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Monday, July 13, 2020

Guest: Jemi Fraser and the Bloo Moose Romances

With the release of Jemi Fraser's Bloo Moose Romances, I invited her to my blog and asked, Why did you choose to release all three at once, and how long did it take you to write them? 

Take it away, Jemi!
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Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Lynda!

Releasing three books at the same time is a little nuts. Or, so people keep telling me! So, why did I do it?

For the past couple of years, I’ve been working on these books like a game of leap frog…
Draft Book 1
Draft Book 2
Decide to learn to outline
Outline Book 1
Revise Book 1
Outline Book 3
Draft Book 3
Outline Book 2
Revise Book 1
Revise Book 2
Revise Book 3
…
Somewhere in there I also outlined and drafted Book 5. Book 4 has about half an outline and is about 1/4 drafted.

At some point, I started thinking of the first three books as a set and then they ended up being ready at more or less the same time.

I could have released the three books a month apart and that probably would have been wiser for marketing purposes, but the idea was daunting. Easier emotionally to just jump in with both feet and get them out there.

Plus, it stops me fiddling with the details and allows me to turn my attention to poor Gage and Rebecca in Book 4. They’ve been waiting a long time!


Welcome to Bloo Moose, Vermont where love is worth the risk! Small-town contemporary romance with an element of suspense. Each book is a stand-alone.

Reaching For Normal
She’s no damsel in distress. He’s no Prince Charming. But if they don’t team up it won’t be only wolves that’ll be dying.
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Reaching For Risks
One Reno List for the B&B. One Risk List for herself. One sexy retailer who should be the last one she wants.
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Reaching For Everything
Love means nothing in tennis. Can he prove to her that love means everything in life?
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Jemi Fraser writes both fiction and nonfiction. Her nonfiction work focuses on the ways that dementia has impacted her family. Her fiction work varies from contemporary romance to suspense and flash fiction. Years as a teacher have taught Jemi that life is short and that happy endings are a must.

Jemi lives in Northern Ontario, Canada where snow is always a topic of conversation and the autumn leaves make everything better.

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28 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 13, 2020 at 7:45 PM

    We don't want any fiddling!
    Congratulations on just going for it, Jemi.

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 13, 2020 at 10:06 PM

      Thanks, Alex - the fiddling is difficult to stop! :)

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  2. L. Diane WolfeJuly 13, 2020 at 8:27 PM

    Three at once is a big jump. I spread my 5 out over a year, but they were almost all done at the same time.

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 13, 2020 at 10:07 PM

      Good for you - and probably a good idea! :P

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    2. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJuly 14, 2020 at 9:36 AM

      Yeah, having them all done before release is a good idea. The pressure to get them done during release is way too high.

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  3. Mason CanyonJuly 13, 2020 at 9:11 PM

    I'm glad you decided to do all 3 at once. They were fun to read as a set and now I can't wait for Books 4 and 5. A huge congratulations Jemi, well deserved!!

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  4. Natalie AguirreJuly 13, 2020 at 9:21 PM

    That's very impressive that you wrote three at a time. A huge congrats, Jemi!

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 13, 2020 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks, Natalie! The good old Tigger Brain does like to have options!

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  5. Jemi FraserJuly 13, 2020 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Bloo Moose today, Lynda!! I so appreciate all of your support!

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  6. Jacqui Murray--Writer-TeacherJuly 14, 2020 at 2:01 AM

    Amazing--"like a game of leapfrog". I am just not organized enough for that. I'd be mixing up the pieces. Interesting interview, Jemi.

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 14, 2020 at 2:56 AM

      Thanks, Jacqui! I think my good old Tigger Brain likes the bouncy aspects of leap-frog! :)

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  7. Jemi FraserJuly 14, 2020 at 2:56 AM

    Exactly! I just hope readers want to keep reading! And that I can get #4 out in the fall!

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  8. Lynn J SimpsonJuly 14, 2020 at 3:15 AM

    Jumping in and getting them all three out there at the same time sounds great to me! Congratulations Jemi!

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 14, 2020 at 4:05 AM

      Thanks so much, Lynn! It's either a great strategy or completely crazy - time will tell! :)

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  9. Yolanda RenéeJuly 14, 2020 at 6:16 AM

    In my eyes you're a Rock Star!
    Love it and all the books, can't wait for #4

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 14, 2020 at 6:19 AM

      Thanks so much, Yolanda!!! You're awesome!
      Gage and Rebecca are in some trouble right now... but I'm sure they'll figure it out!

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  10. Denise Covey July 15, 2020 at 8:43 AM

    So excited for you Jemi. I think I'll feed mine out every month or so (AMZ suggests 90 days). But that's if I can ever stop fiddling! Hey, it's got to be perfect, right?

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    1. Jemi FraserJuly 16, 2020 at 7:57 AM

      I think you're on the right track! For charts and lists, having one every couple of months is a smart idea! Looking forward to your releases

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  11. Denise Covey July 15, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    And hi Lyn! Thanks for hosting Jemi!

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  12. Hilary Melton-ButcherJuly 17, 2020 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Lynda and Jemi - gosh three books at once - but I can see why you decided to close off and publish ... leaving yourself free to continue with Gage and Rebecca in Book 4 ... and more. Congratulations - take care - Hilary

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJuly 18, 2020 at 12:10 PM

      It was a good decision and I hope Jemi is seeing lots of success.

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    2. Jemi FraserJuly 18, 2020 at 10:19 PM

      Thanks, Hilary and Lynda! Gage & Rebecca are finally telling me their story so I think it's worked!

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  13. DMSJuly 22, 2020 at 12:16 AM

    Congratulations to Jemi! I can't even imagine releasing 3 books at once. These look and sound great. Wishing her the best of luck! :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJuly 22, 2020 at 10:34 AM

      I love that Jemi is releasing them all at once. It's a lot of work, but I'm sure it will be worth it for her.

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    2. Jemi FraserJuly 22, 2020 at 10:24 PM

      LOL - yes, more than a few people have implied I might be a little nuts! It's definitely worth it though, I wanted readers to be able to have 'more' quickly if they are so inclined!

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