The Midwife Book Trailer & Giveaway!
Hello, friends!
Shew! Has it been a busy past few days, but I”m sure all of you have been busy as well. Is it the warmer weather, perhaps? Everybody coming out of hibernation and getting things done?
Either way, I am thoroughly enjoy this pre-launch nesting phase (forgive me, I”ve got babies on the brain), and I”m so eager to place The Midwife in your hands. I just received the gorgeous finished copies last week.
I had a radio interview on WHUB Thursday, which went well; it”s always slightly thrilling to have a reason to get dressed before dawn (the UPS man is used to seeing me in my bathrobe) and swinging by Starbucks like a regular career woman. 😉
Today, The Midwife had its first book signing at Foxleaf Bookstore; the rain held off just long enough for me to have the signing outside. As you”ve probably guessed by now, I love chatting with strangers.
Afterward, I received word that the book trailer for The Midwife was completed. Sophia Boyce Photography did a great job, just like she did with The Outcast, and I”m so excited to share the finished version with you!
In honor of the book trailer being here, and of The Midwife launching in less than a month, I”m giving away a copy of The Midwife and The Outcast!
Winners get to choose between The Outcast”s regular edition or the large print, hardcover edition, which just came to my doorstep today! Isn”t it beautiful? 🙂
To enter, just tell me your favorite warm-weather activity.
Well, without further ado, I will leave you with the lovely book trailer by Sophia Boyce.
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Cheryl Baranski
Congrats! Looking forward to reading your books!
Would so love to win!
God Bless,
CherylB1987
jolina
Thank you, Cheryl!
Wendy Newcomb
I loved your book “The Outcast” and have been anxiously waiting for “The Midwife” to come out, thank you for offering it as a giveaway!
wfnren(at)aol(dot)com
jolina
Most welcome, Wendy! Eager to share the story with you!
bethany
i loved the outcast so much i cant wait to read the midwife. im so excited that it is almost time
bethany
How do we enter the drawing for the book? you may have already told us this but its a bit past my bedtime so im runing a little slow
jolina
You’re already entered by commenting, Bethany! 🙂
jolina
Thank you, Bethany; it’s definitely an exciting time!
bethany
My favorite warm weather activitie is getimg the baby pool out in the back yard and watching my son play and water flowers he loves to water flowers
jolina
We love the baby pool around here, too, Bethany. It gets so hot in Tennessee in the summer!
Devin
How do we tell for favorite activity?
jolina
Hey, Devin–just whatever you enjoy—you can share it here, in the comment section. 🙂
Sarah Reese
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of The Midwife! : )
jolina
Always a pleasure to see you here, Sarah!
Amyc
Congratulations! I look forward to The Midwife.
jolina
Thank you, Amy!
Ruth Stiles
Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite warm day activity is being on the boat with my family enjoying some down time reading while the boys fish!
jolina
That sounds lovely, Ruth! Hoping you get those special moments this summer!
Melanie Backus
Congratulations to you! Your books are lovely as are you little lady. You know I love your work and would count myself blessed to win your book. My favorite warm weather activity is fishing. I love it!!! I also love mowing the yard. Best of luck to you, Sweet Jolina!
melback at cebridge dot net
jolina
You’re so dear, Miss Melanie. Thank you for stopping by and for saying hello! I loved fishing when I was growing up; I need to do more of it now! 🙂
Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com
This is great!!! Oooooooooooo please please please count me in. I want to read Midwife so bad.
Fav warm weather activity? Playing in the park and when it’s reallly hot, sitting in a pool.
jolina
Aw, best of luck, Miss Juju! I love sitting in the pool as well. 🙂
Karen G
Looking forward to reading these books. Have them on my wish list. Thank you for the chance to win.
jolina
Thanks for stopping by, Karen!
Amanda Geaney
The trailer is wonderful. Thank you for sharing a few insights about the book and the setting that you placed it in. It’s always fun to have a visual reference when you start a book. I’ll add your video to my Pinterest TBR board.
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jolina
Thank you so much, Amanda! I need to add the video myself. Blessings to you! 🙂
Delores Leggett Walker
Morning Jolina, I enjoyed The Outcast and would love to win a copy of your new book.
