The Blueprint is Ready: A Cover Reveal and a Summer Slay
Happy Friday, everyone!
I’ve been keeping a secret for a while now, and I am absolutely thrilled that I can finally pull back the curtain. Transitioning these weekly updates to my blog has been a wonderful way to keep all our mystery-loving community in one place, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick off this new format than with a Big Reveal.
🕯️ The Big Reveal: Ghosts Don’t Use Blueprints
The wait is finally over! I have been working closely with my designer to capture the exact "vibe" of the Jenna McGregor prequel, and the cover for "Ghosts Don’t Use Blueprints" is officially ready.
Where the adventures began
They say you can’t know where you’re going until you understand where you’ve been. That’s exactly why I had to write "Ghosts Don't Use Blueprints." > This novella has been a labor of love, peeling back the layers of Jenna McGregor’s world to show you the origin of the secrets that started it all. I am so proud of how this cover turned out—it feels like the perfect doorway into this story. Pull up a chair and take a look; I’d love to hear your first impressions in the comments.
I am so in love with how this turned out. It perfectly captures that atmospheric, haunting feeling of a mystery that is just beginning to unfold. Writing this novella has been a journey back to where the secrets began, and seeing the cover makes the launch feel so real.
I’d love to hear what you think—drop a comment on the blog post and let me know your first impressions!
🏕️ What I’m Reading: Deadly Campfire
When I’m not lost in the world of Jenna McGregor, I love diving into other small towns filled with secrets. This week, I’m excited to share a recommendation given to me by one of my author friends.
"Deadly Campfire" by Olivia Page has been added to my TBR list. It’s the second book in Olivia’s Darren Wood Campground & Trails series, and it sounds like—the heat is rising in this one!
The Story:
In the heat of summer, Darren Wood Campground flourishes, but for Harley Wood, the season brings a familiar sense of dread. When a cranky millionaire is poisoned, a cryptic note left in Harley’s cubby proves he knew his life was in danger.
With her father away and the local deputy stretched thin, Harley takes the investigation into her own hands. From secretive lawyers to a charming newcomer with a guitar and a hidden past, everyone is a suspect. As a summer storm cuts the power and the killer closes in, Harley has to untangle a web of old grudges and illicit affairs before the next campfire burns out.
✍️ Behind the Scenes
Between board meetings and Gigi (it’s what my grandkids call me) duties, I’ve been carving out every spare moment to finalize the launch details for the rebranded Jenna McGregor series. There is so much happening behind the scenes, and I can't wait to share more "look over my shoulder" moments with you soon.
Until then, stay cozy and keep sleuthing!
Warmly,
Willow
Meet Willow
Author, School Board member, and gluten-free baker. I write the Jenna McGregor mysteries from my home in Michigan, fueled by coffee and Peloton PRs.
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