Selecting books is a voyage of discovery for intrepid readers. My love of books has connected me with readers around the world. A letter from an American blogger and author has opened another door on my blog. Jena will hop on her boat to visit the latest editions to the Handbag Gallery. Peek at the letter received from Jena C. Henry and find out how she hopes to discover new books and connect with readers.
Dear Books in My Handbag,
Your site is an elegant showroom of books and handbags. Even more, it is a curated collection of possibilities, opportunities and dreams. So much to explore!
The Readers Recommends page invites readers to share a composed photo of their favorite book and handbag, along with a short testimonial. My Guests presents biographies of authors.
And then there are the rollicking Handbag Adventures and My Reading reviews and the Bloggers Café pages- a potpourri of enticements for readers and writers.
The best page is the Handbag Gallery, with its beguiling photos of books and handbags. Each author has taken care to display the book to its best advantage. Over 260 captivating titles are presented, each linked to a retail site.
Am I in book lovers’ heaven? Yes! I want to read and review every book and get to know each author. So many tempting titles, so little time- what can I do?
How about this- I will encourage other readers to join with me! Here’s what I’m thinking- I will read the first chapter of a book and post a short review, which will include questions. If you’ve read the book, please comment and share a link to your review, and/or answer my questions (without too many spoilers)! If my review encourages you to read the book, let us all know about that, too!
As Carol Drinkwater said, “I love your book blog and am honoured to be there amongst such class”.
And as our favorite author said, “You Can’t Go it Alone”. I’m looking forward to some delightful conversations about books. The Handbag Gallery is gorgeous to view. It’s Golden! Let’s open the book covers, ruffle the pages and sing these stories.
Your book friend, Jena C. Henry
Jena is right, I can’t go it alone with my Handbag Gallery. We do need to delve into the books and find out more about what is in there. I have built a new doorway into my world of books and handbags for Jena. In return, Jena has provided an empty golden handbag. Apparently, the handbag belonged to her character Charli from the Gold Age of Charli series. Jena will look at any new books in the gallery and place opening chapters in the golden handbag. Each month Jena will feature her Golden Chapter. Will you be the lucky author? Jena will prioritise authors who interact with us via our blogs and social media.
We invite our bookish friends to place a new book release in the Handbag Gallery and she will peek at the opening chapters.
Good luck! I wonder who will be placed in Jena’s golden handbag.
Let me introduce you to Jena. Jena is an author, beta reader, book blogger and reviewer. Check out her YouTube channel where she presents a book in a minute. Here she is wearing the scarf sent to her by my character Sophie.
Jena C. Henry is an active, optimistic gal who is a wife, mother, non-profit volunteer and bon vivant. She created the book series, The Golden Age of Charli, to encourage, entertain and share her joy of living and laughing.
Jena presents writing workshops to help creatives achieve their dreams of writing and publishing. She is a blogger, book reviewer and beta reader.
Jena C. Henry holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law. Now retired, she and her husband live in tropical Ohio where they enjoy their two adult children and extended family, friends and darling dog.
When she is finished tidying her house, Jena likes to relax on her front porch and read and write. She enjoys fine dining, traveling to visit family, and lounging by lovely bodies…of water.
Contact Jena
Amazon Universal author.to/JenaBooks
Website: http://www.jenabooks.com/book/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenabooks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.c.henry/
Google Plus https://plus.google.com/110683677816270622079
YouTube channel Jena C. Henry https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHLicS_dElaiY2qhhafiLQ?view_as=subscriber
Links to my book trailers. One is 30 seconds, one is 60 second
Please see my website and blog at JessieCahalin.com.
It’s wonderful to have such positive influences on either side of the ‘pond’. Will promote on my other sites.
Wow, so much going on and to look at and consider. Would love to get a slot if ever one becomes available – very popular I am sure. Fab, thanks for this. Great fun. xx
Send Jena a link to your most recent release.
Ok will do, thanks so much.
Great idea, I love this, though my book is an anthology of flash fiction and short stories. So, my first chapter, story, is a bite-size one. Good luck with this new adventure, Jessie and Jena! 🙂
Please contact Jena.
I can’t wait for the release of RAC magazine, and I look forward to the answer to my question I’ve set Mavis and Dot! Here’s another one, how do I submit my upcoming Children’s Christmas book for consideration into the golden handbag please?
Please send details to Jena
I absolutely love this idea. I have left a comment on Jena’s post, and would like to have my latest book considered for your golden handbag! How do we do this please?
What an excellent idea! Jena happens to be The RAC (Reader/Author Connection) Magazine’s guest book reviewer for our launch issue, to be published Sept 10, 2018 (www.theracmagazine.com). She is a gem!
What a lovely and generous idea of Jena’s.
This is so exciting! I have connected with lovely Jena in the past and she exudes positivity and encouragement. Two great bloggers together – a recipe for a wonderful result. I hope Mavis and Dot can climb aboard the “Forever Young” vessel.
Will Mavis and Dot behave themselves aboard Forever Young?