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I’m kicking off summertime with a fun giveaway. Visit me on Facebook and tell what you love most about summer for a chance to win this bright, beachy tote!
Not on Facebook? Then send an email to me at Jacki@JackiDelecki.com with your answer. Giveaway open worldwide.
Winner announced July 7!
Good luck and thanks for your interest in my books!
Congratulations to Sarah T., the winner of last month’s giveaway.
Be sure to enter my May giveaway!
Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day!
For a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card to treat yourself to something nice, email me at jacki@jackidelecki.com and tell me what motherhood means to you!
Winner announced June 1!
Good luck and thanks for your interest in my books!
Congratulations to Bonnie P., the winner of last month’s giveaway.
Meet Stella the French Bulldog
Although Mission: Impossible to Forget is a contemporary romantic suspense, there are still details I research. I’ve had great fun learning about French bulldogs since this book features one of these adorable canines.
Stella, Emily’s dog in Mission: Impossible to Forget, isn’t based on Stella in the TV show Modern Family but a real dog I “met” during my time performing for the Seattle ballet. Her owner used to bring Stella backstage to help calm the children before their performance.
In Mission: Impossible to Forget, Stella is companion to professional cellist Emily Hewitt. If you aren’t acquainted with this breed of dog, here are a few characteristics that make them one of the most popular breeds.
With large bat ears, French bulldogs are small enough to be suitable for city dwellers. They stand 11-13 inches and weigh under 28 pounds.
The breed has an even disposition, is playful, alert, entertaining, and adaptable.
Frenchies aren’t excessive barkers, but they are territorial, making them good watchdogs.
French bulldogs are “talkative”. They snore, grunt, yip, and make other odd noises.
Watch this video to learn more about French bulldogs.
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Mission: Impossible to Forget releases April 1. Preorder your copy today to fall in love with Stella, Emily, and Nick.
March Reader Appreciation Giveaway
I don’t have a pot of gold to give away but how about a $25 Amazon gift card? Enter my March Reader Appreciation Giveaway for a chance to win!
How to Create a Reading Journal
“So many books, so little time.”
I’m forever coming across books I’d love to read but I 1) am already in the middle of another book, 2) need to get a copy, 3) want more information, 4) my TBR list is already overflowing, 5) I’m sure there are lots of other reasons.
So how does a reader organize their TBR list and track reading goals? One way is to create a reading journal.
Before getting into the how-to, let’s talk about why you might want to use a reading journal.
- Track which books you’ve already read
- List books you want to read
- Feeling of satisfaction
- Reference guide for writing reviews and making purchases
- Easy way to participate in reading challenges
As for the how-to, there are many options and it ultimately comes down to personal choice.
- Readers who like scrapbooking or journaling might enjoy creating a bullet journal or using a notebook specifically for readers.
- Creating a digital journal using Word or Excel is another option. This gives you more flexibility in searching and organizing data.
- Another option is to collect authors’ printable book lists and keep them in a binder.
Click here for more ideas and tips on creating a reading journal.
Be sure to include my books so you don’t miss any!