It is sunny today in North Florida after weeks of rain. As a gardener I appreciate God’s gift of preparing the soil and am rewarded everytime I see the profusion of colorful blooms! If I come to a place in writing that has me stumped I dig in the dirt…it clears my mind and I am ready to write another chapter.
Delores
jolina
Lovely, Delores! I too enjoy putting my hands in some dirt. Happy warmer weather! 🙂
Loretta
I am SO looking forward to your next book.
I have discovered what a wonderful author that you are.
So it’s on MY list, either way.
jolina
Aw, thank you, Loretta! What an honor. 🙂
Amber Perry
I would love to win! My favorite warm weather activity is digging in the dirt outside with my kids and finding all manner of earth worms and bugs! Having a picnic, letting my kids play in the creek, anything with my kids is fun! Looking forward to school being out and able to enjoy it more!
jolina
That sounds divine, Amber, and some of our favorite activities, too!
Britney Adams
Hi, Jolina! I can’t wait for the release of The Midwife! I know it will be another extraordinary story!! My favorite warm weather activity is playing outside with my three precious children! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! Hugs!!
texaggs2000 at gmail dot com
jolina
Hi, Britney! I did! We’re celebrating with our families next weekend, so my husband watched our toddler and I spent the WHOLE day with one of my dear friends in another city, drinking coffee and soaking up the sun. It was very refreshing. 🙂 Hugs back! jo
Beth
My favorite warm weather activity is sitting outside to read – “kidding,” haha (sort of??). In all seriousness, I like that we can go hiking and on nature trails, out to the lake, etc. It’s so much better than being cooped up inside all of the time!
Thank you for the chance to win! The Midwife is a must read for me this year!
Beth
jolina
Ah! Sounds like bliss! We love to hike here, too. And thank you for putting The Midwife on your TBR pile, Beth. It means a lot! 🙂
Lucy
Loving the warmer weather, your blog and your books. Can’t wait to read the next one!
jolina
Thanks for stopping by, Lucy. Honored to “see” you here. 🙂
Kay from NY
My favorite warm weather activity would be going to the beach, relaxing and reading. Congrats on you new book – looking forward to reading it.
jolina
Thank you, K! I’m excited to share! 🙂
Aunt Cissy
So sorry I missed your book signing…somehow, it didn’t register with me that the Foxleaf was in Cookeville. Drats! Would love to come to your next one that’s nearby! Love and hugs and congrats on the sophomore novel…can’t wait to read it!
jolina
Thanks, Aunt Cissy! I’m sure I’ll have at least one more in Cookeville. I’ll keep ya posted. 🙂
Rebekah
I’ve been anxiously waiting for June 1st to get here! Thank you so much for this giveaway!
jolina
You’re most welcome, Rebekah! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Brittany
My favorite thing about Summer is how it brings out my inner kid! Adventures and playing seems to be the norm during Summer. 🙂
jolina
So true, Brittany! It’s harder to be stressed during the summer when we have such fresh air and sunshine. Enjoy!
Devin
My favorite is sitting on the beach and reading a book.
jolina
Oh, yes! Can’t go wrong with that combo!
Rhonda Cox
My favorite warm weather activity is getting outside and enjoying my many flower gardens. I live in central West Virginia, and we get plenty of snow and cold weather. So, I cherish the warm and sunny days of the other seasons. My flower beds are surrounded by stone walls or split rail fences. This year, we planted sixteen Knock Out roses as well as numerous other flowers. It should be a showy summer. My husband and I just did get most of the flowers into the ground as Mother’s Day is the guide for setting plants in our zone. Now to just get our patio furniture in place, kick back, and enjoy the show. Oops! I almost forgot. I will have to feed occasionally and water the plants, if we don’t get enough rain, but what a small price to pay for weeks and weeks of enjoyment!
jolina
Wow! That sounds like Martha Stewart magazine material. I’d love to see pictures, Rhonda! 🙂
mary ellen ashenfelder
My favorite activity is spending time with my grandson Jacob. I watch him during the summer while his parents work. We have so much fun. Please accept my entry for this wonderful giveaway. Thank you.
jolina
What precious memories, Mary Ellen. I know you will cherish your time with Jacob always!
maggierowe
Was one of the fortunate ones who was able to access an advance media copy of The Midwife. LOVED IT!!! Can’t wait until your new literary baby draws air into its lungs and roars its way into life!
jolina
Thank you so much, Maggie. Those words mean a great, great deal. Such an honor to work with you!
