Spark is light.
Spark is power.
Spark is deadly.
Tyse never asked to play the Game of Gods, but Delta demands loyalty.
With Clara at his side, Tyse is thrust into a brutal world of augments—humans forged to serve and destroy. Each step forward pushes them closer to becoming something more—a force Clara can feel but doesn’t fully understand. A future that terrifies her as much as it draws her in.
Day by day, the man Clara pledged her loyalty to becomes more and more a stranger. But in the Game of Gods, survival demands sacrifice.
Clara has already done that once—she’s certain she can do it again.
Jasina and Finn left Tau City in ruins, vowing to end the Extractions by destroying every god’s tower. But the train line hides dark truths. Forgotten people cling to survival. Towers rise from the ruins of erased cities. And deep in the shadows, a godlike AI watches, weaving its own agenda.
Jasina has always been the strong one, the leader. But the train line holds secrets that cut deeper than she’s prepared for. Truths about spark. About the gods. About herself.
And Finn—the man burdened by his failures—is rising to find his strength.
But can Jasina ever fully trust him?
Godslayer is an epic, spicy, and angst-filled Romantasy that begs the question … how well do you really know your God? And how much are you willing to sacrifice to save him?
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I’m so thrilled with how GODSLAYER turned out. Both the story and the audiobook production are, in my humble opinion, some of the best work I’ve done (or paid for! as it pertains to audio!) and I love it. It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since I released SPARKTOPIA and much more than that since I first started writing it.
The story is everything I first imagined it to be (AND MORE!) so there will be TWO MORE BOOKS! A lot of readers have asked how quickly I will get out book three because they “don’t read a series until it’s complete” but too bad, so sad, I will not be writing more than one Game of Gods book per year.
This isn’t a series for fans or money, it’s a series for me and my personal growth and pleasure as an author.
So… One book a year.
I hope ya’ll like GODSLAYER and I guess that’s it. ENJOY!
This summer I’m moving! I have SO MANY UPDATES FOR YOU GUYS, it’s crazy. But I’m not telling anyone what’s going on until it’s done because there are so many moving parts (and plans change all the time) I feel like updates should come when it’s all over. So I’ll be doing that pretty soon. Movers are coming this week… plans are being made… very exciting things are happening.
But even though I’m not ready to give ya’ll my details about what’s going on this summer, I would sure love to hear about yours! And that’s how you enter the giveaway!
IT’S TIME FOR A LIFE UPDATE!
Drop a comment below (scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to find the comment box) and TELL ME – WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOU THIS SUMMER!
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FULL-COLOR BOOKLET
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Spending time with kids, going camping, fishing, to fairs. Etc
Absolutely nothing is going on with me this summer. Just being a home body.
This summer I’m taking a break! Being laid off from my job in May gave me time with my son to enjoy life for a while. I’m saying “see ya later” to many friends who are moving away (military life) and meeting new neighbors who are just arriving. It’s an exciting summer, and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for me!
This summer I have gone camping and floating with my kids trying to make it a fun summer as best as I can for my kiddos. We plan to take a week long camping trip with lots of fishing and kayaking in just a couple weeks before they have to return to school in August.
We are having a fairly quiet summer this year since we are going to Mexico next spring but in a few weeks I’m going to the Cubs/ Brewers game and we are seeing the Final Fantasy orchestra. Thank you for the chance!
Sparktopia was absolutely fantastic and after reading and listening to the audio book I instantly added the next book to my list to read when it’s released. Money is tight this year after my husband suffered a terribly incident this last winter and was off work for several months so we won’t be taking any extravagant trips like in years past. This year we’ll just be taking a nice 3 day camping trip. I’ll absolutely be bringing a few books but we’ll also spend a lot of time fishing swimming and hiking.
This summer im going to several concerts and going out of town ti North Carolina to visit family. Other than that just relaxing working.
Omg, so yay on the new book. I loved lived loved the first one, so this is already added to the TBR pile.
As for the summer, we always go as a family to San Diego Comic Con. There is nothing like it and I always hang by the author booths and publishers. Maybe one day I’ll see you there – fingers crossed xx
My summer has been pretty amazing. We went to Colorado to visit our oldest daughter at the end of May. I bought a new car. My husband and I toured some local plantation houses in our home state of Louisiana. This weekend coming is a beach trip to celebrate our friends birthday. I’ve been relistening to the company series following your order. Super excited to read Godslayer. Absolutely loved Sparktopia. I’ve also been my sisters ride because she had surgery and can’t drive for a while.
It’s hot in Las Vegas!!! Like Hell Hot! Hot like you have to walk your dogs at 4AM. Hot like you have to back to Scotland to cool off. Glad I have some great J.A Huss audio books to make that flight enjoyable!
This summer I am working on getting ready to have a Senior and Freshman, makes my heart happy and sad all the the same time.
Can’t wait to read book 2. No summer plans for me. I take my children to Disneyland Paris at the end of September, not little anymore but this will probably be our last trip there as my youngest has just turned 16 and will no doubt be off on her own travels soon. Summer plans for me will involve gardening and family bbq’s, as long as we get the weather, the UK isn’t known for having summers
I love your books I’ve only read two so far but they were awesome and kept me very excited! I love the new design and cover of the book so I’m ready and excited for this giveaway!!!
Summer hit me with a BANG, literally! 🙃
After months of medical apts and advocating for myself, I was finally diagnosed with a super rare disease called OPLL. Now that I have gotten over my recent menty B, I am relieved to know that help is definitely on the way, dear! I am trying to pack as much as I can into the summer months remaining, before my surgical appointment. I am talking fishing, kayaking, good food, good drinks and great smex! 😘
Send all of the positive vibes my way, y’all!
I’m expecting my first grandchild on July 25. It’s a boy named Jaden so excited to bring life into the family.
Not too much going on this summer,but so glad to enter and hear about your journey.It is so hot here in Ky,close to 100 index every day,and I wounder how we survived as children without the AC. LOL My best to you.
I live in FL so I’m staying home. Summer is the best time here. All the tourists are gone.
Spending lots of time in nature with my family. Hiking, camping, working in my gardening. Also lots of reading!😊
I’ll be looking for a new job after being made redundant, but enjoying the extra time with my kids meanwhile. Got to find the positives!
So many exciting things happening for you! I can’t wait to hear about where you’re moving to. My summer so far has had ups and downs. My mother in law passed away, so the family is dealing with the settling of the estate and getting the house ready to sell and all the stuff that goes along with getting all of the provisions of her will completed. She was the last living parent that my hubby and I had so it was particularly sad because we know we’ll never visit the old homestead in CA again once it is all settled. On a happier note, I just spent 10 wonderful days in Virginia with my son! I never want to hear people complain again about how hot it is in Nevada because I thought I was going to die in Virginia! It was in the high 90’s with 70% (or more most days) humidity! Talk about breathing in soup like conditions! LOL But we had so much fun! And I got to be there in person to celebrate his 34th birthday! We haven’t celebrated his birthday together in person since he was 16 so this was extra special.
Congratulations on your new release!!!! What’s happening with me this summer is I became a new duck mom! I hatched a baby Muscovy from an incubator because mom was snatched by a coyote 🙁 and a possum took the other eggs. It is 4 weeks old now and thriving and happy.
Our city is having the biggest rodeo-chuckwagon-music huge city-wide party for 10 days – yahoo!
It’s the Calgary Stampede, so there is a huge influx of visitors and a lot of free breakfasts and parties all around town. After that, it will be recovery time, and family birthdays. Don’t you love summer?
Over the past year and a half Ive lost 140lbs and I finally feel like myself again!! This summer Im doing all the stuff with my kids and husband, baseball, swimming, bike riding, walks, all the things I was to uncomfortable to do last year!
My summer mostly consists of working, unfortunately 😅 but I’m looking forward to doing little things like visiting the pool.
The books are gorgeous; congratulations!
We are going on a family vacation to South Haven MI with our two kids spouses and all 3 grandkids! 4 days at the beach!
This summer I am working and spending time relaxing in my pool, which is my happy place.
Not much happening with me. Trying to decide where I’m going to move after I retire again.
I love that you are writing this book for your own enjoyment! June 7th I turned 40 and graduated my eldest daughter from High School, today (July 7th) is my 18 year wedding anniversary (22 years together) and August 7th we will be moving our oldest across the country from MA to LA to go to college 🖤 all while our 2nd daughter is competing as an equestrian and our son is performing as Charlie Bucket in a performance of Willy Wonka.
This Summer my oldest son got married!! They bought a fixer upper house that I have been helping renovate for the past 2 months. Still fixing it. I know I will eventually enjoy the summer but these are the moments we cherish.
We have little trips here and there. A book signing in CT, hanging with friends at concerts and the beach. We took our BIG yearly trip Mid May so trying to see things locally for awhile.
I’m so curious about your new home and especially the animals new adventure. I miss the farm videos. I’m trying to get shit together around the house. Generac was installed recently because we lose power so often and I have several big trees that are coming down in August. I need a beach trip for the fall. Good luck with everything, Julie.
Car repairs. So I guess a lot of working to pay for that. 🫤
Maybe I’ll fit in a day at the beach or a trail hike. 🤞
My son who just graduated from Art school this May will be home for a visit in August! Other than that, a whole lot of nothing.
I managed to get moved this spring, so we are settling in to our new home. Also, I’ve started a new job! So, big changes for me. Stressful at times, but I’m settling into it all. It’s really great being closer to family! Thanks for the chance!!
Went to a 110 indie author book signing in June that was amazing. July 1 I had surgery that was more extensive than expected so reading books as entertainment while recovering for the next few weeks.
Thank you for this chance to win a wonderful gift set!! My summer is full of work, taking care of 3 kids, yard work, building chicken pins, yardwork, camping and lake days on the boat! I’m a big fan as others are and love your books!!
Kids adventures! We have been to Lake Michigan and frankenmuth along with sports camps galore! Love you Julie!
This summer I feel like I’m running a bed and breakfast! Family and friends and kids and partners are coming and going and going and coming. I live at Costco! . Fighting some health battles. But all good. Good luck with the move!
My grandma passed in February(she was 92 and lived an amazingly full life). But my mom always said if she left any money she would take my brothers and I on a trip to the east coast(We live in WA). So this summer we are doing it. My family is driving because they are retired or not working. I am flying in as I still work. So two weeks to see Washington DC, Arlington, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and all the places in between! I am super excited! We don’t get to take trips often (Last one was 15 years ago) so we are all really excited!
