Sharesies

May 31: I’m overjoyed to share with you this animated book trailer, created with love and incredible skill by Ryan Waite. It’s 49-seconds you won’t forget (sound on!)

The trailer is downloadable. Share with anyone you’d like! As we’re coming into the last two months before The Widow’s Guide launch, it’s time to get the word out. I’d love all the help you’re willing to offer. Here’s a link to the vertical trailer. More about how to share (or spread the word in other ways) in the “Three Free Ways to Help” video below.

If you share the trailer, tell a friend, or request from your local library please know I’m cartwheeling and high-fiving you at the same time. Also, Indigo chose Widow’s Guide as one of the “Most Anticipated Books of Summer” so pre-orders get 30% off.

We’ve got 2 fun events coming up in Calgary, and I’d love to see you! Our “bookmark bee” (hosted by the Paper and Ink Boutique) is possible to participate in, even if you live elsewhere. I explain how in the video above.

Wordfest tickets are on sale for the Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards Launch (hosted by the hilarious Ali Bryan.) Huge thanks to Shelley Youngblut of Wordfest for creating such fun, memorable events to bring people together and celebrate stories, and for inviting me to be centre stage on July 30.

Behind the scenes, things have been going really well for The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards. We’ve made “Most Anticipated Summer Reading” lists at Goodreads, Canadian Living, Indigo, and Bibliolifestyle. We’ve had excellent trade reviews including a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly, and even had a foreign rights offer that I’ll say more about when the deal is finalized.

Finally, I had a warm conversation with Brian Pearson on the Mystic Cave podcast. At the end we toasted with “the cherry gin of forgiveness” (which you can taste at Wordfest on July 30) Listen here if you want to know more.

Thank you, from my heart, for being part of this dream as it comes closer to reality.

Hugs,

Jessica