Thursday, May 5, 2016

It's Book Launch Party Day

Welcome! I thought we'd do things a little bit different today to celebrate the release of my new novella. Here I am holding the first copy. :) It went to my husband who faithfully supports my writing dreams.

Hearts Tightly Knit is set in Calder Springs, Texas in 1875. Here's the back cover blurb:



Orphaned at age ten, Ellie Stafford and her twin sister Mae made a vow—to stick together and never marry. Nothing will ever come between them. Now in their mid twenties, they are bucking convention in Calder Springs, Texas, as women with respectable occupations who can take care of themselves. Ellie works at the Good Fixin's Diner and spends her evenings knitting garments for The Children's Aid Society. When a handsome local rancher shows up searching for a cook, she's hardly even tempted.

Luke Rogers owns a spread just outside of Calder Springs. It was running as smooth as cattle going through a chute until his cook up and marries the local widow and high-tails it back east. With no cook and a bunkhouse full of ranch hands ready to revolt, he persuades Ellie to temporarily fill-in until he can hire someone else. He should have known better than to get tangled up with another woman. 


I had a lot of fun writing this novella although it also was hard work too. :) I'd love to have you participate in my launch party tonight from 6-9 PM EST. You'll find it here:
Jodie's Novella Launch Party  I'll be giving away prizes every half hour. How's that for motivation to come hang out with me? 

The book can be purchased here: Purchase Link

Question for today: How do you celebrate something good in your life?

 

10 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your new release...sounds really good. I don't go really big in celebrating anything. I like quiet celebrations. If I don't make it to your party, have a great time!

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    1. Chappydebbie, I'm usually more of the quiet type too. :)Most of my celebrations now are with my hubby.

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  2. Congratulations! I just read this and it is 30 minutes after the end of your party. So sorry I missed it!
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I'm sorry you missed the party, Connie. Thank you for the well wishes. :)

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  3. I missed your party, too. But I did go buy you book! It looks so interesting.

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    1. Sorry you weren't able to be there, Patricia. Thank you for purchasing my book. I hope you like it. :)

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  4. Sounds like a fun story, Jodie! Congrats on the new release! :)

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  5. Sounds like a fun story, Jodie! Congrats on the new release! :)

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