Catching UP!

No Books Went to Press this week:

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Galleys That Went Our This Week

THE FLYER, Legacy Series, Vol. 4, by Elena Dorothy Bowman

   Finally! The last volume in the ever-popular Legacy Series, a 4 volume time-travel series that is every bit as intriguing as Outlander. 

Work Began or Continued on the Following:

Haunted Circles: A Hannah Pitkin Griswold Mystery, Vol. 4.

   Most freshmen at the university swear that there are ghosts on campus, but Hannah Pitkin Griswold knows the truth. There is one ghost seeking help, the kind of help only Hannah can provide.

   Life travels in circles that connect through time. These circles need to meet if spirits are to ever rest. Entering her freshman year of college Hannah runs headlong into a ghost striving to complete a circle of life derailed a hundred years ago.

   Can Hannah help the spirit realign her path? Will this spirit be forever searching for a love missing since World War One?

   More importantly will Hannah herself complete a circle that has been haunting her since eighth grade?

LAKE EERIE: Haunted Homicide, by Thornton Parsons

   The police photographer snapped pictures of the body in the rowboat. Special Agent McCreary ruminated on the initial K that Renda had written in her own blood—she had recognized her killer! Trapped in a dark future between here and the hereafter, Renda Rousseau finds that even in death, she cannot escape the weasel with the Coke-bottle glasses who murdered her family. Despite her ethereal rage, she is unable to contact her twin sister, Brenda, who knows that Renda is still at the lake house. But, why? Renda will capture your heart as you join her on her heart-stopping quest to leave her ghostly realm and join David and her children in Heaven. But how? Is she doomed to haunt the lake house for eternity? Relive this riveting tale of love, betrayal, and death with Renda as she makes her way back Home. Or does she?

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BACKWOODS MEMORIES, by Shelley Abbott    

   A collection of memoir essays by famed singer and songwriter, the Eastern Shore's own Shelley Abbott.

Jack's News!

  by your Official Bookstore Cat,  

and Gossip Columnist.

HI Everyone, 

    Jack here, your favorite bookstore cat.  Heard from The Writers Bloc this week with the following news.

Ann Foley sent the following notice:

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27, when Andy and Aleta will be speaking in Dorchester County. Luckily you will be able to catch both. Andy will be at the Dorchester County Historical Society in Cambridge at Noon. Aleta is featured speaker at Westside Historical Society's Authors on Delmarva Series at 5 o'clock at Layton's Chance Winery outside Vienna. Let me know if you need directions.

and driving directions from Tom Taylor:

Route US 50 west , Just past Vienna, left onto Middletown Branch RoadFollow the winery signs... left onto Ravenwood Toad.Then left again on New Bridge road... The winery is on the rightHave Fun!
Tom

And  A REMINDER From Me and Spunky!

Here at home, the black squirrel is really cleaning up those walnuts, Arline is making Chocolate/Black Walnut Cake for dessert on Sunday and Witches fingers for treats! While Me and Spunky have been napping --What else is new?

Meanwhile if any of you, My Favorite Authors, are going to conferences, holding book signings, or have any news or some good gossip for me. 

Just drop an e-mail to: arline@mail.com  

with

"News for Jack" 

 in the subject line, and

I'll make sure it shows up here  

for all the world to see!

Catching UP!

 Books went to Press this week:

IS JESUS SERIOUS? A Garro Guide for Christians

    If, like me, you struggle with some of the behaviors Jesus asks of His followers and with St. Paul's telling us we are called to be saints, I write this 4th Volume in The Jesus Series, "Is Jesus Serious?" to speak to Christians' personal struggles to meet Jesus's and Paul's expectations.

DELICATE DAMES, by Barbara Grengs, author of the popular teen Toby Martin series.

Four filthy rich, entitled, spunky old broads livie in an upscale senior high rise in Mendota Heights, Minnesota where they fight their boredom by playing games, but their usual games of  canasta and poker have lost their allure. So what do the girls do to add excitement, adventure, fun and satisfaction? They invent “Pop Goes the Weasel,” a game where they plan to “pop” deserving old coots. What’s not to like about conspiring to commit murder?

Galleys that went out this Week:

Haunted Circles: A Hannah Pitkin Griswold Mystery, Vol. 4.

   Most freshmen at the university swear that there are ghosts on campus, but Hannah Pitkin Griswold knows the truth. There is one ghost seeking help, the kind of help only Hannah can provide.

   Life travels in circles that connect through time. These circles need to meet if spirits are to ever rest. Entering her freshman year of college Hannah runs headlong into a ghost striving to complete a circle of life derailed a hundred years ago.

   Can Hannah help the spirit realign her path? Will this spirit be forever searching for a love missing since World War One?

   More importantly will Hannah herself complete a circle that has been haunting her since eighth grade?