I love your books! You introduced me to my darker side:)
Work, rock hounding and family time
Not much is going on. I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been in a lot of pain. Hopefully it starts to feel better soon.
Working and balancing having kids at home. Lots of fun 😉
Nothing much going on this summer just working and spending time with my family
This summer is full of cleaning up and de cluttering our property here in Colorado. Its alot of work but so rewarding to see things get completed.
When we need to have a break, we go for drives and find us a good J.A. Huss Audio book to listen to.
Haven’t got any solid summer plans, hopefully I’ll make it to the beach at some point.
Big changes for me and my daughter happened earlier this year. We are moved into a new apartment, I am working on making our new apartment a comfy peacful happy home this summer.
At first it was just an idea. That later turned into a maybe, but now it’s looking like we really should…..we want to put our house for sale & buy a new one. We’re thinking more on the lines of will we be comfortable retiring here. But regardless if we sale the house or not, we are definitely doing some fixing up. Declutter, fresh paint, and new floors.
Drove across the country with my Teenage Daughter. We were fortunate to have gotten the BookFunnel audiobook the morning of the first day. My daughter is now obsessed and when we went to the bookstore she was angry she couldn’t find the book. lol. I had to explain we were lucky and got the audiobook early.
I am looking forward to taking a trip from the uk to Bali 💕
No huge plans. Working to save for a new car. Probably going to visit family in August for my birthday. Absolutely enamored with this series!
This Summer I’m not only Nieces 🎂 Birthdays but both my parents 63rd Anniversary [yes both of them still alive not to mention that I am becoming a Great Aunt twice over and who knows what else life throws at me
Lots of action going on, I am trying to get my parents to move closer to me so that I can help take care of and help in any way now that my father is so very sick. I love your books and I am currently listening to Godslayer and loving it. Helps me to distract from all the stress. Thank you Julie.
My daughter and I have been going to kindergarten storytime and craft at the library on Wednesdays. Also getting our house organized!
Absolutely nothing is going on this summer just working. I feel like that is all I do anymore work, read and repeat.
I accepted an adjunct teaching job at a local college here teaching sonography skills to the DMS program’s students because apparently my full time job, talent for single parenting, and 2 crazy dogs just wasn’t chaotic enough 😆
My summer is pretty low key, I had an emergency surgery I’m recovering from. But my grandson came to visit for a couple of weeks! Woohoo!! He’s such a good boy. Congratulations on your move, can’t wait to hear where you ended up and how all your animals are doing.
This summer I am in my next to last class before I FINALLY graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in November!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 I’m also trying to reach my goal of 50 lbs down before my bday (7/28) so that I can fly more comfortably to attend my graduated. It’s fine, I’m fine, everything is fine, I still have 3 weeks to lose 16 pounds, it’s totally fine 🤦🏼♀️ Other than that, whatever Ms. Savannah has going on in her new downtown area on the river, I’m sure I’ll be checking that out when I can. ❤️❤️
I’m spending the Summer cleaning out my parents home. It has been very hard going through all of their stuff.
This summer is all about family time, having fun with my horse and visiting a castle or two, plus plenty of reading.
My daughter and I are going on a girls only cruise!
This summer is all about spending more time with family and friends. Less shackling myself at work. We bought a side by side so all of us can now go riding together. It’s been a long time coming. A family reunion and going to a Def Leppard concert, with awesome seats, is going to round out my summer. Then onto Lions football. Going to KC this year. I am beyond excited. Have a fantastic summer Julie. Keep your chin up about all the moving parts they somehow have a way of falling into place. 😁😁
As a first responder I work shift work all summer. However I’ll be getting to go to a cabin in BC for a few days and hit some hot springs too. Definitely looking forward to it. Congratulations on your neeest release and for this amazing chance! 💕📚
Working a bunch this summer. Thanks for the chance.
This would be amazing to win!! Omg! This summer i am hanging with my family and trying to reorganize my living spaces. So, not a busy summer..
I don’t have any plans for the summer. My daughter broke up from school today and is going on holiday with her dad tomorrow. I’m very much looking forward to a break!
Hope everything goes well with the move 💗
I’m reading my way through summer lol unfortunately there isn’t a vacation planned (boooo! Lol) So I’m spending the summer reading and enjoying the down time until my kid’s start school and their activities again.
Just became a 1st Grandma so hoping to spend a lot of time enjoying this new phase. Also decided to take up yoga. So wish we will!
Lots of pool days and camping this summer!
We are just recovering from the crazy school year. We’ll be taking a family trip shortly, which we are really looking forward to. 😀
I have family in town this summer.
My 21 year old son has thyroid cancer so this week they are removing his thyroid. So this summer will be spent with him healing and enjoying having him home from college.
So much happening with you!!
Not much happening here. It’s been so hot and I don’t tolerate it well. I’ve not been feeling so great this summer so I’ve been taking it easy. I was approved for a new medication so hopefully that helps too.
But mainly relaxing and trying to tolerate the heat. Thanks hir the chance!!
For my summer, I’m taking a break. I work so much all year long and rarely have days off so this summer, since work is slow, I’m finally taking do time to just relax. The bills will suffer for it but they will be fine in the end. So overall I’m just enjoying my time.
Lots of camping trips with the kids!! Also looking forward to a beach trip in September!!!
My summer plans are low key this year. Want to replace my kitchen cabinet doors and enjoy sunshine and warm weather.
My summer has been deep cleaning my house, learning how to make so many different types of salsa, trying to make different types bread, and trips with my girls!
My daughter is off to college, so my Summer plans are all about her. We live in Washington state and she’s going to college in Chicago Illinois so we are planning a road trip where we get to see all the cool things between.. It’s a mother daughter trip so just the two of us I know so excited at the same time scared out of my mind because I’m gonna have to drive home by myself. i’m sure there will be lots of tears and laughter but I’m excited for her new adventure and I’ll get three days of audio listening by myself on the way home. How many JA hass books can I get through? That’s the question:)
We have a lot of graduations this summer. As that ends we are cruising to Alaska. After that a Do Not Disturb sign is going on the door.
My summer consists of working mostly with a few mini vacations thrown in. We just took the kiddos to Disneyland for the fourth of July weekend and then hubby and I will be heading to Maryland at the end of the month for an adults only trip to visit friends.
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOU THIS SUMMER!
Spending time with my family this summer. We will be doing 3 different amusement parks, family reunions, High school reunion, and birthday celebrations.
I’m planning to take time off at the end of July/beginning of August,to spend time with my family at a local lake. Work is busy,but I can do some remotely. I’m sure I’ll also find lots of time to read!
I have had a rough start to my summer. My mom has been sick and has been in and out of the hospital. She is a very stubborn woman with an old-school mindset. She hadn’t seen a doctor in many years and is struggling to accept her diagnosis. Trying to keep her comfortable while managing everything else has been stressful.
On top of that, I’m taking care of my 8-year-old granddaughter for the summer and trying to do fun activities with her. In a moment of crisis amidst all this stress, I thought it would be a good idea to remodel my kitchen. So, for me, this summer has become a summer of survival.
I’m raising my 3 great grandchildren . We try to swim a lot because we can do that for free at my daughters pool
We’ve celebrated so many birthdays in June! Im looking forward to a relaxing July lol
Enjoying time with the grandson, lots of swimming, enjoying the sun and sand.
Im enjoying reading what everyone summer plans are !!
Thanks so much for all you do for us personally! I am desperately spending the summer between caring for my elderly parents and trying to find a job, so I look forward to the escapes you so wonderfully provide!
I am quilting. working on hand quilting and slow stitching to relax and enjoy the summer. Thank you
Just retired, so, reading, listening, binge-watching trash tv, getting into some vegetable gardening. Oh, and dropping tons of love on my 4 cats and husband, of course!
Just staying in the AC and eating fresh watermelon every single day for the summer. On my 3rd one right now.
I’m working and momming this summer. Working on my home. Mice took over while we spent the last year and a half staying with their grandfather, helping him recover from some serious medical issues. We have spent plenty of days at the lake and will be spending plenty more 🙂
Trying to stay cool while at work in a tiny pizza place with a huge oven. It is always hot in there. And relaxing and knitting going to finish my community service by next month woohoo.
I am working most of the summer. Get to see my very first air show with my family and my grandsons. I am also looking to find my need read.
This summer I am unfortunately not working so it’s left lots of time for me and the littles and of course for a LOT of reading! Also I sprinkle in some cleaning and errands LOL
Well, I had to have emergency surgery at the very beginning of the summer, so even though I’m all healed up and feeling so much better now, all my extra spending money went to hospital bills, so wont be up to much this summer, unfortunately.
READING, boating, camping, chickening, gardening(ish), momming, READING, working (a bit), fairs, water parks, boardwalks, rides, fires, marshmallows & READING! <3
Trying to stay cool while working 6 days a week. Also taking care of my 11 year old, 13 cats, and 1 dog. Heading to the beach this week for my daughters birthday.
Trying to stay cool, avoid responsibilities, and pretend that iced coffee counts as a personality. 😎☀️
My sister and I are doing a steps challenge. We walk every day and try to get the most steps. So far she is winning and I’m trying to up my gain. Love the images with the bright blue eyes!
Enjoying the summer.. My favorite time of year. No special plans. Just enjoying retirement and relaxing.
This summer, I am writing my dissertation for my PhD program, travelling internationally to Europe for the first time, and trying something new each week. So far, I’ve done paragliding, tried olives, learned ot swim, gone snorkling with my newfound skill, and tried a new collage project of pictures I’ve had just sitting around for years, It has been really fun.
Spending as much time as possible adventuring with my children!
Hi, I have had a very rough start to this year. My husband passed away. Then one of his best friends passed away. But there was a very bright spot the end of May. My neice had a baby girl and this summer I am getting to know her. Thank you for the opportunity to win this prize.
Working in the operating room 5 days a week plus some weekend. Trying to keep up with a 4yr old, and getting her ready for pre-k
Family time although both of my daughters will be away at the same time this summer – one volunteering at a school in Kenya and the other camping with girls guides.
I’m spending a lot of time at the pool keeping cool. I’m also spending time decluttering and cleaning up my spare bedroom to turn it into and office.
Huge Family Reunion next weekend followed by our immediate family vacation, which will no doubt include my husband’s birthday and mine.
