Real Life Books and Media
Western author Faith Blum read and reviewed my new release Jessie recently. She shared that the emotion in Jessie inspired her as she wrote a short story for a wrting challenge. I am excited and pleased to share her story! If you would like to read her review of Jessie clike HERE
I hope you enjoy her story as much as I did.
We have a super easy entry giveaway during the month long celebration of my new release Jessie.
Since the story of Jessie is wrapped into the early days of the space program and the US race for the moon, I put together a space themed gift bag worth more than $50.00. Of course, there has to be something personal too, so I added in a very pretty necklace as well as an autographed copy of Jessie. The winner will find some other goodies tucked into the canvas bag as well!
I really wanted to make this availabe to everyone but when I checked shipping using France as an example, the cost was $150.00!! But no worries, if one of my international friends win, you will receive $50.00 via paypal cash or Amazon card and an eReader copy of Jessie.
So what are you waiting for?
Shanna Hatfield was gracious enough to be the first stop on my post launch blog tour for my new release, Jessie. Be sure to stop by and leave a comment. Who knows, you may even win an autographed copy of Jessie!
Jessie Blog Tour | Shanna Hatfield.
To see a list of the Jessie launch and post launch tour visit my cooking blog, Rebekah Lyn’s Kitchen
The countdown to the forty-fifth anniversary of the Moon Landing and the release of Jessie has begun!
Forty five years ago the world watched as Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong blasted off from Kennedy Space Center with the moon as their goal. Would they be able to land, what would the moon be like? Four days later they did indeed land as the world watched breathless for that first step. I wonder what astronaut Michael Collins was thinking as they journeyed to the moon. Would he have the courage to leave his friends behind if they were not able to return to the command module? Aldrin and Armstrong are the ones most remembered but I think the most difficult part of the mission was Michael Collins role. His book, Carrying the Fire is on Amazon if you would like to learn more. If you have memories or thoughts about the moon landing, would love to hear from you in comments below!!
I grew up in Titusville, directly across the river from Kennedy Space Center. The space industry has always been a part of my life. As the shuttle program began to wind down, I decided to learn more about how it began. After two years of research and interviews, my new release Jessie was born.
Here are some snippets from readers:
Usually, I am not one to read books that are based in flying or space, but I am thrilled that I took the chance with this book.
Lyn does a great job of capturing not only the joy and innocence of the era, but also the darker subtext of pain and loss that came with every stride forward. The book culminates with the walk on the moon, as seen through Jessie’s eyes—and ends on the same high note of exhilaration felt by the entire nation at that moment.
I truly did love this read. The comradery shared amongst his brothers was more than amazing. I can only imagine the life in that time…being a mother working 3 jobs in a house with 4 teenage sons. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel-good story.
loved the positive male influences that Jessie had in his life. The respect these boys showed to their teachers, mother, and even father
If you would like to purchase Jessie, my talented cover designer, Laura Wright LaRouche of LLPIX created these awesome buy buttons.
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