to which ever Christmas book she has out. Lisa Dickenson's Twelve Dates of Christmas is brilliant, romantic and laugh out loud funny, Rebecca Raisin also does Christmas so well too.

4) What's the best Christmas gift you ever received?

When i was 5 I was given a puppy called Bob, he was a red setter/border collie cross and he was simply brilliant. He was endlessly patient as I tied bows to his ears and tail. We had him for 16 years and he became a real member of our family

5) What does your ultimate Christmas look like?

The perfect Christmas would have all my friends and family together in one place, in a big house with a roaring log fire and lots of snow outside

Giveaway

One very lucky reader of my blog will receive a signed copy of Christmas at Lilac Cottage together with a Lush Comfort and Joy beauty box and a Christmas at Lilac Cottage book necklace. Good luck!


Good luck!

I will contact the winner via e-mail. If I don't get a reply within 60 hours the prize will go to someone else. All of my giveaways are international, you can find the official rules here.

Posted by at
Labels: , ,

93 comments:

  1. MandyOctober 28, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    My ultimate Christmas is one with my husband, dogs, and tons of snow!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kate SarsfieldOctober 28, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    My favourite Christmas memory is of a Christmas Eve, when I was preparing the food for the next day. The phone rang & by the time I got back to the kitchen, Ming, one of our Siamese, had peed in the stuffing mixture. I'd mixed it in a new washing up bowl that was exactly like the kitty litter tray! No stuffing that year!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Kate SarsfieldOctober 28, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    My favourite Christmas memory is of a Christmas Eve, when I was preparing the food for the next day. The phone rang & by the time I got back to the kitchen, Ming, one of our Siamese, had peed in the stuffing mixture. I'd mixed it in a new washing up bowl that was exactly like the kitty litter tray! No stuffing that year!

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 1:09 AM

    The book necklace :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Irina G.October 28, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    My ultimate Christmas is one with my family.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MargieOctober 28, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    My favorite Christmas memory was our first one with our son.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Victoria KOctober 28, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    My favourite Christmas song is Let it Snow.

    ReplyDelete
  8. LisaOctober 28, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    My ultimate Christmas is with my family and it's snowing outside but very warm inside.

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    The best Christmas gift I received was a mothers ring from my children

    ReplyDelete
  10. Judy ThomasOctober 28, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    All my childhood Christmas's when my parents were alive would have to be my favorites.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Tracy ShaferOctober 28, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night

    ReplyDelete
  12. Mai T.October 28, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    My 3 favourite Christmas reads: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, and The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousOctober 28, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Answered the wrong question in my post. I like the following songs: Joy to the World and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.

      Delete
  14. beachgirl0323October 28, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    I love all Christmas music but my favorite is Little Drummer Boy.

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    My fave Christmas song like holly is anything by Michael buble xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. NikolinaOctober 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    What's your favourite Christmas song? The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    My fave Christmas song like holly is anything by Michael buble xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    My favourite song like holly is anything by Michael buble , just love him xx

    ReplyDelete
  19. CristinaOctober 28, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    My favourite Christmas song is "Last Christmas I've gave you my hurt".

    ReplyDelete
  20. KarenOctober 28, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Karen SOctober 28, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    What's your favorite Christmas song?
    O Holy Night.

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    My favourite Christmas songs are Let it Snow and Oh Holy Night!! Thank you very much for this amazing opportunity!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. orianoflaOctober 28, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    my fav christmas memories, was when all the cousin get together and we going out to "find" Santa....
    and then we came back home and all the presents was there
    thanks!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Sílvia CaseiroOctober 28, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    My ultimate Christmas is one with my family! :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I have two gifts I got for Christmas although one came three days after Christmas. The first gift was my husband's proposal to marry him and the lovely engagement ring he gifted me. The second gift was two years later and was the birth of our beautiful daughter. I couldn't ask for two better gifts. robeader53@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the bells, but I love any and all Christmas songs. So I will listen to them all year round :-)

    ReplyDelete
  27. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Last Christmas, I received my favorite dress (Gagra Choli) as a christmas gift from my uncle. That was the best Christmas gift, which I've ever received.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Amanda POctober 28, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    The best christmas gift I ever got was a pet snake from my grandfather! Most people would think I'm crazy but Slither was the best pet you could ever have and lived to ripe old age of 11.

    ReplyDelete
  29. AnonymousOctober 28, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    In Christmas 2006, I got a San Jose Sharks Scott Hannan jersey!