This summer I am organizing our office/ library. A bit of painting , tending my veggies and flowers and driving my daughter to her therapy appointments ( she had surgery on her arm.
Bought a new house in June and had it inspected and everything, moved in and within the first two weeks of living there the Central AC/Heater quit working had to replace all the duct work and central unit. The hot water tank gave up the ghost and to be replaced. The sliding doors going to the back deck has a leak and we got slot of rain so now have to replace those doors and the kitchen floor. This house was supposed to be move in ready with no problems noted in inspection and no problems noted from home owner. YEAH RIGHT
This summer is not a good summer to me since I’ve been out of job 😢 now just trying to find one so I can contribute to the family financial.
Just enjoying summer. Swimming, grilling, chilling.
We have a brand new granddaughter (born 6/17, and her name is Juno Ren). So that’s
that’s a big part of what’s going on with me this summer!
Staying inside and reading mostly, can’t stand the heat anymore. Did have a nice 4th with hubby’s family.
Hope everything goes well with the move and thank you for all the good reading 📚
This so far planning road trip to Denver CO!
Thank you
I’m digging out trees and other plants that have taken root iny garden, and planting new roses and transplanting other plants.
Congratulations!! I am very glad that you are so happy with Godslayer!! This summer I plan to just chill and spend time with my family. My doctors and I finally figured out what is causing all my pain, so now I am on the right medication to help relieve most of the symptoms. My daughter and I have been baking and playing and doing things together that we haven’t been able to do for several years!!
Hello Julia, So far my summer has been kinda boring. No vacation plans just getting ready to renovate my bathroom.
Hey, congrats on the new book! We are in the process of selling our home and relocating to another city. It’s been a huge undertaking but looking forward to our new adventure.
Getting ready FOR A TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD with the family. First time for the kids. They can’t wait.
My brother is coming over from England. His first visit in five years so I’m looking forward to that
Going on a two week vacation this weekend, and I can’t wait!
I am reading all the time while I recover from surgery.
Weather is everything where we live. If it’s hot then it’s the beach or the pool. If it’s cooler then it’s hiking or home projects. We continue to purge everything we’ve acquired that we don’t use or never needed, putting our resources into being prepared for the future, which includes moving overseas and daydreaming of a future spending our days in the sun or exploring a new country. Concentrating on changing the things we can instead of dwelling on what (or who) we can’t.
This summer I am trying to survive menapause with No HRT. It’s not easy. Whilst doing this, survive and alcoholic partner maintain a roof over my youngest sun’s head. Whilst sober myself. Just doing it all Raw. Hoping with all of me I can fight this awful depression and anxiety and actually WANT to wake in the morning. Books for the depression and crochet for the anxiety. Because I feel like a shut in. No feeling to go out. No family no friends. And now I get to regret saying all this. Boy I like to ramble when I don’t have to worry about the consequences of someone near me knowing my truths.
Anyways thank you for getting me out of my head. It’s ugly in there.
Well it’s winter here in Adelaide. My hubby & daughter are heading to Melbourne to do some shopping & touring around & it’s going to colder than here in Adelaide.🌧🌬
I am doing some traveling, reading and spending time with my family.
Working as always
This summer is have been setting up several home businesses. Getting some much needed family time. Having some adult only parties with friends.
My nephew recently had a baby. This summer has been spent nonstop with family and enjoying time with everyone.
This summer has been ok. My husband has being having a lot of health issues and we are gearing up for him having another major surgery. Trying to make the best of things,
Surprisingly, our usual rainy summer weather is back. I’m not a beach person, so I stayed in my city to enjoy my cool, rainy afternoons. The perfect weather for a coffee and a book!
Thanks for the giveaway and good luck with Godslayer!
I’m retiring this summer! August 29th!
I am taking one day at a time. I take full time care of my mother, while my siblings do their own thing. Mom and I both have health issues, so it’s a slow process, but I’m surviving
Hi! My summer started great with my daughter’s college graduation and a post graduation 2 week road trip around New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. 😁 The rest of summer is Flea Markets and yard sales! I hope your summer is fantastic!
Not doing much this summer, just regular summer shit. But this week one of my oldest and dearest friend and his wife are coming back to town. Can’t wait to spend time with them but I’m not sure what we’re going to do yet. He literally saved my life way back when and is like a brother to me so I am excited to see them instead of weekly phone calls.
We just bought a condo and are beginning a huge renovation which will hopefully be done by the end of the summer🤞
I’ve been waiting on pins and needles for this book! Can’t wait to dig in!
My only real plans for this summer are to try to stay cool, emphasis on try. Oklahoma summers can be brutal! I’m also not really an outdoorsy girl, so I will be staying inside enjoying the AC and reading/listening to many, many books.
This summer I have been dealing with the loss of my mother and still trying to run my business as well and provide some fun for my children with a little bit of traveling to visit other family. I hope you’re having a wonderful summer and I look forward to reading your book!
Not doing too much this summer. Hoping for at least 1 camping trip. Otherwise, just everyday stuff.
My husband, kids, and I are going camping in a few weeks with another family and then in August we are going camping again with a big group of friends for my husbands birthday and going tubing in West Virginia. Besides that not much. Just getting in the pool whenever the weather wants to no storm or rain. I hope you have a great summer
Summer plans are to read as much as possible and rent a cabin on the lake for a weekend with my hubby 🙂
I just went to RARE25 London this past weekend, it was fabulous. I’m going to Sugar and Spice in two weeks then to Indie Pride Book Con in August. So my summer is all Booked out with bookish events. My sister is also pregnant so we are finding out the sex soon and August brings my husbands birthday too so I think a BBQ with family and friends is on the cards.
Family time seems to be the name of the game this summer. Had a few sister trips. My in-laws visited over the 4th of July weekend. In Aug my mom turns 80 & my son turns 13 within 5 days of each other so we are heading to my hometown to celebrate her with a surprise party & then head to a giant waterpark town to celebrate my son after.
This summer is all about survival. The Texas heat and weather is harsh!
We are putting in a new pool, ours collapsed this winter after 28 years!
My 8 grandchildren are getting antsy to swim in that pool.
The Hurricane season is up and running here. Stocking up on supplies and watching the weather. Still going to the park and riding my bike. Just checking the weather channels. Enjoying myself still. Last year had to evacuate, really terrible for three days.
Volunteer days and time with the grand. Still at that age where grandparents are fun! Lolol!
For us in other parts of the world, it is winter…So cold… We are trying to keep warm…. Catch up on reading and TV series …
I’m literally just enjoying the heat and our pool! Chilling with the hubs, having my sister visit next week and loving eating outside, attending baseball games and fireworks on the 4th! My favorite time of year. Cheers and thanks xx
No vacation plans but definitely looking forward to my niece’s Sweet 16 this coming weekend ☺️
It’s been a bit smoky here due to forest fires but I’m excited for my girls trip. We are going on a road trip. Food, shopping, tattoos and a boat tour to see Wales and sea life.
This summer I’m just reading and taking care of my kids. Enjoying being outdoors as much as we can.
In January, I moved to the small town, Swansea, South Carolina. I discovered several feral cat colonies behind my house in the woods. So, I am getting help from an organization to get them all spayed and/or neutered. There are about 2 dozen cats or more and 4 litters of kittens, that I know of. I put my trap out around 4:00am, and then I have to leave my house by 5:00am and drive an hour and a half. They only take 5 feral cats, so you have to be there early. They also don’t have the resources to feed them, so there goes my extra income. I just love them and want them to have a safe life.
Just accepted an offer for a brand new job! I’m hoping for a smmoth transition!!! I listen to your stuff on audio while commuting, so looking forward to an even hotter/steamier end of summer! F’ing Ford forever!!!!
I finally signed up for the senior center in town and plan to try out a couple of programs to force myself to leave the house.
I’m recovering from major surgery. Unfortunately it didn’t go as well as I hoped. One step at a time.
Good luck on your move, hoping it goes smoothly.
I’m not doing much. I take care of my parents and stepmom. Plus I’m disabled myself. I don’t have the extra money to go anywhere. So I will try to go to some local one day events close by. When I can sneak away
My summer has been full of one kid joining swim year and learning all of that sport. As well as we have been having more family time spent with kids & making memories.
I just finished Godslayer (FANTASTIC and can’t wait for the next installment!) and, with the current state of affairs – I think I’m gonna have to adopt and promote this little clip as my motto: “…THOUGH NO HEAVEN WAITS FOR ME, I WALK FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR. … I DO NOT SERVE NOR SUBMIT, NOR BOW, I STAND WITH THOSE WHO STAND BESIDE ME. THEIR NAMES ARE MY ARMOUR. THEIR MEMORIES MY SHIELD. IN THEIR SILENCE I MOVE ON. IN THEIR ABSENCE I FIND STRENGTH. IN THEIR WISDOM, I SURVIVE.”
Thanks Julie!!
It has been a year since I found out that I have a 50-year-old brother. He lives several states away, so I don’t get to see him as much as I would like. On Saturday, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting my two nieces, one nephew, and three of his grandkids. I don’t care what else happens this summer. This was the best thing that could have happened this summer.
This summer I’m living in a new house and new neighborhood. I am spending time exploring both and attempting to grow a few small plants and flowers. Up until now I’ve never had a green thumb. Fingers crossed that this year I do. Happy Summer!
This summer is relaxation and family time. Visiting my mom and sister in Louisiana. Reading every day. Sleeping in until I just wake up (or the kids demand it). Catching up with friends. Time in the sunshine!
Doctor’s appointments, I’ve been very sick
I work in a school so it’s summer vacation. But we decided to redo my laundry room which is a bedroom into a closet/laundry room. Paint and wood and new washer and dryer coming tomorrow. Medal clothes racks that are the bomb. Now to jsut add the trim and be done. What a project. My house looks like a bomb exposed in it.
Work has kept me busy but still trying to find time to create fun experiences with the kiddo. Thankfully I still have time to read!
Vacation in Portugal celebrating 30 years of marriage.
Broke Bitch – working and reading; doesn’t matter the season
Hanging out with the kids by the pool, and carting them to camps. Plus work and trying to read as much as I can.
Our vacation starts with son going to summer camp while we have our adult only getaway close by his camp then 2 days after camp for family fun.
