I’m still learning about the world of Twitter, but Facebook has been an awesome place to share in the daily lives of those I care most about – you! This writer has no words for how much I enjoy hearing about your joys and triumphs. Your encouragement has been like a daily dose of vitamin C.

From new babies, to weddings, graduations, new homes, job promotions, and cuddly new pets…you took me along on the journey. Let’s not forget all the beautiful pictures and funny videos. I laughed at your jokes and wore out my “like” button.

You share partial responsibility for distracting me from what I do best – writing. LOL!

I love you all, though. I couldn’t do what I do without you. I hope you feel appreciated. 

Even with one book out and two more coming soon, I still feel my writing career is in the learning stage. It’s been a year of firsts. First release. First marketing and promotion efforts. First time handling the business end of things. And first time to attend a writer’s conference. Wow, that was amazing experience!

The East Texas Writer’s Conference at ETBU in Marshall, TX is a top quality conference. In addition to learning about writing devotionals and marketing, I had the great honor of meeting Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven. I’ve often said the only thing I like better than being a teacher is being a student. I just love learning.

My debut novel, Garrett, saw the single digits and made it to #3 in category on Amazon! HUGE THANKS for that! That is all YOU! If I read the spreadsheet correctly, there have been almost 11,000 copies sold to date!! I know. Way too many exclamation marks in one paragraph. Oh, you were stumped by that number. I know. It’s incredible. If only I received a dollar for every copy sold…

It takes time and several books to make any money in the publishing business. Still, I’m doing what I love. One day, with your support, I’ll be doing it full-time. Grateful girl here.

I want to take a moment to talk about what’s coming up. Gabriel is the second installment in the Sweet Home, Texas series. He’s the big, bad older brother of Garrett Hearth. The rogue with a broken heart, a broken home, and rebellious teenage son. Then there’s second son, Holden. You’ll meet him in Gabriel’s story and let’s just say you’ll be glad you only have to wait a few months for his story. My, oh my.

When I was writing Garrett, I said he my favorite hero. Then I wrote Gabriel and fell even more in love with him. Gabriel is my new favorite, I said. That’s until Holden came along. I told my editor, “I know I said Garrett was my favorite, then I said Gabriel was my favorite, but I really mean it this time, Holden is my favorite.” Yep, uh-huh. That’s what they all say. Wait until you start your next book. The truth is, though, that if I didn’t love them this much, then you wouldn’t either. I’m glad I get so attached to each and every character I write.

BOOK TRAILERS!!

I have discovered Animoto and you get to reap the benefit. Follow the link to view book trailers for all three of the Hearth brothers.

Garrett

Gabriel

Holden

PINTEREST

I don’t know what I spend more time on – Facebook or Pinterest. They each have their unique qualities. On Facebook, I get to connect with great people. On Pinterest, I get to connect with great ideas. I recently set up a Sweet Home Pinterest board. There are pictures that remind me of faces and places around Sweet Home. Check it out!

Some other ways to connect with me are:

Goodreads

Facebook

Pinterest

Twitter

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas season and a Happy New Year!

Love,

Jayna

www.jaynamorrow.com