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Jenny Chasteen

A Hobbit, a Cowgirl, and an Ojibwe Orphan

Published 7 months ago • 2 min read

THREE events for you this week!

Hi fellow travelers,

Are you looking to add some adventure to your last week before Thanksgiving?

Ok, let's be honest, this is the time of year when we often have a little more adventure in our weeks than we can stand.

Are you looking for a bit of a break from all the adventures? A place to stop and rest and just talk about books for a minute?

Either way, I've got you covered.

Event #1: The Beginning Writer's Map of the Publication Path

As the name implies, this virtual presentation/Q+A is for new-ish writers who dream of publishing their stories one day and what to know what that actually looks like in real life.

This event is TODAY at 2:30pm Central!

So this is your LAST CALL to sign up or share the event with a young writer in your life!

If you need one more reason to sign up, I've loaded this thing with Lord of the Rings analogies, thus the Hobbit in the subject line.

Event #2: Meet Contemporary Western Author Sequoyah Branham!

My next author interview over on YouTube will be with my classmate Sequoyah Branham, author of the Nora Kelly books: In the Company of Cows and In Between Pastures.

These are books about the hard and beautiful realities of ranching, written by a real-life Texas cowgirl!

​Join us at 1:30pm Central this Wednesday, November 20th to hear Sequoyah talk about her super unique writing and the real-life adventures behind it.

When you click the hyperlink or the image above, you can ask YouTube to notify you when we go live!

Event #3: Meet Middle Grade Historical Fiction Author Anna Rose Johnson!

My next author interview after THAT will be with my OTHER classmate, Anna Rose Johnson, author of The Star That Always Stays, The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry, and more!

Her books are primarily for kiddos in the 8-14 range. They spotlight Michigan history, the Ojibwe Native American experience, and resilient heroines inspired by Anna Rose's own ancestors!

They're a hit with homeschool families, so if that describes you, I don't think you'll want to miss this interview!

​Join us at 1:30pm Central this Friday, November 22nd!

Same thing for this one: when you click the hyperlink or the image above, you can ask YouTube to notify you when we go live!

Bonus: Whoopsiedoodles

Aka, YouTube failed me.

A couple of newsletters ago, I tried to share with you a video I made about my first-ever Readathon. But YouTube managed to NOT upload it correctly, so if you clicked that link, I assume nothing happened.

(If something DID happen, please share.)

Anyway, second time's a charm and everything should be operational now.

If you just can't wait till Friday, Wednesday, or even this afternooon to hear me talk, this video is ready for you immediately. Enjoy.

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Speaking of things to enjoy, how will you be celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

Asking what you're thankful for is super cheesy, but then, cheese is my favorite food, so let's go for it anyway: what are you thankful for this year?

Want even more cheese? I'm thankful for all of you.

(Here's where half of you say "Aww..." and half of you say "Bleck...")

But I actually am, though. I can't imagine this author journey without you!

Adventurously yours,

Jenny Gossell (Jandalf the Green)

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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Creating fantasy adventures where you come for the worldbuilding and stay for the characters.

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