Going this weekend to see Ghost in Tampa! Then some trips to a few springs I haven’t been to. I haven’t been this excited for a summer in a long time 😊
Celebrating 39 years of marriage. Vacation is not until end of September so summer is hanging close to home
This summer. Hmm. Saying farewell to my beloved aunt. Supporting my mom as she heals from a broken hip. Trying to care for our farm critters. Five horses, one donkey, one mule. Including the 34 year old horse who has been with us since he was 6 years old. Training our adopted dog, Boomer. Working with my dog behavior clients to sort out their issues. And this week, going to Switzerland with my dear friend of 30 years. Have not seen her in 10 years. Looking forward to it.
This summer has been a time of loss and birth. Lots of prayers have been said. I am a true believer in all things are ment to be. I escape to books when I can, and live life to the fullest.
This summer I am taking college courses. My favorite is an Opera class. My son is doing a daytime summer camp at a college which is also awesome. I am hoping it helps him feel more comfo4table and make friends. At the very tail end we will be taking a week vacation in Minnesota to visit family. This sumer has been busy and exciting. 🙂
I’m in Australia so winter here lots of snuggling up with coffee, books and sunrises.
So would love to win this amazing giveaway. This summer we are visiting family, going to waterparks and fairs. My girls are going to 2 different camps. A day camp and their first week long overnight camp
We were able to spend two different weekends with our best friends in Lake Tahoe. I’ll spend the rest of the summer catching my breath and preparing for the upcoming school year!
This summer is slammed packed with sports practices and hiking trips 🤗
Not a whole lot planned for the summer. Taking care of my mom who’s had spinal surgery and has another possible surgery coming and a whole lot of appointments. She’s 76 and showing signs of Alzheimer’s. Reading and relaxing when I can lol.
I have relatives coming for a visit during the beginning of August. Besides visiting, I have no official summer plans.
I am moving to a different house and I could really use the gift card and items to help with my move. Thank you.
Working and spending weekends at the family cabin!
Didn’t make any plans for the summer. Just working. Sounds so exciting. lol. Congratulations on the upcoming release. Thanks for the chance
I am sitting in the airport for the final leg of my journey after spending a few days in Amsterdam. The rest of the summer is just sitting by the pool and catching up on all of my TBR list.
This summer I’ve just released my second book of the year (under a pen name). It’s taken me almost 6 years to write this series because I suffer from ME/CFS, which is crippling.
I’m not sure I’m any good at writing, I’m certainly no good at marketing – so I’m busy fighting creeping depression and ‘worthless’ syndrome. But, I’m still writing and reading lots.
My favourite authors, like yourself really inspire me and give me lots of worlds to lose myself in.
One amazing bonus about having ME/CFS – my memory is shocking. So I can read one of your books, then a short while later get it on audible and enjoy it most as much. Then rinse and repeat and still not remember everything that will happen.
(You can imagine how in depth my character bios have to be 🤣)
Back surgery, then dental
surgery but hey outside of those two things I’m in pretty great health
My granddaughter is here from
New Mexico so I’ve been spending time with her, beach, pool days, boat days and the zoo
Congratulations on the Godslayer’s release!!
Having a lowkey summer. A few gatherings with family, a graduation party and plenty of drinks by the firepit with friends. Loving the relaxed approach.
Working my summer away.
Congratulations! I’m excited to read something YOU are so excited about and believe is your best work because that is saying something!
For me….. various health challenges for myself and loved ones are taking up a lot of our time but we are going to try to sneak in some mini-day trips to break up the tiresome appointments and treatments. Also always trying to de-clutter. It’s a constant battle between the collector side of my brain and the minimalist side.
I’m spending the summer with my grandparents and helping my brother get his new house set up
We have a few nieces & nephews coming into town over the summer to look at colleges; hoping to finish up a DIY bathroom remodel as well!
I am trying to take my kids to a bunch of new places this summer. They are getting into the teenage stage and it is getting harder to keep them entertained! We’ve been hitting up water parks and zoos in the area. Hoping to do a hotel stay at some point this summer too.
I am visiting with family overseas! And we will go camping in August!
Congratulations on new release!🎉🥂😊🙂
Hope you had a fantastic book birthday!
Nothing special this summer, just chilling, relaxing, reading books and watching TV shows and movies 😁
Thank you for your generosity!
Looking forward to read Game of Goods series 😎
I am planning on visiting my mom and in-laws this summer 🙂
We will be traveling to visit relatives.
I had a Fourth of July weekend family gathering. We had a great time. My daughter graduated from college so we are celebrating her. Looking forward to seeing family and friends and enjoying warm lazy days.
There’s not much going on with me this summer. I’m planning to just rest this summer and not put pressure on myself to do a bunch of stuff in the heat.It’s so humid where I live that I just plan on hibernating for the summer.
A lot of work for me. I have 5 ARC reads to get through. And taking mo son to ride some roller coasters and the water park. Also some quiet nights at the beach!
We are trying to start our hometead here in the moutains of VA, getting our gardens started, fixing structures. A lot of work, but the rewards are huge in my opinion!
I will be going on several mostly 3 or 4 night camping trips, doing a bit of reading and fishing among other things. I’m really excited, because of bad back problems for years I was in too much pain to go camping or fishing. Had back surgery last fall, I’,m in a lot less pain and can’t wait to do things I love but had to put down for a while.
Just chilling with my kiddos this summer since their off school and my daughter is taking time off from all of her volunteer work!
Just staying home and trying to get stuff done around here
Thank You
This summer we are offroading, going to some concerts and traveling!
Congrats on the new release! The Sparktopia serías has become one of my favorites. This summer I’ve finally moved and relocated to my forever home. It has been a process! And after 23 countries I’m sooooooo ready to settle down. Regardless of tons of complicated medical issues, I’m happy and at peace. Frida (my dog) is finally here with me and my son is only two hours away (for now). I can’t ask for more.
We will be visiting my daughter who lives out of state and also spending some time at Myrtle Beach, SC
This summer hasn’t been anything crazy, but we did get the kids a little dirt bike and it’s been fun watching them learn to ride
Recently turned 50 back in May. So this summer, I’m trying to find myself separate from a mother a wife and a daughter. I’m doing things that make my soul happy. I’m accepting that I really love sitting in my yard watching the birds and it’s perfectly OK to do that. But it’s also OK to just be a bookworm
Staying in the house as much as possible in front of the AC. Will also be reading as much as possible.
Home improvement is where my summer is at. Equal parts fun and awful. Have a great summer, Julie!!!
Congrats on your new book! We’ve just been trying to keep cool here in Georgia! Last month we celebrated my daughter’s youngest daughter’s 5th birthday at an indoor/outdoor water park for 4 days. Lots of sunscreen was used and lots of fun was had.
Have a wonderful summer!
Helping my sister move so I drove to Dallas from middle Tennessee ( hope you are moving our way). Listened to Soarktopia on the way and will listen to Godslayer on the way home. Makes the trip so much more enjoyable.
Congrats on your latest release!
Well, my summer involves Christmastime, and the New Year, so I have to wait a feeeewwww more months. Gotta get through winter first, lol 😆
Trying to stay dry :/ and on alternate days, cool. Ah, southern life. Then, I have a TBR list about a mile long…
in a moment of insanity i thought it would be a good idea to get a Jack Russell puppy who i named Tilly. My jack Sadie had passed two years ago at the age of 17 and it took me that long to decide to bring another dog into my heart. i forgot how challeging it is to raise a puppy…so now my life is basically watching and training a toddler lol
This is such a sweet thing to do. My summer is full of volunteering to non profit organizations, spending time with my kids, camping, swimming, etc while trying to fit in time for my daily dose of reading. These would be a great next set to start.
Babysitting my 3 grandchildren while they are out of school. They are 6, 3, and 10 months. It’s never dull around here and two days are never the same!
Reading books and finishing my tbr pile
I’m traveling to Spain to visit my brother and his family who live there now.
Summer 2025
First summer of retirement – reading on the deck, day trips around Ontario,, Canada
And Portugal and Malta in the fall
Life is good here in the North
It’s winter here in Oz, we live in the mountains next to a forest, perfect to curl up by the fire and read
Reading, working, going to the movies, and spending time with family.
I’ll be working with my husband on projects for our new home this summer. Construction was finally done in February of this year. Our dream home came to life and I’m loving it! I’ll also be reading of course and going to the beach. Which is my favorite part of being retired in the Caribbean. Can’t wait to read all about your journey and read you new books!
Congrats on the new release! I am excited for this series but I am also one of those people that try to wait until a series is complete before I read/listen. (But, I would never ask an author when they think a series will be completed. You just don’t ask an artist to rush their masterpiece.) I have already purchased Sparktopia. I will purchase Godslayer and wait patiently for your brilliant mind to write and release however many books you want for this series. As for my summer, I plan on spending more time with family. My summer started with a trip to the Gulf Coast to visit with family at the end of May. And I just got back home from spending 4th of July weekend with my parents at their lake house. Thank you for sharing your brilliant mind with us! I can’t wait to see where you take us next!
We were planning on relaxing as much as we can until my kiddos band camp starts up.
We’ve had so much flooding in Texas though, that now we are collecting supplies to donate for Camp Mystic survivors.
Congratulations on your new release! This summer is all about being outdoors by water. Being from Michigan we only get a couple months of decent weather so we’re outside as much as we can be.
My health is not good at the moment so my Summer is basically trying to keep myself comfortable…So alot of reading and Audiobooks spending time in the garden.
Thankyou so much for the chance xx
I’m soaking in life, spending more time with family. Enjoying the warm summer months!!!
I’m working all summer, but it’s watching rockets launch so that’s pretty cool. (Well, hot, it is Florida.)
It’s winter here but , regardless, I’m busy working towards my Masters in History. I sometimes feel like it’s taking forever but I know if I keep pushing on I will get there. Eventually.
I am enjoying some time with my grandson. We love to walk trails in the woods.
Can’t wait to go to Jamaica with my husband to celebrate our anniversary!!!!
I’m getting ready to go on vacation with our family and two other families we’ve known forever and have kids our kids ages. Heading to Michigan and ready for some cooler weather.
Headed to the Dominican Republic for our family vacation! Can’t wait!
It’s currently winter in the land of Aus, so I’m freezing my butt off, and I’m piling those blankets on!
There are no plans for the summer yet, but I do want to travel somewhere
Trying to get myself out of the whole I’m in, get back to work(after 5 years of being a stay at home), get my 2 year old in preschool, handling major life changes
Congrats on the new book drop!! Booked a cabin in Shawnee National Forest for a week before my kid started summer daycare camp. I work all summer since I had a lot of time off for prophylactic hysterectomy and mastectomies and reconstructive surgery earlier in the year. Just knitting and weaving and reading in little pockets of time.
