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Starting Over with Liz Flaherty - Re-Release of PIECES OF BLUE

I'm thrilled to have my friend Liz Flaherty with me today. She's here to talk about the Re-Release of PIECES OF BLUE, book one in Colors, the Harper Loch Trilogy. Liz talks about the many aspects of starting over. I can certainly relate with re-releasing books and starting over since I released five books in 2025. I know it's not easy. Welcome Liz! Glad to have you! Starting Over Thanks for having me here, Jana. As I said when I was here in 2024, “Doing my new-book swing arou

1 day ago4 min read

Book cover titled "Giving on Purpose" with pink flowers. Subtitle: "How 30 Days of Conscious Giving Can Change Your Life." Author: Pamela S. Thibodeaux.

#PreOrder - GIVING ON PURPOSE - Non-fiction Release from Pamela Thibodeaux

Today I'm featuring a non-fiction release from Pamela Thibodeaux. She's talking about her book GIVING ON PURPOSE. It looks at giving and receiving in a new whole new light, one that recognizes the worthiness of the receiver and the gratitude of the giver. Welcome Pamela! Giving on Purpose How 30 Days of Conscious Giving can Chang Your Life. What if the key to abundance isn’t giving more—but giving in balance? We’ve been taught that it’s more blessed to give than to receive. B

Mar 33 min read

Sensual couple against a fiery red background, with "Witchy Woman" in bold text and credits to author Tina Donahue, Vampire Quest theme.

Tina Donahue's #NewRelease - WITCHY WOMAN

I'm happy to feature Tina Donahue's #NewRelease - WITCHY WOMAN today. This book has an interesting premise: A witch who tires of magic and a vampire who hates the idea of eternity. Both are looking for something else, their own special paradise--together. WITCHY WOMAN is an erotic paranormal romance and released on February 7, 2026. It's Book one in the Vampire Quest series. Thanks for stopping by, Tina! Blurb: A witch who’s ditched sorcery…a down-on-his-luck vampire… and o

Feb 103 min read

Yellow book cover with a three-tiered cake adorned with red and yellow roses. Text reads Secret Recipe, A Redford Falls Story by Darlene Fredette.

#NewRelease from Darlene Fredette - SECRET RECIPE

Jan 303 min read

Chef and two men stand in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. Chef wears a white hat and coat. Text: "Her Secret Ingredient" and "Lisabet Sarai."

#NewRelease from Lisabet Sarai - HER SECRET INGREDIENT

Jan 66 min read

A couple embraces with smiles against a fiery sunset backdrop. Text reads: "Fire chief falls hard. Town gossips harder. Fresh Blood."

FRESH BLOOD - #NewRelease from Ella Braeme

Ella Braeme visits my blog with her #newrelease, FRESH BLOOD

Dec 2, 20254 min read

#NewRelease by Maggie Blackbird - BORN LIKE THIS - Blog Tour

I'm hosting the #NewRelease by Maggie BlackBird - BORN LIKE THIS. This is book two in the Maisemerized Duo.

Nov 29, 20251 min read

#NewRelease - ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY from Margot Johnson

Author Margot Johnson talks about her new book ONE WINTER IN BLUE SKY on my blog today

Nov 11, 20255 min read

Blonde woman in striped top and pink skirt with mermaid tail by the sea. City skyline. Text: "Hippie Mermaid" by Joanne Guidoccio.

#AuthorInterview with Joanne Guidoccio - Featuring HIPPIE MERMAID

Oct 24, 20256 min read

#NewRelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS

Today we have a #newrelease from Meg Benjamin - THE TOMATO JAM MURDERS, the sixth book in her Luscious Delights cozy mystery series. This book features burro racing, which I confess I've never heard of before. Meg tells us five things we never knew about burro racing. Since I didn't know anything about the sport it's all news to me! Welcome, Meg! Five Things You Didn’t Know About Burro Racing My new release, The Tomato Jam Murder , the sixth book in my Luscious Delights cozy

Oct 21, 20254 min read

Woman in red dress stands by stormy sea, wind blowing her hair. Overcast sky with text: "Caper Magic" and "Veronica Lynch". Mysterious mood.

Book Spotlight - CAPER MAGIC by Veronica Lynch

Veronica Lynch is in the spotlight with CAPER MAGIC

Oct 10, 20253 min read

A woman in a blue dress facing a man in a white shirt. Orange beach backdrop with palm patterns. Text: The Guy from the Beach Resort.

Birdie Song - #NewRelease - THE GUY FROM THE BEACH RESORT

I'm excited to welcome a new author to Journeys with Jana. Australian author Birdie Song is here with her #NewRelease - THE GUY FROM THE...

Sep 30, 20254 min read

#ComingSoon from Debut Author Kaci Curtis - ALONG THE TRAIL

Debut author Kaci Curtis tells us about animals she has known and loved.

Sep 26, 20254 min read

Tattooed man with a chain necklace against a dark floral backdrop. Text: "Lost in His Spiderwebs," "Lozano Cartel: Book 2," "Amber Daulton."

LOST IN HIS SPIDERWEBS by Amber Daulton - Coming Soon - #PreOrder

Amber Daulton interviews Ruben Lozano from LOST IN HIS SPIDERWEBS

Sep 23, 20256 min read

Northern lights over a snowy landscape with a silhouetted house and trees. Text reads "Karina Bartow" and "Unseen loves can be the deepest."

#NewRelease from Karina Bartow - UNDEVELOPED MEMORIES

Karina Bartow talks about her #NewRelease - UNDEVELOPED MEMORIES. Karina gives us insight into the book's secondary character and what makes him so important.

Sep 16, 20255 min read