A World of Words

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jannielund

Wishing you a happy 2016

I want to thank you for 2015. It’s been an eventful year for me, both personally and professionally. It wasn’t always easy to get through its challenges, and I had to face some ugly truths along the way. Other times I was ready to proclaim 2015 the best year ever. It was neither the worst or the best, but it had its moments which will make it go down in history as memorable in both good ways and bad.

Professionally, I’m looking very much forward to 2016. I will be releasing my Morello Cove trilogy with the first book coming out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I’m itching to share this project with you. It feels as if I’m finally being true to myself in my writing, and I have to admit that I’m proud of what I’ve produced. I hope you’ll give it chance and enjoy it too.

With that, I’m wishing you a happy and joy filled New Year. Be safe out there tonight. Alcohol and fireworks don’t mix well.

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Best Reads of 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by jannielund

Four authors stand out in the sea of bookish delights I’ve devoured this year.

The first one is Nora Roberts as I went on a bit of a Nora Roberts binge earlier this year. I must have re-read (well, devoured, really) about thirty of her novels, rediscovering the wonderful MacKades, the irresistible Quinns, and the dreamy Montgomerys. Enjoyed time In The Garden and gushed over The Wedding Quartet. And not forgetting the Stanislaskis! A long line of unforgettable characters in true Nora Roberts style.

The second author who stand out is the lovely M.A. Stacie. Over the summer, I read her new NA, Igniting Ash, as well as her amazing Reluctance series starring her trademark wounded heroes. If you want your heroes irresistible, tortured, and impossibly swoony, Miss Stacie is your girl. She’s also behind one of my top top top reads in 2015, but as it’s not yet published I’ll wait to include it in my best 2016 reads.

While Roberts and Stacie are old favorites of mine, the third author to stand out in my mind when it comes to 2015 reads is a newly discovered one for me. And yes, I probably do live under a rock. I was swept into the Dare River universe by the talented Ava Miles, and after reading the three first novels, I’m now itching for the fourth one to be published. While I wait, I’ll probably pass the time getting swept into her Dare Valley universe. I can’t wait.

The fourth name to stand out if K.M Weiland. I recently read her books on structuring and outlining novels, and although I don’t consider myself a newbie, she had things to ay that made me think, made me consider and reconsider, and most of all, she made me eager to try new ways of working and confident in other ways. I can’t recommend her books enough.

So, this post ended up being more about authors than books, but it’s how I read. If I read one good book by an author, I’m likely to read them all. And you can hardly separate an author from his or her books anyway.

I’m already looking forward to many, many fantastic reading experiences in 2016. Which books have you enjoyed in 2015? And which are you looking forward to in 2016?

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Cover Reveal: VINTAGE DREAMS

Posted on December 25, 2015 by jannielund

I’m so excited to finally be able to reveal the cover for my next novel, VINTAGE DREAMS. The talented Shelley Schmidt has captured the soul of the book in her cover art and put the perfect face on my story. I hope you’ll love the result as much as I do and feel enticed to read the book.

VINTAGE DREAMS is the first book in a trilogy set in California and the fictional, costal town of Morello Cove. It’s a contemporary romance, and it will be published next month.

Ready? So am I!

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Scott Sullivan has been sent on a not all together pleasant trip down memory lane to secure a location for a client. Sure, it may take some charm and convincing to get the owners to sell, but he’s up for the task. And then he’s getting the hell out of dodge to escape the memories. In and out, quick and painless, that’s the plan. He just hadn’t counted on running into a fiery and stunning obstacle with gold flecks in her eyes.

Danielle Harris has worked hard to make her dream come true. With her best friend, she owns a boutique where she sells the vintage style dresses she designs. When a city lawyer comes along and tries to ruin everything, her Italian temper flares.

With Scott trying to conduct a business deal and Danielle fighting for her dream, sparks fly. Not least sparks of attraction and perhaps love. It’s clear that one of them needs to give in, but the feelings of resistance are deep-rooted in them both.

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The Morello Cove Trilogy:
1: Vintage Dreams (January 2016)
2: Dreams of Home (August/September 2016)
3: Dreaming With You (November/December 2016)

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