I am spending time with my horses-lessons and clinics, riding and training. Enjoying my grands and busy cleaning. I’m a teacher and I am cleaning and organizing my classroom.
This summer I’m spending time with my kiddos before the school year starts back up and trying to figure out our crazy lives! We’re trying to come up with a game plan to spend more time together as a family and hopefully, travel way more!
Wintering whilst you all Summer in the northern hemisphere. Staying cosy by the wood fire and reading reading reading whilst working on regaining better health, finding joy in waking each day and being thankful.
Attending women’s professional sporting events to support these great athletes. Nwsl soccer and WLL LaCrosse marked off the list so far.
Not much going on this Summer, weather here in Pu;;man Washington has only begun to really feel like Summer the last few days. A stray cat has decided to be my outdoor feline overlord, so I feed her every morning and refill a water dish twice daily, I’d take her in but I already have two cats and our rent lease won’t allow a third. I decided to call her Trio.
Not a whole lot going on with my summer. I am just working. I am living alone now, so I am reading more. I would LOVE to dive into this collection!
I found this on Facebook.
I am not doing much this summer. I am justnworking. Since I live alone now, I hav more time for reading. I would LOVE to dive into these books! Found this on Facebook.
Took a trip to the most southern point in the US. Key West was fun but HOT. Ate way too much seafood and found some great homemade ice cream. Hope you get to rest after the move. Still loving your books!
Just bought a new house and im up to my eyeballs in repairs. Just jnstalled a new roof, getting ready to paint exterior and picking out new kitchen cabinets. Some days i want to clap with joy and some days i want to sob. But books make everything better dont they 🙂 especially your amazing plot twists and unexpected characters. Ive had you in my ears since i started this home project so keep those books coming! Good luck with your move!
Going to South Dakota and finishing radiation for breast cancer
I am spending the summer catching up on reading and we have a cruise coming up in August to celebrate our anniversary
May your move go smoothly!
My plans to move changed so I am spending my summer transforming my barely used dining room into a library and refreshing my sewing room to get rid of all the bad juju from my ex. Looking forward to the end of all the boxes everywhere! LOL
Absolutely nothing! I’ll be relaxing by the pool and doing a whole lot of nothing this summer.
I have to find a new place to rent as my landlords are selling…it’s honestly a nightmare because it’s very hard to find anything and when I think about moving all my books I want to cry…soooo many of them lol. I am sure I will find something, it’s just hard to change for me personally and I lived in this house for 8 years so I am pretty sad. On a good note, I am going home to Italy to see my family and to celebrate my nephews’ birthday
Living my new normal every day is a new day grooves in waves and have good and bad. Days my family and I are just taking it day by day and spending time together and making memories together eating good food and reading just living the best life incan
Just trying to catch up with life.
Getting some reading in, while also preparing for a move (with my elderly father,) and working at a local ballpark (in addition to my day job.) Got a full summer. Not much time to just chill.
Summer vacay! Camping, travelling to Ontario, going to a water park, seeing Niagara Falls, kids sports events and spending g time with family! 🥰
Just trying to enjoy life
I would love to read these books!
I have cleaned and reinforced order in my house. Oh and I go to London next week! I will be at the next Kendrick Lamar show.
We are working on having our 46+year old kitchen remodeled.
Favorite pasttimes, reading on my patio gazing at my garden. Ugh, record breaking heat quashes comfort levl and squashes my babies.
Mostly just working. Reading when I can.
I’ll be working as usual. Taking the motorcycles out when we can. Plans to see Kansas/38 Special with my older sister. And of course reading when possible.
Caring for everyone and reading when I can fit it in. There isn’t any time for me time sadly.
Staying home watching the two older kids have a party in my yard and pool. Go figure lol. I have to cook for their party as well. Someone come help lol
I’ve been traveling to the beach as much as possible! It’s about a 45-minute drive, but it’s so worth it. We bring our Boxer dog, Bella, and she loves to play fetch in the water. Sunshine, sand, blue water, and rock hunting, are my favorite ways to spend a day.
Trying to find fun things to do with my lil girl that is either free or won’t break the bank. Staying cool and working.
I’m doing some new and different things and things I haven’t done in years, like going on a glass bottom boat ride.
This summer, work has been super busy but I’m excited to visit Vancouver for the first time at the end of the month.
Working.,Going to my local farmer’s market on Saturdays (mostly for coffee and wine. I have to stock up in case of an emergency), and at some point I may go to a Waterpark or out of state to visit family. So far, this isa low key summer.
We are doing annual home improvements. Every year since I bought my home, we have taken on a big project.
When I bought it, we spent 5 or 6 months cleaning, painting every room & ceiling, putting all wood and tile flooring.
The next summer my ex husband, nephew and daughter put an all new fence in. Last year we did front and back landscaping, sprinklers, mow strips, night lighting, and porch lights. This year we are tackling the area in the back that will be food garden and painting the house. Currently, the houses on either side of me are practically the same color as mine. I am going with a mid range grey leaning green instead. We are also replacing a lot of the interior lights and ceiling fans. We want to take my granddaughter on a few adventures: aquarium, dinosaur museum, the red woods.
Work, Work, Work and a little play, lol. Congrats on the new release and your move!!
I’ve been enjoying life again, in a new situationship that is blowing my mind, doing stuff I’ve read about. Enjoying the pool and spending time with my family
I am reading, tanning, decluttering and swimming this summer. Yourself?
Summer has been all about relaxing! Listening to audiobooks in my mini pool, enjoying the sun and being greatful. Family coming to visit over the 4th and concerts. A few trips to the drive-in movies. Lake days & camping. My daughter is 19 and my son is 15, so between 2 busy teens the kiddos and I have been getting together on Thursdays we go to the movies or out to lunch. It doesn’t get dark till 10pm here so my husband and I have lots of summer nights on the patio.
We spent a week on a family vacation in Tennessee seeing bears, hiking, horseback riding and now we are getting new flooring in our house and enjoying bbqs and playing corn hole and putt putt.
Just got home today from taking my 4 and 6 year old on their first big vacation for 8 days. They went to their first amusement park, met a whole bunch of their family for the first time and got to see Niagara Falls.
This Summer, I am getting some sleep. I’m not talking a quickie nap. I’m talking a full out snoor-a-thon that would embarrass my great grandpa (he used to do the pull my finger joke all the time). I want to get so much zzzs that even my curly red hair is relaxed and straight from rest.
Well Wednesday my hubby is going in to have surgery on his knee. I got 2 concerts to go to and a couple book signing events. the later 2 sound way better to me!
Thanks for the chance! Yup just checking out new sweeps and seeing if any worthy! Lets get the win and Blue eyes rock!
This summer is filled with my sons travel basketball, vacations, work, lawn and gardening duties as well as those summer nights for fires and reading.
I’m going camping and throwing my sister a baby shower!
Summer I’ll be plowing through my TBR like a trooper 👹
This summer is busy with my daughters softball and basketball camps. We’ve also spent alot of time making fun memories with my daughter.
Well my summer seems to be going by so quick it’s crazy. Me and the kids have spent alot of time at Milford lake fishing and swimming. My daughter is horse crazy and has found a rescue horse to bond with at faith rocks horse farm outside of our small town. Our fourth of July celebrations will never be forgotten as our pet rat Remington passed away on Saturday. He was very old and was given to us 2 years ago by someone who was moving out of state. He was very much a member of our family and will be missed greatly. Thank you so much for the chance at your giveaway have a wonderful rest of your summer 😊
I live in Vegas, so it will be a lot of pool time with a drink in my hand! I’m also looking forward to exploring the Las Vegas Summer Market with my interior designer boss!
Relocated from Southern California to Anchorage, Alaska.
I’m getting ready to retire!!!!!
We took our 14 and 15 year old granddaughters on a two week Wild West adventure across Nevada, Arizona and California in a camper van! It was fantastic. We all unplugged and actually talked! So much love and laughter. Memories for a lifetime 💖
I just finished my neices wedding cake for her wedding. Getting ready to go to pigeon forge for a week and then in August to the beach in Florida for a week. This year is flying by though. I have done some canning from my garden but still have more to do!!
Thanks so much Julie for all these things you do for us. I love your writing and love when your books come out. I hope your move and getting settled into your new surroundings go smooth and well. Have a great summer!! 🏖🌟🏜🌟
I’m just taking care of me, my daughter, our cats and fostering a rescue pup 🙂
I’m working & trying not to sweat to death in this heat 🙂
I’m trying to cross off a few
Items off my Bucket list
Traveling seeing natural wonders
I enjoy a good read on the plane
Thanks for sharing your wonderful
Inspirations with us
I’m retired, yet wear myself out with little projects around the house. I put together a wire chicken coop for the sole purpose of placing climbing vine garden plants inside it, so far have cucumbers and watermelons climbing chicken wire. I also gutted my bathroom, putting tile around my tub, peel and stick flooring, an entire new bathroom sink. My summer is full, (anyone can come up with things to keep busy) yet always have some time for the grandchildren.
Lots of reading after just buying a new kindle ❤️ will definitely have to add this series to my tbr list
Sadly very little. As a 24/7 carer life plods along!
I planted a garden for the first time and am enjoying the process of creating my ecosystem, so I don’t have to use pesticides. Even went and bought ladybugs and built a bee bath. Something rewarding about doing it from scratch. It helps quiet the mind.
Thank you for the chance.
My hubby and I still work so there isnt much we can really do. This last weekend we went and took a day trip to crater lake just for the fun of it. We will be going to Astoria in September for an over night trip, but I’m sure we will think of stuff to do before then
I’m working on becoming a healthier version of myself. Boring, I know.
It’s winter in Australia so it’s the perfect time to stay inside with a good book!!!
I am job searching this summer and just adopted a stray cat that wandered into my backyard and is in need of medical care.
I can’t believe what I’m doing this summer. I currently am in the Mediterranean Sea on a boat staring at the Island of Santorini. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought this possible. There truly are some remarkable places on this rock we live on. Gotta get out there and see em!!!
