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Author of Cozy Mystery, Chick Lit and YA
2021-12-13 00:27
I love doing interviews on podcasts and YouTube channels for readers and writers. Below, you can find out more about my two latest conversations and how to listen in. I was recently i… Read More
2021-11-16 21:03
I’ll be talking about my Storybook Valley romantic comedy series and the inspiration behind Fooling Around With Cinderella on Bookterviews With JB Favour! Keep an eye on the below YouT… Read More
2021-08-30 16:55
Are you looking for some good books for children and teens? Recently, I participated in Creating Book Lovers, a livestreamed event for children’s and young adult authors sponsored &hell…Read More
2021-07-15 23:16
Trailer for the young adult ice hockey novel Face-Off. Rival twin brothers battle on and off the ice in this dynamic young adult ice hockey novel written when I was just 16-years-old. Discov… Read More
2021-07-15 23:14
Trailer for the young adult ice hockey novel Offsides. Face-Off’s McKendrick brothers return in this explosive sequel, an action-packed hockey book for teens and tweens. Read an excerp… Read More
2021-06-13 17:24
I’m getting ready to launch a brand new course called Time Management Blueprint for Writers: Transform Your Life and Finish Your Book. In fact, you can preorder it for just $49 if you… Read More
2021-05-25 13:50
Military Appreciation Month officially recognized by Congress in May 1999, incorporates many holidays celebrating our women and men in the Armed Forces. Join us for a literary approach to ce… Read More
2021-04-11 21:00
If you write mystery, suspense, or thrillers (or just love to read them!), then you’ll want to check out ProWritingAid’s free Crime Writer’s Week s… Read More
2021-03-01 13:52
Replay of the live workshop, Marketing At Every Stage of The Author Journey, originally streamed in the Shortcuts For Writers: Editing Made Simple With Stacy Juba group. Award-winning author… Read More
2021-02-06 18:44
Do you love writing fantasy? ProWritingAid’s first ever Fantasy Writer’s Week will be packed with free events for fantasy authors. With live sessions from bestselling fantasy wri… Read More
2021-01-26 23:10
I wanted to tell you about what I consider THE perfect collection of resources and tools for authors who want to write a kid’s book (and profit like the pros do). It’s called The… Read More
2021-01-08 21:36
Join me in my chat with Nan Jenkins, one of the founders of The Author Encounter. Nan will share some ways authors can interact with readers and talk about how you can get involved with The… Read More
2020-12-17 23:28
Could you use some help with fleshing out settings and place descriptions in your fiction? Do you need help with writing more vividly, or carving out time to finish your book? How about the… Read More
2020-12-07 18:41
Here are some of my favorite technology and home office gifts for writers and entrepreneurs available on Amazon. Products include laptop cases, ergonomic mouse pads and wrist rests, lap desk… Read More
2020-12-05 16:04
Are you tired of conjuring up fresh ways to describe a gaze, smile, or sigh in your fiction? Then you'll love this 100-page printable toolkit jam-packed with more than 4,000 emotional phrase… Read More
2020-11-25 02:22
Below is my 20-minute walk-through of the Writer’s Craft 2.0 Black Friday Super Stack – over $3,300 worth of courses for only $49! Craft the book of your dreams with this epic co… Read More
2020-11-24 13:48
Black Friday has come early for writers! You don’t want to miss Writer’s Craft 2.0, an impressive bundle of tools, training and resources that will help you level up your… Read More
2020-11-03 17:56
#indieauthors #writingadvice #writersonwriting This is a Facebook live that I did in the Shortcuts for Writers:E diting Made Simple group. I'm excited to be leading a live workshop Nov. 7, 2… Read More
2020-09-17 15:18
Several amusement parks inspired my Storybook Valley chick lit series, set at a fictional theme park in the Catskills of New York, but it all began once upon a time in Story Land. We had jus… Read More
2020-09-02 15:06
This is an interview I did for Emma Dhesi's podcast for new writers, Turning Readers Into Writers. It was also livestreamed in her Facebook group, Turning Readers Into Writers With Emma Dhes… Read More