Work began or continued on the following books this week:

LAKE EERIE: Haunted Homicide, by Thornton Parsons

   The police photographer snapped pictures of the body in the rowboat. Special Agent McCreary ruminated on the initial K that Renda had written in her own blood—she had recognized her killer! Trapped in a dark future between here and the hereafter, Renda Rousseau finds that even in death, she cannot escape the weasel with the Coke-bottle glasses who murdered her family. Despite her ethereal rage, she is unable to contact her twin sister, Brenda, who knows that Renda is still at the lake house. But, why? Renda will capture your heart as you join her on her heart-stopping quest to leave her ghostly realm and join David and her children in Heaven. But how? Is she doomed to haunt the lake house for eternity? Relive this riveting tale of love, betrayal, and death with Renda as she makes her way back Home. Or does she?

THE FLYER, Legacy Series, Vol. 4, by Elena Dorothy Bowman

   Finally! The last volume in the ever-popular Legacy Series, a 4 volume time-travel series that is every bit as intriguing as Outlander. 

Cover Not Set

BACKWOODS MEMORIES, by Shelley Abbott    

   A collection of memoir essays by famed singer and songwriter, the Eastern Shore's own Shelley Abbott.

Jack's News!

  by your Official Bookstore Cat,  

and Gossip Columnist.

HI Everyone, 

    Jack here, your favorite bookstore cat.   Heard from The Writers Bloc this week with news of their meeting:

Tomorrow, October 21, while Meeting Room 3 is closed for spiffing up, we will venture to Seaford, DE at the invitation of their librarian. Maybe Jerry will be good enough to forward directions or post them on www.facebook.com/The-Writers-Bloc for those of us who need a little help to Seaford Library.

Meeting time will be the usual 1 to 3 p.m., but a public panel discussion will also be offered, starting at 11 a.m., on various ways to jump start a latent interest in writing. Please try to come early and contribute your wisdom to the discussion. If there's any lull in the action, we can take in the nearby sites between times.

   We have a really good crop of Walnuts this year, so I've been napping on the chaise on the back porch so I can watch the squirrels at work. They sure have been busy and sometimes they argue over  the best nuts. It's fun to watch them jump up and down and SCREAM at each other. 

But the black squirrel doesn't waste time doing that. He's too busy!

Meanwhile if any of you, My Favorite Authors, are going to conferences, holding book signings, or have any news or some good gossip for me. 

Just drop an e-mail to: arline@mail.com  

with

"News for Jack" 

 in the subject line, and

I'll make sure it shows up here  

for all the world to see!

Catching UP!

No Books went to Press this week:

Galleys that went out this Week:

IS JESUS SERIOUS? A Garro Guide for Christians

    If, like me, you struggle with some of the behaviors Jesus asks of His followers and with St. Paul's telling us we are called to be saints, I write this 4th Volume in The Jesus Series, "Is Jesus Serious?" to speak to Christians' personal struggles to meet Jesus's and Paul's expectations.

DELICATE DAMES, by Barbara Grengs, author of the popular teen Toby Martin series.

Four filthy rich, entitled, spunky old broads livie in an upscale senior high rise in Mendota Heights, Minnesota where they fight their boredom by playing games, but their usual games of  canasta and poker have lost their allure. So what do the girls do to add excitement, adventure, fun and satisfaction? They invent “Pop Goes the Weasel,” a game where they plan to “pop” deserving old coots. What’s not to like about conspiring to commit murder?

Work began or continued on the following books this week:

LAKE EERIE: Haunted Homicide, by Thornton Parsons

   The police photographer snapped pictures of the body in the rowboat. Special Agent McCreary ruminated on the initial K that Renda had written in her own blood—she had recognized her killer! Trapped in a dark future between here and the hereafter, Renda Rousseau finds that even in death, she cannot escape the weasel with the Coke-bottle glasses who murdered her family. Despite her ethereal rage, she is unable to contact her twin sister, Brenda, who knows that Renda is still at the lake house. But, why? Renda will capture your heart as you join her on her heart-stopping quest to leave her ghostly realm and join David and her children in Heaven. But how? Is she doomed to haunt the lake house for eternity? Relive this riveting tale of love, betrayal, and death with Renda as she makes her way back Home. Or does she?

Cover Not Set

Haunted Circles: A Hannah Pitkin Griswold Mystery, Vol. 4.

   Most freshmen at the university swear that there are ghosts on campus, but Hannah Pitkin Griswold knows the truth. There is one ghost seeking help, the kind of help only Hannah can provide.

   Life travels in circles that connect through time. These circles need to meet if spirits are to ever rest. Entering her freshman year of college Hannah runs headlong into a ghost striving to complete a circle of life derailed a hundred years ago.

   Can Hannah help the spirit realign her path? Will this spirit be forever searching for a love missing since World War One?

   More importantly will Hannah herself complete a circle that has been haunting her since eighth grade?

THE FLYER, Legacy Series, Vol. 4, by Elena Dorothy Bowman

   Finally! The last volume in the ever-popular Legacy Series, a 4 volume time-travel series that is every bit as intriguing as Outlander. 

Cover Not Set

BACKWOODS MEMORIES, by Shelley Abbott    

   A collection of memoir essays by famed singer and songwriter, the Eastern Shore's own Shelley Abbott.

Jack's News!

  by your Official Bookstore Cat,  

and Gossip Columnist.