    --Trix

    ReplyDelete
  30. gemmstone27October 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    My favourite christmas song is Mariah carey all I want for Christmas is you x

    ReplyDelete
  31. Geek JelloOctober 28, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is pretty much all of them! My dad and I both love holiday songs and play them on Pandora each year.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Kimberly VOctober 28, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    My ultimate Christmas would include good health for everyone, no arguments, gifts that people would love and use, and lots of delicious treats.

    ReplyDelete
  33. bn100October 28, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    like jingle bells

    ReplyDelete
  34. Leto of the Crows - Carina PortugalOctober 29, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is "What's this?", from Nightmare Before Christmas :p

    ReplyDelete
  35. UnknownOctober 29, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    I love the song, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  36. UnknownOctober 29, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    It's so hard to even choose a favorite Christmas song. I absolutely love Christmas music! I'd almost play it all year long! I really love Little Drummer Boy.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Jan LeeOctober 29, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Best Christmas gift I received was a food chopper from my aunt one year :)

    ReplyDelete
  38. dragonfly63October 29, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    My favourite Christmas song is Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade.

    ReplyDelete
  39. Marta RochaOctober 29, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    5) Xmas with my love, my family, around a tree and fireplace just talking and enjoying time together, that's my perfect Xmas!

    ReplyDelete
  40. LandslideOctober 29, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Mariah Carey's All I Want for Chrismas is You.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Mary PrestonOctober 30, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I do love the Christmas Carol of Oh, Holy Night.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Mary PrestonOctober 30, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I do love the Christmas Carol of Oh, Holy Night.

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousOctober 30, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    My ultimate Christmas would be with my family, my favorite friends w/ their families, relatives, and snow! ♥ -@MaroBenipayo via twitter

    ReplyDelete
  44. Jeanna MassmanOctober 30, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is Silver Bells. It has such a sweet, light tune.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Ruth HarwoodOctober 30, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    I love 'all i want for christmas' by Mariah Carey xx

    ReplyDelete
  46. UnknownOctober 30, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    My favourite christmas song is All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. UnknownOctober 30, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    "What's the best Christmas gift you ever received?" It was an early Christmas gift, but still.. my frenchie, Lufer! <3

    ReplyDelete
  48. SheerieOctober 31, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    It would be my kids home, both boys in the army. My daughter and granddaughter there. Laughter and snow. Good food and a relaxed meal. X

    ReplyDelete
  49. BubeOctober 31, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    My favorite Christmas Song is Let it Snow by Dean Martin :)

    ReplyDelete
  50. Sarah LizzieeOctober 31, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    My favourite Christmas memories are of spending time with family who sadly have now passed on. Xxx

    ReplyDelete
  51. Sarah LizzieeOctober 31, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    My favourite Christmas memories are of spending time with family who sadly have now passed on. Xxx

    ReplyDelete
  52. MargaretOctober 31, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Love all Christmas songs and have loads of memories of how simple and happy we were when 5 or 6 years old and beige happy with a small bar of chocolate and fruit in our stocking Christmas mornings

    ReplyDelete
  53. Natalie B.October 31, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Mariah's Carey's version of All I Want for Christmas is You. :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. LauraOctober 31, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Fave Christmas song is fairy tales of new york

    ReplyDelete
  55. IrmaNovember 1, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    My favourite Christmas song is Let it snow :)

    ReplyDelete
  56. Wanda BergmanNovember 1, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    My favourite Christmas song is "O Holy Night".

    ReplyDelete
  57. kirsty fNovember 1, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Away in a manger - makes me cry!

    ReplyDelete
  58. SilviaNovember 2, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    my ultimate Christmas would be the family all together at home, baking, cooking, and having fun together with the snow falling outside...

    ReplyDelete
  59. Nicole AnayaNovember 2, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    My favorite Christmas Song is Let it Snow <3

    ReplyDelete
  60. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    What's the best Christmas gift you ever received? The year I got my first ebook reader. Not to sound overly dramatic, but it completely changed my life. Instead of carrying at least 2 books with me, I can now carry dozens.

    ReplyDelete
  61. AnonymousNovember 2, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    My Christmas memory- staying with my mom at my house, in 6 months she passed away. It was the best Christmas with my dearest mom together.

