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YES! There will be a Leap Of Faith Sequel!

WHO was at the door at the end of Leap Of Faith? You will find out early next year!(I haven't started writing yet, so I don't have a date - as soon as I set one, I'll post it!)

FINDING FAITH will be the sequel and leave you with no questions left unanswered. :)

In the meantime, I hope you'll read and enjoy LOST TO ME, which comes out Aug. 19!

xoxo
Jamie

Sequel to Leap Of Faith?

The question I've been asked the most since Sept. 3 when Leap Of Faith was released is, "Will there be a sequel?"

The answer is usually a variation of:

There isn't one planned right now.

or

I have a few ideas, but nothing plotted or developed enough to write yet.

or

Leap Of Faith did originally have a wrapped up ending, but through working with my editor during the publication process, it was determined the ending would be stronger as it is now.

So, what does this mean?

Well, I'm not sure yet. :) I have tried writing a sequel, but not too far into it (like the first chapter) I decided it wasn't quite right. Maybe it will take more time to brew in my mind before it comes out on the page with the right voice and plot...or maybe it won't and Faith, Chris and Addy's story is as complete as it will ever be.

Honestly, I'm not sure. Only time will tell.

I know... WHO was at the door?

Well, I think we all know who it was, but what happens then? I really don't know to be 100% honest. I thought I knew when I first wrote it in 2009, but in 2014 I'm not sure. What do you think happens?

Currently, I'm working on a story about Blythe Pippenger and Jonas Applegrove who grew up together and are now sophomores and transitioning from friends to more...but...(there's always a but, isn't there?) something happens at football camp that changes Jonas. Blythe hears rumors, but Jonas denies them. She learns the truth from the most unlikely person and it's more awful than she could have ever guessed.

I'm very excited about this novel and hopefully it will be picked up and published. No guarantees - cross your fingers!

Happy 2014!

Cover Reveal and ARC Giveaway! Deady Little Sins - Book 3 in the Prep School Confidential Series!

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Happy Book Birthday Leap Of Faith + Blog Tour Giveaway!!

It's FINALLY HERE!! Leap Of Faith is out in the wild on bookstore shelves!! I couldn't be more excited. Today is like every Christmas ever all rolled into one. To celebrate with you, I'm having a giveaway that will end on Sept. 30 - a signed hardback, a Lord Of The Strings T-shirt and a Leap Of Faith guitar pick - click the link below the pictures!

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Intro Trailer to Leap of Faith by Becca Manuel. A Bibliophile Production!

I love this so much!

Kirkus and ALA

On July 1, I had the honor of sitting on a panel at ALA with five other fabulous women. Ellen Hopkins was our moderator, and we made up the Simon & Schuster Debut YA Author panel. After talking about our books and doing a speed round with each different table of librarians, we went to the Printz award reception. This night was a dream come true. Actually, I couldn't have dreamed anything this great.

And because somehow the stars all lined up, I got my first trade publication review for Leap of Faith. A starred review in Kirkus. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jamie-blair/leap-of-faith-blair/

Leading up to the release of Leap of Faith in a few weeks, Sept. 3, I've got high hopes that many readers will enjoy Faith's story. She had a long journey both within the book and getting to the point of becoming a book. I'd given up on her, but a few of my early readers had not. I owe Kathleen Peacock and Annie McElfresh a world of gratitude for believing that this book was THE ONE to be published and I'm looking forward to more YA releases in the future!

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