I’ve got something to show you…
Could it be? Yes, it is!
This week…
The thing I want to show you
The other thing I want to show you
The place, the people, the vibe
A supernatural love story where mystery blooms in the dark
Let’s get straight into it. The cover of my next book looks a little or a lot or exactly like this! What do you think?
What’s this story all about, you ask? Here’s the back cover blurb:
Everything’s Absolutely Fine
When perfect plans are perfectly ruined
This is Eliza’s year. She’s going to be the best girlfriend ever to the gorgeous guy she met over summer, win the national debating championships (after last year’s epic fail), and finally make her mum proud — just like her big sister did when she won a national singing title.
But things don’t go to plan.
Super-hot Seb apparently missed the memo about being the perfect boyfriend. Grandma moves in for twelve weeks, takes over Eliza’s bedroom, and turns the already-tense family home into a war zone. And then there’s Declan — the intriguing new guy on the debating team who’s way too distracting.
Oh, and now her family is acting weird about her eating. Like, really weird.
Eliza’s perfect year is officially falling apart. She tries to keep it all together, but when her mum and grandma’s fighting hits breaking point, a storm of family secrets erupts — including the one Eliza’s been hiding from everyone… even herself.
Everything’s absolutely fine… until it’s not...
Both Everything’s Absolutely Fine and my first book, Never, Not Ever, are set in Adelaide - my home town. It felt critically important for my books to be set in Australia, firstly, and in Adelaide, specifically.
Why? Two reasons. Firstly, the YA romance genre is dominated by books set in the US. Movies, too. You’ve seen them right? US teen culture. School life. All the cliches. Many memes. I love them! But I also wanted to present something different.
The second reason? When people from overseas think of Australia, they often think of Sydney. The harbour. The bridge. The seemingly eternal summer. No shame on Sydney. It’s a beautiful city. I lived there for almost 10 years. But Australia is more than Sydney. And I wanted other places represented in stories.
My third book is set in Adelaide too, amongst the same friendship group. Which can only mean one thing. We need a series name! More on this soon…
P.S. For those of you who’ve read my first book, Never, Not Ever, you’ll recognise Eliza as Tilly’s best friend. Yes, it’s Eliza’s turn to struggle with family tensions, love life dilemmas and becoming who you are. 😉
Here’s another Kickstarter for you: Spirit of the Dying Flower. It’s a spicy, gothic romance. Here’s a short blurb: “A supernatural love story for readers who crave lyrical prose, aching romance, and the haunting weight of a mystery that blooms in the dark.” Wow! Check out the campaign here.
I’m a big fan of the author Rainbow Rowell - and yes, that is her real name. I just finished reading her latest book, which completes a beautiful trifecta of books about relationships at different ages and stages. I’ve loved all of them: Eleanor & Park - teen relationships; Fangirl - college/university age relationships and Slow Dance - divorced with two kids relationships All amazing. All highly recommended.
Until next time, love to you and yours,
Woo hoo!
I LOVE the new cover ! Bravo Jodie, I can’t wait to read it. 👏💛🥂