Remember when I used to write on here all the time? I miss that. We should bring that back.
Long time no speak
And trust me, I am well aware that I keep saying that and then posting for like two weeks and bouncing. I’d love to say this time will be different, but I hate to make false promises… Let’s all see what happens two weeks from now, shall we?
BUT this time, I can at least get into why I keep disappearing. No more vagueness, no more “news coming soon”, the big news is well and truly out there. In fact, it’s been out there since September last year… I’m just late to update here. Remember a couple of years ago when I announced that I’d signed with a Literary Agent? Well, ladies and gentleman I am pleased to reveal that…
I have a book deal
A two book deal to be exact, that was reported in the Bookseller and everything. I will be releasing my debut novel (and subsequent novel) with Renegade Books, who are part of Dialogue Publishing, an Imprint of Hachette.
How did we go from blog to book deal?
I gather it may feel somewhat out of the blue, considering I’ve left this site in the dark for so long. However, the truth is this has been a long time coming. 21 years coming to be exact.
In fact, I mentioned in my first ever post on here that I was starting this blog because I wanted to write more. I have been writing fiction books in some capacity since the age of six, and honestly I have never really stopped. It’s my escape from the world and often my own mind when things start to get too much. Writing has always been my peace, and being a published author has always been my dream… I just can’t believe that it’s actually coming true this year.
So, what is the book?
For someone that has written online for years and works full-time in marketing, I am shockingly bad at talking about this book. But, I would like to introduce my baby, my debut novel to you: Quarter-Love Crisis.
Quarter Love Crisis (in summary)
Genre: Romance
Out on: 17th July
Available for preorder now.
A rivalry as old as time. . . The Hating Game meets Honey and Spice in this sizzling, hilarious and utterly relatable rivals-to-lovers workplace rom-com about surviving – and maybe even thriving – in your twenties.
Maddison Clarke has always lived by tick-lists, schedules, and five-year plans. So, she didn’t foresee being this close to thirty and still living at home, in an assistant role, with the closest thing to a committed relationship being her grocery delivery driver. But when she lands the opportunity to lead on the company’s biggest event to date, Maddison sees a chance to get her life back on track.
There is just one problem: she needs to join forces with Aiden Edwards, her long-time rival and the infuriatingly handsome bane of her existence. Aiden and his casual arrogance and absolute lack of urgency test her at every turn, so when he promises to walk away if she can give up her notebooks and live spontaneously, Maddison agrees. . . even if the concept is entirely alien to her.
But as the two are forced closer together, Maddison begins to wonder if this whole dare is Aiden’s way of trying to help her, rather than ruin her. And if that’s the case, can they truly insist this simmering tension between them is nothing more than hate? Maddison’s quarter-life crisis seems to be turning into a quarter-love crisis. . . and that was not part of the plan.
You should pre-order it.
And yes, that is a threat. If you’ve read this far then you may as well go the whole way and pre-order. It’s actually a threat of kindness. You’d do yourself a favour. It’s a warm hug of a time and we all love a hug.
Also, pre-orders mean the world to authors, especially debut authors. It shows that people care about and have interest in the book before it even comes out, which persuades booksellers and publishing houses to put more behind said book, and ultimately leads to more success (and in this case, a happy me).
This is a dream come true.
This whole journey has been so weird and non-traditional, and I need to put a post together spilling it all. But until then, just know that I can barely believe this is happening. I think part of my reason for writing this was to materialise it for myself. It hasn’t helped, I still feel like I’m floating, and I wonder if I always will.
I cannot wait for July. I cannot wait for this year. Every step I take on this process is so wild and unbelievable. I plan to share more, so please leave any questions below. I want this blog to be a space where I can share more information about my publication journey and what I’ve learnt along the way.
I will see you next Sunday… I hope. Let’s all cross our fingers I keep this up.
Lots of love,
Jas xxx
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