    ReplyDelete
  62. SayomayNovember 4, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    3) What are your 3 favourite Christmas reads?
    Def Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I love the xmas scenes in it! The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, bc I love that book and the scenery is in winter time. Frostbite by Richelle Mead, this book has all about a ski lodge!
    Mary G Loki

    ReplyDelete
  63. AnonymousNovember 5, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Fave Xmas memory is the first Xmas we celebrated as a four member family, with little Luka being just 3 months old and Niki 7 years old. I felt soooo happy & complete <3

    ReplyDelete
  64. NataliaNovember 5, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    I really like the song "Baby it's Cold Outside" ^-^

    ReplyDelete
  65. UnknownNovember 5, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    favourite christmas song is Let it snow by Dean Martin

    ReplyDelete
  66. LauraJJNovember 7, 2015 at 1:42 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is "Silent Night". Always gives me goosebumps!

    ReplyDelete
  67. UnknownNovember 7, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    "White Christmas"

    ReplyDelete
  68. UnknownNovember 7, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    The greatest time of year by Aly and AJ

    ReplyDelete
  69. Tanya PhillipsNovember 7, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    My favourite Christmas song is silent night

    ReplyDelete
  70. Reading Away The DaysNovember 7, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    My favourite Christmas song is the pogues.

    Megan @ reading away the days

    ReplyDelete
  71. Jennifer ReddNovember 8, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    best gift was vip tickets to my favorite band's(Steam powered giraffe) concert. it was an amazing show as well, and got a swag bag and picture with them

    ReplyDelete
  72. Jen BarnardNovember 8, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    My favourite christmas song is 32 feet and 8 little tails by Elaine Paige.
    jen.barnard@btinternet.com

    ReplyDelete
  73. ShannonNovember 8, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    My favorite Christmas gift was when I got Matchbox cars just like my brothers did.

    ReplyDelete
  74. SoozleNovember 8, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    My ultimate Christmas memories are from when I am little when my grandparents were still alive; the big family dinners at their home!

    ReplyDelete
  75. UnknownNovember 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    My favorite Christmas memory is our candlelight service on Christmas eve and we as a family come together and pray together, and have our simple program and celebration. People in my immediate family are always busy that we rarely find time catching with each other. Those moments are precious. Looking forward to another one this coming Christmas. (:

    ReplyDelete
  76. UnknownNovember 9, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night. It always gives me chills! Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  77. Clare BNovember 9, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    The last Christmas I spent with my Grandmother in Scotland

    ReplyDelete
  78. rajeeNovember 11, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Oh Holy Night is my favorite song

    ReplyDelete
  79. chachamisuNovember 11, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Last Christmas I and my husband were in Hanoi as part of our South East Asia trip. It was our first time there, a special and memorable experience.

    ReplyDelete
  80. Nova SnowrosesNovember 12, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    What does your ultimate Christmas look like? I would love to be in a winter wonderland. A beautiful cozy home filled with Christmas decorations and a beautiful tree. Together with my family and loved ones while we are eating great food and enjoying each others company. afterward we will all go out and have a snowball fight!

    ReplyDelete
  81. UnknownNovember 12, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    You can say what you want, but there is no Christmas without "Last Christmas" by Wham... :D

    ReplyDelete
  82. Layla ThomasNovember 12, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    What does your ultimate Christmas look like? Home with all my family for Christmas, which I haven't been able to do in 4 years.

    ReplyDelete
  83. AlisonBNovember 12, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I love Mary Did You Know, sung a cappella.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Victoria PrinceNovember 13, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    My favourite Christmas song is Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas :)

    ReplyDelete
  85. Jade HNovember 13, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    My favourite Christmas song is All I For Christmas is You, Mariah Carey

    ReplyDelete
  86. sheridarbyNovember 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    My favourite Christmas song is Winter Wonderland

    ReplyDelete
  87. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    My favorite Christmas mamory is my first white Christmas

    ReplyDelete
  88. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    chance for family to come together

    ReplyDelete
  89. Diary of a MotherNovember 14, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    2) What's your favourite Christmas song?
    I wish it could be Christmas everyday by Wizzard

    ReplyDelete
  90. UnknownNovember 14, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    I love the Christmas Song - Winter Wonderland :)

    ReplyDelete
  91. Isis1981ukNovember 14, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    What does your ultimate Christmas look like? The one I'll be having this year - my whole family at my parents' house - my parents, my brother & his wife, my sister & her boyfriend, me & my husband and our two kids, plus grandparents, aunts, uncles & numerous cousins! Lots of food, lots of games, lots of love!

    ReplyDelete
  92. NasyaRobNovember 14, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    My ultimate Christmas is one with my family and two cats :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Be an e-tailPR blogger