HI Everyone, 

    Jack here, your favorite bookstore cat.  Haven't heard any news this week.

   Me and Spunky have just been laying around all week. She's been sleeping in the Rocking Chair by the living room window, I've been napping on the chair on the back porch.

   I DID see a black squirrel in the back yard. The walnuts are dropping so I've been watching the squirrels store them up for winter. I never saw a black one before. Very industrious he was. And FAST, TOO!

Meanwhile if any of you, my favorite authors, are going to conferences, holding book signings, or have any news or some good gossip for me. 

Just drop an e-mail to: arline@mail.com  

with

"News for Jack" 

 in the subject line, and

I'll make sure it shows up here  

for all the world to see!

Catching UP

No Books went to Press this week:
No Galleys Went out this week:

Work began or continued on the following books this week:

LAKE EERIE: Haunted Homicide, by Thornton Parsons

   The police photographer snapped pictures of the body in the rowboat. Special Agent McCreary ruminated on the initial K that Renda had written in her own blood—she had recognized her killer! Trapped in a dark future between here and the hereafter, Renda Rousseau finds that even in death, she cannot escape the weasel with the Coke-bottle glasses who murdered her family. Despite her ethereal rage, she is unable to contact her twin sister, Brenda, who knows that Renda is still at the lake house. But, why? Renda will capture your heart as you join her on her heart-stopping quest to leave her ghostly realm and join David and her children in Heaven. But how? Is she doomed to haunt the lake house for eternity? Relive this riveting tale of love, betrayal, and death with Renda as she makes her way back Home. Or does she?

IS JESUS SERIOUS? A Garro Guide for Christians

    If, like me, you struggle with some of the behaviors Jesus asks of His followers and with St. Paul's telling us we are called to be saints, I write this 4th Volume in The Jesus Series, "Is Jesus Serious?" to speak to Christians' personal struggles to meet Jesus's and Paul's expectations.

DELICATE DAMES, by Barbara Grengs, author of the popular teen Toby Martin series.

Four filthy rich, entitled, spunky old broads livie in an upscale senior high rise in Mendota Heights, Minnesota where they fight their boredom by playing games, but their usual games of  canasta and poker have lost their allure. So what do the girls do to add excitement, adventure, fun and satisfaction? They invent “Pop Goes the Weasel,” a game where they plan to “pop” deserving old coots. What’s not to like about conspiring to commit murder? 

THE FLYER, Legacy Series, Vol. 4, by Elena Dorothy Bowman

   Finally! The last volume in the ever-popular Legacy Series, a 4 volume time-travel series that is every bit as intriguing as Outlander.
 

Cover not set.

BACKWOODS MEMORIES, By Shelley Abbott   A collection of memoir essays by famed singer and songwriter, the Eastern Shore's own Shelley Abbott.

Jack's News!

  by your Official Bookstore Cat,  

and Gossip Columnist.

HI Everyone, 

   Jack here, your favorite bookstore cat.  Haven't heard from a lot of news this week.

We did get a note from Andy Nunez that he will be speaking on his favorite subject at Meredith House, home of the  

Dorchester Historical Society on Sunday at NOON. His stories are Always a real Halloween Season treat!

Also, our friends at Chapter Buzz have started another Challenge.

The 10,000 Word Social Writing Challenge  

started there Oct 1, but you can still join!

Here's the Link!

https://www.chapterbuzz.com/challenge

Take it from Jack, the cat who knows, even if you don't need a challenge to get the block put of the way, or help to get your first efforts published, it's free advertising for books that are already on the market.

What is the 10K Social Writing Challenge? It's a way to challenge yourself to write 10,000 words during the month of October, so you can make a good deal of progress on your novel. Although 10,000 words may sound like a lot, keep in mind that it's less than 350 words a day, about a few paragraphs' worth. Is it too late to register? Looks like the Challenge has already started. Feel free to enter anytime before October 20—as long as you think you can still write 10,000 words by the end of the month! Why 10,000 words?  By focusing on a relatively small number of words—instead of, say, 50,000—you'll be able to put more thought into what you’re writing, and end up with a solid foundation for a great novel that you can build on over time. I've already started on my novel. Can I still enter?  Yes! We encourage preparing materials in advance so that you don't have to start cold. This includes outlines, character sketches, even unfinished books you've already posted on ChapterBuzz. Heck, bring your 50,000 words from the last NaNoWriMo! As long as you write 10,000 new words during the Challenge month, you'll be eligible for an award. Are there any prizes?  Several awards, in a variety of categories, will be given to writers at the end of the Challenge. We'll be recognizing both raw writing ability and how well your manuscript-in-progress is received by your fans during the Challenge. Just think, you could be an award-winning writer by the end of October! See previous winners Does it cost money to enter?  Nope, it's free!

Meanwhile if any of you, my favorite authors, are going to conferences, holding book signings, or have any news or some good gossip for me. 

Just drop an e-mail to: arline@mail.com  

with

"News for Jack" 

 in the subject line, and

I'll make sure it shows up here  

for all the world to see!