By J.T. Ellison Hey, y’all, welcome to Sunday. You doing okay? I’ve been thinking especially about you, Texas peeps. Nashville knows the devastation that floods can bring. Please know you’re in our hearts.
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Hey, chickens, look what’s out in paperback today! If you haven’t read Nicholas Drummond’s 4th adventure, now’s your chance to snap it up at a deliciously low price.

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Here’s a bit more about the book:

“He who controls the weather, will control the world. He who controls time, will never be around.” —Thomas Frey

FBI Special Agents Nicholas Drummond and Michaela Caine are the government’s Covert Eyes—leading a top-notch handpicked team of agents to tackle crimes and criminals both international and deadly. But their first case threatens their fledgling team when the Fox calls from Venice asking for help.

Kitsune has stolen an incredible artifact from the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul, and now the client wants her dead. She has a warning for Nick and Mike: she’s overheard talk that a devastating Gobi desert sandstorm that’s killed thousands in Beijing isn’t a natural phenomenon, rather is produced by man. The Covert Eyes team heads to Venice, Italy, to find out the truth.

From New York to Venice and from Rome to the Bermuda Triangle, Nicholas and Mike and their team are in a race against time, and nature herself, to stop an obsessed family from devastating Washington, D.C.

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Hey, peeps, happy Sunday! Hope you had a good week. Did you do anything fun?

Lots of quiet time for me, writing and storing up energy for a busy fall. I’m looking forward to traveling to across the country over the next few weeks. I do my best writing on planes, actually, because I have nowhere to go and no immediate distractions – no phone to answer, no kitchen to clean, no errands to run, no kitties to throw mice for. On top of that, I get to say hi to so many of you, for which I’m so grateful! LIE TO ME is about to be born into the world, and y’all are the ones who make it all possible. Thank you, darling readers. Truly.

Here’s what happened on the Internets this week:

19 Thrillers You May Have Missed This Summer. Stock your TBR lists, people! Winter is coming. You may see some familiar faces here…

A Discover of Witches TV Show Announcement. If you’ve been around the Tao for a while, you know I feel pretty strongly about Deb Harkess (I love her) and her series A Discover of Witches (I love it). So I was tickled pink when Deb announced the TV casting for reluctant witch Diana Bishop and sexy vampire geneticist Matthew. Wonderful choices—especially for Diana! I can’t wait to see their performances.

A Woman Was Arrested for “Stealing” a Case of Water Bottles and THIS Was Her Husband’s Response. LOLOLOLOL! Priceless. 😂

How many of the top 100 crimes novels of the early 20th century have you read? Y’all are pretty prolific readers, so I’m curious. Leave your answer in the comments…

Being Busy Is Killing Our Ability to Think Creatively. I’m trying my best to heed these words. Focus takes practice now, which is alarming to me. I’ve had a lot happening this year, so this is especially salient right now.

8 Books to Read If You Loved Broadchurch. After the finale, you may be jonesing for more Hardy and Miller. These may do the trick.

20 Literary “Would You Rather”s. Hee!

A WORD ON WORDS with Elizabeth Strout. Did you know Elizabeth Strout, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of OLIVE KITTERIDGE and MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON, did stand-up comedy? My cohost Mary Laura Philpott uncovers all kinds of gems in this episode of A WORD ON WORDS (psst, this kicks off a whole slew of Season 3 episodes! Stay tuned over the next few weeks for some killer all-star guests 🙌). #keepreading

And closer to home:

LIE TO ME is here NEXT WEEK.

Needless to say, I can’t wait for you to get your hands on it!

Some lovely people have been featuring the book, bloggers you may want to put on your radar if you want some tip-top resources to your TBR pile. Many thanks to:

• Novel Gossip
• Jathan & Heather
• The Book Diva’s Reads
• Broken Teepee
• No More Grumpy Bookseller

Haven’t pre-ordered your copy yet? No worries.
Find your preferred format and favorite retailer here, and claim yours in a couple of clicks.

Pre-Order DEAD ENDS: Stories from the Gothic South, available 9.28.17!

Surprise!

As you know, I have been stocking my indie press, Two Tales, with my own short stories exclusively. But no more!

On September 28, we are releasing the first Two Tales Press Anthology — DEAD ENDS: Stories from the Gothic South — featuring 13 original stories by 13 incredible authors. It’s a themed anthology, too! DEAD ENDS is now available for pre-order in ebook, paperback, and hardcover. I hope you love it—there’s some amazing stuff in here for you. Here’s the lineup of incredible authors:

1. Jeff Abbott
2. Helen Ellis
3. Patti Callahan Henry
4. Amanda Stevens
5. Paige Crutcher
6. Dana Chamblee Carpenter
7. Laura Benedict
8. Bryon Quertermous
9. Dave White
10. Lisa Morton
11. David Bell
12. J.T. Ellison
13. Ariel Lawhon

Enjoy, y’all.