2020-08-11 22:57
If you never know what to buy your favorite hockey mom, or you’re a hockey mom yourself, then be sure to check out my latest post on the Hockey Rivals Books blog. In the article, I fea… Read More
2020-08-05 23:50
I had a fun time speaking with Ayushi Jaiswal, a book reviewer and host of the booktube channel It’s A Nerdy Thing on YouTube. Ayushi calls herself a book nerd and says her goal… Read More
2020-07-18 18:26
I was honored to be included in a new video wiki titled Authors Of Challenging And Engrossing Books For Young Readers, which lists five compelling books for kids to read. My young adult fami… Read More
2020-06-30 19:37
Type 1 Diabetes is challenging, frustrating, and life-changing. Each Tuesday, Colleen Mitchell and Jessie Tuggey, life-long diabetics, talk about real life with Type 1 on the This is Type 1… Read More
2020-06-01 19:47
I hope you enjoy this short Facebook Live interview that I did on The Jesse Lewis Show, talking about the writing life. Jesse likes to do fun silly interviews with entertainers, artists, spe… Read More
2020-05-08 15:20
I was recently a guest on Willow Green’s YouTube channel. We had a candid discussion about the common writing mistakes that new authors make; book editing tips; working with different… Read More
2020-04-28 21:46
#mysterybooks #mysteryauthors #romanticsuspensenovels Book trailer for the reality TV mystery novel Sink or Swim by Stacy Juba. Available in Audible and e-book formats. Retail links at: http… Read More
2020-04-25 15:42
Do you have a creative mind? Then you will love the Made From Scratch Broadcast. I recently did my first livestream interview on this show. Host Gabriel Leal did a great job making me feel c… Read More
2020-04-18 15:45
Book trailer for the young adult supernatural thriller Dark Before Dawn, a #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller for Horror/Occult and for Children’s Science Fiction, Fantasy & Magic. Availa… Read More
2020-04-10 15:29
Book trailer for Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty (Book 2 in the Storybook Valley series.) For retail links, visit: https://stacyjuba.com/blog/book/prancing-around-sleeping-beauty/ This… Read More
2020-04-06 23:35
Book trailer for Fooling Around With Cinderella, Book 1 in the Storybook Valley series. For retail links, visit: https://stacyjuba.com/blog/book/fooling-around-cinderella/ Ever wondered what… Read More
2020-04-04 21:25
Book trailer for the bestselling mystery/romantic suspense novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. Buy the novel here as an Audible audiobook and as an ebook: https://storyoriginapp.com/universal… Read More
2020-04-02 15:32
Get a sample of the Teddy Bear Town Children's Bundle in this teaser video narrated by Bill Russell. This collection is available on Audible and as an e-book. It was written by Stacy Juba wi… Read More
2020-03-24 15:48
Take a tour of the online course BOOK EDITING BLUEPRINT: A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TO MAKING YOUR NOVELS PUBLISHABLE. In Book Editing Blueprint, your mission is to learn how to do a thorough devel… Read More
2020-03-22 15:37
Find out the most common dialogue mistakes that plague fiction writers in this sample video from the online course Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishab… Read More
2020-03-21 14:35
This video was originally created for the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook group and shares the results of a survey I did. In that survey, I asked writers what editing issues gave them the mos… Read More
2020-03-06 13:08
You know that feeling of overwhelm when you think of self-editing a novel? Where you wish an editor could sit over your shoulder and keep you from making a ton of time-wasting… Read More
2020-03-03 15:00
In this video, I'm going to show you what flaws jump out at me on the first couple pages of an unpublished manuscript. You'll get a glimpse of how editors will evaluate your writing and why… Read More
2020-03-02 18:55
Sure, the saying ‘Write what you know’ has some truth, yet if that’s all we wrote, our fiction would be bland. Several years ago, I penned an article about setting i… Read More
2020-02-26 14:08