In Australia it’s winter ATM so we are holding up inside reading our the slowly hahah
Just finished moving now trying to put everything away
It’s winter in Australia atm! No summer for us. Staying inside where it’s warm and cosying up reading. I’m currently at home with Covid so that’s fun… more time for reading (I don’t have time for the flare ups it’s putting me into with my disease though 😩). Although I hope everyone in the northern hemisphere has a wonderful summer! ☀️
It is currently the day of my surgery. I’m headed in for a total hysterectomy and then I get to recover til school goes back the 1st week of August.
This Summer I’ll be continuing my weightloss journey, building up my marriage with my husband and hoping to see some of Australia’s beautiful beaches. I can’t wait to start these novels as I’ve heard soo much positive hype.
I think I shall spend some time with my grandsons.
I’m spending my summer with my kids, gardening, swimming, reading lots of books and watching lots of movies!
I graduated my nursing degree so working to pay off the student debt. Then my son got a diagnosis so trying to work out what that means for our life moving forward
Not much is going on for my summer so far, just been kinda lazy and catching up on some reading. We did have family staying over last month, so enjoying the peace and quiet now.
I love my family but they can be loud and rambunctious 😂!
Thank you for the awesome giveaway and your AMAZING books Julie!!
swimming
This summer I am hoping to spend some time with my sister and my nieces and nephew! I’ve been missing them a lot lately 🖤 I also hope to go swimming at least once this summer 🌞
Lots of beach time!
Just turned an uneventful 50, secretly pretending it didn’t happen. Disabled but unemployed so I’m trying to rebuild my postage stamp of a rotting deck. Also trying to help my neighbor catch a momma cat and her kitten so they can be fixed. A couple concerts, maybe a comedy show and one of those outdoor festivals will be the most I can handle. Bitter and grateful.
Gardening, reading and enjoying the warm temps
My husband is in the middle to end of an arbitration, so until that is finished we cannot make any plans. We are however spending lots of fun times with our two closest (live close by) grandchildren. We also have a new grandson due end of August! So between grandchildren, I’m doing lots of reading or I’m playing Breath of The Wild on my daughter’s switch.
Visiting friends and family.
This summer is not a fun one for my family. My mom, dad, and I are all going through medical problems and trying to deal with all of us being down at the same time. We’re just praying all goes well and by the end of the year God willing we’ll all be here and healthy again.
Spending my summer working. On my off days spending as much time with my mom as possible. She cancer and we don’t know what the future holds.
Ironically I just listened to an End of Book Shit that discussed a previous summer annual giveaway.
(Don’t ask me which one – I’ve read SOOO many of your books recently I have no idea ❤️).
In regards to my plans for the summer – I am going to READ (just hit 128 books this year…. 41 in June alone 😅), enjoy my needy dog and blind cat, my husband (I suppose) and force myself to relax. I’m preparing for a fairly invasive surgery this fall, so it’s going to be a lazy summer over here.
Any time that I’m feeling good (outside of my nurse job) will be spent gardening and mini trips with friends (my closest friends live 2.5 + hours away).
Other than that -visiting my local farmers markets.
Have a trip planned to Toronto for the first time in September!
Thank you for the opportunity to enter. I am addicted to your (and Jonathan’s) writing ❤️❤️! The Original Sin series is my top series of the year so far.
Enjoying the nicer weather, and the last year with a pool ours is older and needs to come out in the fall:( also just spending time working on me and trying to find things that I enjoy doing, now that my kids are grown;)
This summer I’m spending some much needed time with my daughter. Doing all the things we didn’t get to do last summer because I was stuck in a medical boot the whole summer.
Family roadtrips and spending lots of time outdoors
I want to get back into reading, and just started collecting carnivorous plants!
The book sounds good! I have a few short trips planned this summer but mostly I”m busy with yard work and spending time with family.
Front porch sitting & feeding the wildlife
My mom visited at the beginning of the summer. The kiddo and I are just having a blast, games, swimming anf just playing I love it! Taking him to a water park next week
Starting up a new hotline. I used to work on the LGBTQ 988 but due to funding being cut I knew I needed to do something else soon. Between this, going to concerts with my son and catching up on my TBR list.
I am pretty much just spending the summer working to pay the bills.
I am just staying home relaxing 😎 and chilling with neighbors having cookouts and enjoying the pool
I’m helping take care of my mother, babysitting my grandchildren, doing a little crochet and of course reading 📖 lots of reading.
Not a lot gong on this summer. Family time and camping.
This summer I am trying to say inside in the a/c . Also, walk in the a.m.
There is so little going on with me this summer. I stay inside (probably too much) and read a lot. Going outside feels like MELTING.
I’m having a great summer! We are RVing across the northern US and southern Canada! It’s been a blast so far!
This summer: I already traveled through 5 midwestern states to go out and visit my sister (then came back). Also took a few days off to celebrate my birthday. I’ve read 12 books so far and hope to do 12 more. I also plan to buy a new couch for my living room and watch my nieces and nephews play all sorts of summer sports
Spending time
With my new puppy and reading
This summer, I am staying put. I may go to the beach for day trips.
Just spending time with family and trying to stay cool.
It is winter down here in the southern hemisphere so it is all about curling up in front of the fireplace and eating hearty type meals. Curling up with a book is obviously first prize.
This summer I’m going to Dallas for a concert and Branson with family. Congrats on the release! Thank you for the giveaway!
Congrats on all the exciting things you have going on this summer. I love a good completed series …but completely understand you doing you …good for you and love it so far, greatly looking forward too.. I am spending time with my kids, the beach, hopefully some camping and getting my oldest ready for his freshman year in college. Should be a good one.
Staying inside, keeping cool and reading good books!! Thanks for the chance.
It’s winter for me so I am keeping warm and cozy with lots of cuppas and blankies and snuggly activities like reading and binging♥️
I would love to win!!! Lots of swimming, grilling, and reading fantastic books!! Thanks so much for the chance
Working and reading and listening to audables to relax
a family holiday to Mallorca in september
Looking forward to a get away together will be fun x
I’m trying to get my 4 year old ready for pre-k, and also buying stuff for my 21 year Olds first apartment. It’s been so long since I moved out of my parents house, that I’d forgotten about everything needed, but I refuse to let him go without having everything. He’s the type to not say anything if he needed something, so I’m trying to make sure it’s already ready for him.
I am in Australia. So am currently snuggled up on the couch with my two cavoodles, avoiding the cold. On school holidays, taking a well deserved break from the 4 and 5 year olds I teach.
OMG this all looks amazing, I’ll be running to read book 1 now, thank you♥️
Summer will be spent working while the kids play
Nothing much. I am writing my first book. Of course I’m doing some summer reading as well.
Not much going on. We are building a car port, or my husband is 🙂 and it’s taking a while, he’s not a builder. A family member with a serious health issue is ongoing and each day is a worry. Other than that, thankfully quiet and non-eventful. Thanks for the chance to win, have a lovely Summer 🙂
I haven’t made any exciting summer plans. But, I’m enjoy time with friends either at the lake or the multiple festivals. In September I head to Florida to visit my daughter in Florida. ( happy birthday to me )
Today is the first day of my vacation!! So a week of lazing on the beach, catching some sun, and enjoying some great books!
My husband and 2 girls and I are on our first real summer vacation! We decided to go all out on an all inclusive resort in Mexico for 2 weeks. We’re coming to the final days now and the girls are have had such a blast. It cracks me up seeing them swim to the pool bar and ordering drinks at just 7 and 5 yrs old. 😅
Went on my first girl trip to Nashville for CMA Fest in June. Great time, highly recommend! Now I’m getting my youngest ready for his first year of college.
We are just hanging around the house this summer. We will probably head to our local park on a hot day to swim.
Taking my jeep and going camping.
Enjoying the summer off and catching up on some reading! ❤️ Thank you!!!!
Spending lots of time at the lake this summer with family and friends. Pontooning, walking, campfires and so much more.
I will be spending summer taking my dog to interesting places to walk when it’s cool enough and making book inspired merch and writing my book the rest of the time
Dealing with a lot of medical issues with my husband. Thank you for your books. They truly help keep me sane!
Working and reading! Hopefully some trips to the pool!
Well, since I have been stuck in the house due to kidney stones, I have been reading a lot. Definitely adding your books to my TBR! Good luck to everyone!
Other than taking care of my grandson while his mom works, we are doing lots of inside actives with it being so stinking hot!!! I’m not a summer girl, but sure love the Fall, Springs and Winter!!
Well it is winter here so cozying up and reading books.
Summer in the Pacific NW is glorious! I’ll be on, around or in the water as much as possible including the annual Tribal Canoe Journey. In-between spaces will focus on downsizing everything. Turning 55 in August – baby Elder achievement unlocked. And of course, always accompanied by audible and my fave JA Huss books (so yeah, all of them). I hope your summer ROCKS Julie!
Nothing really going on this summer! Just working and hiding from the Mississippi heat 😂 It’s been extra hot this year and it’s awful.
Just working, no vacation this summer
We are having a quiet Summer. Doing some weekend trips in between work. Going up to the trailer to fix it up and get some quiet time to relax and read 📚.
So far this Summer my family and I have been camping 5 times already. I think it’s something that we try to do every year because when we were little it was the best time we had with my Dad. Complete with fishing, cooking over the fire, getting eaten by mosquitoes.
Spending the summer making memories with my Dad. He just turned 85 and has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Taking lots of pictures and just trying to live in the moment.
My summer is just going to be relaxing at home and doing some fun things around my town!
Hi Julie. The summer has been great so far. We had two granddaughters graduate from high school and are now preparing for their college experiences. We’ve attended 6 graduation parties with a couple more yet to come.
Right now I’m in London with my husband. We attended RARE London and now we are typical tourist here and then for 11 days in Scotland. It’s incredible!!
I hope all is well with you and all of your family and friends. I’m sure you are extremely busy with everything going on. Good luck with the move. 🥰❤️🥰
I went to a book convention in June. Now counting down until August so I can home and visit family!
I am swimming every chance I get
Hello Julie, I am so excited about all your new series! I’m in Vegas it’s so hot I can fry an egg at 6pm on my back porch. 😂 I’m keeping cool as possible by shutting in for the next two months. I hope your move sees you happy and safe. So exciting but I’m sure exhausting as well.
This is very cool. I am hanging with my family and fitting in as much reading and bookish things as I can. ❤️
It the last summer before my oldest starts kindergarten so we are doing our best to live it up! Blueberry picking, lake swimming, camping, all the playdates, and of course reading!
When I’m not working 10 hour days, I’m going on paranormal investigations from Ohio to the Atlantic Ocean!
