RACHAEL STAPLETON

Bewitching Book Tours: Now scheduling a one month tour for The Temple of Indra’s Jewel by Rachael Stapleton

It's officially time to come get your first edition of The Temple of Indra's Jewel and celebrate with me at my favourite local Irish pub,The Village Inn. All are invited! It's an open event and I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones so please bring friends and family! Books will be available for purchase and signing. OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH PARTY - The Temple of Indra's Jewel The Village Inn 99 King W Bowmanville, ON L1C 1R2 (corner of King and Scugog) 7pm - 9pm raquelle.jackson@gmail.com Drinks and Food Available for Purchase Please email me or drop a line on the FB event page if you have any questions.

I have a few additional spots left open for volunteers. If anyone else is willing to read my book within the next 3 weeks and review it on GoodReads or private blogs before the launch date, and also – perhaps most importantly – copy that review to Amazon as soon as the book becomes available then please let me know. If the answer is yes and you'd like an ARC copy which comes in .pdf format suitable for most e-book readers (no print editions at this stage),  leave your email in the comments section below or email me privately raquelle.jackson@gmail.com Those who help me out the most and bring new readers will receive a FREE printed edition of the book when it becomes available later in September as well as my unwavering gratitude. 

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September's launch date is fast approaching so I'm looking for volunteers willing to read the book in advance and review it on GoodReads or private blogs before the launch date, and also – perhaps most importantly – copy that review to Amazon as soon as the book becomes available. Any takers? If the answer is yes and you'd like an ARC copy which comes in .pdf format suitable for most e-book readers (no print editions at this stage), just comment below and leave your email address so I can send you a copy when it's ready or email me privately raquelle.jackson@gmail.com Please note – I'm looking for those who are genuinely willing and able to spread the word with reviews on GoodReads, blogs, websites, and so on, and then copy the same review to Amazon right after the book shows up as "on sale" in September. Those who help me out the most and bring new readers will receive a FREE printed edition of the book when it becomes available later in September and my...

It’s been a little over three weeks since I sent my Temple of Indra manuscript off for the copy edit and it’s just come back. As I sit with coffee in hand I can't help but revel in the butterflies that flit at my anticipation. It’s become a work of art filled with red crossed out lines and dotted blue side bubbles. Not to worry - no actual ink was harmed in the process of this edit. My manuscript may be marred but I'm happy that it’s one step closer to print. Now comes the part where I read over all of their suggested modifications accepting or declining with fervor. Thank goodness for the track changes function as well as the clean copy they've sent. Having taken a quick peek I can already tell I’m going to love it. No major plot or character issues just good old fashioned grammatical corrections, which I’m always happy to pawn off on the experts.

Since I’m in the midst of publishing my first novel right now, I’ve found myself pondering questions that I’ve never considered before. Such as, is there a best time of year to release a book? My editor is pushing for the fall. However, personally when I think of September, I think of busy hectic traffic filled days. Getting the kids off to school, gridlock, meetings, picking the kids up from school, soccer practice, making dinner and the list goes on. When I think of reading, which I often do, I think of the beach or my pool. Lazy summer Saturdays spent in the backyard with a paperback and a beer. Am I wrong? What about all of the vacationers, teachers and summer hour people. Summertime means more free time, doesn’t it? I On the other hand I read the summer months were bad for sales, because of vacation, weddings, family reunions, and summer camp which all equate to a lack of funds. I’m hoping my reader's burning desire for the Temple of Indra will outweigh all other priorities....