“PLEASE don’t be discouraged. You’re a talented writer and this story has so much potential.” Okay, who has gotten a letter like this from their freelance… Read More
2020-02-25 16:31
A short trailer for the online course Book Editing Blueprint (A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable), launching March 6, 2020. By going through this affordable, self-paced cl… Read More
2020-02-25 13:38
When you read a good book, everything seems so easy. You get absorbed with the story and characters, and may not even consider what the writing process was like. How did the author ge… Read More
2020-02-19 15:29
Does the thought of revising your novel seem overwhelming? If your manuscript could use self-editing, sign up for my free email course on revising and editing strategies: Line Editing Made S… Read More
2020-02-13 00:22
Finally, the Book Editing Blueprint launch is just around the corner. It will be launching in March, and to celebrate, I’m having a giveaway! I thought this online course was… Read More
2020-02-09 20:08
FREE CHARACTER-NAMING GUIDE BELOW! Are you a fiction writer who could use some help on how to name your characters? Then check out this video tour of seven amazing name generator websites fo… Read More
2020-02-04 17:23
Recently I had the honor of chatting with fellow writer Kat Caldwell, host of the Pencils&Lipstick podcast. We discussed the ups and downs of my writing journey, and I offered advic… Read More
2020-01-26 13:54
Today I’m going to give you a tour of my Facebook group for writers. It’s called Shortcuts for Writers – Editing Made Simple, and it’s a community for fiction… Read More
2019-12-28 23:59
Have you ever taken a career pause or sought work-from-home opportunities to stay home with your kids? I recently did an interview with Erika Parker Price, host of the Ready Paus… Read More
2019-11-28 13:37
If you’re like me, you’ve been taking advantage of all the Black Friday deals and started your holiday shopping. But it’s Black Friday for writers, too. You deserve… Read More
2019-11-28 12:54
Here is my review of ProWritingAid Premium, spell and grammar check software for writers. *** If you decide to purchase, you can use my affiliate link to get a 20 percent discount: https://p… Read More
2019-06-05 14:14
Save the date! On June 12 at 10 a.m. EST, email marketing strategist Meera Kothand will drop by the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook Group to discuss a different aspect o… Read More
2019-06-02 16:23
I’m thrilled to christen my brand new Shortcuts for Writers blog with a special writing gloves giveaway. Thanks to Literary Book Gifts for sponsoring this opportunity. Valued at $52, t… Read More
2019-05-26 16:08
Anxiety and depression are treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder and 60 percent of kids with diagnosable depression are not getting treatment, accordin… Read More
2019-05-21 20:49
Offsides (Hockey Rivals Book 2) is available as an Audible audiobook just in time for the Stanley Cup Finals. And how fitting as the McKendrick brothers in the book are homegrown Massachuset… Read More
2019-04-30 17:05
I’m VERY close to finishing my Shortcuts for Writers website and long-awaited online course Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan To Making Your Novels Publishab… Read More
2019-04-27 19:12
Want to enter for a FREE developmental edit of your first 25 pages? I need your help! I’m working on something super special, a brand new online course for writers plus a free t… Read More
2019-04-26 16:09
I just started a new Facebook group for writers and am offering an exclusive toolkit to members. It’s called 7 Simple Steps To Nailing Your Book Blurb and will guide you through crafti… Read More
2019-04-22 10:35
Let’s welcome mystery author Kathryn Long, whose most recent novel is Buried in Sin, A Mackenzie Blue mystery. Kathryn is a hybrid author who has both traditional and self-publi… Read More
2019-03-11 21:41
Check out my new YouTube video and blog post featuring five childrens’ hockey novels all sharing the same title – Face-Off! Maybe the titles aren’t original, but the storie… Read More
2019-02-01 19:24
If you’re seeking books for reluctant boy readers, then I invite you to check out my brand new post on the Hockey Rivals Books Blog: 50 Exciting Books for Boys Guarant… Read More
