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Today, I come bearing exciting news that will tickle your funny bone and warm the depths of your rom-com-loving heart. Drumroll, please… *cue exaggerated drumroll sound*

Introducing, “Galata and Nutmeg”, book 3 in the series Spicy Ginger Martini.

Originally scheduled for release on 14 February (St. Valentine’s Day). I know—I’m incredibly romantic (NOT)! But I pushed the release date out of respect for Türkiye. I then pushed it again because of the Turkish election(s) and now, here I am, in a bit of a rush, to get it in your hands.

I like to think it’s a delightful blend of British wit and Turkish charm, set against the vibrant backdrops of London and Istanbul with a sassy heroine and a rock-star hero. It’s like taking a joyride on a double-decker bus, with a touch of Turkish delight to keep things sweet (don’t worry, it’s also very spicy).

Trust me, it’s a literary concoction that will leave you chuckling and swooning in equal measure.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “When can I get my hands on this literary gem?” Fear not, my eager readers! “Galata and Nutmeg” is currently on pre-sale, just waiting for you to snatch up your very own copy:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7CWRD29

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7CWRD29

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C7CWRD29

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C7CWRD29

Remember to mark your calendars, because the official release date is 1st July—less than a month away! If you pre-order you very own copy today you get it straight to your Kindle at the limited pre-release price (everyone loves a bargain).

Remember, “Galata and Nutmeg” isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. So, fasten your seatbelts, grab your çay (tea) or kırmızı şarap (red wine), and get ready to dive headfirst into a rock-star rom-com that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart.

BLURB:

Business spiced with pleasure. What could possibly go wrong? 

Meg Martin’s notoriety centres around her being single. Her entire social media brand is based on quirky antidotes about atrocious dates. But, truth be known, she’s tired of the London dating scene and is ready to embark on a penis embargo… if you will… so she can deal with some of the emotional baggage tied around her neck.

Yet when her boss at the PR firm leaks an innocent photo of her with superstar Kaan, Meg is swept up in a storm of crazed fans and snooping tabloids. It could have all faded into obscurity as an unconfirmed rumour… had Kaan not been roped in to attend a wedding in Istanbul with her. 

Now, in one of the most romantic cities in the world, Meg finds herself falling for the dashing superstar. As their spark of attraction rages into an inferno of desire, Meg fights not to lose herself in a romance doomed to fail. Can Kaan prove she means more to him than fame and fortune? Or will fears of how this will affect her career prevent Meg from following her heart?


Special pre-order price (limited time – so order your copy today)

Did you know that Janey in Mersin was named one of the Top 20 expat blogs in Türkiye by Feedspot? Ch-ch-check it out here!

Cover Of The Month

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I know I have been totally AWOL recently but there’s good reason. I have been hunkered down throughout this current world crisis completing book number 2 “Pomegranates And Olive”.

I’ve now started the editing process and hope to have the first edit done in the next few weeks.

But I’m now asking if you could send a little love my way.

They say not to judge a book by its cover but I need you to do just that. If you liked the cover of my book, Salep and Ginger, please vote for it for the Cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com – link right here:

https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/8130/

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Disclaimer: Yes, I am a whinger. Yes, I tend to bitch first and apologise later. These statements are made by me and are, to the best of my knowledge, absolutely true!

If you had asked me two months ago just how hard it would be to get book sales, I would have said “Nah! It’ll be a piece of cake”.


Yeah. I’m clearly an idiot. I had no clue just how much work was involved. I whacked Salep And Ginger up on Amazon and sat back waiting on the money to roll in. It turns out I was wrong. Really, really wrong.

FYI getting sales is harder than being hit with a bucket of dried concrete.

Firstly, you need a great book. Now I think Salep And Ginger is freaking excellent, so that’s one tick in my favour.

Then you need customers to buy it. They’re a little harder to come by. It seems it all comes down to reviews… and lots of them… which is where I’ve come a little unstuck.

We all know that most people choose their books based on recommendations so leaving a review on Amazon is helping boost the book in Amazon’s magical algorithm. A book needs 25 reviews before it gets included in Amazon’s “Also Brought” and “You Might Like” lists and it takes approximately 70 reviews before the book really becomes visible to potential readers.

But leaving a review isn’t simple.

Amazon has this totally extreme requirement for adding a review. To do a review, you need to have spent a minimum of US$50 on the Amazon site.

Now I don’t want to sound like a Negative Nelly, but for those of us outside of the US, that’s kind of difficult to do. Yes, there is Amazon in the UK and Australia as well (where most of my sales originated); still, they too have the requirement of a minimum purchase (and Amazon really isn’t a thing, especially Down Under). Which sucks! So, despite the surprising number of sales over the past two months, it hasn’t equated to many reviews.

So for those of you who have purchased the book can you please try to leave a review. If you can’t can you please head over to my brand new Facebook page Jane Gundogan Author and leave a review there. Maybe pop by GoodReads as well. Loved it or hated it, every review helps.

And for those of you who have yet to purchase Salep And Ginger? Get cracking! Christmas is coming, and this book will make a great little stocking stuffer for those of you who love Istanbul and Turkey.

Oh, and to my Amazonian master. I serve no other God and am forever your humble servant. I swear!

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