• Books,  Kwana Jackson

    Anybody out there? Update & Cover Reveal

    Hey peeps! Are you still here? Am I still here? Well thankfully I am and I sure hope you are. It’s been so long since I did a check in over on ye old blog and I’ll let you know I feel sufficiently guilty for it. But my Twitter and Instagram @kwanawrites, sometimes Facebook and now even Tiktok, also @kwanawrites (to the horror of my dear twins) has been pulling my attention.

    But I wanted to chime in and say thanks for all the support with HOW TO MARRY KEANU REEVES IN 90 DAYS which has been such a joy to release and promote so far. It’s gotten a star review from Publisher Weekly (my 1st ever!) and was one of Amazon’s Best Romances of 2021!

    I also want to let you know about the cover of my upcoming book 2 in the REAL MEN KNIT series called KNOT AGAIN which will be out on July 26th and is up for preorders now. Isn’t it beautiful!

    Please all stay well and I’m wishing you Joyful Reading!

  • #WeNeedDiverseRomance,  book launch,  Books,  diversity,  Knitting,  Kwana Jackson,  Real Men Knit,  Uncategorized

    Real Men Knit is a HIT

    I can’t thank you all enough for the support over the past 2 months that you have put behind REAL MEN KNIT.

    It has been quit the whirlwind and I’m incredibly grateful for every Facebook post, Instagram Post, Tweet, Re-Tweet or good old, world of mouth book rec that you all have made on my behalf. I have heard it said by some that Real Men Knit is one of the buzziest books of the year and that is thanks to all of you, my ride or die peeps!

    Praise for REAL MEN KNIT:

    Best Beach Reads of 2020—Oprah Magazine
     
    “If you’re looking for an easy charmer,
    this is the novel for you.”—Shondaland
     
    “Jackson crafts a cute friends-to-lovers
    romance with a diverse cast of characters
    that emphasizes the importance of
    community and found family.”—Booklist
     
    “Readers who adore snappy family banter and
    feel-good romance won’t want to miss this one.”—NPR

    “A big-hearted, warm, funny story of community, family and unexpected romance, Real Men Knit is an absolute winner.
    Kwana Jackson never fails to give me exactly what I want in a book: a messy family, characters who fight for what they want, believable and delicious romance, and a setting that’s as much a part of the story as the people in it.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author  

    “I loved every word of Real Men Knit. It’s a sweet and satisfying slow-burn of a romance about what knits us together as family, friends, and lovers. I can’t wait for the next installment of the Old Knitting Gang!”—Lyssa Kay Adams  

    “Kwana Jackson combines everything I look for in a story: family, heart, romance; and knits it into the perfect reading experience. Prepare to fall in love with the Strong brothers!”—Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author  

    “Kwana’s characters and vivid world-building leap off the page in this hilarious and heartwarming frenemies-to-lovers story. I can’t wait to read about the rest of the Strong brothers!”—Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author

    “I couldn’t get enough of the Strong brothers! With the right amount of heart and heat Real Men Knit is the perfect book to get lost in.”—Synithia Williams

    Get Your Copy Of Real Men Knit Today!
     
    When their foster-turned-adoptive mother suddenly dies, four brothers struggle to keep open the doors of her beloved Harlem knitting shop.

    Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans on what to do with Strong Knits, their neighborhood knitting store. Jesse wants to keep the store open. His brothers want to tie off loose ends and close shop…

    Part-time shop employee, Kerry Fuller has kept her crush on Jesse a secret. When she overhears his impassioned plea to his brothers to keep the knitting shop open, she volunteers to help. Unlike Jesse, Kerry knows the knitty-gritty of the business and together they make plans to reinvent Strong Knits for a new generation.

    But the more time they spend together, the stronger the chemistry builds between them. Kerry, knowing Jesse’s history, doesn’t believe their relationship can last longer than one can knit one, purl two. But Jesse is determined to prove to her that he can be the man for her forever and always—after all, real men knit.


    Amazon: https://amzn.to/2yYmJYN
    Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2BPW8eh
    BAM: http://bit.ly/2MWusuN
    Indie Bound: http://bit.ly/2BLEetg
    Apple: https://apple.co/36dVcP1
    Kobo: http://bit.ly/2PAGkV5  

    Thank you all once again! Love Strong! Please stay well and be safe.

    KMJ

  • Uncategorized

    It’s REAL MEN KNIT Countdown Time!

    Hello, my lovely peeps or should I say Koalas if you’re an KMJ OG fan and, I hope even if you’re new here you will be and OG with me soon. I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve checked in here. Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook for more frequent updates. I hope you all doing well both mentally and physically with the current world situation.

    Can you believe it’s now only about either 10 or 11 days depending on when you read this from the release of REAL MEN KNIT? I know I can’t.

    But it’s real and I got my author copies in the mail yesterday as proof. They are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and please preorder your copy of REAL MEN KNIT today! And most of all please stay safe and healthy! Thanks!

    KMJ

    My first look at the real REAL MEN KNIT!
  • Berkley,  book launch,  Cover Reveal,  Knitting,  Kwana Jackson,  Real Men Knit,  Uncategorized

    Real Men Do Knit … Cover reveal and excerpt!

    Oh yes, they do and I wrote a whole romance about it!

    The cover of my May 2020 novel under the other me Kwana Jackson has finally been revealed and I could not be happier!

    Isn’t it just gorgeous? There was also an exclusive excerpt, sneak peep over at Frolic Media. Click here to check it out.  I think it perfectly conveys the humor and sexiness REAL MEN KNIT out May 19th 2020 from Berkley Romance.

    Real men Knit cover -RMK (2)

    When their foster-turned-adoptive mother suddenly dies, four brothers struggle to keep open the doors of her beloved Harlem knitting shop.

    Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans on what to do with Strong Knits, their neighborhood knitting store. Jesse wants to keep the store open. His brothers want to tie off loose ends and close shop…

    Part-time shop employee, Kerry Fuller has kept her crush on Jesse a secret. When she overhears his impassioned plea to his brothers to keep the knitting shop open, she volunteers to help. Unlike Jesse, Kerry knows the knitty-gritty of the business and together they make plans to reinvent Strong Knits for a new generation.

    But the more time they spend together, the stronger the chemistry builds between them. Kerry, knowing Jesse’s history, doesn’t believe their relationship can last longer than one can knit one, purl two. But Jesse is determined to prove to her that he can be the man for her forever and always—after all, real men knit.

    Pre-order your copy today!

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/32TLKxZ

    Kindle: https://amzn.to/34791wB

    Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/36nBEb5

    Nook: http://bit.ly/2BPW8eh

    BAM: http://bit.ly/2MWusuN

    IndieBound: http://bit.ly/2BLEetg

    Apple Books: https://apple.co/36dVcP1

    Kobo: http://bit.ly/2PAGkV5

    Google Play: http://bit.ly/2onQIUH

    Best,

    KMJ