2019-01-11 12:59
I have a new hockey website! Over the holidays, I spent some time setting up a hockey website and blog devoted to my Hockey Rivals books for middle grade and high schoolers. But that’s… Read More
2019-01-10 16:57
Hey, booktube lovers! I’m excited to report that I have a brand new You Tube channel for readers and writers – Writer Tips & Book Chats with Stacy Juba. You can see one of my… Read More
2018-12-04 14:30
Taming Scrooge by Sophia Summers Ezra Stone wishes Christmas would go away. Star Henley wants to save it. When a desperate city council, panicked about losing their iconic main street, urges… Read More
2018-12-03 14:21
12 Days of Clean Romance December 2018 Happy Holidays, everyone! I am excited to host this fun and festive event. During the month of December, we will be featuring 12 Authors who write clea… Read More
2018-11-12 12:41
Moonlight Mist Boxed Set Get This Limited-Edition Collection of Fantasy and Paranormal Romances Before Time Runs Out! Somewhere underneath a moonlit night lies an underworld that some… Read More
2018-11-09 14:27
Thanks to Barbara White Daille for joining us today with this special guest post. Ironically, Barbara writes a romance series called Snowflake Valley, which is the perfect setting for winter… Read More
2018-11-06 12:51
I am super excited to share an excerpt from my new hockey book for teens and tweens, Offsides. This sports novel for middle school and high school is a sequel to my hockey novel Face-Off abo… Read More
2018-10-30 12:45
It took me 26 years to publish a sequel to my classic YA hockey book Face-Off. How crazy is it that the sequel, Offsides, just came out this fall? Bizarre, right? It’s even crazier whe… Read More
2018-10-26 13:33
I am super excited to report the release of Offsides, the long-awaited sequel to my young adult hockey book for kids, Face-Off. The book was published TWENTY-SIX YEARS af… Read More
2018-10-13 11:46
If you’re looking for a mystery novel, then be sure to check out Past & Present: A Marketville Mystery #2 by Judy Penz Sheluk Sometimes the past reaches out to the present&h&hell…Read More
2018-10-03 14:23
Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series, #2) Publication date: October 16th 2018 Genres: Adult, Romance Sprinkle a little Christmas magic into your life with 25 ALL-NEW… Read More
2018-08-03 10:53
Today’s stop on the #MysteryExchange tour is by Amber Daulton sharing from her steamy romantic suspense novel Arresting Mason, book 1 in the Arresting Onxy series. Once you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-07-27 11:10
Today’s post on the #MysteryExchange tour was written by Kris Bock, author of the romantic mystery novel What We Found. Many writers are inspired by real events or people in their… Read More
2018-07-25 17:23
I welcome British cozy mystery author V.S.Vale to my blog today. V.S Vale (Valerie) is a British author who has taken the traditional cozy mystery techniques of writers from the golden… Read More
2018-07-20 10:21
Today’s stop on the #MysteryExchange tour is by Linda Brendle, sharing about her book Tatia’s Tattoo. As a successful D.C. lawyer, Tatia’s mission in life was to destroy th… Read More
2018-07-17 11:39
Today’s featured book on the #MysteryExchange tour is A Lethal Spectre, Lord Danvers Investigates, Book 5, a Victorian True-crime mystery by Donna Fletcher Crow. The elegance of a… Read More
2018-07-12 10:00
The next visitor on the #MysteryExchange tour is P.J. MacLayne with her cozy mystery novel The Marquesa’s Necklace, The Oak Grove Mysteries, Book 1. When I started writing the book tha… Read More
2018-07-03 13:28
This summer, I’m excited to partner with several other mystery authors in a mystery exchange. We’ll be sharing one another’s books on our blogs to help spread the wo… Read More
2018-05-08 17:28
As I sit here typing this, there are two guys in my kitchen installing oak cabinets. Later this afternoon, someone will arrive to install quartz countertops. Yay!! I’m super excited an… Read More
2018-04-05 14:25
Welcome to my new blog! I’m so excited to have this opportunity to reach fellow book lovers. One of the main features that I’ll be focusing on is posting a regular 25 Years Ago T… Read More