Sarah Burton Winstead
Hi Jolina! Summer is always a welcome time, but this summer is going to be particularly meaningful to me. I work in the schools as a speech-language pathologist and my husband is a history teacher, As we are newlyweds, I am so looking forward to this summer off together to get to know each other better and to just have fun. Last summer, I was still in grad school, trying to plan a wedding at the same time, so it was extremely hectic. This summer is a much needed break and I pray it will be a precious and blessed time for us and our marriage.
jolina
Drink it up, Sarah; I pray it is the respite you need and more. Nothing like those sweet newlywed years, though I still consider myself partaking in them. 🙂
Charity Carpenter
My favorite summer activity is laying in a hammock and reading a book. Dont get to do it often, but I often dream about it. 🙂
jolina
I imagine those sweet little ones of yours make laying in a hammock and reading a little difficult, Charity. 😉 Still, one can always dream, right? Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather!
Sharon Bargo
Hi Jolina,
Pick me! Pick me! Haha! Looking forward to the Midwife. Loved your first book. I enjoy going up to the mountains when the weather is nice, peaceful, and serene. Hoping I can visit this year.
Thank you and hope your book gets out to many new readers – Sharon Bargo
jolina
Oh, my husband and I love the mountains, too, Sharon! We visited Montana last year and just fell in love. Hope you have a great summer!
Patricia Mascarenhas
Love your style of writing and the subject so would love a copy of your book! my favorite pastime would be going off on long drives up to the mountains or the lakes or the seashore where I can soak up nature..
jolina
I am the exact same way, Patricia. If I don’t spend at LEAST an hour outside each day with nature, I get pretty cranky. 😉 And thank you for the dear compliments!
Sheri
Of course, reading on the back porch with a cold glass of lemonade!!
jolina
Love that, Sheri! I’ll come sit with you! 🙂
Saloma Furlong
Such an exciting time for you… many congratulations, Jolina!
jolina
Thank you, Saloma–you know this crazy busy and exciting time well! 🙂
Suzy
My favorite warm weather activity is going to the movies and being in an air conditioned place. : )
jolina
I love some air conditioning, too, Suzy. It’s amazing how much more you appreciate it once you’ve been outside. 🙂
Gaynell Payne
My favorite Summer activity is barbecuing on the back deck while my son plays in the sprinklers. 🙂
jolina
Sounds like magic, Gaynell. I know you’re going to love your new house this summer. 🙂
Melissa Crytzer Fry
Woo WEE look at these comments, woman. I have to say: 1) you are too darn cute with your pregnant little belly 2) I LOVE the backdrop of your video. Stunning. And 3) so excited you’ll get an early release of THE MIDWIFE with Amazon. So happy for you, dear. Look at all you’ve accomplished!
jolina
I love an old shabby house as a backdrop, Melissa! So much fun. And thanks for your sweet comments. Means a whole lot, friend!
El Stoltzfus
Oh Jolina, I was so excited to see that finally after long last, The Midwife is automatically going through the transaction and shipping soon on Amazon since I preordered ages and ages ago. My favorite warm weather activity is go water sliding with my children on the fabulously fun water slide my husband built us a few years ago out of leftover rubber roofing and in our front yard. I have missed you on fb. 🙂 I keep forgetting I can stay caught up here.
jolina
You found me, El! So glad to see you here! I love the water slide, too, a little TOO much, it seems. I have a scar on my hip to prove it. 😉 Hope you and your sweet brood are enjoying this warmer weather.
kim
Favorite summer thing is getting together with friends enjoying the outdoors and some good conversations and a lot of laughs!
jolina
Oh, yes, Kim! I love the slower pace of summer (or at least summer nights) that encourage everyone to gather together for good food and good conversation. Hope you have many sweet moments like that!
Shari Larsen
My favorite warm weather activity is sitting outside on my porch with a tall glass of ice tea and reading.
jolina
That sounds delightful, Shari! Thank you for visiting!
jolina
Thank you, everyone, for playing! Sarah Reese won the copy of The Midwife and The Outcast! 🙂