Wednesday, February 3, 2021

IWSG: Blogger Friends and a Cover Reveal

 


It's the first Wednesday of the month, and that means it's time for the wonderful people of the Insecure Writer's Support Group to come together! 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!


Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! 

Each month we have an optional question, meant to spark a post or a discussion. This month's is, Blogging is often more than just sharing stories. It’s often the start of special friendships and relationships. Have you made any friends through the blogosphere? 

Finally, don't forget to visit our wonderful co-hosts: Louise - Fundy Blue , Jennifer Lane, Mary Aalgaard, Patsy Collins at Womagwriter, and Nancy Gideon!

 

Now for my post:
I would have to say that I have made more wonderful, supportive, and helpful colleagues than friends. I consider someone a friend when I have personal conversations with her, something a great deal less common than collegiality. But before anyone feels bad, I must also say that I value these collegial relationships highly. I would not be the writer I am without the generous help and support of many writers who may hardly know me, but are still willing to reach out a hand. And in the end, perhaps those are friendships. 

 

Writing check-in:
Writing is happening! Though I'm falling a bit behind with the short story collections, that's because I'm into the final layers of edits for Death By Donut, and have set it up for preorder... and I'm revealing the cover today! I think this is the best yet :) 
 


 

Here it comes...

 

 

 Closer...



Closer...


Ta-da!

Nothing ruins a perfect day like a fresh corpse with your morning coffee.

Election day’s almost here, and the island’s new pool is on the line. JJ should be all in with the campaign, but when a prominent Island businessman drops dead at her feet in the Have-A-Bite Bakery, someone has a mystery to solve. JJ’s fiancĂ©—police chief Ron Karlson—is out of town. Who else is there?

 

JJ is missing her sweetheart, tired of the winter rains, and distracted by everybody’s questions about when the wedding’s happening. Even more worrying, her foster-daughter’s father has failed to show up on schedule. No wonder JJ’s struggling to wrap this one up before someone else bites into the wrong donut. There’s no time to lose, because something truly essential is on the line: saving the bakery—and JJ’s favorite espresso brownies!

 

Available now for pre-order at Amazon and Smashwords! Release date is April 25. The price for pre-orders is $2.99, and will go up when the book goes live!

 

 

 

28 comments:

  1. Hi Rebecca - you've got the definition right ... I just feel wonderful to have met amazing bloggers, and though I'm not writing a book ... I feel in tune with most. Wonderful looking cover... and if a corpse appeared at coffee time, then there might be another one soon after. Good luck for the April deadline ... all the best - Hilary

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    1. Thanks, Hilary! I really appreciate your regular appearances and comments here!

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  2. I've made a lot of friends through blogging too. I love your cover. That's exciting that you have a new book releasing. Email me if you'd like me to shout out about it in my Follower News in May or June.

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    1. Thank you, I will! I'm not doing super well at putting together the publicity I need, but maybe your offer will help nudge me along.

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  3. Congrats on your book. I love the title and cover!
    Mary at Play off the Page

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    1. Thank you! I have really enjoyed coming up with the titles for this series. Trivia: in all but the first case, I got the title first and then came up with the story to match.

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  4. I don't know where I'd be with my blog, blogging, and my blogging friends and acquaintances. :)

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    1. It's made a huge difference to me as a writer, no question.

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  5. Your cover designer has hit it out of the park! Love it! Off to pre-order :)

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  6. I like your perspective. I was starting to feel paranoid that I was the only one who did not answer in an instant "yes."

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    1. I worried about writing that. But it's really a matter of definition, I think.

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  7. Love the cover! And fair observation on friend vs. colleague.

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  8. Sounds like a cool book. I like the cover, especially seeing the legs/ shoes on the ground there.

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    1. Thank you! I like to have my covers just hint at the murder :)

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  9. Your book cover did catch my eye. It was the first thing that stood out. I too have distinctions between family, friends, teachers, mentors, colleagues, acquaintances. And it's not just here in the blogging world. Because I am Anishinabekwe, a Chippewa woman, I must be ever vigilant of those I trust especially when I leave the inner circles. It's part of how we're raised: family, band, tribe, clan. I agree it all depends on our personal definition of friends and level of trust. Not everyone makes it to my personal Facebook page.

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  10. Congrats! I love the title. Looking forward to reading it.

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  11. Death by Donut is such a great title, and the cover is loads of fun. Congrats!

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    1. Thanks! People on Pismawallops Island do die in interesting ways :D

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  12. Love the cover, Rebecca! It's perfect. Great blurb too! I understand your colleague slant. I get it totally, but me, I'm more like a puppy dog wagging my tail, jumping up and down and greeting everyone as a friend and anticipating pats, belly rubs, and treats. I'm wishing you so much success with "Death by Donuts."

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    1. Thanks for the good wishes! Yes, I think some of the difference in describing our colleagues is a matter of personality. I'm pretty introverted, so maybe more cautious about friendship.

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  13. Congrats on the cover reveal; I like it. The blurb is great too. I wish you all the best with your release.

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  14. Nice cover. Good luck with your new book release.

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  15. That's a great cover :) But your name is too small lol

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    1. It matches the rest of the series. I'll have to take that up with Dani for the next one!

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