Spending time with my kids and probably some family fishing and lots of book reading
Spending time with our grandkids, raising chickens and catching up on my reading.
I have no plans for the summer. I’ve just been working. We did go to the aquarium in Chattanooga at the beginning of June. It was fun.
We are enjoying our 2-year old grandson and staying close ti hime because my FIL has cancer.
Visiting family and working.
This summer I’m babysitting for my neighbor and spend a lot of time with a crazy, but loving, 3 yr old. My dad passed away in May and at the same time, my step-dad went into a memory car facility. My heart has been broken so many times this year, but I’m not going to let that stop me from enjoying my summer. We have our pool up and we have friends over often to swim. I love summer! It’s my favorite season!
A lot of hospital apps for me and the kids and currently waiting for surgery so that could possibly happen during summer and not a lot of fun stuck indoors with the kids
My kiddo is on leave from military for a few weeks so soaking up every moment with him.
So far, it’s been graduations, spending time with family, signing my daughter up for college classes, finding out I might need surgery, and just living.
Thankfully this summer has been filled with relaxation, new books and new plants. Hopefully a trip to the beach is in my future though!
Super excited for this giveaway!! 😍🥰 Unfortunately I’ve been really sick this year, so I’m having a very quiet summer with my 10 year old – hopefully a couple of local day trips, summer camp for the little one for 2 weeks and some much needed family time 💞
This summer im focusing on my mental health!! Taking g time for me and not overwhelming myself with what makes everyone else happy! Reading more and soaking up as much sun as possible
I am trying to stay cool during these hot days.
Working. Spending time with my kids. And trying to make it thru my never ending tbr pile.
These books look awesome! My summer is just filled with work and reading. I’m planning a little free library, but no timeline on that yet.
Biggest thing I’ve got going this summer is my mom taking me and my sister to Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships in August! So super excited for my first girls trip with them and first vacation in many years. Other than that it’s work work work all summer long! I loved Sparktopia so I’m stoked to see where this series goes!!
Working lol. Hopefully I will get a chance to go down to the sure
Working lol. Hopefully I’ll be able to go to the beach
I’m so ready to take a beach trip in a few weeks with family. I love to just sit on the beach and read a book.
My summer has been interesting. Took the family on a trip to the San Marcos River and spent the week tubing and just having a blast in the ol outdoors. Other than that just working until yesterday when my puppy decided to slice his back on our metal fence 😔 I took him to the vet and got him stitched up only to wake up this morning and find that he had pulled out of his cone and opened it back up! Talk about freaked out! So I ended up paying double the money for my poor mischievous puppy but he’s back on the road to recovery with extra precaution this time!
I’m just taking it easy this summer. It’s been really hot and sticky, so I’ve been reading a lot in front of the fan!
Moved states away from all my family in May, now I’m in the hospital having my gallbladder removed with no friends or family able to visit. I hope it gets better 😅
I’m trying to spend as much time outdoors as i can with my kids! We are reading everything in site and taking mini trips
Congratulations! We’re doing lots of stuff with our grandchildren this summer.
Zoo, Children’s Museum in Columbia, beach trip to Orange Beach. Have a great summer
Big congrats to you! Mostly working but we are headed to our favorite place in a couple of weeks. The Florida Keys
I haven’t been able to do anything this summer! I broke my ankle 3 weeks ago. I can finally start putting some weight on it next week.
Congratulations!
It’s a low key summer for us. Honestly it’s so hot I don’t even want to leave the house but we did take a short vacay to Tybee Island and have gone to the pool a few days. Hope you are doing well
I’m only doing two things this summer. Working and floating in our neighborhood pool!
Your work is beautiful!
We’ve been spending lots of time with our grandchildren. Trips to the zoo and the Children’s Museum. Some time at the lake and Orange Beach
Catching up on things and cutting back my workload to make more time for life!
Happy to babysit my two grandchildren. First one from my daughter and he is 10 months old…
Second one is my son’s and is 6 months old ❤️ Our house become one big baby’s playground full of laughter and joy
Thank you
Getting back into my Magicka and trying out as one light work.learning how to find some calm in my chaos.
My summer just started. SPED TA for public school and summer school ended yesterday. Now I focus on my schooling for my BA in Elementary Education and Special Education dual license.
Catch up on some much needed reading.
I’m gunna spend the summer working on my mental health, I’ve been ill for a long time, struggling with demons I can’t name. I don’t leave the house, I just stay at home safe, in a bubble of loneliness that suffocates me. I’ve been trying to go outside for a few minutes each day, just to feel the warmth of the sun, the breeze of the cool air against my skin. Breathing in the scent of flowers and listening to the bees as they’re hard at work. I don’t manage long, but I’ll get there, one day at a time. I’m determined to be able to sit outside and enjoy the summer weather, maybe have a mocktail or two and even have a conversation with a friend. It’s not much and it isn’t as fun as others summers but to me it’s the entire world.
This is the summer for rejoicing! I survived something scary and I am enjoying every wonderful day. Fun in the sun with my family.; kayak & boat fun.. looking for dolphins at the beach.. making new yummy food. I made a fairy garden for myself where I can chill out ; read. ( sometimes I let others join me.. lol). I feel great and love life!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome, thoughtful gift!
Congratulations on your release ❤️
Just working and taking care of my mom nothing exciting thanks
I teach so the summer is spent doing all the things around the house. I really don’t have the energy or time to do during the school year while also trying to not think as much as possible. I’ve been reading, redid my bedroom, and then decluttering my entire house, one room at a time.
I went from a beautiful dark wood bedroom, set to the most basic, simple, white said and replaced my big wooden bookshelves with bigger bookshelves that are white and appear to be more built-in. Now my room not only looks twice as big, but my whole headspace has changed since getting rid of all the dark Stuff and all the extra clutter everywhere.
It’s been a year since we moved to Pennsylvania after a devastating fire in NC. We’re 3 generations under the roof. We’re working on our gardens and painting this summer in-between my busy work schedule and volunteering
It’s a relaxing summer of hanging out with friends at home. With a small road trip (long weekend) to see a family friend the next state over. 🥰
Spending time with family and friends. Going to the beach and traveling some. Thank you for this chance.
Listening to audiobooks in the pool! I just finished Godslayer! But also a family reunion lake house vacation the last week on July with my cousins, sister, our partners and kids.
Spending time with family, gardening and reading has made this summer very laid back.
I’m currently in the middle of a major home renovation and typing this response while sitting in the middle of a huge mountain of boxes of new flooring!
Helping my friends open a new business and redoing some stuff in my house. Also I’m spending as much time with my kids as I can.
I’ve been spending time with friends going out to eat, attending some concerts and swimming in the pool at my apartment complex.
I am reading A LOT! Desperately searching for a job, spending time with family, and working odd jobs like cleaning people’s houses to try and make ends meet.
This summer, actually next week, I’m going to become a grandma! My sweet Claira will finally be here, my first grand baby!! And off course I’ll be finishing up Godslayer as well!
This is so amazing!
Out of my mind busy! The kids are in so many camps and going on so many trips (my daughter leaves for Italy with her school in 4 days!), so I feel like a shuttle service and logistics manager while also getting a book cafe up and running.
Reading and working during the summer
This summer has already been full of camping trips, fair searching and hiking! Next is onto to zoos and museums!!
My first ever summer of not working since high school so lots of time with my kiddos swimming, movies, parks, shopping all the goods! Just enjoying this time in life with my kiddos!
Lots of reading and waiting for my husband to get back from deployment.
Chauffeuring children too and from, swim meets, ice hockey, college tours….busy, busy, busy!!
Spending the summer reading and recovering as much as I can. Add in markets and my birthday for fun too.
Not doing much this summer, just working mostly. I’ve had too much going on more recently, so just enjoying the time to relax a little.
Congratulations on your new book release!
I’ve been lucky enough to get TWO summers!! Summer one I spent with my Aunt visiting from the UK (I live in New Zealand) second summer ENGLAND!!! Enjoying a scorcher and catching with with family over not seen in two decades. I’m not looking forward to going back to winter again 🥹😭
We’re moving this Summer as well, and taking a mini vacay for a family wedding. It’s going to be a wild Summer but nice to get out a bit before Winter sets in later this year.
I just packed my boys for their week with my parents. We have been to some zoos and a few days trips this year.
Trying to spend more time outdoors and less time doom-scrolling. Im thinking beach days, walks and iced coffee on repeat!
Nothing so far just playing outdoors with my kids and reading a lot. But I’m hoping to take a vacay in a week or two. Nowhere extreme just a couple hours away, but the kids would absolutely love it. So definitely hoping it’s possible. Hope your summer is fun!
Ill be reading and trying to get the garden under control
This summer I’m going back to France to see my family. Haven’t gone back since 2023, im excited and exhausted in advance haha. Otherwise ill be chilling and working the rest of the summer.
So far I’ve traveled for some medical care and plan to hopefully spend some more relaxing time at the lake in the near future. Thank you so much for the chance to enter. Congratulations on the new release!
Thank you for the opportunity. This would be an amazing gift to receive.
These sound so amazing! My summer had been pretty boring lol Just work and been taking care of my Mom who had knee replacement surgery recently.
nothing much can’t afford to go anywhere
Reading, writing and working. My summer is full and escapism at its finest.
I’m disabled so reading a d hopefully a few arts and crafts to keep my mind busy!
I am reading, working, enjoying summer with my littles, and working.
I am in the process of kicking cancer’s butt!
I’ll finally have a place to live after a multi state move since I have been floating around for a month waiting on my new place.
We are building dads house! Finally! It’s been a little over 2 years coming…but we are finally there! Also, just spending time with family. Nothing too crazy. Can’t wait to hear all the updates!
Getting divorced !
I’m *finally* making progress on getting a new wheelchair and AAC, AND some of the assistive technology that I actually need. That’s what is happening for me :3 It’s progress towards a more independent and less painful life.
Spending my summer catching up on my TBR
I just got back from the beach and now my kids are crafting for a local fair
Spending time reading my TBR and enjoying the summer with my teen sons.
I am catching up on some reading, working in the garden and having family cookouts.
I have spent the summer doing three things: 1. I have a daughter who just graduated from college needs to start living in the apartment I am paying for & find a job, so I have spent a lot of time pushing her to do that. 2. I am getting ready to redo the flooring in my craft space and have spent a lot of time boxing up the contents of that space. & 3. I am getting ready for a European river cruise from the Netherlands to France. I will be going with my mom, sister & our significant others.
