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My Book, Vikings, and Fall

Obviously, the first thing I'm going to mention in this week's blog is the fact that A Desperate Love has officially released! Yay!๐Ÿ˜




For those of you who live here, I am doing a giveaway at the Flora Library. Why not swing by and enter (Rules prohibit family from entering. Sorry!)? Grab a free key chain while you're at it (I made them myself, so supplies are limited.)






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One of my sister's posted this picture of her copy of my book. Isn't it great?


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Speaking of sisters, another sister (I have a lot of them๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ) text me her opinion/personal review of my book.


"AWESOME! I loved it! It was well written, intriguing, suspenseful, and had Christian principles without being cheesy!"
--H.


Maybe she's partial, but it made me feel so loved. ๐Ÿ’™


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Thing I am watching this week:

The History Channel's Vikings. I am 2/3 of the way through Season 1. I wasn't sure at first, but I'm starting to like it. I think my favorite character is Floki. He's such a crazy guy! ๐Ÿคฃ


Thing I'm listening to while I write:

Ambient-mixer.com
A work friend told me about this site when I explained that I was listening to nature sounds while writing (on YouTube). You can listen to anything from Belle's library to city street sounds to Victorian London. Whatever ambience you need, you can find or create.
I haven't tried mixing my own yet. But I'm sure I will!


Thing I'm ready for:

Fall y'all!
Oh, my! I love Autumn. We've had close to ninety-degree temps here in the Hoosier state. I am ready for crisp air, crunchy leaves, boots, sweaters, and scarves.
I purchased cocoa, honey, pumpkin spice, and peaches this week. 

I'm thinking hot cocoa, cobbler, and healthy banana smoothies (their fall-ish if I put pumpkin spice in them, right?).


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Lastly, if you've read my book, pretty please, leave a review on Amazon. Reviews help authors a lot, especially those attempting to get their careers off the ground.

Me. *Ahem.*
#goals

Thank you ahead of time!
*Sends a million hugs.*



Have a blessed week, friends! And thanks for stopping by!
--J ๐Ÿ˜‰









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