Wow, can you believe it! July is here already. Our family had a wedding in June. I baked and decorated the cake. I found an easy-to-make vanilla bean cake and lavender-infused buttercream frosting. They paired well, and people enjoyed the cake. The decorating had me frazzled because it was a “naked cake.” I made more of a fuss out of how I felt it would look than I needed to. It turned out fine and the bride thought it was awesome, so all was good.

Author Mary Vine and I tried out the Sumpter, Oregon Renaissance Faire over the 4th of July. We made some sales to new readers, and we had a couple of repeat customers. It was cold and rainy on the first day, and very few people. The second day was the perfect temperature for them to come out. I realized when I was leaving that most of the Renaissance people were over in an area hidden from where the book trailer was. What we mainly had come through were people dressed normally. We will most likely do it again next year. They had a reasonable rate for the spaces.

I’m excited to be attending the Tamkaliks Powwow in Wallowa again this year. I love listening to the music and watching the dancers. And every year I pick up a little more information that helps me better understand my characters.

I also start judging at county fairs this month. I enjoy visiting with the 4-H members and traveling around the state.

This month I’m busy writing the next Gabriel Hawke book, Wolf Moon. I hope to have a cover for it soon. Once I get the first draft finished, I’ll put it up for pre-order. I know my readers have been waiting for the next book.

Today is the last day to purchase the first three Spotted Pony Casino audiobooks for $2.99. If you want to get them here is the direct link: https://www.patyjager.net/product/spotted-pony-casino-mystery-box-set-1-3/

You can also purchase Spotted Pony Casino audiobooks 1-3 individually through KOBO during July for $4.99 each.

Poker Face: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/poker-face-30

House Edge: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/house-edge-2

Double Down: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/double-down-57

At the moment that is all the specials I have going on. With summer being so crazy I have trouble remembering to sign up for specials and changing the prices!

As always you can purchase any of my books in any format from my website. https://www.patyjager.net

And if you want to keep up with the book specials, where I’ll be live selling my books, get your name in the hat for a mug, or want to get a short story from me or a fellow author, sign up for my newsletter that goes out the first Thursday for the month. https://bit.ly/2IhmWcm

Have a great July!