I have been working from home all summer and trying to keep my kids alive. lol
this summer im trying to stay cool and staying busy.
I am spending my summer doing the libraries summer reading challenge although I completed it in a few days of course but still going! Also trying my hand at writing a book of my own. Issue is I have several going too many ideas. What’s your trick? This ADHD is really thriving.
Ps.I was curious how long I was going to have to wait for Godslayer to come out on Audible and bam bought it on the 4th to go with Sparktopia! The narration on audible for these is fab and you’re amazing and always keeping my brain going! Also, Bravo on Loving Dark Men I know it’s a bit older but I’m glad I found it bc mind blown!
I am reading and listening to as many books as I can this summer especially your books. I have loved them all so far. I hope you’re enjoying your summer too. Your brain is amazing. 💜
Work, work, and work. Hopefully some relaxation this summer
My son and I just got back from a week in New York City. It had been over 40 years since my last visit there and the first for my son. Very exciting and came back exhausted. Later I’ll be having some surgery so that will be my down time. Trying to fit in some time at the lake for some fishing when I’m not trying to declutter my house. Just not enough time for everything.
Protests, time with family, enjoying the beach, keeping up with my physical therapy.
This summer has been all about doctor’s appointments for me. I’ve had to travel almost 4 hours round trip at least 4 – 5 days a week for iron infusions and other procedures for my Crohn’s Disease which has gotten worse. I also found out I have a hiatal hernia as well. =( Not to mention that I put on 40 lbs in 4 weeks due to prednisone. This summer has not been kind to me at all. =(
So far busy been crazy busy with the kids, been up north to visit family, going to the zoo, have my daughter’s bridal shower to host. Tons of fun in the sun on our paddleboard, festivals, pretty much everything summer and reading lots and lots of reading 📚
We added kiddo #4 at the end of April, so I’m soaking up infant snuggles and lots of sunshine with the other 3 kiddos this summer 😀
Reading a lot and doing some research!
Pretty much just lots of family time with the kids.
Work, work and work. Hopefully some time for relaxation.
This summer has been great I got to travel to Bali with my partner mother and sister, although we were sick with Bali belly on New Year’s Eve, so it was a mix of the best trip and a disaster
Working a lot of overtime this summer. Thank goodness I can listen to audiobooks while I work. Playing with my grandkids when I can.
This summer has been, and will continue to be, focused on our garden. My first week of holidays was spent doing almost nothing other than reading. However I am hoping to get a few days trips in before the end. Beaches….& places I’ve never been.
Relaxing at home in Florida
I went on a sisters trip to Colorado. It was so beautiful! We got to go to q James Arthur concert. He was amazing! It was a small, intimate venue so that made it even better.
I love that this is you giving a shit. Life is crazy for me, lots of work. But also lots of fun – trying to soak up some summer moments with my family.
Busy cutting grass and taking care of my husband. Need some me time badly.
Spending quality time with my daughter and son, enjoying their company and making our time together special.
This summer I’m reading loads of books, volunteering at our local animal shelter, thrifting and visiting family. It’s a good summer!
Spending the summer finish up our kitchen remodel, kayaking, snd celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary
Spending the summer with the family and teaching the kids to swim . We’re also visiting family we dont get to normally see.
We are building dads house! Finally! It’s been a little over 2 years coming…but we are finally there! Also, just spending time with family. Nothing too crazy. Can’t wait to hear all the updates!
What have a been doing this summer? READING any chance I get. ❤️ I am a SAHM to a child with autism and another with possible ADHD, so my days are full lol. I wouldn’t change it for the world, but reading is definitely my escape and break from reality when I need it! ❤️
I am trying to organize all my teaching files/supplies/activities, finally going through the things in our garage from when my MIL passed last year, and reading as much as I can!
This summer I’m gonna be praying I win this giveaway so I can be knees deep in this book 😏
It is winter where I am unfortunately! However, I plan to do a lot of hikes when summer comes. Maybe even read by the beach, I don’t think I’ve ever done it?! I’m excited for summer, it’s been quite cold so I’m also looking forward to reading warm felt books 🙂
I am about to head to Vegas for Christmas is July with my family. My mother recently had a stroke so we are all gathering together to visit her. It is hard being away from her at this time but will appreciate the time I will have with her this week.
Trying to catch up on my mail and I see this Giveaway with some of the most beautifully haunting pictures of characters!!! WOWZA!!! So my Summer is flying by. I’m trying to wrap up a million loose ends with family estate matters and end of life matters and terribly depressing matters without letting it all get me down! So I’m reading lots and escaping reality to my most favorite places between the covers of books. 🙂
I am taking time for myself and working on my self care. I tend to forget and care for everyone else before me. So trying to remember I need to love me too. Otherwise, just the usual; spending time with family, friends and the never ending home improvements. Good luck on your move, wishing you all the best 💚
No big plans. We (my son and I) went on a two week vacation to my family’s house (mom and sister rest of family in the area). One of my brothers got married.
I’m traveling to Texas with my bestie from PA to show her around my home state but also my niece is getting married!! I can’t believe it… So this trip will also be for her and her bridal shower. We are moving this summer and I am not looking forward to it
I am going camping with my beagle Eeyore! Just the 2 of us
Heading to Canada to see my bestie so very excited
just chillin out, maxin, relaxin all cool this summer! have a great summer and move!
I’m working in the garden, hanging with family, and reading/reviewing.
Nature outdoor adventures are a favorite Summertime activity in my family. We find ways to surround ourselves with natural greenery almost every Summer Day. On days we’re not venturing into the nature just outside of our yard, we garden, cook outside, and well, earn incomes. Due to recent health challenges in my family, we have learned how to make the most of our days by practicing gratitude for every goodness we experience together.
Lots of swimming at the lake and hiking .
Not much this summer. We’re doing a staycation & getting our yard cleaned up & fixing a few spots in our ceiling from leaks. Otherwise just relaxing & reading all the awesome books!
Most of my plans is to work and spend time with my family.
No major plans for us this summer. My granchildren will be visiting this week but other than that we are just hanging around the house.
Wow! Stumbled on this on accident and I’m sure glad I did! Id love to win this! This summer is the summer of taking care of my dad. Lots going on.
The biggest event of our summer was attending my son’s turning green ceremony at army basic training. To see how adult he has become in such a short time and how conditioned they develop these young men is outstanding!
Trying to stay cool. I’ve been to the theater to see a few movies. I don’t like outside activities; my favorite pastime is staying inside and reading a book. My birthday is Friday. I’m going to see Fantastic Four on my birthday.
This summer I’m trying to start a small bookish business! It’s slow going but I’m loving it! 💕
We are having a pretty quiet summer. Spending time with family. Enjoying watching my grandson’s reactions to paddle pools and nature.
Love all you do
this summer will be a quiet summer. I plan on fixing things around the house (I am a jack of all trades and master of none). I somehow had turned into an audiobook junkie, and I always have at least one Earpod in at all times. I have a couple small trips planned one will be going to PA. My friend and I are going to go horseback riding up there. My next trip will be to Orlando for about four days to visit family. other than that, I will be sadly stuck at work. On a sidenote, I just wanted to let you know that I love your books and all of your characters. I also wanted to thank you for keeping me in a good headspace when I was going through some dark personal times.
Mainly this summer spending time with family lost a few members earlier this year and with My mother having stage 4 bone cancer we are unsure how long she has left
Thanks for this amazing chance! 🩶 Unfortunately, I lost my job last week, so plans have been put on hold. Otherwise, I’m taking care of my mom who has dementia, I helped launch an author services company doing the PR side of things. Im hoping the services take off so I won’t have to worry 😊
Just working as usual this summer. No vacation planned. I truly must say Book 2 was amazing. I didn’t want it to end but Holy Moly the last 3 words. Book 1 was good, but Book 2 was on a whole other level!
Hoping to purge some things from my house and get some summer cleaning done. Thank you for the great giveaway! The book looks fantastic!
Spending time with family and friends and doing a little consultant work.
I’ve just been working on projects around my house and trying to stay cool. I just got new windows installed in my house this week so I’m really excited about that!!!
This summer I’ve done so much!! I spent a week at Outer Banks with my family, then a weekend in DC with my husband, and now we’re about to travel to Knoxville! So exciting !
Thanks for the chance. This summer I am hanging out with friends and family
This summer I chose to stay home and spend time with the grandkids. I usually work out of town, but I literally did two shows last year and was gone. So I played grandma for a change, we went to the lake, the river, the movies, miniature golfing.. stayed busy..it was amazing!! Now they start school on Monday and I’ll go with for a few months. Time goes by too fast.
Working, cleaned out our sea can. Sold a bunch of stuff, sold a bunch and garbaged lots too. Bought an above ground pool and have enjoyed swimming again. My eldest son is moving to the US in August. He met a woman online and they fell in ❤️ so he’s moving down to be with her.
Been doing building clear outs and selling the contents.
This summer I’m going through all the wildlife photography I took while in Germany and Austria. Then processing them for my photography page on Facebook.
This summer we have been extremely busy. Currently getting ready for my son’s 9th Birthday! My 1 year old just learned to walk. And my niece is getting married in September so we have been prepping for that. It’s been busy and chaotic but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
so obsessed with this series, our summer has been growing wildflowers, swim team meets & now watching animals off Rover for others.
Would love to win! Thank you.
This summer. My kids are coming home. I have 3 in the Military and it will be a blessing to have them all home at once. It’s been a very long time since that has happened!! Other then that I am working and relaxing and of course reading tons!! 🤣
Thank you for the chance. Absolutely love your books and characters.
I have been taking care of my mom who had knee replacement surgery. I also just got back from a trip to Vancouver for a book signing/girl’s trip and had absolutely the best time.
Moved into a new home and had my daughter 7/9. I’m now a momma of a 3 1/2yr old boy and a newborn girl. Definitely an adjustment going to 2 kiddos but I love my babies so much. This is an amazing giveaway! Thank you for the chance.
Trips to the beaches and aquariums on the Harley. My husband’s and Son’s Birthdays on the 9th and then my grandson’s 1st birthday at the end of the month. Hanging out with friends and family. Going fishing and barbecuing. I love summer but I can’t wait for fall.
Not much going on this summer just lots of fishing and ropings. It is my 55th bday in 7 days, this would be an awesome bday present.