Just a quick post to mention that Book 13 will be out sometime in the beginning of September. It's been a bag of emotions writing this last one, I'll tell you what. It's going to be hard letting these characters go...
I've posted this picture of my new birdhouse on Facebook and Twitter, so then I thought, what the heck, why not on the ol' blog. (Mr. Jools made it for me and I love it!)
Hope you all are having a fantastic summer~
Jools
Looks amazing! Any new news if 44 will be a tv or movie series?
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ReplyDeleteHollywood is its own planet for sure...A director was interested in the series and brought it to SyFy, but they went with a zombie show instead (for now). It's my dream to see 44 on the screen and I think the perfect situation is brewing and will present itself soon~I'll keep you posted.
Hope you have some fun plans for today! :)
Jools
Love the birdhouse! !
ReplyDeleteYay, Jeno1emma, me too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday~ Hope you have something fun lined up for the weekend :)
Jools
Any update as to when the next book will release? I am anxiously awaiting, however I have mixed feelings. I have so enjoyed the series and can't wait to read it, but I am sad that the series is ending. You've done a terrific job. I got the first book for free and it was not something I would have typically chosen but the description intrigued me. I was instantly hooked. I've picked up each of the others as soon as they were released and lost much sleep reading late into the night so that I could finish before I went to work so I didn't have to wait all day to see what transpired. You are a gifted communicator. I can't wait to see what your next project will be after this last installment is published. Is it too soon to ask for a hint? Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteHi, Shelly,
DeleteYour comment here made my month. Is there anything better for an author to hear than "I lost sleep reading late into the night"? It warmed my heart...
I am so sorry it's taken a while to get back to your comment. This last month has been a doozy, which included a rather radical move from Bend. I am still getting back on my feet. Hence, obviously, Book 13 is going to be a little late. October is the month it will be published and I'll have an official date soon.
Thanks so much for writing and being an awesome fan!
Jools
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ReplyDeleteAny idea when book 13 will be released?
ReplyDeleteHI, Kimberly,
DeleteBook 13 is running late, but it will be here soon. October is the publishing month, and I'll know the exact date soon. Thanks SO much for being such an awesome fan!
Jools
Jools,
ReplyDeleteI was reading the comment posted from Shelly on September 10th and she wrote almost the same thing I would have said. I have no idea how this book is going to end. I'm sure several of us will be crying at one point or another. I imagined, after this last book, she would take, as a weapon, a gift from each person that's been special in her life, and use it to win this war on Mortimer. For example, since it is in her dreams, her sister is a writer and gave her a pen (pen is mightier than a sword), David being the witty actor with the smart remarks gave her razor sharp remarks to cut Mortimer, etc, etc. Anyways, we, your fans, want to know when we'll have your last book in this series.
Jools! Jools! Jools! Jools!
Hi, Lisa!
Deletehahaha...Jools Jools Jools! This put a HUGE smile on my face....
Lisa, I love your comment here about a Abby having a gift from each character...that touched me immensely and was so perceptive....
Book 13 is coming, I promise. It's late, but it will be here in October. Thanks for being SO awesome and so patient as well :)
Jools
Well Jools, I'm anxiously awaiting book 13 but it will be bitter sweet for me, for sure! I absolutely LOVE this series and have bought every single one. Knowing that 13 is the last makes me very sad as I've grown to love Abby and all the other characters in the series. The way you write personal relationships makes me feel like I really know them. And your words about Bend….I've already told you before, it's on our short list for "where we might retire" when my husband is out of the Navy. Yet we've never even been there! I feel like I know the area! We just found out his mother is moving about an hour away from there so we have plans to visit her and make a stop into Bend to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI hope you keep writing even though 44 will be over. (I still think you should write a YA romance because you wrote Abby and Jesse so well!) hint hint! haha!
Anyway…looking forward to your final release of 44 and any other novels you write!
Hi, Jen!
DeleteAw, this comment was so awesome...thank you SO much for all the kind words here. I love these characters too...they really do feel like my extended family.
Yay for still having Bend at the top of your retirement location! :) I remember when you wrote and mentioned that a while back.... It's an awesome little city. Please let me know if you have any questions... just email me.I would be happy to help!
Thanks again and hope you're having a great week!
Jools
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ReplyDeleteI started reading your series in 2012 and from the very first book I was hooked! I love how you have been able to write a book off the the original series and I can't wait for book 13 to come out! October is my birthday month and its a perfect date for it to be released! I ave enjoyed your books very much!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Katie!
DeleteWow....your comment here made my morning! You've been reading the series since 2012?! That's Incredible and Awesome and thank you SO much for being such an amazing fan! :)
Happy early birthday greetings too....and I'm so glad to be contributing to the celebration with Book 13! Yaw!!!
Hope you're enjoying some autumn fun this week~
Jools
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ReplyDeleteHi form Wales in the little UK..
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow, wow,wow, this series has been amazing and I cannot wait to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster in book 13.
Thankyou so much for your wonderful writing and the many nights I sat up going through Abbey's journey, what a ride!!!!
Look forward to whatever next you have in store, you truly have a gift, best wishes x
Hi, Julie!
DeleteAw, reading your comment here was such an amazing way to start off my Sunday morning! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write :)
I love your rollercoaster metaphor....that's exactly what I think of when I'm writing, to be honest. I'm always trying to embed the story with twists, turns, and sometimes big drops..(hence why, I think, the books take longer than I think they will..like Book 13:) I know when I'm reading, I want that experience...Anyway, thanks again for writing all the way from Wales! Such a long way from Bend, Oregon!
Hope you're having a great autumn so far~
Jools
Wow I feel quite star struck right now, I have been reading these for the past 2 years and to actually be able to tell the author how amazing these books are is indeed a privilege and very exciting, never spoke to anyone famous before lol, thanks for replying Jools x
DeleteAny news on book 13
ReplyDeleteHi, Pamela~This last book in the series is running late..so sorry about the delay. Book 13 will be out by the end of the year....
DeleteThanks SO much for checking in and hope you have some fun lined up this week~
Jools
Any news on book 13?
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathy~ It's running late...so sorry about the delay. Book 13 will be out by the end of the year....
DeleteThank you for writing and for being such an awesome fan of the series :)
Please please please put out 13..lol I don't know if I can wait til the end of the year. Lol. I'm dieing here: ) best series I've read in a long time. I've read all twelve in the last 2 weeks. You are a wonderful writer and I absolutely loved all 12 books. Thank you. Waiting impatiently for last one Lol. Reecoik@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi, Reecou!
DeleteBook 13 will be out by the end of the year, sometime around Christmas. Thank you SO much for writing here and the kind words.....it was great to read this! And I don't blame you one bit for waiting impatiently!!! Me too....
Hey, it's funny but I was just thinking that it's taken me close to five years to tell this story (Book One was published in 2011). Hahahah...and it took you two weeks to read them! It put a smile on my face, but I do wish I could go faster....
Take care, happy weekend, and the wait is just for a little while longer.
Jools
Thats reecouk@gmail.com ugh can't type : -)
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