Just wanted to let everyone know that if you have a Kindle or an iPhone, you can download a copy of my book for only $0.99. I dropped the price to generate some sales, and hopefully, some more reviews. I've sold 20 copies since!
If you've read the book but didn't buy it from Amazon, please feel free to post a review here by commenting on this blog. Otherwise, please post your review to Amazon.
Thanks to everyone for all their great words of encouragement and support!
Later,
Jamie
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
KTEN interview now posted!
In spite of my extremely slow internet connection, I finally was able to post the entire KTEN interview on my website (www.jamielynnbraziel.com). It took over two hours and kept crashing some program on my computer that I didn't even know existed. Anyway, because of the technical difficulties, I won't be posting it here on the blog; you'll just have to head over to my site to see it.
My brother and his family came down for a visit this weekend. My nephew is the most handsome and good-natured little fellow you'll ever meet. He's already wrapped his Auntie Jamie around his little finger, and from the looks he kept giving me this weekend, I think he knows it even if he is just nine months old. His little smile with those two wee teeth just lights up my world.
It was so nice to be able to do whatever I wanted to this evening without having to think about homework or studying for a test. I've spent all afternoon reading, which is a rare experience lately; I finished Sarah Dessen's first novel Someone Like You and started her second one, That Summer. She does such a great job of portraying teen girls and all their roller coaster ups and downs. It definitely brought back some memories from my own teen years. Boy, does that seem like a long time ago.
I feel so behind on things like new books and movies. There are so many different things I want to read or watch and so little free time in which to do it. When I find a spare minute, I usually spend half of it trying to decide whether to read, watch a movie, practice the piano, or exercise. Exercise always loses, the piano rarely wins due to the threat of disturbing others, so it's mainly a toss up between reading or watching. Books typically win out in the end because they rarely disappoint whereas movies so often do. I wonder why it feels that way? Maybe it's because the movies tend to leave little to my own imagination. Movies where I've already read the book are the worst because they rarely live up to the screenplay I've already seen in my head. They did a pretty good job with Twilight, but the last couple of Harry Potter movies ticked me off. I certainly hope they do better on the next one.
I did get to watch a couple of movies this weekend: Hairspray and August Rush. The first was completely corny, which I loved, and the second was just beautiful. What an interesting storyline, and I enjoyed seeing another side to the acting talents of Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as well as hearing his delectable accent.
Sorry for the ramblings, but that's all I'm good for today. The brain is mush!
Later!
My brother and his family came down for a visit this weekend. My nephew is the most handsome and good-natured little fellow you'll ever meet. He's already wrapped his Auntie Jamie around his little finger, and from the looks he kept giving me this weekend, I think he knows it even if he is just nine months old. His little smile with those two wee teeth just lights up my world.
It was so nice to be able to do whatever I wanted to this evening without having to think about homework or studying for a test. I've spent all afternoon reading, which is a rare experience lately; I finished Sarah Dessen's first novel Someone Like You and started her second one, That Summer. She does such a great job of portraying teen girls and all their roller coaster ups and downs. It definitely brought back some memories from my own teen years. Boy, does that seem like a long time ago.
I feel so behind on things like new books and movies. There are so many different things I want to read or watch and so little free time in which to do it. When I find a spare minute, I usually spend half of it trying to decide whether to read, watch a movie, practice the piano, or exercise. Exercise always loses, the piano rarely wins due to the threat of disturbing others, so it's mainly a toss up between reading or watching. Books typically win out in the end because they rarely disappoint whereas movies so often do. I wonder why it feels that way? Maybe it's because the movies tend to leave little to my own imagination. Movies where I've already read the book are the worst because they rarely live up to the screenplay I've already seen in my head. They did a pretty good job with Twilight, but the last couple of Harry Potter movies ticked me off. I certainly hope they do better on the next one.
I did get to watch a couple of movies this weekend: Hairspray and August Rush. The first was completely corny, which I loved, and the second was just beautiful. What an interesting storyline, and I enjoyed seeing another side to the acting talents of Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as well as hearing his delectable accent.
Sorry for the ramblings, but that's all I'm good for today. The brain is mush!
Later!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
New pics and video!
Hey, everybody!
Just a quick post to let you know that I finally posted the pictures from the book signing as well as a funny little video from that day on my website at www.jamielynnbraziel.com. Just click on Photos or Videos to see them, and let me know what you think.
Good news! The KTEN interview video has finally been edited. My guru is a genius and will be handing it over shortly for posting.
This semester's almost over, thank goodness, and I'll have a whole two weeks to blog like crazy before the summer semester starts, so be ready with your comments, questions, and/or suggestions.
Just a quick post to let you know that I finally posted the pictures from the book signing as well as a funny little video from that day on my website at www.jamielynnbraziel.com. Just click on Photos or Videos to see them, and let me know what you think.
