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Download Becoming Bonnie for only $1.99!

4/20/2019

 
I'm excited to share that the ebook of BECOMING BONNIE is currently on sale for only $1.99 through the month of April!

Download now from:
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Or wherever you purchase your ebooks!

One of the really interesting aspects of writing BECOMING BONNIE was how both Bonnie and Clyde were musically inclined. Clyde played both the guitar and the saxophone (the later found in the back of the car they were killed in.) And, Bonnie was a singer, having sung in her church's choir.⁣

Bonnie was also known for her poetry. So taking into account their musical abilities and Bonnie's love of words, I thought it'd be really fun to include an original song in the novel, where Bonnie and Clyde write each verse as their story together grows and unravels.

And, here's the scene where I began their song 🎶


Clyde’s head tilts down, and he looks up at me from under his lashes. “I started this here song a while ago, but she ain’t done,” he says. “Was hoping you’d help me finish her.”

“Me?”

His fingertips slide down the strings once, letting the soft sound vibrate ’round us. “You’ll see.”

He goes back for more, a dark melody forming with each stroke, and moistens his lips. Clyde says, more than sings, “Death is a five-letter word, with a five- finger clutch.” His head stays down, his jaw relaxed, eyes closed. “It cornered him, pitting him against the bigger man . . . By the throat, edging closer, nearing Death’s final touch.”

The rhythm quickens, the beat an unexpected surprise.

“Then there she was, light in the dark, defying Death’s plan . . . She stared it down, held on tight, fired off a shot all her own . . . Ohh”—he draws out the word, as if taunting Death—“Oh, oh, oh, death for the boy has been postponed.”

Clyde’s fingers shift to a higher pitch on the guitar. He smirks and sings from the corner of his mouth, “’Cause lean closer, listen close . . . How the story ends, no one knows . . . But one thing’s clear, you’ll see . . . Bonnie and Clyde, meant to be, alive and free.”

That last line, that last note hangs between us.

I forget how to breathe.

“That’s all I got for now,” Clyde says softly. “Thought maybe we could do the next verse together.”

“Together?” I wring my hands, staring into the eyes of Clyde Barrow, the criminal, the charmer, the . . . boy who wrote me a doggone song to show me how he cares.

​“Yeah, Bonnie. You and me. What do you say?”


I hope you enjoyed the excerpt and I hope you'll download your copy of BECOMING BONNIE now -- for only $1.99!
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On Sale for Only $2.99 - A Novel of Bonnie and Clyde

2/21/2019

 
Exciting news! The ebook of SIDE BY SIDE, which tells the story of Bonnie and Clyde through Bonnie's eyes, is on sale for only $2.99 and only until February 28th!

If you've ever been fascinated with, intrigued by, or interested in the story of Bonnie and Clyde, then this book's for you -- and now's the time to snag it!
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"Jenni L. Walsh has written my favorite kind of novel. She's taken a name we're all familiar with and breathed life into the legend." - Ariel Lawhon

"Compulsively readable" - Chanel Cleeton

"Full of charm and sly humor" - Elise Hooper

History, romance, crime and action – a great book." - Historical Novel Society, Editors' Choice​
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Grab a copy for yourself or gift an ebook to your partner in crime! ​
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Jenni Launches New Series with Scholastic!

1/1/2019

 
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While my writing career so far has included historical novels (and I'll have more to come!), I'm so thrilled to be adding children's books to my repertoire and I'm very excited to announce the launch of my new middle grade biography series with Scholastic, featuring true stories from heroic women who, at a young age, accomplished daring feats of perseverance and bravery.

As a mama in the process of raising brave tiny humans, it's been so rewarding to bring to life these stories. With every word written I had my kiddos in mind. What would be appropriate? What would engage them? What would incite inspiration? I'm so excited for these books to release today as we kick off a brand new year -- and I hope the series will be an inspiration to your own tiny humans.
About the books
Malala Yousafzai always knew she wanted to become a doctor someday. But a new extremist group in her home country of Pakistan wanted to stop girls from going to school.

Malala knew what was important, and so she spoke out. Even after she was attacked in the street for her views, she persisted.

Learn about Malala's incredible recovery and her journey to becoming a world-famous advocate of girls' rights and education -- and the youngest ever Nobel Prize winner.
Growing up in Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton loved to surf. But one day, she was in her favorite place, out on the waves, when a tiger shark suddenly attacked. Thirteen-year-old Bethany lost her left arm.

