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Give someone a signed book. Because no one wants a signed fruitcake
'Tis the season for Seattle 7 Writers annual Holiday Book Signing. Held at the beautiful Phinney Neighborhood Center, the event features readings, book signing, and mingling with beloved and...
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Excuse me, while I kiss the sky
The murals at Garfield totally rock. Or at least blow virtual kisses toward midtown Manhattan, in the direction of Random House, where my new book is well under way. Revisions done. Edits done. Now...
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I've been told that once you bring a newborn home from the hospital, legally, you have ten days to name your baby. Well, my baby (previously and unceremoniously known as JAMIE'S 2nd FREAKIN' NOVEL)...
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Faith in humanity +0.01
If you’ve been watching the news I’m sure you’re as heartbroken as I am by the horrible events in Connecticut. Watching President Obama tear up, seeing news anchors break down and sob on live TV, it’s...
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The bad news: some felonious jerks broke into the local Boys & Girls Club, stole everything that wasn't nailed down (game systems, food, cash) and trashed the place. The good news: I'm sure by the...
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I took the plunge, literally
If you're going to jump from the banister, you might as well throw on a cape and Batman jammies.Yup, I finally did it. I hired a personal assistant. Why, you might ask? Because every boxing match needs...
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Early Frost warning
Good news! The publishing gods have decided that you've waited long enough and have moved the release date of my second novel, SONGS OF WILLOW FROST up from January 2014 to September 10, 2013. Yes,...
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The new book is in copy edits. Cover designs are coming. And in the meantime I thought I'd share a glimpse of rough copy from the inside flap of the book, courtesy of the fine folks at Random House:...
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Reach out and friend someone
I must confess, I adore social media, because it's still so shiny and new and satisfies the computer geek in me. (For those of you keeping score at home I began this journey in 1983 with a TI-99 and a...
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I love the smell of printers' ink in the morning. It smells like, victory
We're so close. Seriously close. I know, September 10th is still several months away. (Actually 172 days, 8 hours, and 43 minutes, but who's counting?) For authors this is a time of furious activity:...
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Let's make a book deal
It’s oh-fish-ul; I have a new book deal with Random House (Or Penguin Random, or Random Penguin, whatever the new name is post-merger). The hopeful release date for this unnamed novel is 2015, so gods...
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I love that new cover smell
After three rounds of cover ideas the Design Fairy finally waved her magic wand and this appeared in my inbox, much to my delight. Is it September 10th yet? Tweet
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The highs and lows of Highland Park High School
The calm before a storm of weirdness, courtesy of the freshman and sophomore classes at HPHS.Well, it finally happened. After visiting more than 100 schools, from inner-city schools in New York, the...
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A glimpse of Love and Other Consolation Prizes
I posted a preview of the new book cover to my Instagram "story," for those inclined. It'll be up at @jamiefordofficial for the next 23 hours, 47 minutes...
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The authorly equivalent of a soon-to-be parent showing that first ultrasound.
It's a book! Due date, September 12. And you can win an advance copy at Goodreads.
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Are you a professional reader?
While my new book doesn't come out until September, if you're a blogger, reviewer, or professional reader--you can download a copy from NetGalley. In related news, I want to be a professional reader!
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New book cover, so shiny and chrome
I loved the blue cover, but somehow I love this version even more. Bravo to the fine folks at Penguin Random House for always making me look better than I am. Oh, and before I forget, if you're in the...
View ArticleMy ears have been burning
It's always nice to have amazing authors say kind words about an upcoming book. In this regard, I have been given an embarrassment of riches. THANK YOU. *** Advance praise for Love and Other...
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I'm going to need a bigger suitcase
The Consolation Tour: Fall 2017 I'll be hitting the literary highway in support of my new book, LOVE AND OTHER CONSOLATION PRIZES, but I'll also be doing community reads and a few high school visits....
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Best books of 2017
I'm finally back at my writing desk, with the dust of 38 cities on my suitcase, and a bit of glitter in my hair. I'm staring at the outline and early pages of a new book. So weird to be sitting down,...
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