Jackie Layton's Blog, page 11

August Fun

I just returned from family vacation in Waco, Texas. What an adventure. We had flights scheduled and went to be packed and ready to fly early the next morning. INSTEAD, we received a message at 2:15 AM that our flights were canceled AND they couldn’t rebook because they’d canceled over 300 flights touching down in… Continue reading August Fun

Release Day

There are many ups and downs in the life of an author. Some of the highs include: finishing a manuscript, placing in a contest, landing an agent, and getting your book published. Weeding Out Lies is the first book in A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery series, and I’m just as excited as when the… Continue reading Release Day

Freedom

Happy 4th of July and happy belated Canada Day! I think we all understand the definition of freedom, so I won’t state it here. You’ve heard a picture is worth a thousand words, and today I’m going to share some pictures of how we celebrate freedom in my neck of the woods. As you can… Continue reading Freedom

Let’s Get Organized

Today, I’d like to welcome my new friend Heather Kinder. She’s a professional organizer. Whether you need help organizing or it’s your passion, I think you’ll enjoy meeting her. My name is Heather Kinder and I am a professional home organizer.  I started a company called Creating Harmony to help do just that.  We help… Continue reading Let’s Get Organized

Weeding Out Lies

I doubt any of us enjoy weeding our gardens, but it’s necessary to have productive gardens. On July 11, Weeding Out Lies the first book of A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery series will release. Isn’t the cover beautiful? I appreciate Shawn Simmons and Level Best Books for all they’ve done to make this series… Continue reading Weeding Out Lies

Swag Bag Fun

Malice Domestic is a fan conference for mystery readers. This was the third year I’ve attended, and it just gets better and better. I enjoy meeting readers, and I like to make swag bags to leave in the hospitality room. Then I was selected to participate in Malice Go Round, and I wanted to make… Continue reading Swag Bag Fun

Quick Book Review

The Perfect Staging for Murder by Kathleen Bridge This is the first book I’ve read by Kathleen Bridge, and it won’t be the last. Meg Barrett is a set designer on a television show, Mr. and Mrs. Winslow. Meg begins an investigation into the murder of the show’s director, Brett. Meg whittles down her long… Continue reading Quick Book Review

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Hi Friends, Today is the first day of the April Showers giveaway. This is your opportunity to win 35 books or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s April Showers Bring May Flowers. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/246f2/2023... Yesterday, I forgot to tell you about all the books included in this… Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers

April Showers

Hi Friends! Spring is here, so the snow will be starting to melt soon, and it is the perfect time to sit outside and soak up those rays while reading a good book! I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that spring TBR pile! Here is your chance… Continue reading April Showers

Spring, Easter, and Family

Hi friends, I hope you are having a beautiful and safe spring. Living in the South spoils me. No more Easters with snow. Yay! South Carolina has also spoiled me with lovely warm weather. I don’t deal well with the cold anymore. So, I say welcome spring! The only negative to living on the coast… Continue reading Spring, Easter, and Family