That’s it from me! Y’all have a great week, enjoy the last vestiges of summer before we plunge into Pumpkin Spice mode, and I’ll talk to you again soon.

xo,
J.T.

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By J.T. Ellison Hey, peeps, happy Sunday! Hope you had a good week. Did you do anything fun?
Lots of quiet time for me, writing and storing up energy for a busy fall. I’m looking forward to traveling to across…

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By J.T. Ellison

I have a very exciting announcement today.

As you know, I have been stocking my indie press, Two Tales, with my own short stories exclusively. But no more!

On September 28, we are releasing the first Two Tales Press Anthology — DEAD ENDS: Stories from the Gothic South — featuring 13 original stories by 13 incredible authors.

And even more fun, this is a themed anthology. I’ve said a million times how original and creative writers are. You can give 13 writers the same picture and they’ll give you 13 different stories. I decided to put my money where my mouth is when I saw this picture:

I approached some of my writer friends with the concept of writing a short story based on this photo, with the caveat that the story be gothic in nature and related to the south in some way. This all-star lineup proved my thesis perfectly. Their stories were so inventive and fun, creepy and profound, I decided to write one of my own to join in the fun!

Here are the wonderful authors whose stories appear in DEAD ENDS:

1. Jeff Abbott
2. Helen Ellis
3. Patti Callahan Henry
4. Amanda Stevens
5. Paige Crutcher
6. Dana Chamblee Carpenter
7. Laura Benedict
8. Bryon Quertermous
9. Dave White
10. Lisa Morton
11. David Bell
12. J.T. Ellison
13. Ariel Lawhon

And here’s more about DEAD ENDS itself, which is now available for Pre-Order in ebook! (print pre-order available soon)

Look at this picture. Tell me what you see…

The American South is rife with stories of a haunted past—especially its houses. In this eclectic and impressive collection, thirteen novelists were asked to build their tales around the photo of a dilapidated mansion. They were given two requirements—the house must appear in the story, and it should be a Southern Gothic tale. And they delivered.

From childish demons to a mad novelist, from the Mississippi delta to the Appalachians, this collection from emerging voices and New York Times bestselling authors explores what happens when secrets that lie beneath the dust are disturbed—and our worst nightmares begin.

Darkness lurks behind every corner, especially dead ends.

I can’t wait to get this incredible book into your hands. It will be available in both print and ebook September 28. You can request the physical book from your local indies, too! Just in time for Halloween reading….

Pre-Order Now!

ebook: $3.99

Paperback will be available for pre-order soon!

****And be sure to join my newsletter for an exciting, exclusive pre-order offer! (in addition to the free ebook you already get!) Trust me, it’s a good one!

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By J.T. Ellison I have a very exciting announcement today.
As you know, I have been stocking my indie press, Two Tales, with my own short stories exclusively. But no more!
On September 28, we are releasing the…

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By J.T. Ellison Hey, friends, how’s tricks? You doing okay?
I’m plugging away, deep in writing mode as I prep for the LIE TO ME tour that’s coming up soon. It’s been a good writing week, actually—I’ve written my way…

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Hey, friends, how’s tricks? You doing okay?

I’m plugging away, deep in writing mode as I prep for the LIE TO ME tour that’s coming up soon. It’s been a good writing week, actually—I’ve written my way past some tricky areas in Brit #5, which is always a great feeling when I can power through. I don’t believe in writer’s block, just bad plots. When I’m stuck for a couple of days, I take a breather, grab a couple of margaritas with my husband, and together we can usually hash out whatever the problem is. It’s a beautiful thing.

Y’all ready for some links?

Here’s what happened on the Internets this week:

Anyone want to buy a bookstore? Seattle Mystery Bookshop is up for sale. I have long admired this great store from afar, and I’m beyond thrilled to be signing there for my first time in a couple of weeks—but heartbroken the store is up for sale. I’d love to see it live on.

The email app that delights. I am a big fan of the Newton Mail client. Clean, minimalist, and easy to read and respond. What more do you need? Well, Windows fans, they are available for you now, too!

Harry Potter Nerds Rejoice: 2 New ‘History of Magic’ Books Coming This Fall. I’ll take more Harry Potter any way I can get it, thank you very much.

Harry Potter-themed store opens in Toronto. And speaking of HP, I know where I’m making a pit stop when I’m in Toronto this fall… (y’all, Toronto even has an HP-themed bar!

