Jennifer Erin Valent's Blog, page 7

'Tis the Season

Maybe it's the nauseating amount of toy commercials or the ornamented trees that are popping up in departments stores. Or maybe it's the sale ads and catalogs that are crowding my mailbox. I don't know.But something tells me Christmas is right around the corner.I used to love Christmas... back when it was simple and exciting, and the only things I had to think about were which cookies to lay out

Book Signing Saturday!

I'll be signing books at Lifeway Christian store on West Broad St. in Richmond, VA this Saturday, November 7, from noon to 3pm. Stop by and see me!!

Fireflies in December Free Preview!

For the month of November, Amazon and Sony will offer Fireflies in December as a free preview. Check it out!

She Reads Book Club Pick

Today marks the official announcement by Proverbs 31 Ministries that they have chosen my debut novel, Fireflies in December, as one of the Winter picks for their fiction book club, She Reads. This club is a great way to support Christian fiction, and I hope you'll check it out! Click here to find out more. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter!

Counting Blessings...And Making It Count

Yes, I know, it's been ages since I've posted! But I was on vacation, and I made a strict rule for myself this year that I wouldn't do a thing for those two weeks but relax and rejuvenate. The beach is an incredible place to do that!But I'm back to reality... and back to the blog.Something that struck me while I was away is how cliche the phrase "Count your blessings" has become. It tends to be

Books and Cheesecake

Ever look at your work-in-progress and think, "This is all wrong! I need to scrap it and start over"? Been there. In fact, my latest, Catching Moondrops, has made me think that once or twice.This weekend has been all about writing, trying to firm up the timeline for Catching Moondrops. It's been a crazy ride so far with this book. There are so many things to sew up for the series, and yet I still

Thanks to everyone who participated in Friday's blog tour...

Thanks to everyone who participated in Friday's blog tour for Cottonwood Whispers!www.firstwildcardtours.blogspot.com/w...

CWG Contest Deadline!

All right, unpublished authors, it's time to head toward the finish line with that work in progress!October 1st marks the deadline for the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest, and you won't want to miss it! I speak from personal experience... it's a HUGE opportunity. As I'm sure you're well aware, there's a very small crack in that publishing door these days, and slipping your

ACFW Conference

If you're a writer looking for a way to learn about the industry, make contacts or polish your craft, writer's conferences are a great place to do all three... and more! The American Christian Fiction Writer's conference is coming up lickety-split (as Jessilyn would say)! Learn more below.STANDING FIRM...MOVING FORWARD"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding

Cottonwood Whispers Release

Cottonwood Whispers is officially available so grab your copy today!Here's what people are saying -Romantic Times 4-star review:Strong character development strengthens the storyline and leaves the reader anticipating more novels, hopefully a sequel. Valent is a gifted author with a promising future...TitleTrakk.com:In the four years since the events of Fireflies in December, Jessilyn Lassiter