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Book Selfies = Gifts While Supplies Last!
Between Two Shores releases Feb. 5! Those of you who have pre-ordered may be getting your copies soon. Once you do, take a picture of yourself with the book, post it to my Facebook page or email me (jocelyn@jocelyngreen.com), and I will send you a mini-book keychain and matching bookmark, while supplies last!
By sharing your photo with me, I assume you're also giving me permission...
What I Read in 2018
This year, according to Goodreads, I read 80 books, many of which I loved! Rather than list all of them for you in this blog post, I'll just share those that fell into natural categories. (You can view my entire reading list on Goodreads here.) This year I tried to read more nonfiction and memoir than I usually do, and I'm so glad I did, even though historical fiction remains by first love. I also tried to read more books that were not new releases, since I miss so many good books every year. Below you'll...
Give-away: $150 Amazon Gift Card
Are you on BookBub.com? If not, it's easy to join! Then take advantage of this give-away opportunity I am co-hosting with fellow authors Jaime Jo Wright, Tracie Peterson, Kimberly Woodhouse, Becca Whitham, and Mary Connealy! The prize? A $150 gift card to Amazon, sure to come in handy with the holidays upon us.
The contest is open now and runs until November 28, 2018 at 12:00 am. The grand prize winner will receive a $150 gift card from Amazon. All you have to do is follow us and you’ll receive an entry for each! If you comment...
Nesting: 5 Ways I Get Ready to Write
Happy fall, friends! September brings many seasonal changes, including, for me, a shift into full-on writing mode for my next novel which is due Feb. 15. In getting ready for this time in my writing cycle, I've been nesting for the last several weeks. It's a way of getting myself mentally and practically prepared for this coming stage of intense work. Here's what I've been up to:
1. Finishing up projects around the home.
This summer, that has included repainting my bedroom to match a quilt I made while living in Alaska, donating old toys and clothes the kids have outgrown,...
Chicago Research Trip
I still have some fine-tune edits to complete for Between Two Shores, but while I wait for my turn doing that, it's time to get cracking on the next novel! This one will be set in Chicago during the time of the Great Fire (1871) and its aftermath. I've been researching for a while, but last week I headed to the city to fill in some gaps. There is really nothing like being on site for research.
I was so fortunate that Kevin of...
A Revolutionary Give-away!
UPDATE: This give-away is now closed. The winner is: Stephanie Howard! Congrats Stephanie, and thanks to all who entered! For those who really had their hearts set on the cookbook or DVDs, if you'd like to put them on your wishlist or just treat yourself, you can find them at CityTavern.com, in the "Gift Shop" tab. If the Marie Antoinette paperdolls really struck your fancy, you can find them on Amazon here.
July is a really big month! July 1 was...
Cover Reveal: Between Two Shores
It's cover reveal time! I shared the cover for Between Two Shores in my latest e-newsletter, but in today's Facebook Live video, I shared the story behind it. You're welcome to take a peek here in case you missed it!
During the first minute or so while people are tuning in, I’ll be sharing some books in my to-read pile because we all love books and these make me very happy. Then I’ll show you the input I gave the design team at Bethany House as they were preparing to work on the cover. Last, you’ll see the finished design!
Between Two Shores releases Feb. 5...
Mission Accomplished: My Research Trip to Canada
When it comes to writing historical fiction, I can research using books and Web sites until the cows come home, but there is something so special about on site research. Going to museums, historical sites, and local archives makes the history come alive to me, which makes it so much easier to breathe life into it when I portray it to you in my books.
My recent trip to Montreal and Quebec City was no exception. I already turned in the manuscript of Between Two Shores (releasing spring 2019), but there were still some details that were fuzzy to me. So while...
Valentines Special: 3 Book Give-Away!
Happy Valentines Week, everyone! I'm so excited to be teaming up with TWO of my launch day sisters, Kristy Cambron and Sarah Sundin, to bring you a special triple give-away! One lucky winner will receive all three of our new releases: The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron; A Refuge Assured by yours truly; and...
A Refuge in Every State Contest
Happy Release Week to A Refuge Assured! Every book that launches is special, but this one is noteable for one extra reason: this is my 15th book, which is a nice round number worth celebrating. And I want to celebrate with YOU with another nice round number: 50, for 50 states!
Introducing: The Refuge in Every State Contest! Here's how it works: Be the first person from your state to take a picture of your own paperback copy of the book and send it to me via...
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