Here they are! The official author pictures have arrived.

The author pictures have arrived for my fabulous book.

Which you can buy in e-book form if you click the picture of the book.
Or you can wait a couple weeks, and it will be out in paperback.
And when it comes out in paperback, I'll send you the link to that too.  

I could not be more thrilled with how well they turned out.

Thank you SO very much to my photographer, Jennifer Hughes.  She is truly the most amazing and gifted photographer.  And if you're ever up in Anchorage, Alaska, you should look her up.
  And have her take your photos too.
  Because she's amazing.

  She spent the whole weekend with us, taking our head shots, taking family photos, and doing our daughter's senior pictures.  We had such an amazing time, and she made me look beautiful.
(I have only seen my photos so far -- but I'm sure the rest of us look amazing too!)  

  And now that the pictures are here, I was able to finalize the back cover for the paperback version of the book (which I'll share with you soon), I have reviewed the digital proof, and the paperback version is officially being printed as we speak (so to speak).  And once I approve the physical version of the proof of the book, I will have my book officially for sale in paperback!!!  

  Holy Wow.  

  So here are my three favorite photos, with the photo I used for the back cover appearing first.

  Drumroll please.

  My official author photo.  Pretty awesome, eh?  

  And yes, my hair is white.  

  And no, I'm not 84.   

  And yes, it is naturally curly.  

  And no, I don't hate it.   I love it.  

  And it's so much better than being bald.   

   Because being bald sucks.  

  And yes I have pictures of being bald.  

  And of having a mohawk right before being bald.  

  And yes, they are fantabulous.  

  And no, I'm not going to share them with you. 

  And yes, those are my natural eyelashes.  

  And yes I made the bracelet.   

  Because I'm just that awesome.  

  And yes, maybe I'll sell one to you too. 

  But not right now.  

  Because right now I'm posting pictures of my photos.  

  Because I am that vain.  

  Not really.  

  I've just had a lot of requests.  

  So here you go.  

  My other two favorites of the bunch.  

  This is me being me.  I'm so cute.  Totes adorbs.  

  And my favorite photo of the bunch.  

  What is it about black and white photos and my amazing eyes, 

  and that white hair that just make me say WOW?  

  Ahhhhh.  Love the photo.  

  Very reminiscent of a photo I had taken when I was a wee lass    

  a million, bajillion years ago   

  because now I have you wondering   

  just how old I am    

  if I'm not 84   

  And yet I have a stunningly beautiful white hair   

  Hmmmm.   

  Nope.  Not gonna tell ya.   

  You'll just have to suffer from curiosity.   

  Like that cat.    

  Poor baby.   

  Love love the black and white photo.   

  So thank you sweet Jennifer for my amazing photos.  

  You are truly the best.  

  Lovies!  

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Author pics are coming soon!

Hooray!  Author pics are coming soon!!

So we had a great time taking photos this weekend, even though the weather changed and Oregon mizzle took over our world.  Big hugs to our fabulous and most beloved photographer for all her hard work.  She gave us a wee hint of a preview and *SQUEE!!* they turned out fantastically well.

As soon as the pictures are finalized, I will put the finishing touches on my paperback version of the book's cover, and we'll get a paperback version out in print pronto!

*SQUEE!!*

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My book is coming out in paperback!

Yay me!!

So after many requests, my book is going to be coming out 

in paperback!!

AS WELL as staying in ebook format.

Yay me!!

I'M SUPER DUPER ALLY-OOPER EXCITED!!

So now I have to plan the book cover for the back as well as the spine.

And I thought writing and editing the book took time!!!

I never realized just how much effort and energy and DECISIONS that were required when coming up with a book cover!!!

I've got a few drafts going... but here are a couple to entice you.

And yes, they're similar.  But no, they're not the same.  Two different back cover photos.

I'll let you know when it's up for sale, 

so that those of you who like a good-old-fashioned book IN YOUR HANDS, 

rather than reading off an iPad, a Kindle, or your iPhone,

can go out and acquire it!

Just imagine...

A Jack Diamond paperback book of your very own.

And I can sign it for you!

*daydreaming about autographing books*

*and talking to book clubs*

*and designing bookmarks*

*and t-shirts*

*and tote bags*

Sigh of happiness.

So.

For those of you who like more details, here you go!

Yes, I took all the photos.  Yes, if you come to Oregon, you, too, can take photos just like these.  Yes, the photo relates to something in the book.  Yes, if you read the book, you'll figure it out.  Yes, I designed the cover.  Yes, I know I have an emoji for a photo of me.  Yes, that will change.  My photography session is set for next weekend.  Yes, that's Jack Diamond's logo.  Yes, he has his own logo. And his own motto. And yes, it's in Latin.  And yes I designed that too.  I can't remember if I talked about his motto in book number one, but I'll be happy to remedy that for book number two.  Yes, I've started thinking about book number two.  And book number three.  And a few spin-off books that are more 'contemporary romance' than 'murder mystery.'  Yes, you'll find out more about Jack and Claire.  And GranNini.  And Jack's brother.  And oh so much more.

And just about a week after I put up my book into its paperback format, 

I'll start writing the next book in the series.

But until then, feel free to get excited for my book to come out in paperback!

Squeeeee!!

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