October 2024
October 1, 2024
Hello cooler weather . . .
Sometimes the changing of the weather from summer to fall is like a slap in the face. But we aren't that cold yet, thankfully. I love this time of year because I like to wear bulky sweaters and sweatshirts. This month is bringing me lots to do!! My events are on the lighter side this month, which is good as my edits will be back any day now and I'll be getting busy completing The Aristocrat's Wife for publication. I know many are waiting for this one, and I am, too!!
We're still on track for a December release, although this could easily move to the end of November. I will know within the next week and post it on my social media channels, so if you don't following my Facebook and/or Instagram pages, be sure to do that!
Stay tuned, and happy reading!
Author Spotlight
Do you have a teenager that loves to read, not quite ready to delve into steamier romances? Or perhaps you grew up at the height of the 90s and would love to visit the past. Amy Schire Gleason just released the third book in her Woodland Hills series, taking you on a journey with Joanna Conors in a Minnesota-based setting. After Tomorrow, Chasing Summer, and Timber Hall are available now with the 4th and final book in the series expected mid-2025. Check out her website at https://www.amygleason.net/home.
Upcoming Happenings
October events! Make sure you're checking my events tab on my website for updates!
- Watertown Ladies' Night Out in Downtown Watertown on Thursday, October 3 from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
- Blank Verse: Prose and Poetry Showcase at the Anoka County Library, Northtown Branch on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Blank Verse is a reading series that supports diverse writers of all ages, levels, genres and performance styles including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and spoken word. Each event will feature local poetry and prose writers, and time for open mic and conversation. Besides me, October's Featured Readers are E.H. Drake, Ellie Maureen, Joe Prosit, and William J. Anderson. For more information, check out the website: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/11453128
- 2024 New Hope Fall Art and Craft Far at Robbinsdale Cooper High School on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If You're Interested...
I'm hunting for readers interested in joining my Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) Team for my upcoming historical romance, The Aristocrat's Wife. The reader receives a free copy, preferably electronic but can be paperback, of the book in exchange for an honest review. If you're interested or you know anyone who might be interested, please go to my website. The sign up is right on my home page and simple! Not only to you receive a free copy, you get it before publication. How cool is that!!
Check out my upcoming blogs this month. Since there are five weeks this month, there will be three blogs! I'll be talking about business cards, what I'm currently reading, and the importance of book covers. You won't want to miss these!
Have any idea about a topic in my next newsletter or blog? Let me know!
Jodie