Yes, some very exciting news for any fans of my Mule Hollow Series! Operation: Married By Christmas has been optioned by VAST Entertainment for an ABC Family movie starring LeAnn Rimes! Yes, there is still a chance that it could fall through but Vast Entertainment is excited about it as are all those involved. We very well could see Mule Hollow come to life soon! I am thrilled with the idea and very excited about the idea of LeAnn Rimes playing the role of Haley Bell Thornton–she would be wonderful bringing Haley to life. Check it out at http://www.vast-entertainment.com/home/index.php The wonderful reality is that it has been: Optioned by Vast. Picked up by Orly Adelson. Distributed through ABC. And the lead is Lead: LeAnne Rimes.
So–stay tuned and if you are interested in being in a drawing this month to win a copy of the book go to my Face book page and “LIKE” my page. http://www.facebook.com/debraclopton.5 and for a second chance to win a copy leave a comment here on this blog post. What do you think about LeAnn being Haley Bell Thornton? What about all the other fun quirky characters from Mule Hollow–got any thoughts of who could play them 🙂
Reviews from RT Magazine
About “Operation: Married by Christmas”: Right from the outset Debra Clopton’s story is a fun-loving book, but in “Operation: Married by Christmas”, it is the deeper matters of the heart that Will and Haley must face. While there’s humor, there’s also a wonderful level of tenderness – a feeling of coming home – that makes this book complete.
— Robin Taylor, Romantic Times – 4 1/2 stars
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Hey Debra,
I am beyond excited about this! I think I’ve told you before that Operation: Married by Christmas is the first Love Inspired book I ever read. The second was A Dropped Stitches Christmas by Janet Tronstad. How nerdy am I that I remember these things? ha. Anyway, I’d love to see your great book on ABC Family. Soooo exciting! I’m thrilled for you and pray that it comes to fruition.
Blessings,
Teri
That is soooo awesome to hear Teri!!!! I am so excited to and humbled just to be this far. Thank you so much for your prayers. God’s got this! 🙂
Also, I think I should explain how the movie works since I got a little feedback from a few posters who were confused–thinking I was in charge 🙂 Here’s how it works–I don’t choose who makes or acts in the move 🙂 they choose me! So it is a great honor for VAST Entertainment, Orly Aldelson Production Co, LeAnn Rimes and ABC Family to love my book enough to want to invest their money and time in making it into a movie. Especially when you think of all the wonderful Christmas books out there to choose from! So I’m trusting… Read more »
Congratulations! Excited about the promise this holds for you!
Thank you Carla!
OH my goodness! That is so exciting! I’m so happy for you. Congratulations!
LOL yes it is, Thank you Crystal 🙂
Praying that the movie goes through…Can’t WAIT to see it! Would LOVE a chance at a copy of the book.
~Brandy~
Thank you Brandy! Good luck 🙂
So excited for ya Debra, Mule Hollow won’t be the same with a celeb among them, haha, I am sure LeAnn will be good for the part, I enjoyed seeing her in the one about her grandma…
thanks for sharing this, so proud of you…
Paula O
Thanks Paula! Yes, I actually can see her playing this part very WELL 🙂 She even looks like the description of Haley with her large eyes, wide smile and blonde hair.
Beyond thrilled for you. And for me, as a lover of Christmas movies. The crop this Christmas was quite sad … yours will definitely up the quality quotient, as long as the prodco doesn’t muck up the movie!
Thank you Caroline! YOu are so right. I’m realizing that many don’t understand that I have no control over the movie, characters or any of that. I’m probably going to write a blog on that this week. I’m just so pleased VAST Entertainment and Orly Production and LeAnn Rimes love my book enough to make this happen. I’m praying and trusting that they love Mule Hollow enough to represent it well!
Debra, so excited for you! I told my husband about this when I first heard about it awhile ago! We loved watching these holiday movies together. He was happy about it and excited that I knew you! We hope it all comes together and works out! I’ve read every one of your books so I would be ecstatic if all your books were movies!
Thank you Valri! I love the idea of the two of you watching my movie together 🙂
Congrats, Debra!! How exciting to have one of your books optioned for film!!! Hoping and praying with you that this goes all the way through.
Thank you Pam! I’m thrilled they have gotten this far. I believe it is actually in developement at this stage so its close to becoming a reality. 🙂
I think LeAnn will be great as Haley Bell Thornton! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win!
Thank you Glenda! Good luck!
That’s exciting news! I love seeing good, clean movies on TV. And, having a Christian movie shown on TV is even better! Congrats!
Thank you Cindy!I totally agree 🙂
My first one was the first of the series “The Trouble with Lacey Brown”…I loved the pink car and the colorful town as Lacey and her friends go a hold of it…would love to see it in color on the TV screen! Susan G
Yes! I wrote that book–as I do all my books–with the vision of what it would be like in a movie. But that one stands out like Operation:Married by Christmas because it is so very visual! And fun. It was as fun to write as it was for readers to read. Thank you so much!
HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!! 🙂 I’m so excited for you, congradulations! I’m really excited about the movie. I’m praying that the movie happens. I can wait to see it. I love all your Mule Hollow books and always look forward to a visit there through your books. Again congradulations!
Jenny
Thank you Jenny! I love seeing Mule Hollow Fans get so excited 🙂 love it love it love it!!!!
Congratulations on your awesome news!
Thank you Keli :)!
I think that is great news! I will be watching and listening for more news!
Thank you Julie 🙂 I’ll keep everyone posted!
Super excited for you! Love watching God use you and I love that He is clearly visible in all you do and say. I say they film it in Madisonville TX! They wouldn’t have to look far for some “real characters”… When I reflect back on my life, many of my favorite times, friends, memories…are all from home…Madisonville. Everyone should GET to spend just one day there. They would feel the love from everyone for sure. Keep those books flowing! We love them and we love you!
Thank you Nancy! So great to see your comment 🙂 Yes Madisonville is a great hometown…great folks there and great memories too. 🙂
Congrats, Debra…….what great news! I can’t wait to see the movie. LeAnn sounds perfect for it. And I would love to read the book…thanks for the chance.
Jackie Smith
Thanks Jackie! I agree!
Sweet! How exciterating for you!
Thanks Pegg! Yes it is very exciting.
Awesome, Debra! This is wonderful news. I can’t wait to see this. 😀
Thanks Anita Mae!!!
Congratulations Debra! I am sooooo excited about the movie, I pray this is just the beginning with many more to come! Continued Blessings to you and your family+
I have loved and read all of your Mule Hollow books and have also read the first book in the Cowboy’s of Sunrise Ranch. I only wish there were more Mule Hollow books to come! I will be watching out for the movie. I absolutely love to watch Christmas movies and I know that if they do the book justice, it will be a great one. Congratulations and will continue to watch for all of your books!
Thank you Linda!!! I never stop being amazed when someone loves my books and enjoys them enough to read them all. Thank you.
Debra, I am blown away by this wonderful news. I believe this will be blessed by God as He is glorified in all of your writing. Can’t wait to see this on the screne. Congratulations !!
Gloria in Calvert
Thanks Gloria! Say hello to all the ladies for me 🙂 God is good!!!
I’d love to see a whole Mule Hollow TV series. It is one of my favorite book series. Loved the first book in the new series also. Can’t wait for more.