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Colby Is Here!

February 3, 2011

Colby William surprised us with his quick arrival on Monday, January 31 at 9:15 p.m. (I almost didn't make it into the hospital in time for his arrival--just three hours of labor, and while I did get an epidural, it didn't take effect before he

Waiting for Baby…

Yes, that would be the most enormous belly on the planet---moi, days, if not moments (wishful thinking?) away from having baby boy #3. Notice, I'm smiling in this picture only because my husband has told me to smile. Not much of a trooper at the

I Sold My Second Novel: "The Bungalow"!

January 24, 2011

BySarah Jio

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The Writing Life, Uncategorized

I'm so happy to announce that my second novel, tentatively titled The Bungalow, has just been sold to my terrific editor, Denise Roy, at Penguin (Plume). We had such a blast working together on The Violets of March (debuting on April 26th!), and I'm

Tea, Toast & The Violets of March

Is there anything more comforting that toast? Whether you like yours smothered in butter (or the decadent Irish butter in the photo above) or with almond butter and apricot jam and a hot cup of tea, as I do, isn't it just the ultimate in

Advance Praise From … Jodi Picoult!

Fun news to share! Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling novelist (and you may have seen her recent novel-turned-film, "My Sisters Keeper" starring Cameron Diaz) read The Violets of March and shared this beautiful endorsement for my debut novel: "Mix a love story, history, and a

Love From Around The Web

As the publication of The Violets of March nears, I'm so grateful for the kind souls who have shared encouragement and support for my debut novel around the web, whether on their blogs or via Facebook or Twitter. It means so much to me! I

The Violets of March Book Trailer!

December 28, 2010

BySarah Jio

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The Writing Life, Writing

Drum roll please

Book Trailers

December 15, 2010

BySarah Jio

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The Writing Life, Writing

I'm working with a terrific video production person to create a book trailer for The Violets of March, and I can't wait to share it with you--soon! What's a book trailer, you ask? Think of a movie trailer, but for a book! These little video

Dear Santa

November 26, 2010

BySarah Jio

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Motherhood, Traditions

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, along with the freak Thanksgiving week snowstorm in Seattle (fun, but it's nice to be back in the 40s again!), the boys and I sat down to write our letters to Santa. Here they are, in their own words: To:

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Colby's First Week

Colby Is Here!

Waiting for Baby…

I Sold My Second Novel: "The Bungalow"!

Tea, Toast & The Violets of March

Advance Praise From … Jodi Picoult!

Love From Around The Web

The Violets of March Book Trailer!

Book Trailers

Dear Santa

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