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September 16, 2021
Looking for something delicious to read?
There are so many yummy recipes in here, including my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE — my mom’s spaghetti sauce. I was practically weaned on this stuff, and my family begs for it all the time. It’s super easy and super yummy!
Grab the cookbook and try it out (and read the tribute to my mom!). Then try all the other recipes … I know I’m going to be eating well for a while!
https://amzn.to/3k59vy1 – Amazon
https://bit.ly/3tPzUU9 – Kobo
https://bit.ly/3937xIn – Barnes & Noble
https://apple.co/3k30KVo – iBooks
target: Love in the Mix – (Paperback)
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September 14, 2021
Have you met former MI-6 agent Quincy Radcliffe?
Shattered With YouYou met Red in Ravaged With You last week … be sure you don’t miss Quincy in Shattered With You, a sexy second-chance romance!
“I am rating this nothing lower than 100 PLUS STARS & WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! This is on my TOP 2019 MUST READ easily, a book I can’t wait to re-read” – The Guide To Romance Novels
“I was on the edge of my seat. J. Kenner is an exceptional storyteller. The drama, tension, and heat were perfect.” – About That Story
“I couldn’t decide what to do with my hand, turn the page, fan myself, or bite my nails.” — iScream Books Blog
“Exciting & sexy & heartbreaking romantic suspense! Run to your nearest amazon for your own hot British agent – this one is MINE!” –BJ’s Book Blog
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September 8, 2021
September 7, 2021
Meet Red in Ravaged With You!
I did some away-from-the-house research for this book, and had such a great time touring the Garrison Brothers distillery in Hye, Texas … and, of course, sampling their wares! How much fun was that? (Answer, LOTS).
Be sure to grab the book during release week! The price goes up to series pricing on Sunday night … AND until then, the book also includes a bonus epilogue for Destroyed With You!
Retired from the military and finally free of the demons of past missions, former Special Forces soldier Charlie“Red”Cooper leads a blissfully calm life running his successful distillery. At least until the day he finds his partner and best friend drowned in one of their best barrels of whiskey. Now he must dredge up old skills and memories to not only avenge his friend’s death, but to protect the one woman who has always made his pulse race—his friend’s grieving widow.
Shocked by her husband’s death, Josephine Swift should be mourning, but instead she’s terrified and…pissed. Turns out the husband she’d fallen out of love with was into some seriously bad business. Even worse, he’s dragged her and his partner into his web of deceit and danger. Now his mistakes could get them both killed.
Jo is glad to have the benefit of Red’s skills to keep them safe. She shouldn’t be interested in him—especially not now—but there’s no denying the white-hot attraction that smolders between them. Red’s far too honorable to sully his best friend’s memory by giving in to his desire for Jo. But when their lives hang in the balance, all bets are off.
And as the depth of their passion grows, Jo dares to hope for a future. First, though, they have to survive…
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July 4, 2021
Self Care for Writers: sometimes you gotta make the hard choices
Here’s the TLDR version of this post: For medical reasons, I’m backing off of my Wednesday is for Writers column (as well as my Tuesday Steals & Deals posts and Friday’s Featured New Releases). I’ve been dealing with some stuff that has made me beyond exhausted (which is bizarre for me, as I feel a close personal connection with the Energizer Bunny). But it’s real and it’s frustrating, and my bottom line, always, is to protect my health, which protects my stories. So for at least a little while, all of my energy is going to go toward my writing. Because I can’t not write! (And, since often times, energy is fueled by being in the world, I’ll be a bit on social, too). End of TLDR. Keep reading if you want to know more!
I’m someone who wants to do All The Things. I always have been. I wish I had all the hours and all the lives so I could write books, study physics, be an underwater archeologist, study Greek mythology, train for a triathlon, travel everywhere, etc. etc. etc.
That’s not possible, of course, but for most of my life, my normal has been moving at about a billion miles an hour. For a while, though, I’ve been feeling off. Vertigo, persistent tinnitus, brain zaps, weakness, and exhaustion. OMG, the exhaustion.
Long story short, I now have confirmation that it’s not my imagination or age (getting older is really not for wimps). Nor is it depression or anxiety. It’s neurological, and though we are still doing investigation, it apparently stems from a head-injury over a decade ago. We’re still doing tests and all that good stuff, but the prognosis for treatment and getting past this is good. But until then … well, until then, I have limited bandwidth. So I’ve decided to take a hiatus from anything that uses that creative brain time. And while I do have an assistant who does much of the Tuesday and Friday posts, I still play a role, and obviously the Wednesday writing post is all me.
So I’m putting those on hiatus. I may (hope to!) still post about the art and craft of writing, and I’m sure I’ll post randomly on social media, because creativity needs breaks and fuel, but I need to remove the scheduled aspect of those posts in order to protect my writing and not burn out the fuel source. (Can I just say that exhaustion sucks? And tinnitus isn’t much fun either.)
And, to turn this post into a Writing Life post, for all you writers out there, keep in mind that you sometimes have to make hard choices to protect your creative engine.
Thanks for understanding!
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July 2, 2021
J. Kenner’s Featured New Releases for July 2, 2021
Nine new releases from fan favorite and best selling authors, including Jenn Stark’s Wilde Justice novel The Untamed Moon and Alexandra Ivy’s 1001 Dark Nights novella Slayed by Darkness. Which one of these nine tantalizing stories will you read first?
Don’t forget to scroll down for the video!
