Jan Scarbrough's Blog, page 3
January 7, 2022
Ben vs Brody
Early in the first book of the Dawsons of Montana, Brody fills the reader in about his stepbrother Ben. Brody removed his ball cap and scraped fingers through his hair. He felt gritty and dirty from his long trip and the shock of walking in on Lori Ann and friend earlier. Now this. Jim Dawson […]
December 7, 2021
Vote for my cover before the deadline!
They say not to judge a book by its cover but I need you to do just that. If you liked the cover of my book, Santa’s Wish: A Dickens Holiday Novella, please vote for it for the Cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com! I’m getting closer to clinch the “Cover of the Month” […]
December 5, 2021
Christmas movies and stories lighten the season
Several years ago, my husband got hooked on Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. “Why am I watching these?” he asked. “Because we’re tired of bad news,” I said. “And we want something less negative, more optimistic.” Romance writers like to provide that touch of optimism this time of year and give you Christmas romance novels to […]
May 24, 2021
My Western Romances are on Kindle Unlimited
When I decided to set a series in the American West, I looked for a location. Enter the trusty internet. My setting became a guest ranch in Montana, with the name changed, of course. I knew a little bit about professional bull riding, having researched it for another book. So, I incorporated both things into […]
The Dawsons of Montana going wide in June
Currently my series, the Dawsons of Montana is on KindleUnlimited. AND two of the series books will have their own CountDown deal for 99 cents this week and next. For those of you who read on Apple or Kobo or Nook, never fear! The series is going to your platforms in June. Take advantage of […]
March 22, 2021
The Joy of Self-publishing
The joy of self-publishing (besides working with my husband and being able to write what I want to write) is being able to make changes. If something isn’t working, change it! The co-writer in one of my series decided to go in another direction. Fine with me. I then had the chance to take another […]
October 9, 2020
Christmas Comes to Dickens Anthology
10 Award winning and best-selling authors have collaborated to bring you 10 new Holiday stories all taking place in the fictitious, little New England town of Dickens. Welcome to Dickens—a quaint New England town bustling with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Christmas holiday. We have the annual tree lighting in the town square, a […]
August 31, 2020
Cover Reveal for Peggy Jaeger’s Holiday RomCom Release
Mistletoe, Mobsters, and Mozzarella Finding a body in the freezer of the family deli isn’t the way Madonna San Valentino planned to start her day. Adding insult to injury, the investigating detective is the one guy she’s never been able to forget. After seven minutes of heaven in the back seat of his car when […]
August 25, 2020
Bluegrass Reunion Series Box Set 1
Thanks to my husband’s publishing prowess, I now have a box set with four of my popular Bluegrass Reunion series books. I’ve gathered together two books set on Kentucky thoroughbred horse farms along with my favorite bull rider Judd Romeo! Because Kentucky Rain mentions characters from Kentucky Cowboy, I’ve added that to the set as […]
August 18, 2020
The Cowboy’s Secret Baby by my writing buddy Maddie James
Western Contemporary Romance – Release Date August 25, 2020 She’s the maid of honor. He’s the best man. Both are keeping secrets from the other.The long-requested sequel to Maddie James’ first published novel, Roses & Rawhide! Readers wanted to know…What happened to Jillie and Mack’s relationship at the end of Roses & Rawhide?Why did Jillie […]