2018-04-05 14:25
Lady Elinor Ashworth always longed for adventure, but when she runs away from her abusive aunt, she finds more than she bargained for. Elinor fears her aunt who is irrat… Read More
2018-04-02 14:02
Arresting Mason Series: Arresting Onyx (book 1) By Amber Daulton About the Book: Their chance encounter resulted in a steamy affair, but will his former gang and a parole officer tear… Read More
2018-03-07 10:58
Do you love sweet and sassy chick lit novels that make you laugh? Then I think you’ll enjoy my brand new romantic comedy, Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty, the second book i… Read More
2018-02-01 11:12
Welcome to the blog tour of #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson. “You’ve done better.” With one uncharacteristically sassy tweet to her longtime celebrity crush, Zoe Miller… Read More
2018-01-16 14:22
As my readers know, I love a good Cinderella story. That’s why I was happy to feature #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson “You’ve done better.” With one uncharacterist… Read More
2018-01-04 15:05
Stacy, thanks so much for inviting me back to visit! Readers – I’m thrilled to be sharing my new release, One Week to Win Her Boss, book 2 in the Snowflake Valley series, as well… Read More
2018-01-03 14:12
If you’re a blogger then I’d love to have you join my blog tour for Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty (Storybook Valley #2). I will supply you with a ready-to-publish blog pos… Read More
2018-01-01 13:00
Start your new year off with a great new book!! FREE Contemporary Romance Love’s Broken Road by Julie Coulter Bellon FREE Contemporary Romance Stone Silence by Taylor Dea… Read More
2017-12-26 14:00
Now that Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty, the second book in my Storybook Valley feel-good romance series, is available for pre-order and more books in the series are in the works, I ha… Read More
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2017-12-20 14:15
Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty, the second book in my Storybook Valley series and a funny chick lit romantic comedy novel, is now available for pre-order. If you pre-order now… Read More
2017-12-18 14:41
Marilyn Levinson, AKA Allison Brook, is a busy lady. As Marilyn, she writes the Twin Lakes Mystery series and the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club Mysteries. As Allison Brook, she writ… Read More
2017-12-13 12:08
December FKBT Rafflecopter Giveaway Free Kindle Books & Tips is partnering with eNovel Authors At Work to produce a stellar giveaway for this month. Check out the books on Books Go Socia… Read More
2017-12-07 12:00
If you thought hopping was only done by bunnies at Easter, you haven’t experienced Chick Lit Chat HQ’s annual Holly Jolly Chick Lit Hop! 62 bestselling and award-winning authors… Read More
2017-12-04 13:14
Jo Alkemade lived and loved her teenage years in Kenya from 1974-1979, and Belonging in Africa is based on those experiences. It is a story of passionate romance between two young people who… Read More
2017-11-27 15:35
Crystal is a working mom who’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education. She’s passionate about writing, and her goal is to continue creating stories that are relatable an… Read More
2017-08-15 11:45
Save Welcome to Barbara White Daille, dropping by to share her cowboy romance book The Cowboy’s Little Surprise. Barbara lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though the… Read More
2017-08-13 15:16
If you enjoy fairy tale romance novels (and would like the chance to win an Amazon Echo Dot!) then you will love the Once Upon a Promo. Thanks to the Always Write Club for organizing the Onc… Read More
2017-07-24 02:00
Welcome to the Glass Slipper Sisters Beach Reads Bundle Sale! All ten of the below titles are available at Amazon and other retailers for just 99 cents each from July 24-28. Then the pumpkin… Read More
2017-07-11 15:37
No matter what you prefer to read, you’re sure to find something you like below. Giveaway: All answers to the questions below will be found in the books’ Amazon page, either in t… Read More
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