I’m so proud and honoured to be featured on the September cover of Books & Buzz Magazine. Inside is my interview with Editor-in-chief, Timothy Pike. Also in this issue are articles by
I’m also pleased to share some early buzz Ghost Mark is getting. It’s out November 1st and on preorder right now Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Apple
First Editorial Review:
McLean’s writing is as ingenious as her protagonist, ranging from grunge
to repartee to sophistication to laugh-out-loud snarks. Ghost Mark is gripping.
You won’t put it down till it’s done.
—OTTAWA REVIEW OF BOOKS
First Award:
Will keep you on the edge of your seat . . . an intense, riveting, and fast-paced novel.
—LITERARY TITAN ★★★★★
First Endorsement:
JP McLean’s GHOST MARK has it all—kick-ass characters, a thrilling mystery,
and tons of action, all with a supernatural twist!
—Ann Charles, USA Today bestselling author of the Deadwood Mystery series,
I’m a huge fan of Ann Charles’s books and have recommended them before, so having her endorse Ghost Mark with a blurb is an incredible point of pride for me. Ann writes mysteries infused with witty humour and well-drawn, relatable characters. You’ll laugh out loud at the antics her characters get up to. Learn more about Ann here.
Pre-order Ghost Mark right now and it will be on your e-reader when it releases November 1st! It’s available from all the usual retailers:
Kindle ~ Kobo ~ Nook ~ Apple ~ Direct
Download a PDF preview of Ghost Mark here.
McKellar Vacation
After three long years, I finally braved the airport and a plane to visit my family in McKellar. My sister met me in Toronto, and we spent a few nights with my niece and her partner, which is always fun, and then drove up north. First to Parry Sound for groceries, a wine supply, and a mani-pedi, and then on to McKellar. Ahhhh. It’s so relaxing and beautiful here on the Manitouwabing River.
I helped Mom organize her potting shed, putzed with Dad on a few things in the driving shed, and there’ll be more projects this coming week. But mostly it’s just so nice to catch up in person. Yesterday, my cousin arrived from Haliburton, and we all piled into the pontoon boat for a cruise down the river. Along the shores, the shanty shacks of our youth are now jaw-dropping mansions. My grandfather’s old house is one of them, and another stands in his old potato field.
Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you’re able to get outdoors and enjoy this Labour Day. You’ve earned it!
Until next time, XO
Jo-Anne
Debra Purdy Kong says
Congratulations on the book cover and our photo looks great! Glad you got a chance to get away and recharge at such a beautiful location.
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Debra.
Cheyenne says
Congratulations on your magazine cover and interview. Great photo!
JPMcLean says
Thanks so much!
Book Club Mom says
Congratulations Jo-Anne! What a terrific picture!
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Barb!
Giselle Roeder says
All your hard work during the last few years is paying off! Congratulations! I am proud to know you, J.P. McLean!
JPMcLean says
And I you! Thank you, Giselle.
Darlene Foster says
You look fabulous on the cover. Well done!!
JPMcLean says
So kind of you, Darlene. Thanks!
Elinor Florence says
Wonderful publicity, for you, and we’ll deserved!
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Elinor.