A few years ago, my son started a book club with some of his elementary school friends. Each month, they’d pick a book to read, then they’d decide on snacks, questions, and activities for the meeting. It was a lot of work figuring out what would best go with each book–and also entertain eight 10-…
Your Life Has Been Delayed
What’s Inside Your Life Has Been Delayed
Today marks one month since Your Life Has Been Delayed hit shelves. After the very long wait for the book to come out, I can’t believe how fast the time is passing! To celebrate the book’s one-month birthday, I’ve jumped on the “what’s inside the book” trend and created a graphic highlighting what to expect when you…
YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED Is Out Today!
Today marks the culmination of a lifelong dream–my debut book is out in the world! There aren’t words to express how thrilled I am to share it with all of you. I have so many people to thank for making this book a reality, and I’m tempted to just paste my Acknowledgments into this blog…
Your Life Has Been Delayed Launch Week Events!
It’s almost time to celebrate the launch of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED, and I’m so excited to announce I’ll be in conversation with two amazing authors I greatly admire during launch week! Tuesday, Sept. 7 7 p.m. CDT (Release day!) Join me in person at The Novel Neighbor or on Facebook/YouTube for the official launch of…
My Author Copies Are Here! Plus new interviews
Hi, everyone! I’m so excited to share that my author copies have arrived! My editor sent a single copy to me, all wrapped up with a special note last Thursday, and then the full box arrived on Friday. I can’t wait for you all to read the book. It’s available for pre-order now at all…
1 Month to YLHBD Release: Places in the Book
Happy August! In particular, Aug. 7, which is now officially one month until the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED! I hope you’re as excited to read the book as I am to share it with you. Today’s countdown feature is an inside look at some of the places inside the book. YOUR LIFE…
New Release Date for YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED: Sept. 7, 2021
Heads up, readers! There’s been a bit of turbulence, and the release date for YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED has been… delayed. YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED will now be arriving in bookstores—or on your doorstep if you pre-order!—on Sept. 7. While Jenny’s story takes place in a non-COVID world, the publishing industry still exists…
2 Months to Release: Deleted Chapter Titles
Happy June 24! Otherwise known in my world as 2 months until the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED! Is anyone else getting as excited as I am? I hope so! Today I’m digging into a topic that makes most writers cringe even as we nod along in resignation–killing our darlings. If you aren’t a…
3 Months to Release: Character Names!
It’s May 24, which means we are now at 3 months to the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED. T H R E E M O N T H S !!! A little over a week ago, to celebrate 100 days until the book lands in stores everywhere, I released a parody video of…
Jenny, It’s Not 1995 (A Parody)
Today marks 100 days until the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED! This auspicious occasion happens to fall on an even more important day–my daughter’s 11th birthday. We are celebrating later by going zip lining (hopefully I survive that!). But as for the book side of things, my whole family stepped up to help…
4 Months to Release: Book Inspiration!
It’s April 24, which means we are now at 4 months to the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED. It’s getting closer!!! I’ve been counting down the months leading up to release with behind-the-scenes information about the book. In case you missed any of the previous features, they included: 9 Months to Release: Playlist…
5 Months to Release: Why 1995?
It’s March 24, which means we are now at 5 months to the release of YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED. I can’t believe how fast time is flying by (pun totally intended ☺️). I’ve been counting down the months leading up to release with behind-the-scenes information about the book. In case you missed any of…
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