It's time for a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! (woohoo!) I've been dreaming for a long time about the type of pre-order giveaway I'd like to host for THE CIRCUS OF STOLEN DREAMS. I wanted it to be fun and inspiring, and, above all, I wanted it to be a meaningful 'thank you' to those who ordered my book… Continue reading Pre-Order Giveaway for THE CIRCUS OF STOLEN DREAMS!
Author: JP and Lorelei Savaryn
This Catholic Family is run by JP and Lorelei Savaryn. JP holds a PhD in biomedical science and works as a scientist in the greater Chicago area. Lorelei is a Catholic convert, children's author, and teacher. She was confirmed in 2016, and her conversion journey is available to watch on an episode of The Journey Home. She is a regular contributor on Catholic Mom. JP and Lorelei were married in 2007. They live outside Chicago with their four children and pet dog.
6 Fun ARC Facts about The Circus of Stolen Dreams!
We are 6 months out from this book baby's book birthday, and I am delighted to share a closer look at the ARC for THE CIRCUS OF STOLEN DREAMS. Here's a short pitch for the story: Andrea enters Reverie, a circus built of dreams, to escape the pain of her brother's disappearance. When she discovers… Continue reading 6 Fun ARC Facts about The Circus of Stolen Dreams!
How I Got My Book Deal
As an aspiring author, I often devoured stories of other writers who were successful in finding an agent and selling a manuscript to a publisher. It feels very surreal to be writing my own story now! If you're new here and want to read the full scope of my journey, please feel free to visit… Continue reading How I Got My Book Deal
How I Got My Agent!
I have hoped I would have the chance to write a "How I Got My Agent" post for a long time, and, friends, that time has come. *deep breaths* Here we go! The Role of Contests Entering pitch/mentoring contests certainly isn't a mandatory stop on the path to signing with an agent. But it is… Continue reading How I Got My Agent!
My Pitch Wars Experience!
The edits have been made. The agent showcase approaches. And it's time to share a bit about what the experience of being in Pitch Wars was like for me! Here, I'll detail my mentee experience, the revision work we did, and some general thoughts as we come upon the end of this amazing and unique… Continue reading My Pitch Wars Experience!
My Journey To Pitch Wars
Deciding To Be A Writer When I was a little girl, I liked to write stories. They were usually short, mysterious, and creepy. They often came to an abrupt end. I enjoy finding them when digging through bins in the basement. In college, I had a crisis over what I wanted to major in, and… Continue reading My Journey To Pitch Wars
Lorelei Savaryn, Children's Author 