Bloody Love by Lisa Renee Jones$6.99AmazonAppleNookKobo
“Always such a treat to reconnect with Lilah Love…” – Amazon reviewer
Mistaken Hero by Ella Miles0.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“If you like your reads juicy and addicting, you are going to want to grab this one.” – Goodreads reviewer
The Untamed Moon by Jenn Stark$3.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“Jenn Stark never disappoints, but this addition to the Wilde Justice series is truly next level.” – Amazon reviewer
Slayed by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy$2.99Amazon
“A romantic and sweet second chance novella that is recommended to all romance readers.” – Goodreads reviewer
Kitty Kitty by Lani Lynn Vale$5.99AmazonAppleNookKobo
“These stories will have you laughing, crying, and cheering for the good guys as you fall for all the Revenants.” – Amazon reviewer
The Ties that Bind by Red Phoenix$3.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“As usual Red has done it again. I laughed , I cried, and held my breath while reading.” – Amazon reviewer
Wild War by Laurelin Paige$5.99AmazonAppleKoboGoogle Play
“Laurelin Paige delivered a powerful and emotional, intense, and all-consuming story that left me obsessed and yearning for more.” – Amazon reviewer
The Mixtape by Brittainy Cherry$4.99Amazon
“Romance readers who crave drama, trauma, and tears on the road to a happily-ever-after will devour this book.” —Library Journal
Since You’ve Been Gone by Samantha Chase$4.99AmazonAppleNookKobo
“Ms. Chase wrote a wonderful, heartwarming and emotional story that is not to be missed.” – Amazon reviewer
AUTHORS:
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June 30, 2021
My road to writing…
I’m diving deep into the path to getting your own book out there in the next few weeks, so I thought I would start with a re-run of an interview I did that outlined my own path. I hope you enjoy!
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June 29, 2021
J. Kenner’s Tempting Tuesday Steals & Deals for June 26, 2021
Six wonderful reads from fan favorite and best selling authors, temptingly priced, including Sylvia Day’s Butterfly in Frost and Linda Howard’s Ice. Enjoy!
Radar Deception by Mandy M. RothFree!AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“Mandy M Roth is a true master of her craft! Her breathtaking stories sweep me up, mesmerize and leave me desperate for more. She is my drug of choice!” – Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
Butterfly in Frost by Sylvia Day$1.99 (or free with KU!)AmazonWanna join Kindle Unlimited?
“A passionate and intense romance novel.” —In Touch Weekly
Beard Science by Penny ReidFree!AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“This book is bone achingly sweet, and had me laughing out loud in places in true Penny Reid form.” – Heroes and Heartbreakers
Must Love Dogs…and Hockey by Kelly Jamieson$1.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“I absolutely loved this story, as it combines some of my favorite things, hockey and dogs! The chemistry between Easton and Lilly was off the charts!” – Amazon reviewer
Ice by Linda Howard$1.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“All the classic elements of a Howard romantic adventure.”—RT Book Reviews
Anchored Hearts by Priscilla Oliveras$1.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“A big-hearted, beautiful book about first love, second chances, and finding one’s place in the world. An exceptional getaway of a book!” —Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read
AUTHORS:
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June 25, 2021
J. Kenner’s Featured New Releases for June 25, 2021
Check out these six new releases from best selling and fan favorite authors, including Lexi Blake’s 1001 Dark Knights novella Treasured and Erin McCarthy’s Strip Away. Which one will you read first?
Don’t forget to scroll down for the video!
Finding Ronan’s Heart by Melanie Moreland$4.99Amazon
“This series is so romantic, inspirational, and unforgettable! It’s about family, acceptance, being true to yourself and loving who you are, supporting and uplifting one another, and doing what you can to make a difference in someone else’s life.” – Read Me Romance
Small Town Pretender by Brighten Walsh$4.99AmazonAppleNookKoboGoogle Play
“Nat and Asher’s book was everything I was hoping for.” – Goodreads reviewer
Treasured by Lexi Blake$2.99Amazon
“Funny, sweet, steamy and heartfelt with some twists and a dash of action. I really enjoyed David and Tessa’s story!” – Amazon reviewer
The Cowboy’s Wife for a Night by Molly O’Keefe$3.99 (or free with KU!)AmazonWanna join Kindle Unlimited?
“This book grabbed you by the heart and just didn’t let go.” – Amazon reviewer
The Next Mrs. Russo by Jana Aston$4.99AmazonAppleNookKobo
“A well thought out story, excellent heroine, beautifully written, the perfect summer read, 5 stars.” – Amazon reviewer
Strip Away by Erin McCarthy$2.99AmazonAppleNookKobo
“Super hot, super fun and all the reasons I love Erin McCarthy’s books! Couldn’t put it down!” – BookBub reviewer
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AUTHORS:
If you’d like your title to be considered for the Friday New/New-ish Release blast, just fill out this form. Don’t hesitate to send your title in early!
CLICK HERE FOR TO SUBMIT A FEATURED NEW OR NEWISH RELEASE
If you’d like your title to be considered for the Tempting Tuesday Steals & Deals, then this is the form you want:
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A TEMPTING TUESDAY “STEAL OR DEAL”
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June 23, 2021
Pitching Your Book (or Screenplay!)
Since I’m still at my writing retreat, both working on All The Words and taking some vacay time … and since the world is opening up again and pitching your story in person at conferences will once again be a thing, I thought this was a great time to revisit an article from a few years ago.
(And I’ll be back next week with another on screen interview! Stay tuned!)
Some great tips in here. Hope it helps!
“13 Steps For Constructing A Strong Verbal Pitch”By Melody Jackson, Ph.D.
You love to write, right? You wish that you could just write and have someone else do the dirty work of marketing for you, right? Most writers feel this way anyway. In fact, most professionals in every business would rather just do their business than market themselves. Dentists and chiropractors would rather fill teeth and crack backs than worry about how they’re going to get their next patients. Marketing wasn’t in their vision of their dream job. But it is necessary!
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