As she fought to recover, Bethany wondered: Would she ever surf again?
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Follow Bethany as she got back on her board and fearlessly chased her surfing dreams. With the strength of her family and faith behind her, Bethany knew she could become not only a professional athlete, but a champion and a role model.
Do you've have a kiddo in your life who you think may enjoy these books? They're available online, in store, and look for them at upcoming Scholastic book fairs!
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Happy 2019!!

SIDE BY SIDE Awarded Editors' Choice by the HNS!

8/23/2018

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SIDE BY SIDE was chosen as an Editors' Choice by the Historical Novel Society in their August 2018 issue.

A very excitable thank you for the kind words!
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If you haven't read yet, pick it up to experience Bonnie and Clyde's story through Bonnie's eyes! I'm told it's riveting 
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Please read the full review here.
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SIDE BY SIDE is Now On Sale!

6/5/2018

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Today's the day! SIDE BY SIDE releases in hardcover, e=book, and audiobook! If you already preordered, then I'm sending you a huge, virtual tackle hug. If you're purchasing today, you also get a tackle hug!
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To purchase in hardcover, stop by your local bookstore or buy from an online retailer:
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If you prefer ebooks, SIDE BY SIDE is available to download through the following websites:
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Thank you, thank you for all your support leading up to this day! Enjoy SIDE BY SIDE!
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The 'She Dared' Series Is Coming Soon!

6/1/2018

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I'm very excited to be joining forces with Scholastic to bring true stories, featuring young women who accomplished daring feats of perseverance and bravery, to our kiddos!
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To preorder your copies, reach out to your favorite local bookstore or online at  Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indie Bound :)
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BECOMING BONNIE is Now Available in Paperback

5/22/2018

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BECOMING BONNIE—the story of Bonnie before Clyde—is now available in paperback, joining the hardcover, ebook, and audio options! 
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Grab your copy from your favorite local bookstore or on ​Amazon, Barnes & Noble or IndieBound! 
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Early Praise for Side by Side!

5/8/2018

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There's less than one month until Side by Side hits shelves (ahhh!) on June 5, 2018! I'm so, so thankful for these early reviews from such wonderful authors and publications! Have you preordered your copy yet?
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The ebook of BECOMING BONNIE is on sale for $2.99!

3/21/2018

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I'm so excited to share that for the eBook of my debut novel BECOMING BONNIE—the fictional story of Bonnie before Clyde—is on sale for only $2.99!

This is the very first time the eBook's been discounted, so if you don't own a copy yet, I hope you'll snag a copy and step into the 1920s with Bonn and me.
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Purchase the BECOMING BONNIE eBook at your local bookstore's website or at any online retailer, including:
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Both Amazon and Barnes & Noble make it easy to read eBooks, even if you don't have an eReader. Simply, download a free app for your phone, computer, or tablet.

Get a free Kindle reading app, then get BECOMING BONNIE on Amazon.com
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Get a free Nook reading app, then get BECOMING BONNIE on B&N.com

​Praise for BECOMING BONNIE
"Walsh's rollicking narrative will have readers rooting for Bonnelyn-turned-Bonnie every (dance) step of the way." - Shelf Awareness

"A compelling account of a nation and a life in disarray—readers will feel for Bonnelyn as she finds herself scrabbling for survival in a world turned upside down." - Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author

"An intriguing insight into the life of one half of the infamous duo, Bonnie and Clyde." - Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author

"Booze-soaked, southern-fried, and fully immersive, BECOMING BONNIE is a rocking good read." - Heather Webb, bestselling author of Last Christmas in Paris
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After you read, I'd love to hear what you think, too. Thank you and happy reading!
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Enter to Win Four Historical Fiction Books!

3/1/2018

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March is Women's History Month. What better way to celebrate than by entering to win four books about real-life women?
  • Side by Side by Jenni L. Walsh, featuring outlaw Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde
  • I Was Anastasia​ by Ariel Lawhon, featuring Anastasia Romanov, the last grand duchess of Russia, and Anna Anderson
  • My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, featuring Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of American founding father Alexander Hamilton
  • Ecstasy by Mary Sharratt, featuring Alma Mahler, a composer, author, editor, and socialite
To enter (US only), use the widget below.
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Entrants can enter daily. Contest begins 3/1/18 and ends 3/15/18 at 11:59pm. The winner (US only) will receive a galley or finished copy, per the publisher's discretion, of each book. No purchase necessary. By entering, you are confirming you are 18 or older, and giving the contest admin (Jenni L. Walsh) permission to contact you via email. For the use of collected information, please see the Privacy Policy.
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      • Side by Side: A Novel of Bonnie and Clyde
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