Good news! The KTEN interview video has finally been edited. My guru is a genius and will be handing it over shortly for posting.
This semester's almost over, thank goodness, and I'll have a whole two weeks to blog like crazy before the summer semester starts, so be ready with your comments, questions, and/or suggestions.
Friday, May 1, 2009
I have the entire interview!
Just wanted to let everyone know I now have a copy of the entire interview that I did with Jocelyn Lockwood from KTEN News Midday. As soon as my techie is able to edit out the needed section, we'll post it on all my pages.
Don't forget the book signing is tomorrow at Hastings Entertainment in Sherman, TX from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It sounds like we're going to have quite the party. Just a little disappointed that my brother and his family won't be able to be there due to a sick baby, but maybe next time. Get well, little guy, and tell your mommy to give you a great big kiss from Auntie Jamie!
Don't forget the book signing is tomorrow at Hastings Entertainment in Sherman, TX from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It sounds like we're going to have quite the party. Just a little disappointed that my brother and his family won't be able to be there due to a sick baby, but maybe next time. Get well, little guy, and tell your mommy to give you a great big kiss from Auntie Jamie!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Website is up and running!
After working on it for ten hours over the last two days, my website is finally up and running, but my eyes will never be the same. You can view it www.jamielynnbraziel.com. I would love to hear your comments and suggestions about the site. I also encourage you to send me an email with your thoughts about the book.
I developed the site as a way to interact with my readers as well as provide as much information about myself and the book as possible. It's still pretty basic at this point, but with the help of my techie friend, Kathy, it will be expanding and improving.
Hope you like it!
I developed the site as a way to interact with my readers as well as provide as much information about myself and the book as possible. It's still pretty basic at this point, but with the help of my techie friend, Kathy, it will be expanding and improving.
Hope you like it!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
KTEN Interview about Declaring Spinsterhood
I had my first live interview about my debut novel yesterday, and I was so nervous. I arrived at the studio and was shown into the green room so I could check my hair and makeup. In spite of the rainy day, my hair had not completely frizzed, but I added a lot of blush because I did not want to look washed out on camera.
After I finished primping, I was taken to the interview set and wired with a microphone. The next thirty minutes were spent watching the live newscast happen right before my eyes. That was very interesting. There were no cameramen. It was all automated from the control room apparently. I was also trying to think of all various questions I could possibly be asked and how I would respond.
Then during a commercial break, Jocelyn hurried over to the interview set. My heart raced even faster; I'm surprised it couldn't be seen on camera. Suddenly, we were on the air, and I was responding to her questions while trying not to be distracted by all of the gadgets and big screens around me. I new if I ever started watching myself, I would fidget, so I just kept focused on her as much as possible while trying to remember to look at the camera occasionally in order to connect with the viewers.
I never knew three minutes could feel like an eternity. Finally, it was over, and I was relieved and felt like I had done fairly well. As Jocelyn returned to the anchor desk, I made my way quietly out of the studio where I promptly had a giggling fit while sitting in my car. I pulled myself together enough to call my mom and drive back to work. Emails were already sitting in my inbox from friends who had watched the newscast, and my phone was beeping like crazy.
Everyone loved the interview and said it went great, but I couldn't be sure until I had watched it myself, but that would have to wait because only half was posted to the channel's website, and I couldn't watch my mom's recording until after class. I finally was able to watch it late last night, and I still believe it went really well. I did laugh at my accent, which has become much more pronounced over the years. So, as you watch this short clip from KTEN's website, just remember that I am from Texas.
After I finished primping, I was taken to the interview set and wired with a microphone. The next thirty minutes were spent watching the live newscast happen right before my eyes. That was very interesting. There were no cameramen. It was all automated from the control room apparently. I was also trying to think of all various questions I could possibly be asked and how I would respond.
Then during a commercial break, Jocelyn hurried over to the interview set. My heart raced even faster; I'm surprised it couldn't be seen on camera. Suddenly, we were on the air, and I was responding to her questions while trying not to be distracted by all of the gadgets and big screens around me. I new if I ever started watching myself, I would fidget, so I just kept focused on her as much as possible while trying to remember to look at the camera occasionally in order to connect with the viewers.
I never knew three minutes could feel like an eternity. Finally, it was over, and I was relieved and felt like I had done fairly well. As Jocelyn returned to the anchor desk, I made my way quietly out of the studio where I promptly had a giggling fit while sitting in my car. I pulled myself together enough to call my mom and drive back to work. Emails were already sitting in my inbox from friends who had watched the newscast, and my phone was beeping like crazy.
Everyone loved the interview and said it went great, but I couldn't be sure until I had watched it myself, but that would have to wait because only half was posted to the channel's website, and I couldn't watch my mom's recording until after class. I finally was able to watch it late last night, and I still believe it went really well. I did laugh at my accent, which has become much more pronounced over the years. So, as you watch this short clip from KTEN's website, just remember that I am from Texas.
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