A new-to-me travel tool: JustyFly.com. If you’re looking for a cheap getaway, this site may help.

Here’s How Many Books You Could Read Every Month If You Cut Back Time Spent on Your Smartphone. Just a tech PSA. If you read your books on your phone, you are excused.

18 Tiny “Game Of Thrones” Details You Might Have Missed First Time Round. This season of GoT, we’re getting all kinds of payoffs. This list may help you remember some nuggets you’ve forgotten so you can enjoy what’s happening on the screen even more. #dragons

7 Reasons Slow Reading Is Actually A Good Thing, Because Being A Speed Reader Is Overrated. In case you needed a morale boost for that book it’s taking you forever to finish. Read to your comfort speed, no more.

And closer to home:

Have you added LIE TO ME to Goodreads? One of the easiest ways you can (1) make sure you’re ready for LIE TO ME’s release and (2) help spread the word about my new book is to put it on your Goodreads shelf. Why’s that? The more people who shelve the book on Goodreads, the more Goodreads will suggest it to new readers: it’s a win-win situation! Speaking of Goodreads, my friend Debbie is running a LIE TO ME bookclub there in September and October, and you can join in. Trust me, you may want someone to talk about this book with when you finish. The more, the merrier!

That’s it from me. Y’all enjoy the eclipse (and make sure you wear your eclipse glasses, pretty please), eat some fresh honeydew, read a good book, and we’ll talk again soon.

xo,
J.T.

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Hi, chickens, happy Sunday. Did y’all have a good week? As you know, I just got back from vacation (which was glorious). After a few days catching up, I’m happily back at work on Brit #5, trying to flesh out a rip-roaring adventure for Nick and Mike. Things are swimming along, and there’s a big month of writing ahead. Summer’s over for the kiddies, and now it is for me, too.

I have a favor to ask you below, but we’ll get to that later. Right now, it’s time for links:

Here’s what happened on the Internets this week:

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? A fabulous long read with sobering statistics.

Aziz Ansari gave up using the internet for reading books. After reading articles like the last one, this gives me hope.

Why are cats afraid of water? This was the most retweeted article on my feed this week—for good reason. Face it, you’ve always wondered…

[Listen] The World’s Most Glamorous Librarian. BookRiot brings us the life of Belle De Costa Greene, the most glamorous and influential librarian in early 20th Century America. And she is fascinating.

Branch out from your usual genres this year (and 15 titles that will help you do just that). For those of you doing book challenges, Modern Mrs. Darcy may be able to help you out.

Megan Abbott on Genres. On the last season of A Word on Words, I talked to the brilliant Megan Abbott about the literary vs. genre divide. And her insight is pretty spectacular and totally spot-on. This week Poets & Writers picked up the interview, which turned out to be quite timely.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s New Ride Promises to Be Scarier Than the Dark Arts. This is important. Obviously.

And closer to home: LIE TO ME is almost here!

Y’all, I have to tell you – I am so excited to share LIE TO ME with my chickens! You can start devouring Ethan and Sutton’s story on September 5!

If you’ll indulge me, let’s talk about this book a little bit.

I had a specific goal in mind when I wrote this story – stretch myself beyond my limits. Thankfully, some very important people agreed. Lee Child called LIE TO ME “wonderful… a one-more-chapter, don’t-eat-dinner, stay-up-late sensation.” Lisa Scottoline said LIE TO ME has “more twists and turns than the backroads of Tennessee.” And in their starred review, Publishers Weekly said LIE TO ME was “exceptional” and “may be [my] best work to date.”

This book is a big one, y’all. It would mean the world to me if you supported LIE TO ME the way you have with my past work.

How can you help, you ask?

I’ll be honest – a pre-order means EVERYTHING for this book. Pre-orders are vital to a book’s early success. It tells bookstores to order more copies, it helps with placement on the front tables and bestseller lists, it gets libraries excited to stock the title – everything a book needs to be a success. And it’s all in your very capable hands.

Plus, you have options! You can order it in your preferred format – trade paperback, hardcover, digital, or audio – right now. No waiting six months to a year for the more cost-effective paperback. Cool, right? (FYI, the trade paperback is only 10 bucks. Just sayin’.)

So if you would, pick up a copy, rate it on Goodreads, leave a review at your favorite retailer, copy and paste the image above on your social feeds, tell a friend about it: every little thing helps, and I am so grateful for any support you can give.

Thank you, thank you for coming on this journey with me. I’m thrilled to share my writing world with you!

Pre-Order LIE TO ME right now!

That’s it from me. Y’all have a great week, go get a popsicle, finish the book you’re reading, and we’ll talk again soon!

xo,
J.T.

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